Course Description

ART
Art is designed to help students develop higher levels of artistic abilities while being introduced to a variety of medians, as well as to broaden their basic knowledge of art concepts. Students will explore the basic principles and elements of design: dot, line, shape, value, texture and color. Students will also develop an appreciation for the work of master artists and study the different cultures of art.

Family & Consumer Science
Family and Consumer Sciences is designed to help students assume more responsibility for self, contribute to the well-being of the family, and have a better understanding of nutrition and health. Students will learn the qualities necessary for being a responsible consumer and citizen. Practical skills are taught in meal preparation, cooking, manners, safety, and terminology used in food preparation.

Keyboard & Graphic Design
Keyboarding and Graphic Design provides hands-on learning that enables students to recognize their own potential and interests as they develop keyboarding skills and a basic understanding of graphic design. Keyboarding provides students with a method of sequential, cumulative touch typing instruction critical for building 21st Century skills. The second part of this course will enable students to identify, analyze and create various forms of visual art by utilizing design software. Students will learn to utilize the elements and principles of design, the design process, spatial relationships, typography and imagery as they apply to practical visual solutions for print, logo design, poster design, and other real work graphic design applications.

GoTec
This course allows students to explore career options and begin investigating career
opportunities. Students assess their roles in society, identify their roles as workers, analyze their
personal assets, and complete hands on career investigation activities. This course also helps students identify and demonstrate the workplace skills that employers desire in their future employees.