Art

Within the Visual Art program at Shaughnessy Park School the students will experience a wide range of materials, techniques and processes ranging from traditional to experimental. Drawing and mark-making form a major part of the program along with painting, mixed-media, and materials exploration. Art history is also taught at each grade level and is integrated into units of study. 

In addition to building strong technical skills in a variety of media and techniques, students in the program learn to develop their thinking and problem solving skills in relation to their art making. As the years advance the students explore themes, ideas and concepts that are both engaging and personally relevant. As a result, art critiques and the ability to discuss personal ideas and art works play an increasingly significant roll in the middle years program.