Visual Arts

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The Visual Arts program at Brook Hill is comprised of Art I-IV, a set of comprehensive and challenging courses covering both studio art and art history. Middle-school students begin with the basics of artistic elements, learning technique through daily drawing exercises, becoming familiar with great artwork and acquiring their own style and vision. In high school, students will build on this foundation to hone their particular gifts, practice technique, and delve deeper into the art of the Renaissance through the 20th-century. By the time students reach Art IV, the course will function as an independent study designed to help seniors build a portfolio, compete, find a college that suits their needs and perfect their own area of artistic interest. Students of all ages will experiment with different media including drawing, sculpture, painting, and mixed-media.

Annual field trips to the museum districts in Dallas and Fort Worth provide a pivotal opportunity to experience great art in person, and community and charity projects allow BH art students to participate in the artistic side of East Texas. Students will also participate in TAPPS and ACSI competitions, and may enter pieces in the East Texas State Fair creative exhibits and myriad local and national competitions. An extracurricular Art Club is also available for students who want to further develop their skills.