If students wish to continue ceramics for a fourth year we encourage them pursue an independent studies in ceramics. The Art Department is offering a new half year course in computer art . Computer Art II will be offered for the 2001-2002 school year. In addition to art courses the art department has three extracurricular clubs. The docent program in partnership with the Aldrich Museum trains students on current exhibitions.
Students then lead their class through the exhibitions.
The docents question their classmates about the content and visual appearance of the artwork and how it relates to them and to the exhibition as a whole. The Art Student Association promotes art at the high school by setting up exhibitions and teaching elementary students through the P.A.C.E. program. Art History is offered for a full year or a half year. Most colleges require students to take Art History. Our survey course gives students an excellent foundation in art history.