| Foundations of Art | 2-D Studio Art | 3-D Studio Art |
| Independent Study in 2-D Studio Art |
| History of Western Art | Introduction to Drama | Music Appreciation | Guitar |

Foundations of Art
An introductory course to the basic elements and principles of art designed to expand each student's visual / perceptual skills, creative capabilities, vocabulary, critical thinking and creativity. The course work for this year will change with each grading period and will cover basic drawing techniques, color / color theory, 2-D design and 3-D design. Students will be expected to complete all classroom assignments and homework. Additionally, each student will have the option of writing short papers for extra credit.

2-D Studio Art
The first semester explores the development of visual awareness and coordination of technical and visual skills, the organization of two-dimensional space, and advanced drawing techniques. Students will also experiment in collage, keep a weekly drawing journal, complete mid-term and final exams, and participate in group and individual critiques.

The second semester is devoted to various painting media and the technical and visual aspects of working in those media. Students experiment with egg tempera, watercolor, oil and acrylic paints before selecting a primary media to complete larger scale compositions. Additional emphasis is placed on composition, solving structural problems, and experimentation. Students will continue their weekly journal, complete all exams, and participate in critiques.

3-D Studio Art
The first semester explores the development of three-dimensional design principles with emphasis on the conceptual, visual and relational elements of design as expressed through various classroom projects. Students will also be given assignments centered on developing a single theme for the semester and will be required to keep a weekly drawing journal, complete mid-term and final exams, and participate in group and individual critiques.

The second semester introduces students to the fundamentals of volume, space, line and textures. Students will be given assignments to explore both additive and subtractive methods of construction with emphasis on incorporating the various 3-D design principles in their work. Additionally, they will continue to keep a weekly drawing journal, complete all exams and participate in critiques.

Independent Study in 2-D Studio Art
This is a course for the student who has met all previous requirements in art and wishes to pursue concentrated studies in specific 2-D media in order to prepare a portfolio for college. Each student will meet with the instructor for evaluation of weaknesses and strengths culminating in a rigid course of self-driven projects meant to enhance the student's art experience and goals. Monthly critiques, self-evaluation and a weekly drawing journal will also be required. Students will end the year with an art exhibition of their cumulative work.

History of Western Art
This is an academic lecture/ seminar course designed for those students wishing to pursue additional studies in the history of Western art from prehistory through modern times. Class time is spent in daily lectures, discussion and viewing of slides or video. Short oral essays or papers will be assigned. A semester examination will be given. An annual field trip to the Chicago Art Institute in the spring is provided at the discretion of the instructor.

Introduction to Drama
Intro to Drama is an introductory course examining the history and art of theatre. Recognizing that drama is an ancient and continuing aspect of human civilization, we will spend the first part of our semester exploring historical theatre. We will begin in ancient Greece, the setting surrounding the birth of theatre as we know it, and then survey the major innovations that ushered drama into its modern existence. We will study several major works of the Western canon that represent hallmarks of the development of drama.

Recognizing that drama is not merely an artifact from the past, but is a living art, we will spend the second half of the semester writing and producing a one-act play. Students will be introduced to light design, set design and construction, sound design, costume design and construction, make-up design, stage management and properties. With the understanding that the craft of theater is a process, the student will be graded on class participation, written assignments and presentations.

Music Appreciation
This survey course will touch on basics of the qualities and beauty of music. Students will learn how to listen to music with a critical ear, as well as learn basic music history. Students will be expected to listen, discuss and write about music they hear. Different genres such as classical music (and different time periods within European musical history), jazz, blues, country, and popular music will be explored. Participants will gain an appreciation for the basic qualities that are within music.

Guitar
Course Description coming soon.