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Mission

The VA Program is designed to provide students with a strong interest or ability in visual arts the opportunity for in-depth study of all aspects of art.  Curriculum spirals out from solid foundation classes at the middle school level to advanced  techniques and individualized projects in high school.  Strong technical skill, aesthetic awareness, critical thinking and historical background play integrated roles in our program. Students learn to read, write and talk about art as well as create work.

We seek to nurture individual vision, personal voice, and creative spirit while teaching strong technical skill from which to grow.  We promote a strong work ethic recognizing that success requires hard work, regular practice, and a commitment to evolve.

The visual arts strengthen cognitive and emotional development as students learn to be creative, critical thinkers. Our primary goal is to create lifelong advocates for the arts with a sophisticated sense of visual literacy.   DSA students acquire a strong appreciation of art and skills to decipher, evaluate and comprehend meaning in our contemporary world. Visual Arts graduates leave DSA with a strong portfolio and are prepared for a career in the visual arts should that be their choice of profession.