Art & Media Curriculum: College and Dual Credit Courses

Level 1-4

Prerequisite: Art & Media department approval.
*Dual Credit
Explore the creative and ever-expanding field of graphic arts in this digitally-based course. Develop your digital art skills and discover their use in a potential career. Graphic design and illustration skills produce strong and clearly communicated images. This course familiarizes the student with industry standard software and equipment (Adobe Suite, Procreate, and more) and current methods, techniques, and technology employed in the fields of arts, advertising, and business.
Prerequisite: Art & Media department approval.
*Dual Credit
In this course will develop advanced skills and explore careers and personal applications for them. This course uses industry-standard software and equipment (Adobe Suite, Procreate, and more) and technology employed in the fields of arts, advertising, and business to develop a student portfolio. This course structured to emulate a professional setting with individual and group challenges.

Level 2-4

Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Art & Media department approval.
*Dual Credit
Art in Contemporary Society presents the influences of the Arts in a chronological perspective. This course examines the role that dance, drama, music, and the visual arts play in society. Through discussion, critique, and interpretation of the arts, students explore the relationship between contemporary and historical events.
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Art & Media department approval.
*Dual Credit
Through hands-on experiences, participants explore the art of capturing visual storytelling using cameras while learning advanced editing techniques. The course encourages students to build skills with professional potential. Participants will create their own unique content, engaging with both artistic expression and collaborative client-based projects. Perfect for students looking to advance their photography and video skills for personal enrichment or those interested in arts-related careers.

Level 3-4

AP Art History is a full-year elective course, which prepares students for the AP Art History Exam. The curriculum supports visual literacy by providing a deep understanding of social, political, historical, and cultural events spanning world history, from prehistoric art to art of the post-modern 21st century.
Prerequisite: Portfolio review by Art & Media department.
This independent study course gives art students the opportunity to develop an Advanced Placement Art Portfolio. The focus is on three sections graded by the college boards: Quality, Concentration, and Breadth. Students will select works which excel in concept, composition, and execution from their “body of work” or portfolio. Students will organize a series of work around a compelling visual concept. Finally, students will demonstrate, through their work, broad experience and accomplishment.

Level 4

Prerequisite: Portfolio reviewed by the Art & Media department.
This independent study course gives art students the opportunity to develop an Advanced Placement Art Portfolio. The focus is on three sections graded by the college boards: Quality, Concentration, and Breadth. Students will select works which excel in concept, composition, and execution from their “body of work” or portfolio. Students will organize a series of work around a compelling visual concept. Finally, students will demonstrate, through their work, broad experience and accomplishment.
Prerequisite: Portfolio review by Art & Media department.
This independent study course gives art students the opportunity to develop an Advanced Placement Art Portfolio. The focus is on three sections graded by the college boards: Quality, Concentration, and Breadth. Students will select works which excel in concept, composition, and execution from their “body of work” or portfolio. Students will organize a series of work around a compelling visual concept. Finally, students will demonstrate, through their work, broad experience and accomplishment.