Fine Arts

Art 1

Art 1 is an introductory course among the suite of visual arts courses in our fine arts program. Student artists of all interest and skill levels are encouraged to enroll in the class. Art 1 offers introductory instruction in drawing, painting, sculpture, media, and design theory, This course also introduces the history of art and the biographies of noteworthy artists in hopes of preparing students for further study in the visual arts.

Art 2

Art 2 is an intermediate visual arts course open to students who successfully complete Art 1. This course offers further instruction in drawing, painting, sculpture, media, technology, and design theory. Students will continue to study the history of art and artists. 

Studio Drawing

Studio Drawing is an introductory course among the suite of visual arts courses in our fine arts program. It provides participants a technical foundation for further study in studio art. Students will build skills in rendering and drawing in two dimensions using various media, techniques, and design principles. Artists of all skill levels are encouraged to enroll in this class, regardless of previous competency or training.

Studio Painting

Studio Painting is an introductory course among the suite of visual arts courses in our fine arts program. It provides participants a technical foundation for further study in studio art. Students will build skills in painting in two dimensions using various media, techniques, and design principles. Artists of all skill levels are encouraged to enroll in this class, regardless of previous competency or training. Prior study in Studio Drawing is encouraged.

Studio Art 3D

Studio Art 3D is an intermediate course among the suite of visual arts courses in our fine arts program. It provides participants a technical foundation for further study in studio art. Students will build skills in 3-dimensional design and sculpture. The class incorporates elements of drawing and/or painting into work with various media, techniques, and design principles. Artists of all skill levels are encouraged to enroll in this class, regardless of previous competency or training. Prior study in Studio Drawing is encouraged.

AP Art & Design

AP (Advanced Placement) Art is the most advanced course offering among the suite of visual arts courses in our fine arts program. This course offers students a capstone experience in high school visual arts, and provides an advanced foundation for further study. Participants can create portfolios in any combination of drawing, 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional design. With the goal of attaining college credit through the College Board, students have the option to submit a portfolio in lieu of a written exam at the conclusion of the course.

*Nasheed  Lab (Beginning or Advanced)

The Nasheed  Lab course offers students who have interest or experience in music the opportunity to explore composition and performance across various musical genres. Student will use Daff, and those with their own Daff  are invited to bring them to ASA  and incorporate them into the class. students will participate in live performances.

Theatre/  Islamic Play 

The Theater course offers students an introduction to a wide variety of theatrical elements including plot development, acting, costume design, lighting, makeup, setting, audience, direction, and staging.  The class utilizes an array of techniques to encourage performance skills. Students who may not want to perform have the opportunity to contribute to the support work essential to a successful production, including set construction, lighting, and sound.  This class also provides study of film, improvisation, and live theater.