Welcome to the Visual Arts Department

Holli Schorno - Department Chair

Philosophy: The philosophy of the Visual Arts Department is based on a rigorous exploration of fine art and passionate practice, accomplished art techniques, a solid understanding of the history of art and the use of language to describe and interpret works of art knowledgeably. The curriculum integrates a stimulating, age-appropriate study of art history from the Prehistoric era to modern times, along with development and practice of art-making processes and skills.

Course Offered:

Middle School: Grade level art classes

Upper School: Digital Imaging 1 & 2, Foundations of Art, Studio Art and Sculpture, AP Art History, AP Studio Art, Digital Imaging and Design 1 + 2 

Examples of Classwork: cut paper tessellations, simulated stained glass (crayon-paint resist), Small-to-Big (drawings exploring scale), Optical illusion drawing, Celtic knot drawings, photographic scavenger hunt