1.ART I

Art I is a drawing based course. In this course students will learn how to draw in full detail from a drawing using forms in a realistic manner and will also be able to shade to make artworks pop. Art history and criticism will be incorporated into many of the projects. This class is designed to teach both students that have never drawn before and help students that know how to draw excel even further in their drawing skills. A fee is charged for this course. A fee is required.

2.ART II

This course is a painting based course. Students will learn how to blend and mix colors using tempera and acrylic based paints. Another section this course covers is how to draw/paint portraits in full detail. Students will also learn to paint on canvas boards in this course. Art history and criticism will be incorporated into many of the projects. Art II is designed for the student who really enjoys being creative and wants to further explore the visual arts. A fee is required.

3.ART III / IV

Art III and IV are designed for the student who has developed their artistic skills and is ready for new challenges. New, more advanced lessons like encaustic painting, oil painting and creating murals along with many others will be explored. Students will be more self-directed and encouraged to develop their own style and specialization. Art history and criticism will be incorporated into many of the projects. This class is designed for students that really have a love for art and possibly want to pursue a career in art. A fee is charged for this course.

4.CERAMICS

Ceramics is a sculpture-based course where students learn how to use clay, glazes and the firing process. Students will learn a variety of hand building techniques such as pinch, slab, and coil construction. This course is designed for students who like to get their hands dirty when making three-dimensional artworks. Art history and criticism will be incorporated into many of the projects. A fee is charged for this course.

5.ADVANCED CERAMICS

This course is designed for students who fell in love with creating artworks using clay in Ceramics. Students will be making larger assignments that focus more on detail as well as learning how to create on the potter’s wheel. Students in this course should be dedicated to the ceramics medium and have interest in entering works for judging in art shows. Students who excelled in Advanced Ceramics and are looking to deepen their artistic practice have the ability to take this course again with teacher approval. Repeat students will experience an independent study style course and will be expected to create project proposals for ceramic topics they wish to explore. A fee is charged for this course.

6.INTRO TO FILMMAKING &PHOTOGRAPHY

In this class students will be learning how to take photographs and how to manipulate and alter them using Adobe Photoshop. Students will also learn how to do animation, stop motion film and full film. Students will learn how to create and add special features to their films using iMovie, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Premiere. At the end of this course students will be able to take good quality pictures and shoot short films at a beginner’s level. Students will be learning about design, specifically how to design cover pages for the yearbook using Photoshop. A fee is charged for this course.

7.ADVANCED FILMMAKING &PHOTOGRAPHY

This course is designed for students that want to learn more in-depth features in photography such as camera essentials, taking more advanced pictures off site, and taking and creating pictures for staff and community for projects that go back into the school. For example, students can create and design page layouts for posters using Photoshop and the poster making software. Students will also be creating movies as individuals, in groups and as a class to follow a theme set for the year that promotes a strong message to teach the audience. This class will be in charge of setting up the Vermilion Film Festival and all that goes along with it. Students will learn all aspects of behind the scenes creation of a film from being a director, to learning to use the camera and computer. Students will be able to create more advanced films by the end of this course. Students in this class will be designing the ART SPEAKS IN VERMILION magazine as well. A fee is charged for this course.

8.GRAPHIC DESIGN

In this course students will learn and apply fundamentals of Adobe InDesign and Adobe Illustrator. Students will create visual concepts using the listed programs and learn about the design process, critical thinking skills and learning an in depth idea of how to use InDesign and Illustrator. Projects will cover advertisements, poster designs, digital paintings, graphic advertising, image editing and more. This course will take place primarily on the computer. We recommend this course for students that want to learn more about a career in graphic design and who want to try to get a license in Adobe InDesign and Adobe Illustrator.

9.MIXED MEDIA CONCEPTS

Mixed Media Concepts is a hands-on course designed to give students opportunities to develop skills in a variety of craft techniques. The course delves into the history of each craft and its application to today’s society. Examples of the skills that may be developed include printmaking, paper mache, Batik, weaving, embroidery, fibers, paper craft, bookbinding, stamping and felting. A fee is charged for this course. Only students in grade 9 and above will take this course for high school credit.

10.STUDIO ART

Studio Art will explore concepts and ideas about art more heavily. Students will learn to develop their own art style and focus on studying artists and movements throughout art history. This course builds on Art 1 and Art 2 concepts getting students ready for Art 3. Students taking this course should be interested in and know basic skills for Drawing, Painting and Art History.

11.MARCHING/SYMPHONIC/WIND ENSEMBLE BAND

The marching band performs at all football games, as well as several festivals and parades throughout northern Ohio. The band begins its rehearsal during the summer and the majority of the work for the season is learned during that time as well as evening rehearsals (once a week) outside of the school day. All of these rehearsals and performances are mandatory. Marching band does not prevent anyone from participating in fall sports or extracurricular activities. The advisors resolve conflicts between band events and extracurricular activities.