2025-2026 School Year

Art with Graphic Design Honors SPT

This class meets on Tuesdays only for the entire school year.

Course Description

This course will focus on learning the principles of art and implementing them into a variety of graphic art projects throughout the year. We will explore the use of color theory, typography, branding, logo design, layout, & more as we work on many graphics and web page designs. Along with graphic design we will also work on our physical art skills such as sketching, painting, and collage making. Skills and knowledge of material will be assessed through weekly art journals, projects, quizzes and test. No previous graphic design experience is needed.

To be successful in this class:

To be successful in this class you must be prepared with required materials, complete projects on time and try your best at all assignments.

Grades: 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade

Fees: $245 plus $30 materials fee

Course Credit: 0.5 Honors Fine Arts Credit

Required Materials

Required Materials:

  • 9 x 12 Sketch book
  • Folder with pockets
  • Notebook for class notes
  • Pencils
  • Big pink eraser
  • Fine point sharpie
  • Computer
  • Email address that can be used to create a Canva account and web page.

Semester one:

Visit an art exhibit and write a one page paper on your experience and use of the basic principles of art.

Semester two:

Create a graphic and advertising campaign for a product. This will include an original branding with 5 different ads for different mediums.

Meet Heather Steward

Education: North Greenville University B.A. Theatre. The University of Southern Mississippi M.F.A. Theatre Design and Technology

Teaching experience: Graduate Teaching Assistant at The University of Southern Mississippi 2016. Elementary/Intermediate Theatre at Spartanburg Christian Academy 2022-2024

Homeschool experience: Began homeschooling in 2024

UHC Courses Taught: Middle School Art
Began teaching at UHC in 2024