Projects in the class are designed to allow students to develop their competence and breadth of knowledge. An in-depth concentration is included as an independent studio project. Students work in and out of class on a wide variety of assignments and experiment with a range of media. This course is for upper class students. The survey of architecture, painting and sculpture covers periods and styles from the beginning of time to the present day with the focus on the understanding and appreciation of the visual arts.
Classes use a slide lecture format and students present both written and oral reports.
Grades are based on quizzes, tests and writing assignments. Students visit exhibitions and museums in Hanover and Boston and a trip to museums in New York City is possible. Students may take the Advanced Placement Art History exam at the end of the year. This course is the introductory drawing and painting course for sophomores, juniors and seniors. Projects help students explore the elements in conjunction with principles of visual organization, as they experiment with a variety of media and techniques.