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Visual art at BC High

Unleash Your Creative Potential

While not every student wishes to be an artist or designer, by nurturing your creativity, your life is enriched with the powerful ability to express your ideas. Visual literacy is essential in today’s world. Being inundated with images regularly from the media, consumer products, and the internet is simply the norm.

Skill-building begins in our middle school, the Arrupe Division, where you are introduced to studio behavior and practice. The high school continues this investigation by offering courses in fine arts, media, and design.

the Arts at BC High

Visual Arts opportunities at BC High include:

Drawing

Students learn the fundamentals of composition, proportion, and shading while exploring self-expression through a range of media.

Sculpture

Through hands-on projects with clay, wire, and mixed media, students discover how to transform ideas into three-dimensional forms.

Photography

Students explore both digital and traditional photography techniques, learning how to tell stories through images.

Design

Design students combine creativity with practical applications, exploring graphic design, layout, and visual communication.

Ceramics

Working with clay teaches persistence, craftsmanship, and attention to detail.

AP Studio Art

This advanced course allows students to create a personal portfolio that demonstrates technical skill, conceptual thinking, and artistic growth.

The Importance of Visual Arts at BC High

At BC High, visual arts education is an important part of forming the “whole” student, a key aspect of cura personalis, or care for the entire person. By engaging in art, students learn to think critically, communicate visually, and appreciate diverse perspectives. 

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