Visual Art

An awareness and understanding of visual communication and expression is vital in order to appreciate the vast diversity of the human experience and to succeed in the world today. The Ken-Ton School District visual art curriculum is designed to stimulate and challenge students’ imaginations, develop their technical artistic skills, and strengthen critical thinking skills by responding to and analyzing works of art.

The Ken-Ton School District is widely regarded in the Western New York arts community as having one of the region’s leading K-12 art education program. The program includes a comprehensive high school career pathway (IAAP), opportunities to earn advanced certifications, and close partnerships with local art galleries and organizations.

In high school, students can take part in many different art electives, exploring a wide variety of hands-on + digital media, including Advanced Placement (AP) Art.  Students also have the opportunity to follow an art career pathway,  with a dedicated sequence of specialized art courses, culminating in a professional portfolio.

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