Visual Arts
Ceramics
Ceramics
This studio course is a broad-based exposure to the methods of hand building and wheel throwing with an emphasis on ceramic history and modes of criticism. Students will explore various clay hand building methods including coil, slab building, and thrown techniques. Students will be involved with each step of the ceramic process in a studio environment. Multiple forms of evaluation and some work outside of class will be required. Due to the nature of this class, size is limited; therefore upperclassmen will be scheduled first. A student fee is charged for this course for expendable materials.
Honors Ceramics
Honors Ceramics is for the student who wants to pursue a rigorous in-depth exploration of ceramics as an art form. The emphasis in this course will be placed on the elements and principles of design, craftsmanship, and an appreciation of arts. Various glazing, decorating and firing processes including high-fire are also explored. A student fee is charged for this course for expendable materials.
Honors Advanced Ceramics / AP 3D Art and Design
This course builds on the sequential learning experiences of the Honors Ceramics course that encompass art history, art criticism, aesthetics, and production and lead to the creation of portfolio quality works. Students explore historical and cultural background and connections; analyze, interpret, theorize, and make informed judgments about artwork and the nature of art; create works of art, reflect upon the outcomes, and revise their work; relate art to other disciplines and discover opportunities for integration; and incorporate literacy and presentational skills. Students will be engaged in both instructor-directed and self-directed opportunities. A student fee is charged for this course for expendable materials. An investigative workbook is required, as well as summer homework assignments. Students who choose the AP option will submit digital images of their work for their AP Exam in May.
To be awarded Advanced Placement (AP) credit for this course, students must complete the accompanying AP exam. Please consider this requirement when making your selections for course registration. Exam fees are paid for by the Upper Arlington School District.
Designing With Materials
- Designing With Materials
- Honors Designing With Materials
- Honors Advanced Designing With Materials / AP 2D Art and Design (Designing With Materials)
Designing With Materials
Designing with materials is an introduction to various mixed media, and other related activities. Emphasis in this course will be placed on the elements and principles of design, craftsmanship, and an appreciation of arts media. This course is designed for the student who enjoys art but may not wish to major in art. The student will be introduced to media that can be used to foster lifetime activities, highlighting planning, organization, and safety. A student fee is charged for this course for expendable materials. However, due to the individual needs and availability of materials, students may be requested to purchase some art supplies appropriate to the specific area of work. Mediums explored will include but not be limited to: printing, batik, fused glass, silk painting, and mixed media.
Honors Designing With Materials
Honors Designing with Materials is for the student who wants to pursue a rigorous, more in-depth exploration of different media with an emphasis on elements and principles of design. Students will be expected to demonstrate independent, critical, contextual and visual research from various cultures through entries in a routinely assessed investigative workbook. A student fee is charged for this course for expendable materials. However, due to individual needs, students may be requested to purchase art supplies.
Honors Advanced Designing With Materials / AP 2D Art and Design (Designing With Materials)
This course builds on the sequential learning experiences of the Honors Designing with Materials course that encompass art history, art criticism, aesthetics, and production and lead to the creation of portfolio quality works. Students explore historical and cultural background and connections; analyze, interpret, theorize, and make informed judgments about artwork and the nature of art; create works of art, reflect upon the outcomes, and revise their work; relate art to other disciplines and discover opportunities for integration; and incorporate literacy and presentational skills. Students will be engaged in both instructor-directed and self-directed opportunities. A student fee is charged for this course for expendable materials. An investigative workbook is required, as well as summer homework assignments. Students who choose the AP option will submit digital images of their work for their AP Exam in May.
To be awarded Advanced Placement (AP) credit for this course, students must complete the accompanying AP exam. Please consider this requirement when making your selections for course registration. Exam fees are paid for by the Upper Arlington School District.
Digital Art
- Digital Art
- Honors Digital Art
- Honors Advanced Digital Art
- AP 2D Art and Design (Digital Art)
- Contemporary Art History
Digital Art
Digital Art is an introductory course introducing students to Photoshop, Illustrator and Premiere Pro. Students will learn how to acquire and manipulate imagery in Photoshop using various techniques. While working in Illustrator students will learn about branding through the creation of logos and working with typography. Students will develop an awareness of shot types and editing techniques in Premiere Pro.
Honors Digital Art
Honors Digital Art is a rigorous exploration of digital media for students interested in crafting sophisticated digital art compositions, animations, producing videos and design challenges for the community. Students will work on developing their own personal style as an artist. This laboratory course may require some work outside of regular class time. Students are expected to demonstrate independent, critical, contextual, and visual research from various cultures through entries in a routinely assessed investigative workbook.
Honors Advanced Digital Art
This course builds on the sequential learning experiences of the Honors Digital Art course that encompass art history, art criticism, aesthetics, and production and lead to the creation of portfolio quality works. Students explore historical and cultural background and connections; analyze, interpret, theorize, and make informed judgments about artwork and the nature of art; create works of art, reflect upon the outcomes, and revise their work; relate art to other disciplines and discover opportunities for integration; and incorporate literacy and presentational skills. Students will be engaged in both instructor-directed and self-directed opportunities. A student fee is charged for this course for expendable materials. An investigative workbook is required, as well as summer homework assignments. Students who choose the AP option will submit digital images of their work for their AP Exam in May.
AP 2D Art and Design (Digital Art)
This course builds on the sequential learning experiences of the Honors Digital Design course that encompass art history, art criticism, aesthetics, and production and lead to the creation of portfolio quality works. Students explore historical and cultural background and connections; analyze, interpret, theorize, and make informed judgments about artwork and the nature of art; create works of art, reflect upon the outcomes, and revise their work; relate art to other disciplines and discover opportunities for integration; and incorporate literacy and presentational skills. Students will be engaged in both instructor-directed and self-directed opportunities. A student fee is charged for this course for expendable materials. An investigative workbook is required, as well as summer homework assignments. Students who choose the AP option will submit digital images of their work for their AP Exam in May.
To be awarded Advanced Placement (AP) credit for this course, students must complete the accompanying AP exam. Please consider this requirement when making your selections for course registration. Exam fees are paid for by the Upper Arlington School District.
Contemporary Art History
Visual Arts .5 Credit - Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisites: None
Fee: none
Mode of delivery: Online
Students will need to provide own travel to site experiences and admission if needed
Offered only 1st or 8th period
This course offers an in-depth exploration of contemporary art from the 1970s to the present, examining pivotal movements, influential artists, and cultural contexts that have shaped the art world today with a focus on Art displayed locally (public sculptures, galleries and museums). Students will analyze artworks including but not limited to painting, sculpture, installation, performance, and digital art, while analyzing how social, political, and technological changes impact artistic expression.
Course work will be taught through Canvas modules, independent site visits, and optional onsite support.
Drawing
Drawing
This studio course will explore how observation, concentration and hand-eye coordination skills help students expand their drawing skills, techniques and methods. Students will be introduced to a variety of drawing media such as graphite, charcoal, color pencil, oil pastel and pen and ink with an emphasis on realism, perspective, and portraits. Students will have the opportunity to experiment, form ideas, and develop skills while beginning to create a personal style and voice. A student fee is charged for this course for expendable materials. However, due to individual needs, students may be requested to purchase supplies.
Honors Drawing
This studio course will provide an opportunity for students to further skills with different media in order to develop personal expression and exploration of their own interests and subject matter. Students will further develop observational skills, ideation, and experimental processes. Through entries in an investigative workbook, students will demonstrate independent, critical, contextual and visual research. A student fee is charged for the course for expendable materials. However, due to individual needs, students may be requested to purchase supplies.
Honors Advanced Drawing / AP 2D Art and Design (Drawing) / AP Drawing
This course builds on the sequential learning experiences of the Honors Drawing course that encompass art history, art criticism, aesthetics, and production and lead to the creation of portfolio quality works. Students explore historical and cultural background and connections; analyze, interpret, theorize, and make informed judgments about artwork and the nature of art; create works of art, reflect upon the outcomes, and revise their work; relate art to other disciplines and discover opportunities for integration; and incorporate literacy and presentational skills. Students will be engaged in both instructor-directed and self-directed opportunities. A student fee is charged for this course for expendable materials. An investigative workbook is required, as well as summer homework assignments. Students who choose the AP option will submit digital images of their work for their AP Exam in May.
To be awarded Advanced Placement (AP) credit for this course, students must complete the accompanying AP exam. Please consider this requirement when making your selections for course registration. Exam fees are paid for by the Upper Arlington School District.
Jewelry & Metals
Jewelry & Metals
This studio course will explore basic techniques of jewelry fabrication including sawing, piercing, filing, sanding, soldering, and finishing base metals such as brass, copper and nickel. Students will create wearable and functional pieces with emphasis on personal inspiration and themes throughout all projects. Attention to detail and craftsmanship will be emphasized. Students will use metal as a medium for expressing artistic personal choice and vision, while constructing and solving problems of personal relevance and interest when expressing themselves. A student fee is charged for this course for expendable materials. However, due to individual needs, students may be requested to purchase their own supplies.
Honors Jewelry & Metals
Students continue personal exploration of base metals with introduction to use of more sophisticated and professional materials such as sterling silver. Stone setting, chain-making, and further investigation of mixed media pieces will be created in this course. Enameling, etching and casting and other techniques will provide students with numerous opportunities to create a themed body of work for a final portfolio.
Honors Advanced Jewelry & Metals / AP 3D Art and Design
This course builds on the sequential learning experiences of the Honors Jewelry course that encompass art history, art criticism, aesthetics, and production and lead to the creation of portfolio quality works. Students explore historical and cultural background and connections; analyze, interpret, theorize, and make informed judgments about artwork and the nature of art; create works of art, reflect upon the outcomes, and revise their work; relate art to other disciplines and discover opportunities for integration; and incorporate literacy and presentational skills. Students will be engaged in both instructor-directed and self-directed opportunities. A student fee is charged for this course for expendable materials. An investigative workbook is required, as well as summer homework assignments. Students who choose the AP option will submit digital images of their work for their AP Exam in May.
To be awarded Advanced Placement (AP) credit for this course, students must complete the accompanying AP exam. Please consider this requirement when making your selections for course registration. Exam fees are paid for by the Upper Arlington School District.
Painting
Painting
This is a basic course to encourage students to develop their experiences and skills with color, space, shape, form, and texture, with special emphasis on color theory and color mixing through painting. The use of media and tools will include watercolor, and acrylic paint. Students will also learn to use a variety of brush techniques. Assignments focus on sustained studies of still life, land/seascapes, collage, and some nonrepresentational subject themes. Various art history lessons will be introduced in support of each assignment. Group and individual critiques are an integral part of the course. A student fee is charged for this course for expendable materials. However, due to individual needs, students may desire to purchase additional materials.
Honors Painting
Honors Painting is for the student who is serious and wants to pursue an in-depth exploration of painting as an art form. Artist research, class critiques, experiments with paint application techniques, and painting on a variety of surfaces will be included. Students will be given the opportunity for personal expression and explore their own interests of media and subject matter. The Honors course may require students to complete summer homework assignments. A student fee is charged for this course for expendable materials. However, due to individual needs, students may desire to purchase additional materials.
Honors Advanced Painting / AP 2D Art and Design (Painting)
This course builds on the sequential learning experiences of the Honors Painting course that encompass art history, art criticism, aesthetics, and production and lead to the creation of portfolio quality works. Students explore historical and cultural background and connections; analyze, interpret, theorize, and make informed judgments about artwork and the nature of art; create works of art, reflect upon the outcomes, and revise their work; relate art to other disciplines and discover opportunities for integration; and incorporate literacy and presentational skills. Students will be engaged in both instructor-directed and self-directed opportunities. A student fee is charged for this course for expendable materials. An investigative workbook is required, as well as summer homework assignments. Students who choose the AP option will submit digital images of their work for their AP Exam in May.
To be awarded Advanced Placement (AP) credit for this course, students must complete the accompanying AP exam. Please consider this requirement when making your selections for course registration. Exam fees are paid for by the Upper Arlington School District.
Photography
- Photography
- Honors Photography
- Honors Advanced Photography / AP 2D Art and Design (Photography)
- FOTO 1140 Introduction to Photography
Photography
Photography is a course that involves the use of both black and white film photography and digital photography to create original, creative photographic art. Film photography applications include the processing of black and white film and printing enlargements in the darkroom. Digital applications include the use of a smartphone and Adobe Photoshop to enhance/manipulate digital images. The history and artistic qualities of photography will be explored through class critiques with an emphasis on composition, the principles of design and art aesthetics.
Photography is a studio course and requires work outside regular class time. 35mm SLR film cameras will be provided for students to borrow for use in this course. Your smartphone camera may be used for the digital photography aspect of the course. Photographic paper and mat board will be provided. Students are responsible for providing their own film.
Honors Photography
Honors Photography is for the student who wants to pursue an in-depth exploration of photography as an art form. Studio work will consist of photographic applications that include but are not limited to: advanced black and white darkroom processing and printing, digital photography including Adobe Photoshop, the exploration and creation of a variety of alternative processes including Image transfers, cyanotypes and salt prints, and independently designed, self-directed photo shoots carried out both in-studio using studio flash and on-location using existing light. Students will be expected to maintain an investigative workbook for research, planning and assessing photo assignments. This is a laboratory course that requires considerable work outside of regular class time. A student fee is charged for this course for expendable materials. Inkjet paper, photographic paper and mat board will be provided. Students are responsible for providing their own film.
Honors Advanced Photography / AP 2D Art and Design (Photography)
This course builds on the sequential learning experiences of the Honors Photography course that encompass art history, art criticism, aesthetics, and production and lead to the creation of portfolio quality works. Students explore historical and cultural background and connections; analyze, interpret, theorize, and make informed judgments about artwork and the nature of art; create works of art, reflect upon the outcomes, and revise their work; relate art to other disciplines and discover opportunities for integration; and incorporate literacy and presentational skills. Students will be engaged in both instructor-directed and self-directed opportunities. A student fee is charged for this course for expendable materials. Students who choose the AP option will submit digital images of their work for their AP exam in May.
To be awarded Advanced Placement (AP) credit for this course, students must complete the accompanying AP exam. Please consider this requirement when making your selections for course registration. Exam fees are paid for by the Upper Arlington School District.
FOTO 1140 Introduction to Photography
Foto 1140 introduces students to the basic principles and applications of digital photography as a medium, a skill-set, and an integral part of today’s digital literacy needs. Topics covered include capturing images using digital cameras while emphasizing the manipulation of camera controls, exposure, lighting, on-and-off camera flash, essential imaging tactics, digital workflow for photography, print, web, and image storage and archival. Students are required to have a digital camera (point and shoot or DSLR). A limited number of DSLR’s are available for loan.
Students who take this course earn one year of high school Visual Art credit and three semester hours of college credit. Students should keep in mind that grades earned for this course will also appear on their college transcripts.
IB Visual Art
IB HL & SL Visual Arts
IB Visual Art HL is a course in which students develop analytical skills in problem-solving and divergent thinking, while working towards technical proficiency and confidence as art makers. Students will be required to show growth and commitment in the relationship between their studio work and process, through investigative research and writing.
To be awarded International Baccalaureate (IB) for this course, students must complete all Internal & External assessments. Please consider this requirement when making your selections for course registration. Exam fees are paid for by the Upper Arlington School District.
The IB art student will be scheduled with an AP Art course in the medium of their prerequisite. For example if the student has Drawing I and Honors Drawing as their prerequisite- the IB student must be scheduled in with the AP Drawing period. If there are conflicts with the schedule the student will need to choose between the conflicts. Students will meet weekly with an IB Visual Arts Coordinator to be guided through a supplemental Canvas course.
Print Shop Design Lab
Print Shop Design Lab
Grades 10, 11, 12
Pre-Requisites: Desktop Design I, Digital Art, Media Arts I, or teacher permission (Credit Flex application required) This course may be repeated.
Mode of delivery: In-person
The Print Shop Design Lab course will provide an authentic learning opportunity for exceptional students to have a learning environment in which provides work- based learning opportunities. Students will learn customer service skills while helping students and faculty with their printing needs. Students will learn about printer software and applications. Students will assist one period per day to assist teachers and students with their printing needs. Students should be self-motivated and responsible since much of the content of this course will be learned independently. An interview will be conducted with an art teacher before the course begins to ensure we have complete coverage of the help desk and students who can communicate effectively with users. Academic credit is available through a Flex Credit Application. Please see your counselor with questions.
Art History
Art History
0.5 credit – Grades 10, 11, 12
(1 period per day for 1 semester)
Prerequisites: None
Fee: $15 per year
Mode of delivery: In-person
This course will be a survey of the history of Western art from Medieval to modern times. It will include analysis and comparison of works in their historical and societal contexts. The course will touch on several works of art, while highlighting the major representative works that shaped and were shaped by history. Students will develop visual literacy, analysis, and interpretation skills. Why do civilizations create art? What function does art serve to civilizations? What is the relationship between art and society? How does art change as society changes?
AP Art History
1 credit - Grades 10, 11, 12
1 period per day for 1 year
Pre-Requisites: No previous courses are required but students may benefit from taking basic art courses and a semester of Art History offered by UAHS or any art classes requiring studio time.
Fee: $20
Mode of delivery: In-person
The AP Art History course is equivalent to a two-semester introductory college course that explores topics such as the nature of art, art making, and responses to art. By investigating a specific image set of 250 works of art characterized by diverse artistic traditions from prehistory to the present, the course fosters in-depth, holistic understanding of the history of art from a global perspective. Students become active participants in the global art world, engaging with its forms and content, as they experience, research, discuss, read, and write about art, artists, art making, and responses to and interpretations of art.
To be awarded Advanced Placement (AP) credit for this course, students must complete the accompanying AP exam. Please consider this requirement when making your selections for course registration. Exam fees are paid for by the Upper Arlington School District.
Contemporary Art History
Visual Arts .5 Credit - Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisites: None
Mode of delivery: Online
Students will need to provide their own travel to site experiences and admission if needed.
This course offers an in-depth exploration of contemporary art from the 1970s to the present, examining pivotal movements, influential artists, and cultural contexts that have shaped the art world today with a focus on Art displayed locally (public sculptures, galleries and museums). Students will analyze artworks including but not limited to painting, sculpture, installation, performance, and digital art, while analyzing how social, political, and technological changes impact artistic expression.
Course work will be taught through a blended learning approach that includes Canvas modules, independent site visits, onsite lectures and student presentations.