Visual Arts
Somerville High School offers a robust collection of art electives for all our students. Students may also pursue an Independent Study in art by contacting the Art Department Supervisor. The high school boasts a professional kiln and several light-filled studios. Students who qualify based on their achievements within art programs will be invited for induction into the Art Honors Society.
More Details
For complete details, please review the Program of Studies.
Courses
Course offerings may include:
Ceramics 1
Ceramics 2
Advanced Ceramics
Digital Art 1
Digital Art 2
Photography 1
Photography 2
Introduction to 2D and 3D Art
2D Art
3D Art
Cartooning and Animation
Fashion Art
Portfolio 1
Portfolio 2
Media Arts Production
Medial Arts Production Plus
Multimedia Design
SHS Art Clubs
Somerville High School also offers students some exciting opportunities to create art outside of school hours, developing skills and working with classmates on shared interests with our two flagship art clubs.
Art Club
Members work on art projects in the SHS or Somerville community events, with organizations like the Somerville Arts Council. There will be opportunities to view art, attend guest lectures, and participate in art competitions.
Fashion Club
This club is for the fashionista, the creative designer, and all those in between. It meets on Tuesdays after school at least twice a month. Students will create news segments for the Villen Fashion Beat videos and contribute to the Villen Fashion Beat Blog in The Piper (our school newspaper). Anyone interested in sewing is welcome to bring supplies for their projects to the club and you will be able to create your fashion masterpieces. Join us!
Staff
May Chau, mchau@k12.somerville.ma.us Department Chair
Taylor Byrne, tbyrne@k12.somerville.ma.us
Stanislav Marmysh, smarmysh@k12.somerville.ma.us
Lindsey Richard, lrichard@k12.somerville.ma.us
Claudia Thomas, cthomas3@k12.somerville.ma.us