Fine Art, Honors and AP Art Programs

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High school students can also gain state recognition for exceeding Ohio’s graduation requirements through an Arts Honors Diploma. Dance, drama/theatre, music and visual art are areas of study in which students can earn Arts Honors Diplomas. High-level coursework, college and career readiness tests and real-world experiences challenge students. Click HERE for more information!

 

Continue to create and develop your skills!  This course is designed to be the second course in the series of Fine Art classes.  Its purpose is to continue the development of a journal/sketchbook while developing a more in depth visual portfolio.  Major emphasis will be on further development of drawing skills, painting techniques, and 2D design concepts that were explored in Fine Art 1. Introduction to printmaking techniques will be explored.  A shift of emphasis from previous art classes is the expectation that students have strong drawing skills and a work ethic which embraces working on projects both in class and outside of class. Students will be encouraged to enter regional and state competitions. This course is designed to continue the fine art experience but students may not necessarily desire a career in art. Students will be required to pay a class fee for consumables.  

 

 

This course is designed to be the third class taken by those who are in the Fine Art Program. This course enables highly motivated students to explore their goals in art. Emphasis is placed on the production of a volume of quality pieces of artwork.  Students will draw from life, paint (transparent and opaque), respond to creative problem solving, and deal with two-dimensional organizational issues. All students enrolling in the course are expected to assemble and submit a junior art portfolio and journal. Successful completion of this course will prepare students for the opportunity to enroll in Fine Art 4.

 

 

This course enables highly motivated students to explore their goals of art as a potential career option. Emphasis is placed on the production of a volume of quality pieces of artwork both in and outside of class. This course is an advanced course and requires serious work and dedication as an artist. Most importantly, it provides students with an awareness of post-secondary options in art and helps them begin to prepare for study at the college level. All students enrolling in the course are expected to assemble and submit a 2D or Drawing Portfolio and journal. Successful completion of this course will prepare students for the opportunity to enroll in Fine Art 4 AP and prepare for the AP Art and Design Program Exam.

 

This course is designed to be the fourth class taken by those who are in the Fine Art Program. Upon completion of this course, the student may wish to continue art as an avocation, or use their portfolio to supplement their resume or college applications. Students will draw from life, paint (transparent and opaque), respond to creative problem solving, and deal with two-dimensional organizational issues. The major emphasis is Fine Art 4 will be to develop and refine those skills learned in the previous fine art classes as well as introduce and develop new concepts associated with personal interpretation or theme both in and outside of class. A journal is required and a senior portfolio will be assembled.

 

This course enables highly motivated students to perform at the college level while still in high school. Emphasis is placed on the production of a volume of quality pieces of artwork both in and outside of class. This course is an advanced, college level course and requires serious work and dedication as an artist. Most importantly, it also allows students to compare their work with that of other high school students throughout the nation and helps them prepare an excellent portfolio to fulfill admission requirements at the college level. Students will also be able to participate in scholarship competitions. All students enrolling in the course are expected to assemble and submit an AP Art Portfolio and journal. This AP exam is performance-based exam rather than a written exam, and is mandatory for AP credit. The competition of this course will provide students with the opportunity to receive college credit or to place out of certain college courses. Students should contact their post-secondary institution(s) to determine the status of AP credentials.

 

Students in Fine Art 3, Honors, Fine Art 4 and AP are encouraged to attend National Portfolio Day, an event specifically for visual artists. It is an opportunity for those who wish to pursue a post-secondary education in the visual and related arts to meet with representatives from colleges accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design.  Representatives will be available to review your artwork, discuss their programs and answer questions about professional careers in art.