Visual Arts

 

Exploration, investigation, and the challenging of one’s self are the three pillars of the Mount de Sales visual arts program. Art is an avenue for processing what is happening in one’s life.  As our world has become more unpredictable, art is an ideal outlet for coping with and expressing one’s emotions during such uncertainty.  The MDS art program is designed to challenge and encourage all students. 

hammerhead shark paper mache
Under the Sea (Paper Mache), by Chaney Madan, class of 2026

For students who aspire to be artists, it is recommended that they begin with Art 1, move to Advanced Art, and then finish with AP Studio Art. For any student who is interested in working 3-dimensionally, we offer a ceramics class.

Art courses include:

  • Art I is an introduction to the visual arts, exploring the elements of Art with an emphasis on drawing skills.
  • Advanced Art is a continuation of Art I. Students will be introduced to more advanced techniques, including digital.
  • Ceramics is the exploration of clay, a medium where form meets function.
  • AP Studio Art is a year-long course where students develop a portfolio to be submitted and evaluated, with the possibility of earning college credit.