Visual Arts
The Visual Arts Department seeks to provide an understanding, appreciation and production of art. Production is taught through the hands-on use of various art mediums. The goals of the Visual Arts Department are to present students with a variety of mediums and to provide students with the opportunity to expand their artistic abilities. In fine arts courses students are encouraged to broaden their ability to think critically and to grow intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually.
The Studio
The OLSH Art Studio is equipped with a rolling slab, four pottery wheels, a large electric L&L kiln, and digital cameras. Students have access to the studio during class periods and during study halls as availability allows. The equipment available to our art students continues to be updated to provide our students with experience working with the most up-to-date technology.
AP Studio Art
AP Studio Art is a college level course developed for students who are highly motivated and have a serious interest in developing skills in the areas of composition, problem solving, and artistic execution. In this course students are challenged to create 20- 24 high quality, engaging, and original artworks using a variety of media. In doing so, students will learn the importance of portraying ideas and themes through imagery.
In 2021, OLSH showcased their talented AP Studio Arts students in the first-ever AP Studio Art Virtual Art Show. The art show gave students the opportunity to showcase and discuss their artistic process with peers, teachers, and parent visitors.
