Visual Arts

CSN offers many diverse and in-depth opportunities for the study of visual art. All art department teachers are professional artists in their fields and bring unique styles and knowledge to the classroom. Revolving displays of student artwork are scheduled in CSN's Pfeil Art Gallery throughout the school year, always an inspiring example of student creativity.

In the Lower School, while students are still developing their fine motor skills, they learn the basics of drawing by combining the eight basic shapes, color mixing and theory, introduction to famous artists and ethnic art and crafts from all over the world. The development of perception, use and care of materials and equipment, and long-range projects and performances that enhance students' visual, motor and cognitive skills by looking, thinking and doing are all emphasized in the Intermediate School.

Middle School art students are introduced to concepts, vocabulary, methods, history and the relevance of art in the world. The faculty recognizes the physical and emotional changes that affect adolescents and provides structure within creativity.  Courses at the Middle School level offer projects in a variety of media.

The Upper School Art Department’s primary goal is to provide a range of experiences from which the students may choose. Offerings include digital photography, clay works, jewelry making, drawing and painting, and Advanced Placement Studio Art in both drawing and painting and digital photography. Ceramic kilns, pottery wheels, a printing press, a digital photography lab and the integration of Art History enhance the art experience. Students' artistic talents are promoted through on-campus and off-campus exhibitions.