Art I
This class is offered for all students in high school.  During the first semester the language of the visual art and drawing is emphasized.  During second semester the emphasis is based on understanding some materials and techniques of printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, and painting.

Art II
This class is offered for sophomores, juniors, and seniors after they have taken Art I.  This class covers more advanced techniques in cartooning, portraits, drawing, calligraphy, sculpture, ceramics, and watercolors.  Work is prepared for exhibition.

Art III & IV
This class is offered for juniors and seniors after they have completed Art I and II with a "B" average.  Students meet together with cartooning-caricatures, advanced drawing, advanced sculpture, advanced ceramics throwing on the potters wheel, advanced painting, and portfolio and resume preparation.  Work is prepared for exhibition.

Ceramics I
This class is offered for freshman through seniors and is designed for the non art majors who like to work with their hands.  The emphasis is on self-development.  Good craftsmanship is stressed.  Students will learn various hand building techniques.  Students must follow directions, use problem solving techniques, and learn how to make patterns for a design.

Ceramics II
This class is offered for freshman through seniors, however one must have a Ceramics I background.  This course centers on learning the advanced techniques of clay construction and how to use it.  The area of concentration will be learning methods of constructing pots on the potters wheel.  The maximum class size is nine students.
 

Below are some pictures of Mr. Emerine's art class and several projects that students have completed.

Last Updated: April 25, 2008
By: Adrienne Moser