Upper School Visual Arts Overview

Students develop artistic skills and unique visual voices. Students have an opportunity to take additional electives in studio art, design, ceramics and photography, all of which are intended to encourage creative expression and specialization in specific art media. Advanced Placement studio art courses are offered at the highest level, allowing students to develop a portfolio of their best work to submit for college credit. Research, design, fabrication, exhibition, analysis and critique of student and master works are all essential components of the expansive curriculum. Within each specialized course, the RPCS visual arts program promotes critical thinking, observational awareness, and the act of creating relevant skills that carry over into all areas of study.