Student Life | Clubs & Activities
Visual Arts
The visual arts are an integral part of everyday life, permeating all levels of human creativity, expression, communication and understanding.
They range from traditional forms embedded in local and wider communities, societies and cultures, to the varied and divergent practices associated with new, emerging and contemporary forms of visual language. They may have socio-political impact as well as ritual, spiritual, decorative and functional value; they can be persuasive and subversive in some instances, enlightening and uplifting in others.
We celebrate the visual arts not only in the way we create images and objects, but also in the way we appreciate, enjoy, respect and respond to the practices of art-making by others from around the world. Theories and practices in visual arts are dynamic and ever-changing, and connect many areas of knowledge and human experience through individual and collaborative exploration, creative production and critical interpretation.
Several opportunities exist for students to continue to develop their skills in the visual arts after school, including:
- Art Club Grades 2-5: Students create both 2D and 3D works of art that focus on experimenting with construction, technique and expanding our imagination to new possibilities.
- Digital Art Club Grades 6-8: Students learn the basics of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop to generate creative thinking and ignite passion for art.
- High School Art Club Grades 9-12: This club will concentrate on exploring drawing in a variety of techniques and media. For those students thinking about a career in the arts this is an ideal opportunity to create works to enhance their portfolio for college.
