This is an introductory course for students to experiment with the techniques of animation. Students learn through production-based assignments. Students learn by doing the projects and presenting their work in class. Students will receive feedback from peers, the teacher and do self-reflections. A materials fee may be applied to this course.

In this course students will learn the fundamentals of animation principles, and will have the opportunity to experiment with techniques used in animation with an emphasis on digital animation. Students learn through production-based assignments. Students learn through production-based assignment and will present their work in class. Students will receive feedback from peers, the teacher and do self-reflections. This course may be repeated for credit. A materials fee may be applied to this course.

Students have the opportunity to further develop their animation skills with an emphasis on physical animation. As the next step from Animation 1, students continue to build their skills and explore animation through intensive projects. Students artistic voice is developed through material, setting, character and point of view exploration. Skill proficiency in Stop Action Animation is required. This course may be repeated for credit. A materials fee may be applied to this course.

This is a studio-based course for students wishing to hone their animation skills through independent and group projects. Students will work both independently and in groups to further develop their skills and interests, and will showcase their animations. In addition, students will research and discuss contemporary animation artists. Students learn through production-based assignments, and present work to an audience. Students receive feedback from peers, the teacher and do self-reflections. This course may be repeated for credit. A materials fee may be applied to this course.

This is an introductory course for middle school students with little or no experience working with clay as an art medium. Students learn the essentials of working with clay, focusing on the three main hand building techniques: pinch, coil and slap construction. The are a variety of projects in this class - some are sculptural and others are functional. Students learn the basics of glaze application. Looking at ceramics in other cultures is discussed as it relates to class projects. This course may be repeated. A materials fee may be applied to this course.

This course is designed for the high school student who wants to explore working with clay. Students may have some experience or not, as projects are aimed toward building and improving skills. The focus begins with hand building techniques; and throwing on the wheel is introduced later in this course. Students make projects that are functional (pots, bowls, etc.) and take on making sculptural projects as well. As the course continues, students learn about various glazing methods. We discuss ceramics from history and other cultures as they relate to projects. This course may be repeated for credit. Mastery (grade of A or B) is required to continue on to Ceramics 2. A materials fee may be applied to this course.

This course is designed for the high school student who has mastered (grade of A or B) Ceramics 1 and want to continue developing their skills working with clay. In this course, hand building projects include complex construction techniques. For students interested in throwing on the wheel, basic forms will be covered. A variety of finishing glazing techniques are introduced. Students develop ideas, share critiques and discuss the role of ceramics from history and in today's world. This course may be repeated for credit and taking it twice is a requirement for Ceramics Studio). A materials fee may be applied to this course.

This one-semester course is designed for 12th grade students who are dedicated and motivated to expand their ceramics skills. Students will choose an area of focus - whether it be hand building, throwing or both; and take time to develop their own ideas and work independently. Students research contemporary artists, share critiques and reflect on their growth over the semester. This course may be repeated for credit. A materials fee may be applied to this course.

In this course, students explore their creative ideas as they work the three-dimensional form. Over the semester students learn a range of sculpture methods and work with a variety of materials; such as papier-mâché, wire, plaster, cardboard and clay. As an introductory level course, the emphasis is on technical skills and craftsmanship. We discuss sculptors from the past through the present, particularly as they relate to the materials and methods we are using. This course may be repeated for credit. A materials fee may be applied to this course.

This course is designed for high school students who have taken Sculpture and want to continue to work with the three-dimensional form. Students improve skills and learn new sculpture techniques. Students work on more complex projects and learn methods for working with plaster, fabric and assemblage. Contemporary sculptors are introduced and the role of sculpture in today's world is discussed. A materials fee may be applied to this course.

This course is designed for students who can pace themselves and work on projects independently. Students develop their own ideas and choose materials accordingly. Students share in critiques and discuss contemporary sculpture. This course may be repeated for credit. A materials fee may be applied to this course.

This course is an introduction to dance. It is designed to provided all 6th grade students exposure to dance as an art form.