This course offers a concentrated study in areas selected cooperatively between the art teacher and the student. Students are challenged by the teacher to evaluate their art products to solve problems in terms of the chosen art media and learn concepts and skills as they relate to personal art expressions. Students will be working towards specific portfolio goals in Drawing/Painting, Color & Design, artist research, and a concentrated area of study where the work will focus on a specific theme o

Technical skills and aesthetic awareness are developed through more challenging dance technique and choreography classes. Success at the proficient level requires rigorous study in technique, performance, dance history, anatomy and deep aesthetic awareness. In addition, students demonstrate dance literacy through research based projects and dance criticism. Dance attire is required and will be determined by the teacher. Participation in class, after-school rehearsals, and performances is expecte

Success at the advanced level requires rigorous study, excellence in technical performance, and deep aesthetic awareness. Advanced dance is a challenging technique class where students present and produce their own choreography. Students will demonstrate dance literacy through research-based projects and dance criticism. Dance attire is required and will be determined by the teacher. Participation in class, after-school rehearsals, and performances is expected.

This course advances students' mastery of the elements and principles of design through in-depth exploration of diverse painting media and techniques. Students will refine their technical skills, experiment with materials, and create sophisticated, dynamic compositions. Emphasis is placed on originality, conceptual development, and producing works that demonstrate technical and artistic proficiency.

This honors advanced course focuses on the mastery of painting techniques, encouraging students to push creative boundaries and develop a distinctive artistic voice. Through rigorous exploration of complex concepts and advanced media, students will produce portfolio-quality works that reflect originality and technical expertise. Emphasis is placed on conceptual depth, precision, and the integration of the elements and principles of design in professional-level compositions. AP STUDIO ART 2D DESI

This course deepens understanding of the elements and principles of design through the exploration of a wide range of painting media and techniques. Students will enhance their technical skills while experimenting with materials to create more complex and dynamic compositions. Emphasis will be placed on developing originality, refining techniques, and applying design principles in meaningful ways.

Part of the Arts Education department at Cary High.

This course challenges students who have prior television experience. Students take on the total responsibility of writing, producing, directing, recording, and editing a daily news program for the school. Students at this level are expected to provide technical support for activities after school hours.

Students continue to develop the basic academic skills and concepts in many short-written exercises as well as longer script writing projects. The student's own ideas are used in developing studio productions through directing, recording, editing, and utilizing color cameras, professional lighting, and sound equipment as well as a special effects generator.

Students expand their knowledge and technical abilities in three-dimensional design through the medium of clay (hand building and/or wheel) and other sculptural materials (plaster, wood, wire, papier-mache, etc.). All types of construction, glaze formulation, and firing techniques are explored. Form and shape are stressed using materials appropriate to sculpting. Success at the honors level requires rigorous study, excellence in design and production, and extensive knowledge of a variety of art

Students who have demonstrated advanced skill levels in previous Sculpture & Ceramics courses are eligible to take honors level Sculpture & Ceramics III. Success at the honors level requires rigorous study, excellence in design and production, and extensive knowledge of a variety of art forms. Students initiate, define, and solve challenging sculpture problems independently using intellectual skills such as analysis, synthesis, and evaluation. Students have in-depth experiences in reflecting upo

Students begin to develop their knowledge and technical abilities in three-dimensional design through the medium of clay and other sculptural materials. Various types of clay construction and glazing techniques are explored. Emphasis will be placed on technique, originality, planning and organizing three-dimensional compositions.