Curriculum Guide 2020-2021

Architectural Studies
Grades 9-12
Semester-long - Offered Spring and Fall
This class is based around the three main
principles of architecture- form, function,
and material. Students will explore a brief
history of architecture and how it impacts
our lives on a daily basis, and how we
can use architecture to improve our lives
with minimal environmental impact.
Students will design, sketch, render, and
fabricate an architectural structure that
shows aesthetics in its form, serves its
function, and considers what materials
would be ideal to support their ideas and
designs.
Product Design
Grades 9-12
Semester-long - Offered Spring and Fall
In this class, students investigate the
functionality and aesthetics of common
objects and challenge themselves to
improve them using design thinking
and craftsmanship. Students explore the
function, form, and materiality of certain
objects and products, and learn through
brainstorming, sketching, and creating
prototypes as well as innovating real-life
solutions and using the design process to
demonstrate problem-solving, and artistic
solutions.
charcoal, and acrylic paint, students
work on a variety of surfaces including
stretched canvas, wood, and silk. Quarterly
sketchbook assignments and group
critiques encourage personal practice and
develop visual literacy.
Photography 1-3
Grades 10-12
A year-long class
In a fully equipped traditional darkroom,
students begin by learning the materials,
processes, and aesthetics of black and
white photography. Advanced Photo
classes introduce students to more
complex processes including the traditional
silver process, cliche-verre, cyanotype, and
hand-coloring.
Drawing & Painting 1-3
Grades 9-12
A year-long class
Exploring advanced techniques in
drawing and painting with pencil,
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