Course Description:
Architectural Design and Drafting I
Prerequisites: None          Available to Grades 10,11,12
Credits:1

This beginning  course introduces students to the architecture fields by covering the proper techniques and procedures used in designing and drafting, a set of working drawing for residential structure. The second semester is dedicated to drawing basic floor plans, elevations, and landscaping. Students will design a home with in guidelines and build a model to scale.

Architectural Design and Drafting II
Prerequisites: 90% average in Architectural Design and Drafting I.
Available to Grades 11,12
Credits: 1

This course gives the students the practical knowledge  needed to pursue courses in allied fields of drafting and engineering. The course explores the principle of visual and spatial relations and helps the students to discipline him/herself by emphasizing precision, neatness, and correct interpretations of standard drafting principles, using drafting tools or computer assisted design. The second semester is dedicated to  drawing floor plans, elevations, and landscaping for a building that will be built  to model scale.

Ceramics I
Prerequisites: None

This beginning course introduces students to the basic fundamentals of working with three-dimensional form in clay. Students will produce functional and sculptural pieces. Clay construction, additive and subtraction techniques, and glazing  will be some of the topics covered. A brief overview of the history of ceramics will be presented.

Important Dates

August        Introduction- Supply List –Writing Assignment

September    Presentation on Test Tiles

                        Discuss Underglaze and Glaze

                        Power Point Presentation = Assignment # I-18” Coil Pot

                        Sketches Due =2 Designs

                        Demo: How to make a Coil Pot

                        Hand building Pots

October         Ceremonial Pots Or Objects From Everyday Life

                        Power Point Presentation = Assignment  #2

                        Sketches Due = 2 Designs

                        Demo Slabs

                        Test Tiles Due

                        Hand building Pieces

November     Finishing up Assignment #2

                        Purse or Shoe

                        Power Point Presentation = Assignment #3

                        Sketches Due = 2 Designs

                        Working on Assignment

December    Working on Assignment

                        Exams

                        Work on Assignment

                        Assignment #4

                        Students Choice or Object from everyday life

January        Work on Assignment #4

                          Finish up

                           End of the Semester

Ceramics II
Prerequisites: Ceramics I

This course is designed for students who have completed Ceramics I and wanted to continue exploring the ceramics medium. The introduction to wheel throwing techniques and forms; both functional and nonfunctional; will be emphasized; yet advanced hand building techniques will be included. Student's knowledge of the history and aesthetics of ceramics are further developed through field trips, visiting artist and class discussion.

Advanced Ceramics
Prerequisites: Ceramics II, 90% in advanced course work or teacher recommendation.

This class is designed for students who are considering a career in art and have completed advanced studio courses. Projects extend to all media with emphasis on individual style, composition. It is recommended that students start to assemble projects for an art portfolio and or to prepare a slide portfolio of their work.
Explore scholarship opportunities in various art school in also encouraged.

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