The Arts

An understanding for the arts encourages appreciation for self, peers, and culture. The arts are an important element in American and all cultures throughout history. At Compass, all students are expected to participate in at least two art activities throughout the year. Class offerings include film making, drawing, painting, animation, photography, stained glass, woodcarving, and puppet sculpture.

The art program exposes students to a variety of media and techniques. This includes 2- dimensional and 3-dimensional art. Through these classes we introduce students to various historical and contemporary works that educate and influence the students work. Basic skills, composition, design, and critique methods are taught to all students. The opportunity to focus in depth on a medium of choice can be arranged between students and staff. Students are assessed on participation, not perceived ability.