Visual Arts
Courses
The following courses are offered throughout the school year:
- Design Basics
- 3D Design
- Intermediate Ceramics & 3D Design II
- Honors Art History Part 1
- Honors Art History Part 2
- Color Theory
- Commercial Design
- Print Media in Advertising
- Drawing
- Painting
- Advanced Drawing & Painting
- Portfolio
- Honors Independent Art
- AP 2D Design
- AP Art History
Enrichment Opportunities
Art Club
Art students, active members from the previous year, and those seriously interested in enriching the school community though visual art should join in September. Activities include workshops in lettering, jewelry making, and other art media that enhance what is offered in class. Club members will also enjoy mural painting, set designing for the fall musical and drama department, visits with contemporary Philadelphia artists, and field trips. Students meet once a month in the art studio.
Digital Photography Club
Students will explore digital photography, starting with the basics, such as camera resolution and how it affects a digital image. The club will use Adobe Photoshop to retouch old or damaged photographs, scanned negatives, slides, and objects. Students will discover ways to manipulate a photograph through the use of Photoshop filters to enhance an image. This club is open to all interested students who have a digital camera.