Recognizing the diversity of the Hoban student body, the Visual Arts Department provides all students, including the artistically naive and the very sophisticated, opportunities to discover themselves, as well as their society and culture, through studies in artistic techniques, methods, concepts and histories of the various visual arts.
Through all of these studies, whether individual or communal, all students are encouraged to bring to their work personal interests and experiences. In becoming aware of this personal subject matter, while relating it both to the materials of the Masters and their peers, the students are encouraged to discover and develop unique subject matter and means of expression. All such activities are intended to foster the growth of the intellectual curiosity and creative sensitivity necessary for a full, satisfying and Christian life.
The art curriculum is designed to encourage and develop the students’ skills and personal growth. To these ends, its goals include experiences in drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics and printmaking—while stressing art history, criticism, aesthetics and the compositional elements and principles of art and design. Students use technology, including PowerPoint, digital video editing software, and photo-manipulation programs to advance their understanding of how to create and interpret visual art and discover contemporary methods of creative problem solving in real world applications.
One semester of visual or performing arts is required for graduation. Hoban highly recommends that all students earn at least another half credit in visual or performing arts for a total of one full credit.
Teachers in the Visual Arts Department: