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Form and Value: This class will be working primarily with observations of 3D forms and translating this onto a 2D surface. Students will work with still-lifes, the figure, architecture and nature. Materials used will include graphite, ink and charcoal. This class is required for all incoming 9th and 10th grade students. 

Figure and Field: Working with the figure, students will explore how they see the figure while also looking at who they are as a person and how this relationship with the world influences the work they create. Students will be required to work in a larger format in materials appropriate for the assignments and articulate their process in the form of class critiques. 

Mixed Media: This will be an experimental class, using multiple materials and pushing boundaries as to what a drawing is. This class will include non-traditional drawing materials, class discussions and reading to enhance the non-linear drawing process. 

Sketchbook: Students will focus on working on drawings for the purpose of daily practice and using the sketchbook as a means of collecting inspiration, ideas, testing thoughts and working on using this important tool for all classes. 

Form, Color and Space: This class will work on understanding color and the medium of acrylic paint. Basic design principles will be reinforced while also pushing students to gain an understanding of the medium and tools. 

Color Theory Intensive: Students will be pushing their understanding of color theory and how color can be used in painting to further the concept of their work. This class will be using color as the structure but will ask the students to also work on concepts, artist statements and pushing their skills at painting. This is an intermediate/advanced level painting class. 

Watercolor Intensive: Working with the medium of watercolor, students will push their skills in techniques, storytelling, composition and experimentation. 

Murals: This is an advanced level class that covers how to use a spray can to produce large scale murals. Students will also learn how to prep a surface, scale up ideas, clean up lines and work as a group to create large works that will be featured on walls around campus. 

Form: This class is an introduction to working in 3D, learning to problem solve in the round. Students will be learning how to work with a variety of materials and tools in a safe manner, additive and subtractive techniques, verbal and written critiques. This class is a pre-rec for special topics in Sculpture. 

Materials: Advanced level class exploring specific materials and the tools to use to work with this material. Safety will be emphasized as part of this class. 

Introduction to Clay: This class is the beginning level for Ceramics. Students will be working with clay, both on the wheel and handbuilding. Students will create 3 dimensional forms while working closely with the instructor to learn the vast possibilities of what clay can do. Functional forms as well as sculptural pieces will be created. 

Handbuilding: This is an advanced class pursuing the possibilities of working with clay using handbuilding techniques. Completion of Introduction to Clay is required for enrolment in this class. 

Wheel Throwing: This advanced level class takes students further into the possibilities of using the wheel to create forms. Completion of Introduction to Clay is required for enrolment in this class. 

Introduction to Digital and Darkroom: Students will be learning the art of photography, both film and digital. Camera settings, working with lighting, understanding the connections and differences between the two photography forms will be covered in this course. Students will be asked to spend time outside of class taking pictures as the daylight will not always be available during class times. A camera can be checked out for this class. 

Digital: This class will be focused on digital photography to go deeper into the possibilities, using programs such as Photoshop and Lightroom. Competition of Introduction to Photography is recommended but not required as a prerequisite to take this class. 

Darkroom: This class will be focused on film photography and using the darkroom. Understanding lighting, printing techniques, alternate methods and utilizing the studio will be covered in this class.  Competition of Introduction to Photography is recommended but not required as a prerequisite to take this class. 

Junior Seminar: This class will be required for all 11th grade students. In this class, students will be learning about putting together a portfolio, the esthetic practice of presenting their work as well as what needs to be worked on before their senior year to complete a full portfolio. Students will also work on learning how a gallery functions and all aspects of curating and hanging the artwork, using the Parks Exhibition space as their learning environment with their Junior Show being the culmination of this work.

Senior Seminar: This is a senior level class that is required for all Visual Arts students. This class will cover building portfolios, working on the personal artist statements and pushing each individual’s artistic voice. This is a seminar class to be used to make connections between the studio classes the students are taking concurrently with this class. Instructors will be working as mentors with the students to promote independence and thought in their working practice as artists. 

Art History: An overview of the past 20,000 years of Art History and the connection to how we look at art today. Students will be using research, presentations, creative projects and journaling to explore the various eras of Art History, focusing primarily on Western Art History but with opportunities to look at works from around the world. This is recommended to be taken either 10th or 11th grade and is a requirement for an arts certificate.

Intro to Graphics: A beginning level graphics class that will explore the importance of design and use of tools specific for digital art. Communication through design and creative problem solving will be stressed in this introductory class.  

Digital Painting and Illustration: Students will learn how to use digital art tools to create illustrations that build their skills in storytelling, character design, composition, color theory, lighting, texture, and stylization. This class offers an introduction to Adobe Photoshop. This class will go over the wide variety of industries and career paths utilizing digital art – animation, illustration, comics, video games, and more.

2D/3D Design: An introductory class for all incoming 9th and 10th grade students. This class will explore the basic design principles, tools and techniques experienced in making art. An emphasis will be placed on learning shared vocabulary and speaking about art will be embraced in this class. 

Tech Trio: An introduction to the Tech Lab and Adobe Suites for all incoming 9th and 10th grade students. Students will learn how to use all of the tools in the lab, giving them access to use the equipment (3D printer, C&C Router, Laser Cutter) throughout their time at IAA. Students will be working to learn the fundamentals of how technology can support their creative practice. 

Jewelry and Metalsmithing: Working with metal and metalsmithing tools, students will be working with learning the properties of metal, design, techniques, safety and personal expression in this class. Many techniques will be explored using brass and copper.

Printmaking: Students will be learning how to work with a variety of techniques to create prints, from linocut, woodcut, intaglio, monoprint, screenprint, to name a few. Working with presses and traditional materials, students will push their creativity within this artform. 

Yearbook: Working with a team of students to create the school yearbook, students will learn how to work for start to finish on a publication. Attention to detail while also being creative while capturing the feeling of the school year, this is a class for students interested in publication, team building, and bringing the school together in book form.