Fine Arts
2026-2027
The Arts at CA foster a diverse community of creative, empathetic students who embrace their unique passions and talents to make purposeful impact.
| wdt_ID | wdt_created_by | wdt_created_at | wdt_last_edited_by | wdt_last_edited_at | Sort Order | Course Name | Grade Levels | Description | Prereqs/Coreqs | Term | # of Days/week | Credits | ADV designation |
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| 1 | donna_eason | 23/02/2026 07:26 PM | donna_eason | 23/02/2026 07:26 PM | 1 | Art and Design | 9 | In the Art and Design program, you will rotate through four disciplines—Visual and Digital Arts in Berger Hall Studios, Coding and Fabrication in the Makerspace, and Teamship in the Design Lab—engaging in the design process through a variety of individual and collaborative projects offering diverse tactile and digital experiences. With a focus on creative expression and visual communication in each studio, you will explore your personal aesthetic; expand your visual vocabulary (Elements of Art and Principles of Design); experiment with the iterative nature of ideation, fabrication, and modeling; and leverage the power of a diverse team, collective problem-solving skills, and design thinking to deliver real value for local business, governmental, and non-profit community partners. As you conclude the Art and Design program, you'll leave with transferrable terminology, skills, and experience in using the Design Process with an increased creative confidence. | Year | 1.00 | 0.50 | N/A | |
| 2 | donna_eason | 23/02/2026 07:26 PM | donna_eason | 23/02/2026 07:26 PM | 2 | 3D Animation FALL | 9, 10, Flex, 11, 12 | Join us and tell your story by creating a 3D animation with sound, scenery and special effects! This course has been revamped to take advantage of the ability to make 3D films within the Unreal Engine game development software. Students will not have to worry about character or skeletal creation. Instead, they will have access to pre-made characters, scenery, and other objects in the software interface. The course will focus on using those assets to tell a story, with emphasis on the animation, look and feel of the production. This course is a prerequisite for Intermediate Design in Unreal Engine and may be repeated for credit. | S1 | 1.00 | 0.25 | N/A | |
| 3 | donna_eason | 23/02/2026 07:26 PM | donna_eason | 23/02/2026 07:26 PM | 3 | 3D Fabrication FALL | 9, 10, Flex, 11, 12 | Come and make art with the fabrication machines in the makerspace! There are amazing pieces to be made with the waterjet, laser cutter and the 3D printers. In addition, we have a hand-held router and other tools to enhance your 3D art. Instruction will include modeling for those machines as well as operating the machines. After some instructional assignments, students will have free choice in creating art and/or functional pieces according to their imagination and needs. This course may be repeated for credit. | S1 | 1.00 | 0.25 | N/A | |
| 4 | donna_eason | 23/02/2026 07:26 PM | donna_eason | 23/02/2026 07:26 PM | 4 | 3D Game Design FALL | 9, 10, Flex, 11, 12 | Students will learn introductory elements to 3D game design using EPIC Games' Unreal Engine. This course has some coding and while programming knowledge is not required, students should be aware that using, writing, and modifying visual code will be a significant part of the course. The course is supported with online tutorials, and students may elect to work at a faster pace by following those tutorials. This course is a prerequisite for Intermediate Design in Unreal Engine and may be repeated for credit. | S1 | 1.00 | 0.25 | N/A | |
| 5 | donna_eason | 23/02/2026 07:26 PM | donna_eason | 23/02/2026 07:26 PM | 5 | Acting Workshop FALL | 9, 10, Flex, 11, 12 | Open to students of all experience levels, Acting Workshop provides participants with a working vocabulary and technique for character analysis and characterization. Emphasis is placed on knowing thyself and building one's self-confidence with attention given to the committed inclusion of the actor's entire instrument. Students explore a variety of exercises and strive to incorporate bold, imaginative, authentic choices into their work. This course may be repeated for credit. | S1 | 1.00 | 0.25 | N/A | |
| 6 | donna_eason | 23/02/2026 07:26 PM | donna_eason | 23/02/2026 07:26 PM | 6 | Art and Self FALL | 9, 10, Flex, 11, 12 | This course will give students an opportunity to express their unique creative voice by developing a personal visual vocabulary and style in their art and design work. Artists will consider their own aesthetic preferences through a series of self-reflective exercises and imaginative prompts while expanding their technical skill set by exploring mixed media art-making using found imagery (collage and photography combined with other methods and materials) with a focus on concept, nuance, and experimentation. We will emphasize user-friendly techniques that are perfect for beginners and more experienced makers alike as we focus on thoughtful approaches to imagery, color, composition, and layering. This course may be repeated for credit. | S1 | 1.00 | 0.25 | N/A | |
| 7 | donna_eason | 23/02/2026 07:26 PM | donna_eason | 23/02/2026 07:26 PM | 7 | CeramicsFALL | 9, 10, Flex, 11, 12 | This class is open to anyone wanting to explore clay or who wants to continue to learn more advanced skills. Students have the opportunity to learn handbuilding techniques, sculpture, and throwing. After students have explored techniques in all three, they may choose an area in which to focus. This course may be repeated for credit. | S1 | 2.00 | 0.50 | N/A | |
| 8 | donna_eason | 23/02/2026 07:26 PM | donna_eason | 23/02/2026 07:26 PM | 8 | Digital Audio Production FALL | 9, 10, Flex, 11, 12 | This course explores the processes by which popular music is created through the lens of digital audio. We’ll learn the basics of audio recording and MIDI creation as well as how to edit and manipulate collected sounds through the art of mixing. Our work will also be underlined by the navigation of digital audio workstations, particularly Ableton Live. Students will exit this course with a final product that reflects studio techniques employed by the music producers of today. This course may be repeated for credit. | S1 | 1.00 | 0.25 | N/A | |
| 9 | donna_eason | 23/02/2026 07:26 PM | donna_eason | 23/02/2026 07:26 PM | 9 | Digital Imaging 1 FALL | 9, 10, Flex, 11, 12 | Digital Imaging 1 is a technical art course that introduces students to digital photography and digital imaging techniques. Students will learn about photo capturing and why we take photos, photo editing and manipulation, and using photos and graphics for publication layout and design. This course will largely consist of various "real life" projects throughout the semester with an emphasis on in-class work. | S1 | 1.00 | 0.25 | N/A | |
| 10 | donna_eason | 23/02/2026 07:26 PM | donna_eason | 23/02/2026 07:26 PM | 10 | Drawing FALL | 9, 10, Flex, 11, 12 | This course allows students to develop a foundation of drawing skills based on direct observation and the use of a variety of drawing materials with a focus on graphite, ink, and charcoal. Topics covered include: Sighting and Composition, Proportion, Value (Shading), Perspective, and Portraiture. This course may be repeated for credit. | S1 | 1.00 | 0.25 | N/A | |
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