Visual Arts

Students learn hand-building and wheel-throwing techniques while exploring form, function, and surface design. From pinch pots to glazeware, each project emphasizes craftsmanship, creativity, and an understanding of ceramic traditions. Advanced students develop portfolios and conceptual work with a focus on independent expression.

Blending technology and creativity, this program introduces students to tools like Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator to create fine art and animations. Projects explore graphic design, digital painting, and photo manipulation. Advanced courses encourage conceptual development and portfolio preparation for AP 2-D Art and Design.

Starting with the basics of digital photography and camera operation, students learn composition, editing, and visual storytelling. Intermediate and advanced levels emphasize field work, thematic development, and portfolio building, using professional-grade equipment and software.

Through a hands-on, three-dimensional approach, students use traditional and contemporary materials—from wood and metal to 3D printers and Arduino boards—to explore spatial design and artistic problem-solving. The program encourages innovation and interdisciplinary connections, especially through STEAM integration.

This foundational course builds skills in drawing, painting, and mixed media while developing each student’s creative voice. As students advance, they pursue individualized themes and refine their portfolios in preparation for AP Drawing or 2-D/3-D Art and Design, with opportunities for public art projects and critiques.