Visual Arts
Nurturing a Love of Art
At Explorer West, art projects are presented in conjunction with design principles, modern art history, art vocabulary, and art appreciation. The study of art teaches students to seek solutions rather than focus on problems.
Students are inspired to:
Explore Different Mediums
Students experiment with a variety of 2- and 3- dimensional art materials and a wide range of techniques
Become Confident Artists
Students are encouraged to think and feel like creative beings and to express themselves in the visual language of art
Seek Creative Experiences
Students connect with local artists and creative outlets throughout their community
Cultivate Art Literacy
Students learn to understand, interpret, and discuss works of art - their own, as well as art created by others, past and present
Develop Personal Connections to Art
Students are empowered to make art in their free time and to get creative with materials
Spark Creativity
Students connect imagination and personal growth through visual journals of their experiences and feelings
