Advanced Functions
This course, which can be taken alone or as the third mod of Functions and Trigonometry (MAT310A) gives students the opportunity to advance their algebraic and trigonometric knowledge before proceeding with the IB SL Math:…
Grade Level: 10
Painting and Drawing
In this course, students build a foundation in basic painting and drawing. Various concepts, materials, and techniques involving painting and drawing are assigned and explored. Drawing is used as both a means of preparation and…
Advanced Painting and Drawing
The focus of this course is directed towards creating a unique body of work in painting and drawing. In class, students work on strengthening their painting and drawing skills while developing a unique and personal…
Woodworking & Design
In this course, students learn how to work with and maintain a variety of traditional hand woodworking tools. Each student designs and builds a small box using traditional joinery techniques. Students also learn to use…
Spanish: Current Events
This course is designed for students seeking to further their Spanish-language experience. Conducted entirely in Spanish, the focus in class is active communication. Written projects and assignments, however, are completed throughout the course. Through news…
Functional Art & Design
“Occupying that tenuous space between fine art and the everyday, functional art refers?to aesthetic objects that serve utilitarian purposes. The genre is remarkably inclusive: it encompasses everything from furniture and lighting to dishes and even…
Advanced Graphic Design
In the Advanced Graphic Design courses, students continue to expand and refine the skill set they began to develop in Graphic Design (ARV510A) and they work more independently on project planning, problem-solving, and evaluating and…
Graphic Design
In this course, students explore graphic design as a form of visual communication connecting type, image, form, and color. Projects encourage students to consider the interplay among these elements and help students to develop the…
Digital Imaging & Design
The art of digital imaging through the use of Adobe Photoshop is explored in this course. Students create images with 35mm Digital SLR cameras that they may borrow from the school. In the first mod,…
Advanced Photography
Technical skills acquired in Photography (ARV410A) are further refined in this course. Experimental techniques, ranging from historic and antique processes to digital imaging, are introduced (and, for those taking Advanced Photography 2 or 3), explored…