Registration for 2024-2025 will begin in February! Students, select your next art class in Xello!
Art I is a general introductory course designed for ALL students. NO prior art experience is necessary! Curious about making art?, this is a great place to start! In this full-year art course, the basic principles of design: line, shape, value, texture and color are introduced through "hands-on" projects in drawing, painting, and sculpture. All course materials are provided for you!
Design is an introductory art course intended for ALL students. NO prior art experience is necessary! Curious about making art?, this is a great place to start! In this one semester "hands-on" art course, students will expand their creativity and originality, as well as acquire knowledge and skills in neatness and problem solving in preparation for Computer Graphics Class. Students will explore general considerations in the use of the elements and principles of design. All course materials are provided for you!
This arts appreciation course is designed to provide NCHS students the opportunity to achieve a truly well-rounded education by offering a course that combines the disciplines of architecture, painting, sculpture, ceramics, and textiles. It will explore the development and impact of the arts throughout history. This course will awaken an appreciation for the arts in everyday life. In addition, no prior experience in any of the arts is necessary for successful completion of this course. Further, it may serve to partially fulfill the Fine Arts admission requirement at post secondary institutions.
The second semester of Introduction to the Arts appreciation course will focus on content that combines the disciplines of music, dance, and drama. It will continue to explore the development and impact of the arts throughout history. This course will awaken an appreciation for the arts in everyday life. In addition, no prior experience in any of the arts is necessary for successful completion of this course. Intro to the Arts II may be taken without having had Intro to the Arts I. Further, it may serve to partially fulfill the Fine Arts admission requirement at post secondary institutions. A combination of Intro to the Arts I and II will meet the NCHS Fine Arts year-long requirement.
Drawing I is a semester course, taken after Art I, designed to develop your ability to draw with ease and flexibility! In this one semester "hands-on" art course, you will use a variety of materials including colored pencil, chalk, scratchboard, oil pastel, and ink! (Everything EXCEPT regular pencil!) Each unit will be accompanied by a studio project designed to allow beginning students to master skills, and advanced students use those skills creatively and expressively. This course promotes self expression. Be sure to sign up for Drawing II as well, as Drawing I is offered in the Fall and Drawing II in the spring!
Drawing II is a semester course designed to develop the ability to draw with ease and flexibility and builds upon skills learned in Drawing I. The course promotes an exploration of ideas in imagery and self-expression through studio projects. It also designed to help prepare students for AP Studio art.
Painting I, taken after Drawing Class, provides "hands-on" instruction in watercolor, tempera, and acrylic painting! The class explores color theory and technique along with development of personal imagery with an enhancement of basic skills and knowledge. It is an introduction to painting through exercises and experiments to acquire control of the medium to promote ideas in imagery and self expression. Be sure to sign up for Painting II as well, as Painting I is offered in the Fall and Painting II in the spring! All course materials are provided for you!
Painting II provides instruction in oil, watercolor, tempera, and acrylic painting. The class explores personal imagery with a variety of choice-based studio projects!
Ceramics I, taken after Art I, is a semester "hands-on" art course in which introduction to clay places an emphasis on the exploration of hand building techniques with some sculpture, glaze application, wheel throwing, and kiln experience! Be sure to sign up for Ceramics II as well, as Ceramics I is offered in the Fall and Ceramics II in the spring! All materials are provided for you!
Ceramics II is a semester course which builds upon the hand-building techniques with advanced wheel, sculpture, and glaze application experience. The course promotes an exploration of ideas in imagery and self-expression through choice-based studio projects!
Computer Graphics, taken after Art I or Design, is a semester course designed to allow the student to discover the drawing, painting, and image making applications of Photoshop professional image editing software. Students create works of fine art and explore product design using the elements and principles of art.
The AP Studio Art course is for students interested in a rigorous and focused study in art. Students will develop a quality portfolio that demonstrates a mastery of concept, composition and execution in 2D design. This course is based on a student creating a body of work (15 pieces) that demonstrates quality, concentration and breadth. This portfolio will be submitted to the College Board® for college credit. The course will meet for a full year including small assignments to be completed the previous summer. As in any college level course, students will be expected to spend time amount of time outside of class in order to complete assignments.
Please see the current course description handbook for additional information about these classes.
Art I
Art I is a general introductory course designed for ALL students. NO prior art experience is necessary! Curious about making art?, this is a great place to start! In this full-year art course, the basic principles of design: line, shape, value, texture and color are introduced through "hands-on" projects in drawing, painting, and sculpture. All course materials are provided for you!
Design
Design is an introductory art course intended for ALL students. NO prior art experience is necessary! Curious about making art?, this is a great place to start! In this one semester "hands-on" art course, students will expand their creativity and originality, as well as acquire knowledge and skills in neatness and problem solving in preparation for Computer Graphics Class. Students will explore general considerations in the use of the elements and principles of design. All course materials are provided for you!
Introduction to the Arts I
This arts appreciation course is designed to provide NCHS students the opportunity to achieve a truly well-rounded education by offering a course that combines the disciplines of architecture, painting, sculpture, ceramics, and textiles. It will explore the development and impact of the arts throughout history. This course will awaken an appreciation for the arts in everyday life. In addition, no prior experience in any of the arts is necessary for successful completion of this course. Further, it may serve to partially fulfill the Fine Arts admission requirement at post secondary institutions.
Introduction to the Arts II
The second semester of Introduction to the Arts appreciation course will focus on content that combines the disciplines of music, dance, and drama. It will continue to explore the development and impact of the arts throughout history. This course will awaken an appreciation for the arts in everyday life. In addition, no prior experience in any of the arts is necessary for successful completion of this course. Intro to the Arts II may be taken without having had Intro to the Arts I. Further, it may serve to partially fulfill the Fine Arts admission requirement at post secondary institutions. A combination of Intro to the Arts I and II will meet the NCHS Fine Arts year-long requirement.
Drawing I
Drawing I is a semester course, taken after Art I, designed to develop your ability to draw with ease and flexibility! In this one semester "hands-on" art course, you will use a variety of materials including colored pencil, chalk, scratchboard, oil pastel, and ink! (Everything EXCEPT regular pencil!) Each unit will be accompanied by a studio project designed to allow beginning students to master skills, and advanced students use those skills creatively and expressively. This course promotes self expression. Be sure to sign up for Drawing II as well, as Drawing I is offered in the Fall and Drawing II in the spring!
Drawing II
Drawing II is a semester course designed to develop the ability to draw with ease and flexibility and builds upon skills learned in Drawing I. The course promotes an exploration of ideas in imagery and self-expression through studio projects. It also designed to help prepare students for AP Studio art.
Painting I
Painting I, taken after Drawing Class, provides "hands-on" instruction in watercolor, tempera, and acrylic painting! The class explores color theory and technique along with development of personal imagery with an enhancement of basic skills and knowledge. It is an introduction to painting through exercises and experiments to acquire control of the medium to promote ideas in imagery and self expression. Be sure to sign up for Painting II as well, as Painting I is offered in the Fall and Painting II in the spring! All course materials are provided for you!
Painting II
Painting II provides instruction in oil, watercolor, tempera, and acrylic painting. The class explores personal imagery with a variety of choice-based studio projects!
Ceramics I
Ceramics I, taken after Art I, is a semester "hands-on" art course in which introduction to clay places an emphasis on the exploration of hand building techniques with some sculpture, glaze application, wheel throwing, and kiln experience! Be sure to sign up for Ceramics II as well, as Ceramics I is offered in the Fall and Ceramics II in the spring! All materials are provided for you!
Ceramics II
Ceramics II is a semester course which builds upon the hand-building techniques with advanced wheel, sculpture, and glaze application experience. The course promotes an exploration of ideas in imagery and self-expression through choice-based studio projects!
Computer Graphics
Computer Graphics, taken after Art I or Design, is a semester course designed to allow the student to discover the drawing, painting, and image making applications of Photoshop professional image editing software. Students create works of fine art and explore product design using the elements and principles of art.
2-D AP Studio Art (Offered 2025-2026)
The AP Studio Art course is for students interested in a rigorous and focused study in art. Students will develop a quality portfolio that demonstrates a mastery of concept, composition and execution in 2D design. This course is based on a student creating a body of work (15 pieces) that demonstrates quality, concentration and breadth. This portfolio will be submitted to the College Board® for college credit. The course will meet for a full year including small assignments to be completed the previous summer. As in any college level course, students will be expected to spend time amount of time outside of class in order to complete assignments.
Please see the current course description handbook for additional information about these classes.
