Arts
Visual and Performing Arts Department - Upper School
Statement of Philosophy
To release, develop, and share our imaginative and creative selves, individually and collectively by:
- Investigating elements and principles of design and performance
- Exploring linear and non-linear styles of learning, risk taking, and expressing
- Celebrating and integrating the pursuit of viewing the world aesthetically
We encourage expression by providing students with a foundation of skills and experiences in order to approach the realm of ideas, symbols, and concepts. Our course offerings are diverse, and are designed for a progression of skill levels and experiences in the classroom. We value the unique and original expression that is derived from group and individual efforts. Critiques and evaluation are integral to assessing students' work.
Course of Study
The minimum course of study is five trimesters of Arts, chosen from either performing or visual arts. Art classes may be taken up to three times for credit. All Art classes receive trimester grades. See course descriptions
