Visual Art

Offered to eighth through twelfth-grade students, is an introduction to studio visual arts, designed to create an appreciation of the media, techniques, and purposes of the creative process. Students learn many different art-making processes, in both two and three dimensions, including drawing, painting, collage, ceramics, and introductions into wood and metal sculpture.

Students build upon what they learned in Art I, creating advanced artwork using a variety of art-making processes. Students also begin to develop their own artistic “voice” and style. Traditional art-making techniques are developed and new techniques are explored in the media of the student’s choice, which can include drawing, painting, ceramics, wood sculpture, metal sculpture, darkroom photography, and many more. The course emphasizes perception of the visual world and the techniques and materials used for self-expression.

AP Art is an advanced course for students who have built a foundation in visual arts and are ready to deepen their skills and artistic voice. Students work with a variety of media, including drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture (wood and metal), and photography, while developing their own style. The course emphasizes refining traditional techniques and exploring new approaches to self-expression through art. Students create a portfolio of their best work, focusing on both technical mastery and personal concept. The course encourages independent thinking, critical reflection, and preparation for the AP Art exam.