Art

Visual communication is part of daily life. A familiarity with the arts is an integral and essential communicative skill that links the human experience. A comprehensive Visual Arts experience engages the student in meaningful art criticism, aesthetics, history and production. Process, craftsmanship, exposure and connection to a worldview of art-making promote a standard of quality that enhances the individual's life. H-F's Visual Arts Department was named the best in the state of Illinois in 2013 by the Illinois Art Education Association!

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National Coalition for Core Arts Standards

CREATING

  • Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work

  • Organize and develop artistic ideas and work

  • Refine and complete artistic work

PRESENTING

  • Select, analyze and interpret artistic work for presentation

  • Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation

  • Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work

RESPONDING

  • Perceive and analyze artistic work

  • Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work

  • Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work

CONNECTING

  • Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art

  • Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding.

Programs offered:

  • A.P. Art History

  • A.P. Studio Art

  • Art Concentration

  • 2D Studio 1

  • 2D Studio 2

  • 3D Studio 1

  • Yearbook

  • Interactive Web Design

  • Photography 1

  • Photography 2

  • Graphic Design 1

  • Graphic Design 2

  • Fundamentals of Art & Design

  • Film

Image of student painting