A balanced life explores all facets of a liberal arts education. In addition to our courses, we offer several ways to explore art and to exercise creativity outside the classroom.
PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS
Students must complete two semesters of arts electives as part of their graduation requirements, but some desire to continue their study. For those interested in pursuing an arts career, we have created course sequences to encourage an early and organized start. All pathways encourage an Independent Study in the fall semester of senior year so a student can spend time focusing on his particular passion and polishing off his portfolio for college. Here are some suggested pathways, but we will work with any student on his goals.
Architecture and Design
· 2D Design
· 3D Design
· Theater Production
· Independent Study
Visual Arts, Digital Media and Technology
· Photography
· Digital Design
· Theater sound and lighting design
· Film Production
· Independent Study
Studio Art
· 2D Design
· Sculpture
· AP Art History
· Independent Study
MAKERSPACE
Where students gather to create, invent, and innovate
· The Lower School Maker Club – Get supervised access to tools and materials. Your wildest imagination is the only limitation.
· 3D Printing – Spend a quarter creating objects with our 3D printer.
· Film Club – Spend Monday afternoons working with the Film Club shooting videos and editing them in our video editing room.
· Build an Instrument – Turn pieces of wood into a ukulele or guitar. It’s fun and challenging. Let’s work it into your schedule.
· Theater Tech – Work after school to help build and design theater props, and theater or concert sets.