*Drawing and Painting (3, 4) Grade 10, 11, 12
This course serves as a study of the fundamentals of drawing and perspective. Students will learn how to utilize various media and explore different methods of mixing colors. Concepts such as texture, form, value, and design will be essential in achieving a complete understanding of the course and its objectives. Phase 3 students will focus on building upon previous drawing skills in order to perfect such skills as proportion, perspective, human and animal anatomy, composition, and design. Phase 4 students will focus on subject matter, experimentation with different tools and media, and building a consistent and diverse body of work. (Lab Fee)
Prerequisite: Introduction to Art (or equivalent)
Text: Art Fundamentals, William C. Brown

*Computer Art and Graphic Design (3,4) Grade 11, 12
Students will learn how to effectively incorporate ideas and design through the media of computers. Page layout, photography manipulation, and type setting skills will be combined to create professional presentations. (Lab Fee)
Prerequisites: Drawing and Painting and teacher recommendation
Phase 3 students will build on the foundation of basic principles to create effective professional images. Elements of traditional artwork will be explored and applied to computer graphics. A large focus of the class will be to effectively navigate through the most widely used graphics programs used in the field today.
Phase 4 students will be assigned work geared toward higher concept and creative thinking. Students will be given projects with deadlines as if working in a professional environment. Work will include greater problem solving skills. Phase 4 students will also have the opportunity to work with 3-D programs