Middle School
Arts: Visual Arts
The emphasis in Middle School Visual Art is put on drawing. The bases of all higher art forms come from the ability to draw. We teach the students drawing techniques such as shading, perspective, proportion, the human figure and face, and composition. We then apply theses skills in an attempt to master the use of the color pencil and in basic painting techniques. The students also learn about design principles and balance through the creation of assemblages. A stronger emphasis is placed on art history with museum field trips, written term papers and oral presentations on various artist and art periods. The students also work on projects around the campus and are expected to participate in outside contests.