Visual Arts

Discover your artistic potential with hands-on learning and state-of-the-art facilities setting the stage for your creative journey.

The Visual Arts program at our school offers immersive, hands-on courses fostering students' proficiency in art materials and techniques. Supported by a dedicated community and state-of-the-art facilities, students benefit from extensive exhibition spaces and a robust curriculum that includes formal training in visual literacy.

Visual Arts Program Highlights:

Extensive Course Offerings: Multiple levels of architecture, ceramics, drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, and specialized classes
Expert Artist Faculty: Collaboration with professional artists to provide high-quality instruction and mentorship
State-of-the-Art Facilities: Access to the studios, latest technology, and extensive exhibition spaces
Award-Winning Art: Consistent top awards at local and national exhibitions and competitions
Summer Programs and Portfolio Reviews: Opportunities for summer programs and portfolio reviews to refine skills and prepare for future artistic endeavors

Spotlight on the Visual Arts

Our Visual Arts students have achieved remarkable success, earning prestigious accolades and scholarships that highlight their talent and dedication. Recent achievements include:

Scholastic Art Awards (Regional):
- 6 Gold Keys, 24 Silver Keys, over 100 Honorable Mentions for individual works
- 2 Gold Key, 3 Silver Key Portfolios, 6 Honorable Mentions for portfolios
Congressional Art Competition: Winner in Florida's 22nd Congressional district
5 Photography Students Recognized in Global High School Photography Contest
Top Award With Distinction for Senior at the YoungArts for the National Foundation for the Advancement of Artists

Areas of Study - Visual Arts

Architecture

The Architecture Program offers 8 levels of instruction, covering design principles, drafting techniques, and architectural design software.

Processes and tools involved in mechanical drawing and principles of measurement

Architectural rendering from 2D to 3D models using CAD

Advanced levels design projects with real-world contexts and develop portfolios

Architectural portfolios for college submissions and learn written and oral presentation techniques to clearly present architectural ideas and concepts

Ceramics

The Ceramics Program offers 6 levels of ceramics introducing students to studio art, focusing on handbuilding and throwing techniques through various projects.

Emphasis on technical skills, textures, design elements, creativity, and problem-solving, providing a comprehensive knowledge of clay

History of ceramics and its dual role as a functional and sculptural medium

Engage in demonstrations, portfolio opportunities, critiques, glaze work, and learn about kiln and firing methods
Wheel throwing, glaze techniques, develop a series of works, artist's website, and artist statements for advanced levels

Computer Graphics

The Computer Graphics Program provides 2 levels of extensive hands-on training in various applications, from computer graphics to 3D animation.

Emphasis on developing critical thinking skills related to tools, menus, filters, and key features of vector and raster imaging programs

Integration of students' imagination with design concepts like composition and theme

Develop a diverse portfolio of digital artwork
Apply skills to future projects, including logo design, web graphics, photo enhancement, illustration, character creation, product design, digital painting, texture creation, and 2D/3D modeling and animation

Drawing

The Drawing Program offers 3 levels of drawing, 2 levels of mixed media, and specialized courses in figure drawing.

Basic drawing skills and techniques to create illusion of three-dimensional space

Techniques to show volume, depth of space, and composition to create an emotional impact through art

Projects using a variety of materials and techniques

Drawing portfolio of a cohesive body of 2-D visual artwork for AP Course level
Lower School Art Program starts in PreK and includes drawing and 3D design electives

Painting

The Painting Program offers specialized courses in painting oil, water color, and mixed media.

Introduce students to classical and contemporary painting techniques

Develop student's confidence in using oil or watercolor as an expressive medium

Build on established drawing skills to create works

Variety of subjects including still lives, portraits, landscapes, and abstract compositions
Lower School Art Program starts in PreK and includes painting and mixed media

Fashion Design

Our fashion program immerses students in the principles of fashion and personal wardrobe planning through comprehensive study and hands-on experience.

Principles of fashion and personal wardrobe planning
Study of fashion, its elements, and textile construction techniques
Use and interpretation of pattern instructions and handling fibers and fabrics
Awareness of the elements of design, shape, space, line, and texture as they apply to the personal expression of clothing
Principles of design, balance, proportion, emphasis, and harmony exploring enhancements specific to body types
Impact of style, fashion, trends, and fads on the fashion industry

Areas of Study - Visual Arts Fashion Design

Photography

The Photography Program offers 8 levels of instruction and a Portfolio in fine art photography, focusing on both analog and digital techniques.

Basic knowledge of black and white photography including equipment, camera functions, exposure, film processing, and printing techniques for beginning courses

Combination of printing, mixed media, studio lighting, and types of film for advanced levels

State-of-the-art facilities including a darkroom, digital editing lab, and fully equipped studio with various cameras and lighting equipment

Develop personal aesthetic and create a technically sound portfolio for competitions, exhibitions, and college applications

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