Visual Arts
Enhancing Self-Expression with Art
Beginning as early as PreK, visual art students begin developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills, while cultivating their self-expression by using various art media and techniques, such as drawing, painting, ceramics, fiber arts, sculpture, photography, digital media, and new media.
Artists build the confidence to create intentional, meaningful choices in their art through collaboration, community-centered projects, and discussions of art criticism, aesthetics, art history, and storytelling. These hands-on opportunities are intended to teach student artists at all levels about the creative process and to also help them develop skills in a wide variety of diverse techniques.
Visual Arts
Lake Highland’s Visual Arts courses explore how the arts enrich the human experience as a whole. Our studio courses – ranging from beginning levels to Advanced Placement® – are designed for students to discover the principles, processes, and fundamental methods of creating 2-D and 3-D art. Advanced Visual Arts students have the opportunity to build upon their creativity and skills to produce impressive portfolios of personal artwork for college applications and professional art shows.
Ceramics
Ceramics and pottery are some of the oldest human inventions, dating back to 28,000 BCE. During these courses, students are introduced to the same fundamental methods and techniques, including forming clay and hand-building, that have been used throughout history.
Photography
Photography adds so much value to life by capturing unforgettable moments in time. These courses are designed to help students gain a basic understanding of the principles and processes of digital photography.
Studio Arts
From hieroglyphics to the world’s most treasured masterpieces, Studio Arts encompasses all forms of drawing, painting, and artistic design.
Media Arts
In a market where media is king, Lake Highland Arts digital media courses allow students to explore the world of graphic production, video, and recording arts. From digital image editing to producing short films with an original soundtrack, students work in a collaborative environment to create award-winning pieces. Through experiential learning, students build the foundational base necessary to pursue digital media arts as a career.
Digital Storytelling
Digital Storytelling classes are for future broadcast journalists. Students develop storytelling, production, and presentation skills. They create morning announcements, a weekly sports program for social media, and promotional projects for the school.
Digital Art and Design Technologies
In today's world, image editing skills can be useful in various areas, such as website editing, art projects, graphic production, video enhancement, presentation creation, and photo refinement. This course is designed for those who wish to improve their skills with Adobe editing software and gain a better understanding of the powerful tools and techniques used by photographers and graphic designers.
Digital Video Production
Digital Video Production is designed for students wanting to pursue film and television production in college. The course curriculum encompasses camera and editing skills, as well as audio, lighting, and scriptwriting. Students also learn live-production skills by filming the multitude of events that occur on campus.
