Upper School Visual Arts
Upper School Visual Arts courses are aimed to: foster the creative spirit, instill in students powerful tools that help make connections between intellect and emotion; expand student’s abilities to distinguish and appreciate the arts as a historical reflection of humankind’s advancements, values, and cultures; develop a deeper capacity for creative expression and effective visual communication, and cultivate direct experience with the senses and create an atmosphere that promotes a kinesthetic connection to learning.
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The Upper School Visual Art curriculum includes exposure to global art theory and history; critical thinking; studio thinking; design thinking; global contemporary artists; writing about art and artists; individual and group critiques; creating independent, self-expressive artwork; field trips; the Adobe Creative Suite, Procreate, and other emerging media; sketchbook drawing and digital archival of artwork that documents both process and product; exhibiting art both on and off-campus; sustainable materials; and technology integration.
Introductory Courses
- Photography 1: Darkroom
- Ceramics
- 3D Studio Art Foundations
- 2D Studio Art Foundations
- Digital Art and Design Foundations
Honors Classes
- Honors Darkroom Photography II
- Honors Ceramics II
- Honors Sculpture
- Honors Drawing
- Honors Painting and Printmaking
- Honors Digital Art and Design II
Advanced Coursework
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IB Visual Art HL/SL Yr 1
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Honors Visual Art Portfolio
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AP Art History
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IB Visual Art HL/SL Yr 2
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AP Art and Design Portfolio