VISUAL ARTS
Art is like a mirror, that when held up reveals to the viewer what it is to be human.

The arts provide one of the essential and basic languages that extend the range of communication.  Through this language we express our fears, dreams, curiosities, hopes, and discoveries.  Such expression is a central force in human existence. Literacy in the arts for all students centers on the idea that each of the arts functions as a tool for creative expression as well as for the development of higher order thinking and problem solving skills.

All students are required to successfully complete one (1.0) credit of creative arts.  However, many colleges and universities require two (2.0) credits for admission.

All freshmen should take Art Foundations as their initial course in the visual arts unless they are Creative Arts Scholarship participants or Art majors. Along with Art Foundations, additional options recommended for freshman year include Ceramics I, and Photo I. Creative Arts scholarship participants should take Drawing I as their initial course Freshman Year.
All sophomores are required to take one term of art appreciation for 1/3 credit.  The yearlong art history course will also satisfy this requirement.

Students who plan to elect the arts as a college major or career choice are requested to identify themselves as ARTS MAJORS to their guidance counselors for scheduling purposes. The students should use the information below to guide them in course selections for their appropriate major.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR VISUAL ART MAJORS

All Art Seminar students participate in a portfolio review and prepare for an exhibit in the spring of their senior year.
(Majors need to discuss course selections with Dr. Borowicz)

2010-2011 SCHOOL YEAR VISUAL ARTS DEPARTMENT COURSE DESCRIPTIONS