In the Evergreen High School Fine Arts Department, teachers help students learn to make works of art that express their feelings within the context of the contemporary world. This curriculum has been adopted because of the belief that breadth and depth of experience in a given area of artistic work are necessary for achievement in any other area. Artists are capable of redefining the ways in which people perceive and experience themselves and the world. This is achieved through the development of each student's personal vision, self direction, critical ability, technical and historical knowledge, and creative energy. Fine artists should be self motivated, self reliant, and explore their creative abilities in a world of intense competition and rapid change.
Students know and apply materials, techniques and processes.
The fundamental components of art are explored and applied. Fine Arts students receive and communicate by creating and evaluating subject matter, symbols and ideas. Relate the visual arts to history and culture. Students analyze and assess the characteristics, merits, and meanings of works of art. Know and apply connections between the arts and other disciplines.