The visual and media arts play a vital role in the school curriculum. The creative process of art making can be applied to all areas of learning and is central to the development and well-being of every child. Art education can make a unique contribution in students’ lives by introducing, analyzing and interpreting images created by diverse artists from around the world. Middle school art courses will guide students in an appreciation of art from past to present, develop their ability to critique works of art with sensitivity and understanding and exercise their problem-solving skills through creating their own works of art.

Art 8 – Art 8 – The middle school art program begins with this daily semester long art course. Celebrated artists such as Yayoi Kusama and Shaun Tan will be presented to students to introduce the elements of art, color theory, space/structure, movement, light and cultural narrative. A range of engaging, hands-on visual art experiences will be explored through drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking and/or digital media.