Visual Arts
Our students learn techniques using different mediums to push their artistic visions in our visual arts class. In our Mural Project, an ongoing student effort to beautify our school campus, our students enjoy designing and painting their murals throughout our school campus.
Visual Arts are associated with gains in math, reading, cognitive ability, critical thinking, and verbal ability. Arts learning can also improve motivation, concentration, confidence, and teamwork.
Course Description
In this course, all elements of art are identified in relation to the principles of design to describe, analyze, and interpret works of art. The focus on developing increased skill and persistence through practice in drawing, painting, and sculpting skills is documented in a longitudinal portfolio to show evidence of growth in at least three media for the duration of the course. Individual sketchbooks/journals serve as additional documentation for planning, creating, editing, and reworking ideas and works of art. Students compare and contrast works of art and functional art products that represent various world cultures. Finally, this course introduces students to methods of art preservation and careers in visual art.