- Hamilton High
- Drawing, and AP Studio Art
Drawing, Painting and AP Studio Art
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Why Take Drawing and Painting?
It helps to relieve stress, both sides of the brain will be stimulated, you will think deeply outside the box, and it teaches multiple solutions to simple and complex problems. Plus, taking drawing and painting classes at Hamilton lets you meet really interesting peers and one caring art teacher.
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Drawing and Painting 1
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 - Semester
1/2 Credit
Fee Required
Students will learn drawing techniques using line, shading and perspective. Projects will include drawing with charcoal, graphite and pastels on various types of paper along with painting. Class time will be spent learning and improving skills and researching art techniques. It is required that students keep a sketchbook and do short research papers.
Drawing and Painting 2
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 - Semester
1/2 Credit
Prerequisite: Drawing and Painting 1
Fee Required
This course is for students who want to continue their artistic development. In addition to assigned projects, the student will be encouraged to investigate media and subject matter that is of particular interest to them. It is also required that students do short research papers and keep a sketchbook.
Drawing and Painting 3
Grades: 10, 11, 12 – Full Year
1 Credit (May be repeated for credit)
Prerequisite: Drawing and Painting 1 & 2
Fee Required
This course is for students interested in advancing their knowledge in academic skills relating to art, art terms, art techniques, mediums used, historical content, and critiquing styles to be better present and manage their own portfolios, readying them for AP Studio Art. The class focus will be on all genres of art and art mediums.
AP Studio Art: Drawing Portfolio
Grades: 11, 12 - Full Year
1 Credit (May be repeated for credit)
Prerequisite: Instructor Approval
Fee Required
This program is intended for highly motivated students committed to serious study in the arts. AP work involves significantly more time than most art courses. The program is not intended for casually interested students. Students are asked to select and submit their work for evaluation by a group of artists and teachers. The evaluation is intended to allow students to demonstrate their ability to deal with the fundamental concerns of the visual arts. This portfolio is intended to address a broad interpretation of two-dimensional drawing and painting, along with design issues. Students will need to create 25 pieces of art work.
