Arts

Visual Arts

Visual Arts

Participating in the arts instills confidence, at any age.

Art classes for our elementary art students lay the groundwork to inspire creativity in each child. Students learn the basic art elements while creating a wide variety of art projects. Our goal is for students to feel confident in their creative abilities and take pride in their artistic creations.

Older students are given opportunities to express not only the drawing and painting side of art but also in the technological realm of video and audio production. With highly qualified instructors and the most advanced supplies and equipment, visual art students are given every advantage when it comes to developing their talents.

Explore our Visual Arts curriculum by clicking on the course names below.

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  • Elementary Art

    The Goodpasture Elementary Art program is designed to inspire creativity within each child. Students enjoy a fun and enriching experience as we take on many different art forms. Art class is designed to ensure that students learn the basic art elements while creating works of their own. It is our goal that each student feels confident in their creative abilities and takes pride in his or her work.
  • Art 1

    The high school Art I program is designed to give all students the knowledge and competence they need to produce work in a wide variety of media including graphite, colored pencil, acrylic painting, sculpture, and clay. The classes are designed to ensure that each student will learn the necessary fundamental skills to produce quality, professional work. In addition to the regular “hands-on” projects, a thorough study of art history and appreciation is offered to all first-year students. The elements and principles of design are presented in several ways throughout the year, allowing students to utilize their critical thinking skills.
  • Art II and Art III

    The high school Art II and III programs are designed to give all students the knowledge and competence they need to produce work in a wide variety of media including graphite, pen/ink, watercolor, acrylic, sculpture, and clay. The classes are designed to ensure that each student will learn the necessary fundamental skills to produce quality, professional work. The second and third-year curriculum is designed to build on the student’s fundamental skills that were developed in the previous years. These students also produce comprehensive portfolios of their work. Many students continue their art careers in college in areas such as commercial art, architecture, computer graphics, interior design, and education. We are developing closer ties with Nossi College of Art & Design with field trips to their facilities regularly.
  • Graphic Design

    Graphic Design I and II are full school year courses open primarily to upper-level high school students. Graphic Design I provides basic knowledge and understanding of graphic design, the elements of graphic design, and the software used to create designs, including the latest Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop programs. Graphic Design II is intended to prepare students who wish to further their education in the field of graphic arts or supplement their well-rounded secondary education. This course is primarily a project-based course that is focused on the basics of design.
  • Video Production

    Video Production is a high school Fine Arts elective. Students learn basic and advanced video editing techniques utilizing the latest in editing software. Students also learn basic cinematography, script writing, storyboarding, and lighting. Equipment utilized in this class includes:

    • (2) Apple iMac Editing Stations
    • (1) Apple MacPro
    • Davinci Resolve Studio 16
    • Adobe Creative Cloud Suite of Software
    • Apple Final Cut Pro X
    • Sony Alpha A7iii 4K
    • (3) Sony Alpha 6400 4K
    • PreSonus Audio Interface
    • Focusrite audio interface and pre-amp
    • JBL and Alesis Monitors
    • FX Factory Effects
  • Audio Recording

    An audio recording class is offered as a high school Fine Arts elective. Students learn basic and advanced analog and digital audio recording techniques in our on-campus recording studio. The studio is a two-room facility located in our Fine Arts Center containing the following equipment:

    • Apple MacPro
    • Avid Pro Tools 12
    • PreSonus Studio One 4
    • Apple Logic Pro X
    • Presonus Quantum Interface
    • MOTU 16A Interface
    • Dangerous D-Box
    • PreSonus FaderPort 8
    • ART and Focusrite Mic Pres and Compressors
    • AKG, sE Electronic, Sennheiser, and Shure Microphones
    • Yamaha, JBL, and Alesis Monitors
    • Waves and Slate Digital Plug-in Software
Contact us today if you would like additional information or to schedule a campus tour!