Improving each individual's skills, increasing vocabulary and developing compositions is emphasized. Students set their own goals and design an independent art project exploring their own area of interest. Students study 20th century art and write a report about an individual artist. Over 20 projects are produced during the semester. Eighth graders study with the Upper School art teacher.
Students study art daily for one semester each year.
Visual Arts students explore more sophisticated concepts and a broader variety of media. Problem solving skills are honed, and the use of art as a means of communication is emphasized. Colorful reproductions from works created by the Impressionists are produced. Sculptures are constructed using both the additive and reductive methods. A glossary of artistic terms is introduced, and all student work is critiqued on a regular basis.