Note: The department is not able to offer all of the classes listed below each year. This is an overview.

V4 3911  Art History IB prep   2 Quarters
  This is a survey art history course that is open to all students.  Course includes study of the history of art from a global perspective.  Class includes image study & lecture, research & presentation, museum trip, and studio work.  This class can be taken for ½ of the year or the full year.  The first half will focus on ancient art history, with the second half focusing on modern art history.

V4-7020-1 Art & Design IB All Year
Thiscourse is required for both 11 and 12 th grade Art and Design IBstudents and is for students with a strong interest in the arts. Allstudents will follow the international guidelines whether or not theyelect to test. Students will plan and produce a professional portfolioof their work and an ongoing research workbook. This course requiresserious study, research & art production. Students will usecritical skills to advance their intellectual and conceptualdevelopment in the arts. Prerequisite: This course is for students whohave already completed a minimum of two art classes at HPHS/ or presenta portfolio of their artwork for teacher approval. Lab fee required.

V4-0411-1 Beginning Digital Photography & Computer Design 2 quarter elective
Thisis a New Course in which students use digital photography &computer software to study design. Course includes study of thephotographic Image, image production, computer software design, and useof digital cameras. Outdoor Learning activities when weather permits.10-12 grade level. Lab Fee required. Prerequisite: none

V4-0413-1 Advanced Digital Photography & Computer Design
1 semester/ elective
Thisis a new course in which students use digital photography &computer software to study design. Professional portfolio, research,and presentation are an integral part of this course. 10-12 gradelevel. Outdoor Learning activities when weather permits. Lab Feerequired. Prerequisite: beginning photo or media arts class

V4-0826-1 Beginning Film Making/Digital Video & Computer Editing 2 quarters elective
This is a new course in which students will learn to use a digitalvideo camera, create narrative short films, edit music, addvoice-overs, edit their movies and produce digital format films.Outdoor Learning activities when weather permits. 10-12 grade level.Lab fee required. Prerequisite: none

V4-0834-1 Advanced Film Making / Digital Video & Computer Design 2 quarters elective
This is a new course in which students use a digital video camera,writescreenplays, edit music, add voice-overs, edit their movies and produceprofessional digital format films. This course gives the students anopportunity to produce serious, full-length films. Outdoor Learningactivities when weather permits. 10-12 grade level. Lab fee requiredPrerequisite: Beginning Film Making /Digital Video & ComputerDesign

V4-021101 Beginning Ceramics and Sculpture 2 quarter elective
Studentswill create original sculptures. Students will be introduced to handbuilding techniques in clay as well as other three dimensional media.Students will learn the necessary techniques to make three dimensionalsculptures. Students will learn good craftsmanship and critical skillsneeded to interpret and evaluate sculptural art works. Outdoor learningactivities when weather permits. A Japanese Raku fire will be held inthe spring. Lab fee required. Prerequisite: None

V4-0213-1 Advanced Ceramics and Sculpture 2 quarter elective
Studentswill create three dimensional sculptures at an advanced level usingclay and other sculptural media. Students will interpret and evaluatecomplex works of art using advanced criteria and critical thinking.Students will develop a portfolio of work advanced work. This coursemay be repeated for additional credit. Outdoor learning opportunitieswhen weather permits. A Japanese Raku fire will be held in the spring.Lab fee required. Prerequisite: Beginning Ceramics and Sculpture

V4-0111-1 Beginning Drawing/ You can Draw! 2 quarter elective
Youcan Draw! Drawing is 95% skill based. You will learn how to draw and todraw well. Basic drawing techniques and materials are introduced inthis class. You will learn to draw using unique still-life, the figure,shading, and special effects. Studies include realistic drawing,abstraction, design & cartooning. Outdoor Learning activities whenweather permits. Lab fee required. Prerequisite: none

V4-0116-1 Advanced Drawing / Creative Portfolio 2 quarter elective
Advanceddrawing techniques & skills are explored in this class. Research,presentation, and exhibition are part of the course, as well asadvanced portfolio development. This is the opportunity to specializeand develop your special interests & drawing abilities. OutdoorLearning activities when weather permits. Lab fee required.Prerequisite: beginning drawing or teacher approval

V4-0121-1 Beginning Painting 1 quarter elective
Beginningstudy of painting techniques, well-known artists and the history ofpainting. Course includes, design, composition, painting techniques andskills. Materials will include water color, sumi paint, & tempera.Outdoor Learning activities when weather permits. Museum Visitincluded. Lab fee required. Prerequisite: none

V4-0123-1 Advanced Painting 1 quarter elective
Studentswill advance their studies in painting and work on developing aprofessional portfolio of paintings. Research, presentation, andexhibition skills are part of this course. Critical-thinking skills,advanced techniques and aesthetic development will give students theability to develop in an area of specialization. Outdoor Learningactivities when weather permits. Museum visit included. Lab feerequired. Prerequisite: Beginning Painting