The courses offered in the Visual Arts incorporate into them the three Core Concepts of the Arts Curriculum Frameworks. This course centers around the student's individual and expressive needs while at the same time developing a portfolio for college entrance. Students are given various creative problems to solve. Artists and art movements are used for resources. Individual style, originality and expertise in media use and technique are stressed.
All work is given serious constructive criticism and evaluation.
Prospective Advanced Placement students will be required to develop specific art projects over the summer prior to the school year. These will be reviewed for eligibility by the visual art staff in September. This course will review and build upon the elements of art and the principles of design. Students will work from the still life, the figure, self-portraiture or their own subject matter. Emphasis will be placed on developing a personal style while exploring a variety of media and techniques.