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PROBLEM SOLVING

• The visual arts program is challenge-based and presents students with an articulated purpose in their art making.

• A variety of creative solutions are valued and students are encouraged to experiment with materials.

• Personal motivation is fostered through shared passion, personal connections, and technical skills.
CRITICAL THINKING

• Students are challenged to appreciate beauty and consider what makes something beautiful (aesthetics).

• The visual arts program fosters reflection and discussion about artistic decisions, the creative process, and the finished products.

• Students are taught to interpret and utilize a visual language to communicate.
ART HISTORY

• The study of art history is integrated into the art making process.

• Students are introduced to the contemporary art community and a variety of artistic careers.

• Students are exposed to a variety of art experiences outside of the school, including museums, galleries and art studios.
SKILL DEVELOPMENT

• The visual arts program teaches students to learn and master technical skills that will further artistic development.

• Students are taught to embrace a spirit of vigorous and rigorous play.

• Throughout the art making process, it is emphasized that the journey is the destination.

VISUAL ARTS DEPARTMENT PHILOSOPHY –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
	PROBLEM SOLVING • The visual arts program is challenge-based and presents students with an articulated purpose in their art making. • A variety of creative solutions are valued and students are encouraged to experiment with materials. • Personal motivation is fostered through shared passion, personal connections, and technical skills. CRITICAL THINKING • Students are challenged to appreciate beauty and consider what makes something beautiful (aesthetics). • The visual arts program fosters reflection and discussion about artistic decisions, the creative process, and the finished products. • Students are taught to interpret and utilize a visual language to communicate. ART HISTORY • The study of art history is integrated into the art making process. • Students are introduced to the contemporary art community and a variety of artistic careers. • Students are exposed to a variety of art experiences outside of the school, including museums, galleries and art studios. SKILL DEVELOPMENT • The visual arts program teaches students to learn and master technical skills that will further artistic development. • Students are taught to embrace a spirit of vigorous and rigorous play. • Throughout the art making process, it is emphasized that the journey is the destination.
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