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Welcome to the Art Department

The Art program offers hands-on studio experience, closely aligned to the NYS Art Standards, and follows the Teaching for Artistic Behaviors philosophy. In this choice- based curriculum students learn to express themselves creatively, solve problems and become inventive thinkers. Students make individualized choices about the skills and content of their work. Each art class requires students to participate in the creative process, including developing ideas and personalized projects, and learning about art criticism and art history. These valuable skills can be applied to other disciplines and fields of study.

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Studio Art and Design fulfills the fine arts credit requirement for graduation and introduces students to a wide range of materials, including traditional and media technology. It is suggested that students take this class in 9th grade. Students may choose to continue this work in Studio Projects.

The four-year Fine Arts sequence is comprised of Studio Art and Design, Drawing and Painting 1, Drawing and Painting Pre AP, and Advanced Drawing/AP Drawing.

The four-year Photography and Filmmaking sequence includes Photography and Film 1-5 and AP Photography (AP 2D Art and Design). These classes offer students the opportunity to use technology to develop their creative skills, including filmmaking, animation, 35mm film, darkroom and digital photography.

The three-year Ceramics and Sculpture sequence includes Ceramics and Sculpture 1-3 and Ceramics and Sculpture 4 or AP Ceramics and Sculpture (AP 3D Art and Design).

Each sequence prepares students with an art portfolio, which may be used for college applications in both art related and non-art related majors.

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