This is an introductory class in the essentials of web site development and design. Students will learn how to incorporate graphics, text, audio and video on a web page. The class will include standards, copyrighting laws, evaluation of existing web sites, storyboarding, development and building of individual web sites. The languages used will include HTML 5, CSS and Javascript. The class will also make use of web design software. In addition graphics production for the web will be discussed. Students will experience all phases of web site creation, from initial planning to publishing a site on the World Wide Web.

This course is an introduction to programming using the Java programming language. This course not only prepares students for the Computer Science A AP exam, but also covers material typical of a first semester university level computer science course. Topics include introduction to computers and programming, control structures, functions, recursion and iteration, arrays, linear data structures, abstraction, classes and inheritance. Students will not be All students will be required to take the AP Computer Science exam.

This course is designed for the student who would like to pursue more advanced techniques of wheel throwing. All projects will be wheel-based. Students will learn to refine their wheel thrown forms, projects include: bowls, mugs, bottles, plates, and altered forms. In addition, students will experience reduction firing for some of their work, as well as California style Raku. Through demonstrations, slide presentations, and lecture students will research both historic and contemporary techniques used in working with clay.

This course is designed for the student who wants to expand on the sculptural skills and techniques learned in Ceramics I. Students will further explore utilizing ceramics as a vehicle for personal expression to expand on their conceptual development, techniques, and understanding of materials. Potential projects include: Anatomy, Architexture, Texture Transformation, and Magnification/Minification. Throughout the semester, students will study contemporary ceramics artists as well as ceramics art history to inform and connect this research to their own art making practice. Through demonstrations, slide presentations, projects, and lecture students will research both traditional and non-traditional techniques used in working with clay.

This course is designed to teach the beginning or intermediate actor the basics of theatrical performance. Students will learn how bring a scene to "life" through the development of a character, fundamentals of script analysis, technique, improvisation, cold readings, and scene work. We will also work on improving the actor's voice, diction, and movement. Each student will be required to read and perform a number of scenes and monologues and maintain an acting journal. Students will learn that artistic expression on stage builds confidence and character, while allowing them to gain a new perspective on life through the eyes of each character.

Art elective required of all Freshmen not taking a Visual Art course or a Music course. Teacher: Staff. Course Content: This class is perfect for the student hoping to improve their public speaking skills and gain confidence with interpersonal interactions. For the beginning or seasoned performer, this course gets students on their feet performing theatre and improv games, acting assignments, scene work, and a choral reading. Through performance and physical expression, students will learn how bring a scene to life through the development of a character, exemplify the fundamentals of script analysis, and enrich physical and vocal expressiveness. Students will learn that artistic expression on stage builds confidence and character, while allowing them to gain a new perspective on life through the eyes of each character.

This course guides students through creating a single year-long Sustained Investigation, or series of related works guided by an evolving inquiry question. Students develop mark-making skills through materials and processes of their choosing, such as charcoal, graphite, acrylic, oil painting, and others. At the beginning of the year, students will develop their own inquiry question relating to concept and/or process and spend the rest of the year producing pieces that visually respond to this question that may change over time. Students will use sketchbooks to document their creative process from ideation to final product as they produce 5-7 major artworks and 5-7 minor artworks. Students will be expected to adhere to a production schedule punctuated with work-in-progress critiques during the investigation as well as final critiques at the end of each investigation—the goal of critiques being self-reflection, revision, and experiencing the fruitful co-influencing that happens in artistic communities. Students will also receive guidance in selecting and preparing 15 images for their Sustained Investigation portion and five images for their Selected Works portion of the AP Portfolio submission.

Graphic Design 2 builds upon the fundamental concepts and projects explored in Graphic Design 1. The course is centered upon the creation of more advanced industry-standard projects (e.g., hero poster, travel poster, title motion graphic, and style guide.) To produce these works, students will learn to master advanced workflows in a range of creative applications including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects. Each project will run through the steps of the design thinking process and build upon the student's design portfolio.

Graphic Design 1 explores the elements of art, principles of design, and fundamentals of typography through the creation of industry-standard graphic design projects (e.g., monogram, logo, cover, and infographic) through the mastery of professional creative applications (e.g., Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator). Throughout this class, students will learn essential graphic design terminology, the steps of the design thinking process, and creative app workflows. Each project is based upon student's personal interests and culminates in the creation of a design portfolio.

This survey course is designed to widen the student's perception of the sculptural potential of clay, and their own potential as sculptors. Students will have the opportunity to experiment with ceramics techniques including: pinch, hollow form, coil construction, slab construction, and wheel throwing. Through demonstrations, slide presentations, projects, and lectures students will explore both historic and contemporary methods to work in clay.