Beginning to advanced students will learn to make various pottery pieces using several basic techniques such as pinch, slab, coil and wheel. Each student will take home several original pieces of pottery that have been glazed and fired. Students will also understand the historical and cultural background of pottery in Taiwan and other countries.

Pastels class is for beginning to intermediate students interested in learning to draw with chalk pastels as a medium. Students will learn basic strokes, textural techniques, and proper use of color needed to make their own unique works of art. Students will also have the opportunity to experiment and explore with this vibrant medium. Students…

Oil painting is a course for beginning to intermediate students. Students learn to use a common process for oil painting, to use solvents, paints, brushes and canvas. Students complete six or more paintings on various themes or subjects. Emphasis is on the use of oil painting to create visually interesting paintings that will communicate ideas,…

Beginning to advanced students will apply the design elements and principles. They will develop and hone design skills and processes with an emphasis on communicating specific ideas to a specific target audience. The course includes layout design, typography, logo design, and graphic illustration.

Meets twice a week. Students will complete two or more original and expressive mosaic designs using glass and self-made clay tiles on plywood. Students will also develop an appreciation for the cultural and historical use of mosaics to communicate through design and art.

A drawing course for beginning to intermediate students. Students will learn four specific skills that will help them draw from observation. The course follows the well-known book, Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain by Betty Edwards. Students will also develop an appreciation for the significant draftsman in history.

Beginning to advanced students will create original (2-dimensional) animated art work that is visually interesting and communicates messages, themes or stories. Experience using Adobe Flash CS5 is useful, but not required. Students draw by hand, use photography, and create computer graphics. We will complete five or more animation exercises and projects. Students learn about animation…

This elective course follows up on the knowledge and skills learned in Audio & Video Production 1. Students will learn more about planning and production, green screening, digital effects, and editing software through collaborative projects. Students will also be required to complete an individual project from start to finish. This course is open to all…

This elective course introduces the basics of audio and video production utilizing video cameras, audio recording devices, and digital editing software. Students will create original products like an informational video, pod cast, news broadcast, documentary, and theatrical video. This course is open to all high school students.