VISUAL FINE ARTS
In the Visual Fine Arts Program, students develop a breadth and depth of both
technical skills and conceptual concerns through the use of a wide range of materials
and resources. Drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed
media, printmaking, installation and other traditional and contemporary forms
are explored incorporating preparatory studies, research, written reflection,
statements and complex series of inter-related pieces.
Observation, memory and imagination are engaged while building a strong foundation
in the elements and principles of Art. Using the annual ArtQuest theme, and other
cultural and personal concerns, students are
challenged to investigate, inform, comment and inspire. Critical thinking, creative
problem-solving and unique solutions are actively supported with critique used
to hone awareness of aesthetic preferences and to
evaluate work. Diverse perspectives on arts history and heritage are interwoven
and include frequent gallery and museum visits. A wide range of arts-related
career and higher education opportunities are presented,
often with guest artists and speakers. Community building, cooperation, collaboration,
personal responsibility and accountability, discipline and focus are all considered
essential parts of the curriculum with the goal of
living a meaningful and artful life at its heart.
VISUAL FINE ARTS GALLERY
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