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East Rockaway High School

Art Department

Department Chairperson: Mr. Peter Ceglio

The Art Department offers a variety of courses to meet a variety of needs. Students satisfying a basic graduation/ Regents requirement may opt to take any selected class(es) on a non-major basis. Art majors are encouraged, in their pursuit of an art sequence, to take a broad variety of classes to establish the foundation needed for college art programs. The final portfolio is a result of this sequence.
In general, all art classes stress the importance of in-class performance. Grades are based not only on the actual artwork completed, but also on preparedness, attitude,


demonstration of knowledge and skills acquired and adherence to deadlines. A good attendance and punctuality record are essential.


Though art materials are supplied by the District, each student must have a pencil each day. Homework is assigned sporadically, and students are encouraged to bring current, in-progress, works home. Finally, no artwork is released until the "ANNUAL” Spring Exhibit. After this event, it is the students' responsibility to pick up all work.

Course Sequence:

    Grade Offered

Course

      7 

8

9

10

11

12

       Art Enrichment       X         X        

Art 8

 

X

 

 

 

 

Foundations in Art (Full Year) *

 

 

X

X

X

X

Drawing & Painting I (1/2 year) **

 

 

 

X

X

X

UHS Introduction to Drawing (1/2 year) **

 

 

 

X

X

X

3D Design (1/2 year) **

 

 

 

X

X

X

Photography (1/2 year) **

 

 

 

X

X

X

UHS Introduction to Photography  (1/2 year) **

 

 

 

X

X

X

College Portfolio (1/2 year) **

 

 

 

 

X

X

Advanced College Portfolio (1/2 year)

**

 

 

 

 

X

X

AP Studio Art (Full year) **

 

 

 

 

X

X

       Fashion Design and Production  **             X         X         X 

Unified Art & Culinary Skills **

 

       X   X   X  

Additional Information:
*Fulfills Fine Arts Graduation Requirement

**Prerequisites Required

 ^Optional College Credit (Please note courses taken following Foundations in Art are considered “Level 1” courses)

 

Art Resources for Students:

 

 

Teacher

Courses

Peter Ceglio - Chairperson

 

Kelly Cabasso

Foundations in Art, 35mm Photo, UHS
Introduction to Photo, College Portfolio, AP, Unified Art & Culinary

Kristie Galante (Hirten)

Foundations in Art, 8th Grade Art, Art Enrichment, Draw/Paint 1, UHS
Introduction to Drawing, College Portfolio, Fashion & Design