Visual Arts Department

The Visual Arts program at Cypress Falls High School nurtures aspiring artists by providing a rigorous studio-based curriculum that encompasses traditional and contemporary art forms. Students will develop technical proficiency across various media while deepening their understanding of art history and critical analysis, preparing them for further artistic pursuits in higher education or professional art careers. Through regular critiques, exhibitions, and community engagement opportunities, students will refine their creative voice and gain valuable experience in the art world.

Endorsement
Letterman Jacket

Endorsement

Letterman Jacket

To qualify for a jacket, a student must earn a minimum of 2 credits in grades 9-12 from a HS Visual Arts class and a minimum of ten (10) points from various contests and art shows participated in.

Additional letters may be earned from other school activities by completing the letter requirements for those organizations. Points are awarded based on the furthest level of advancement for each contest, not on a cumulation of all available points.

Digital Media

Black and white sketch image of person — **Name:** Evin W.

**Grade:** 10

**Level:** Art 2

**Medium:** Digital

**Project:** Line Self-Portrait

**Teacher:** Paige Maddox

Photography art with two hands with dice and mom with son — **Artist:** Tatiana S.

**Grade:** 10

**Level:** Art II

**Media:** Archival Inkjet Print

**Project:** Long-Term

**Teacher:** Austin Cullen

Four color blocks of a DS — **Artist:** Adam C.

**Grade:** 11

**Level:** Art I

**Media:** Archival Inkjet Print

**Project:** Color Project

**Teacher:** Austin Cullen

Computer generated cartoon images of building and people having photo taken — **Artist:** Valeria W.

**Grade:** 9

**Level:** Art I

**Media:** Archival Inkjet Print

**Project:** Travel Project

**Teacher:** Austin Cullen

**Artist:** Valerie P.

**Grade:** 11

**Level:** Art III

**Media:** Archival Inkjet Print

**Project:** Long-Term

**Teacher:** Austin Cullen

Jellyfish Project — **Name:** Maria L.

**Grade:** 12

**Level:** Art I

**Medium:** Digital

**Project:** Under the Sea Feeder Show Project

**Teacher:** Paige Maddox

Feeder Art Show — **Name:** Dylan N.

**Grade:** 10

**Level:** Art 1

**Medium:** Digital

**Project:** Under the Sea Feeder Show

**Teacher:** Paige Maddox

Green Mansions — **Artist:** Tran H.

**Grade:** 12

**Level:** AP

**Media:** Digital

**Project:** AP Portfolio

**Teacher:** Bryan Reese

Girl with brown hat and green jacket — **Artist:** Madeline B.

**Grade:** 12

**Level:** AP

**Media:** Digital

**Project:** AP Portfolio

**Teacher:** Bryan Reese

Course Descriptions

Digital Media I - is a foundation course that focuses on digital art making with an emphasis on drawing and photography. Students will explore the Elements of Art and apply the Principles of Design in planning, developing and creating original works of art. While tackling creative challenges, students will familiarize themselves with the Adobe suite, study techniques, contemporary artists and art history as they make cultural connections and explore realities, relationships, and ideas. Students will develop a portfolio that demonstrates an understanding of a variety of digital techniques and problem-solving skills. One full credit (2 sequential semesters) must be earned in Art I for entry into a Level II art course.

o Course Fee: $40

Digital Media II - This second-year art course provides students who have successfully completed an Art I course an opportunity to further develop digital art making skills through the use of advanced concepts and processes. Development of a portfolio is required to move on to Art III, IV, & AP.

o Course Fee: $60

o Prerequisite: Art I DP, Art I S, Art I P, or Art I DM.

o Additional supplies and/or supply fees may be required.

Digital Media III – IV – This course is an opportunity to further develop their digital art making skills through the use of advanced concepts and processes. Development of a portfolio is required.

o Course Fee: $60

AP Art - The digital media portfolio course is designed to address a very broad interpretation of digital art making issues. Digital Illustrations, Photography, and Design-work are included in a digital media portfolio. This portfolio allows for a more specific course of study that readily parallels specialized drawing curriculum and programs in college and university art departments as well as in art schools. Works presented in the portfolio may have been produced in art classes and may cover a period longer than a single school year. Work presented in an Advanced Placement Digital Media portfolio may not be included in other Advanced Placement portfolios at another time. The portfolio is submitted as both original pieces and as digital images of selected pieces that represent the student's best works and includes a written statement defining the student’s focus of concentration.

o Course Fee: $60

o Prerequisite: Students must have completed a Level II course.

o Additional supplies and/or supply fees may be required.

Drawing/Painting

Student artwork in color and pencil — **Artist:** Emely B.

**Grade:** 10

**Level:** Art I

**Media:** Magazine Collage & Graphite

**Project:** Surrealism Landscape

**Teacher:** Heather Mix

Elements of Art — **Name:** Cecilia A.

**Grade:** 10

**Level:** Art 1

**Medium:** Mixed Media

**Project:** Elements Review

**Teacher:** Paige Maddox

**Name:** Caleb G.

**Grade:** 10

**Level:** Art 1

**Medium:** Graphite

**Project:** Graphite Landscape

**Teacher:** Paige Maddox

Vivid colors swirling into a lion with a girl in the center — **Artist:** Vanessa N.

**Grade:** 10

**Level:** Art II

**Media:** Colored Pencils

**Project:** Cultural Identity - Lion Dance of Color

**Teacher:** Heather Mix

Black and White image playing chess with red invisible hand — **Artist:** Jayci C.

**Grade:** 10

**Level:** Art II

**Media:** Mixed Media

**Project:** Elements of Emotion - Anxiety - Tick Tock

**Teacher:** Heather Mix

Black and White with red roses — **Artist:** Sofia G.

**Grade:** 10

**Level:** Art I

**Media:** Mixed Media

**Project:** Emphasis in Color

**Teacher**: Heather Mix

A horse in black and white surrounded by foliage — **Artist:** Daniela C.

**Grade:** 12

**Level:** Art II

**Media:** Graphite

**Project:** Still Life - Equestrian Harvest

**Teacher:** Heather Mix

Birds — **Artist:** Jessica N.

**Grade:** 12

**Level:** Art AP

**Media:** Watercolor

**Project:** AP Portfolio

**Teacher:** Bryan Reese

Acrylic paint project — **Artist:** Amaya M.

**Grade:** 12

**Level:** Art AP

**Media:** Acrylic Paint

**Project:** AP Portfolio

**Teacher:** Bryan Reese

Charcoal image of person — **Artist:** Alexandra G.

**Grade:** 12

**Level:** Art AP

**Media:** Charcoal

**Project:** AP Portfolio

**Teacher:** Bryan Reese

Oil Pastel of fire pit — **Artist:** Abi P.

**Grade:** 12

**Level:** Art AP

**Media:** Oil Pastel

**Project:** AP Portfolio

**Teacher:** Bryan Reese

A Thief of Time — **Artist:** KD N.

**Grade:** 12

**Level:** AP

**Media:** Watercolor

**Project:** AP Portfolio

**Teacher:** Bryan Reese

Phantom Raiders — **Artist:** Tien T.

**Grade:** 10

**Level:** Art I

**Media:** Ink & Colored Pencil

**Project:** Rhythm & Pattern

**Teacher:** Bryan Reese

Under Capricorn — **Artist:** Gregory L.

**Grade:** 12

**Level:** Art III

**Media:** Graphite

**Project:** Still Life

**Teacher:** Bryan Reese

Bad Day at Black Rock — **Artist:** Ana V.

**Grade:** 12

**Level:** Art III

**Media:** Colored Pencil

**Project:** Phobia

**Teacher:** Bryan Reese

The Man on the Eiffel Tower — **Artist:** Dionne M.

**Grade:** 11

**Level:** Art IIII

**Media:** Acrylic

**Project:** Independent Study

**Teacher:** Bryan Reese

Brainstorm — **Artist:** Veronica H.

**Grade:** 10

**Level:** Art III

**Media:** Charcoal

**Project:** Plaster Cast Study

**Teacher:** Bryan Reese

Mirage — **Artist:** Veronica H.

**Grade:** 10

**Level:** Art III

**Media:** Charcoal

**Project:** Skeleton

**Teacher:** Bryan Reese

Ghost like person falling — **Artist:** Veronica H.

**Grade:** 10

**Level:** Art III

**Media:** Acrylic

**Project:** Phobia

**Teacher:** Bryan Reese

Course Descriptions

Art I - is a foundation course that uses 2D and 3D materials with an emphasis on drawing and painting. Students will explore the Elements of Art and apply the Principles of Design in planning, developing and creating original works of art. While tackling creative challenges, students will study techniques, contemporary artists and art history as they make cultural connections and explore realities, relationships, and ideas. Students will develop a portfolio that demonstrates an understanding of a variety of media and problem-solving skills. One full credit (2 sequential semesters) must be earned in Art I for entry into a Level II art course.

o Course Fee: $40

Art II - This second-year art course provides students who have successfully completed an Art I course an opportunity to further develop their drawing and painting skills through the use of advanced concepts and processes. Development of a portfolio is required to move on to Art III, IV, & AP.

o Course Fee: $40

o Prerequisite: Art I DP, Art I S, Art I P, or Art I DM.

o Additional supplies and/or supply fees may be required.

Art III – IV – This course is an opportunity to further develop their drawing and painting skills through the use of advanced concepts and processes. Development of a portfolio is required.

o Course Fee: $40

AP Art - The drawing portfolio course is designed to address a very broad interpretation of drawing issues. Painting, printmaking, abstract, and observational works are included in a drawing portfolio. This portfolio allows for a more specific course of study that readily parallels specialized drawing curriculum and programs in college and university art departments as well as in art schools. Works presented in the portfolio may have been produced in art classes and may cover a period longer than a single school year. Work presented in an Advanced Placement Drawing portfolio may not be included in other Advanced Placement portfolios at another time. The portfolio is submitted as both original pieces and as digital images of selected pieces that represent the student's best works and includes a written statement defining the student’s focus of concentration.

o Course Fee: $40

Photography

Black and white city scape — **Artist:** Devin D.

**Grade:** 11

**Level:** AP

**Media:** Archival Inkjet Print

**Project:** Long-Term

**Teacher:** Austin Cullen

Black and white with bright light on left and person sitting on right — **Artist:** Alyson W.

**Grade:** 12

**Level:** AP

**Media:** Archival Inkjet Print

**Project:** Long-Term

**Teacher:** Austin Cullen

Black and white group of kids doing toe touches in the air — **Artist:** Berry R.

**Grade:** 12

**Level:** AP

**Media:** Archival Inkjet Print

**Project:** Long-Term

**Teacher:** Austin Cullen

Photo of band looking out onto the football field — **Artist:** Annika R.

**Grade:** 12

**Level:** AP

**Media:** Archival Inkjet Print

**Project:** Long-Term

**Teacher:** Austin Cullen

Animals in the wild with brush in the foreground — **Artist:** Andreas S.

**Grade:** 12

**Level:** AP

**Media:** Archival Inkjet Print

**Project:** Long-Term

**Teacher:** Austin Cullen

Boy with classes with overlay — **Artist:** Aubrey L.

**Grade:** 10

**Level:** Art I

**Media:** Film Photography

**Project:** Sandwich Negatives

**Teacher:** Sophia Castle

abstract landscape — **Artist:** Diana R.

**Grade:** 10

**Level:** Art I

**Media:** Film Photography

**Project:** Abstract Landscape

**Teacher:** Sophia Castle

**Artist:** Saniya M.

**Grade:** 10

**Level:** Art I

**Media:** Film Photography

**Project:** Portrait

**Teacher:** Sophia Castle

abstract landscape 2 — **Artist:** Elise G.

**Grade:** 10

**Level:** Art I

**Media:** Film Photography

**Project:** Abstract Landscape

**Teacher:** Sophia Castle

**Artist:** Shelby H.

**Grade:** 9

**Level:** Art I

**Media:** Film Photography

**Project:** Scavenger Hunt

**Teacher:** Sophia Castle

**Artist:** Uniah H.

**Grade:** 11

**Level:** Dual Credit Art History

**Media:** Photography

**Project:** Grand Manner Portrait

**Teacher:** Bryan Reese

Grand Manner Portrait 2 — **Artist:** Josue P.

**Grade:** 11

**Level:** Dual Credit Art History

**Media:** Photography

**Project:** Grand Manner Portrait

**Teacher:** Bryan Reese

Grand Manner Portrait 3 — **Artist:** Alek F.

**Grade:** 11

**Level:** Dual Credit Art History

**Media:** Photography

**Project:** Grand Manner Portrait

**Teacher:** Bryan Reese

The Angelus — **Artist:** Uniah H.

**Grade:** 11

**Level:** Dual Credit Art History

**Media:** Photography

**Project:** Tableau Vivant

**Teacher:** Bryan Reese

Girl With a Pearl Earring — **Artist:** Lily M.

**Grade:** 11

**Level:** Dual Credit Art History

**Media:** Photography

**Project:** Tableau Vivant

**Teacher:** Bryan Reese

The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Tulp — **Artist:** Brook D., William C., Andres Z., Alyssa C., & Mason T.

**Grade:** 11 & 12

**Level:** Dual Credit Art History

**Media:** Photography

**Project:** Tableau Vivant

**Teacher:** Bryan Reese

Daughters of Edward Darley Bois — **Artist:** Aubrey B. & EV N.

**Grade:** 11

**Level:** Dual Credit Art History

**Media:** Photography

**Project:** Tableau Vivant

**Teacher:** Bryan Reese

Course Descriptions

Photo I - Is a foundation course that uses the 35mm camera and the darkroom. Students will explore the Elements of Art and apply the Principles of Design in planning, developing and creating original photographs. While tackling creative challenges, students will study techniques, contemporary artists and art history as they make cultural connections and explore realities, relationships, and ideas. Students will develop a portfolio that demonstrates an understanding of a variety of media and problem-solving skills. One full credit (2 sequential semesters) must be earned in Art I for entry into a Level II art course.

o Course Fee: $20 Monthly or $80 per Semester

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Photo II - This second-year art course provides students who have successfully completed an Art I course an opportunity to further develop their photo-making skills through the use of advanced concepts and processes. Development of a portfolio is required to move on to Art III, IV, & AP.

o Course Fee: $20 Monthly or $80 per Semester

o Prerequisite: Art I - 2D, Art I - Sculpture, Art I - Photo, or Art I - DM.

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Photo III – IV – This course is an opportunity to further develop their photographic skills through the use of advanced concepts and processes. Development of a portfolio is required.

o Course Fee: $20 Monthly or $80 per Semester

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AP Photo - The drawing portfolio course is designed to address a very broad interpretation of drawing issues. Painting, printmaking, abstract, and observational works are included in a drawing portfolio.

This portfolio allows for a more specific course of study that readily parallels specialized drawing curriculum and programs in college and university art departments as well as in art schools. Works presented in the portfolio may have been produced in art classes and may cover a period longer than a single school year. Work presented in an Advanced Placement Photo portfolio may not be included in other Advanced Placement portfolios at another time. The portfolio is submitted as both original pieces and as digital images of selected pieces that represent the student's best works and includes a written statement of the student’s focus of concentration.

o Course Fee: $20 Monthly or $80 per Semester

o Prerequisite: Students must have completed a Level II course.

o Additional supplies and/or supply fees may be required.

Sculpture

**Artist:** Courtny Z.

**Grade:** 12

**Level:** Art 4

**Media:** Ceramics

**Project:** Functional Ceramics

**Teacher:** Kristine Barry

Cream ceramic vase with blue flower — **Artist:** Abigail G.

**Grade:** 12

**Level:** AP

**Media:** Ceramics

**Project:** AP Portfolio

**Teacher:** Kristine Barry

round head of a creature with a blue tongue, orange eyes and green ears — **Artist:** Lola S.

**Grade:** 10

**Level:** Art I

**Media:** Ceramics

**Project:** Creature Army

**Teacher:** Kristine Barry

Print of flowers with different colors in the outline — **Artist:** Jessi A.

**Grade:** 9

**Level:** Art I

**Media:** Printmaking

**Project:** Introduction to Printmaking

**Teacher:** Kristine Barry

Black and cream pot — **Artist:** Aliyah R.

**Grade:** 11

**Level:** Art 2

**Media:** Ceramics

**Project:** Lyric Sgraffito Pot

**Teacher:** Kristine Barry

Cardboard purse — **Artist:** Lyndsey S.

**Grade:** 11

**Level:** Art 3

**Media:** Cardboard

**Project:** Cardboard Fashion/Wearable Art

**Teacher:** Kristine Barry

Course Descriptions

Art I - is a foundation course that uses 3D and 2D materials with an emphasis on sculpture and ceramics. Students will explore the Elements of Art and apply the Principles of Design in planning, developing and creating original works of art. While tackling creative challenges, students will study techniques, contemporary artists and art history as they make cultural connections and explore realities, relationships, and ideas. Students will develop a portfolio that demonstrates an understanding of a variety of media and problem-solving skills.

One full credit (2 sequential semesters) must be earned in Art I for entry into a Level II art course.

o Course Fee: $40

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Art II - This second-year art course provides students who have successfully completed an Art I course an opportunity to further develop their three-dimensional skills through the use of advanced concepts and processing in clay and a variety of other media. Development of a portfolio is required to move on to Art III, IV, & AP.

o Course Fee: $60

o Prerequisite: Art I DP, Art I S, Art I P, or Art I DM.

o Additional supplies and/or supply fees may be required.

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Art III – IV – This third-year course provides an in-depth study of the concepts, techniques, and self-expression of 3D artwork on an advanced level. Completion of a cohesive portfolio is required.

o Course Fee: $60

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AP - Art 3D Design - This course is designed to help students mature as artists and find their personal style and direction. Students will be continuously involved in the investigation of formal and conceptual issues. The student will work towards developing a strong cohesive portfolio that meets the AP requirements. Works presented in the portfolio may have been produced in art classes and may cover a period longer than a single school year. Work presented in an Advanced Placement Sculpture portfolio may not be included in other Advanced Placement portfolios at another time. The portfolio is submitted as digital images of selected pieces that represent the student's best works and includes a written statement defining the student’s focus of concentration.

o Course Fee: $60

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