At SPHS we offer a wide variety of challenging Art courses to help you discover, develop and appreciate your creative talents in the visual arts. Art and design experiences and knowledge are a vital part of a growing number of careers you may be interested in for your future.

Art classes meet daily, and one-half credit may be earned in a semester for each class successfully completed. Grades are determined by rubrics that evaluate individual work, quizzes and a final exam. General supplies will be provided by the Art Department, but some supplies must be purchased from the Art Department, i.e. sterling silver, copper, matt boards, canvas, film, photo paper, etc.

When an advance class is not offered, the Art Teachers encourage students interested and skilled in specialized areas to repeat courses that will refine their skills and expand their knowledge by completing advanced projects. Students receive one-half credit and are allowed to repeat all art courses once, with teacher approval, with the exception of Art Exploration.  Use the number of the course you are interested in repeating when filling in your schedule.

List of Courses

INTRODUCTION

Learning and understanding the visual arts gives a student a window onto the rich and interesting world around them, teaching them about their own history and culture, as well as those of other peoples. In a world in which information and ideas are often delivered visually, children need to learn how to analyze and judge the meaning of images and how to use them to communicate their own ideas. Art is a subject that appreciate differing points of view. These skills are particularly needed in the complex challenges of contemporary society.
Adapted from Education World 1997

Non-Discrimination Policy
All students attending Sun Prairie Area School District schools may participate in educational programs and activities, including career and technical education, regardless of sex, color, religion, profession or demonstration of belief or non-belief, homelessness status, sexual orientation, or emotional, physical, mental or learning disability. The District shall provide appropriate educational services or programs for students who have been identified as having a handicap or disability, regardless of the nature or severity of the handicap or disability. (SPASD Policy JB)