Hartselle High is known for more than astounding theater performances and an ACT 30+ wall. The visual arts academy also plays a signifigant role in Hartselle’s success and accomplishments. Art is not for everyone, and the talent that stems from the students who can successfully produce optically alluring art pieces is a treasure. It may look simple, but artistry is a tedious process that involves an ingrained work ethic and an abundance of skill to flourish. Hartselle High School cherishes students' accomplishments and pushes them past their mental barriers into a life of hope and prosperity. HHS offers these students the ability to triumph in a successful art career with its visual arts classes. In this class, students learn the elements of art and the basics of art principles.
Choosing to take the art classes such as AP Visual Arts helps students find college majors and a promising role in their chosen art profession. In the courses provided, students create portfolios consisting of at least 20 showpieces that will be, according to the website, “scored by AP CollegeBoard readers based on college art standards,” thus ensuring that students work their hardest to achieve a passing grade.
There are 4 levels of artistic ranks that one can reach to be fully fulfilled in this class, and many different courses are available. From the exploration of media designs to perspective drawing and photography classes, HHS’ art classes are like a new palette decorated with exuberant paint colors.
For students choosing to take AP Visual Arts as their final or fourth art elective, they will enroll in an independent studio environment study. Additional art submissions will be required for sought-after scholarships, admissions, or employment opportunities.
To those artistically inclined, an AP art course is worth considering. At HHS, the artistically gifted are beloved and needed for future HHS events. For anyone who would like further information on this class, please contact: 256-751-5615 or email: changeme@changeme.org
Written by Michael Hale
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