Art Department

Statement of Philosophy

The CHSN Art Department provides an educational program that challenges the interests and imaginations of students while developing their skills in fabrication as well as working both expressively and from observation.  Our program stresses the value of originality, diversity and critical thinking. By establishing an environment that encourages self-awareness and mutual respect, students are empowered to engage in creative problem solving through visual communication.

The CHSN Art Department is committed to providing students with opportunities to make art, analyze art both verbally and in writing, and study artistic movements and trends.  These experiences function as the foundation from which we encourage and guide students in the development of significant ideas that are reflections of and reflect upon the world in which they live.

The CHSN Art Department strives to realize its philosophy through the offering of a variety of both foundation and elective courses, through its commitment to providing artistic opportunities and experiences both within and beyond the school walls, and through its attention to individualized instruction that promotes critical thinking, self-exploration and self-reflection.

The CHSN Art Department follows the most current NYS Standards in the Arts