Visual Arts

From learning the basic fundamentals of art and exploring the principles of design, to experimenting with various materials, to learning that the history of art is a record of different civilizations and cultures, Canterbury's visual arts program develops students' abilities often with award-winning results.

The focus at the lower school level is on growth, exploration, and enjoyment. Children learn fundamentals of art and basic principles of design. In addition to painting, drawing and collage, students work with a variety of materials and fine craft techniques such as clay, weaving and plaster. Activities are designed to reinforce and enhance the classroom curriculum, as well as help students to develop a larger art vocabulary and exercise decision-making skills. Young artists also investigate historical works of art and study various artists and cultures. Parent volunteers bring these artists to life in a "Masterpiece Moms" program, where they portray famous artists and show students how to create their own works in the styles of the masters.

The middle school program centers on the development and discovery of each student's artistic abilities within a variety of media. Design principles are introduced, and art history is utilized as a tool for learning and appreciating cultures across time and throughout the world. Building dream houses or sculpting papier-mâché, art is used as a basis for creative thinking, problem solving, and decision-making.

Upper school courses include painting, drawing, ceramics, photojournalism, graphic design and art history, as well as Advanced Placement (AP) art history. Miniterms, which occur twice during the school year, offer unique artistic opportunities, which in the past have ranged from a course in Chinese brush painting to internships in local museums.

Student works are entered in juried shows such as Mainsail Arts Festival and the Arts Center of St. Petersburg and displayed in other venues, which have included the Gulfport Public Library and Florida Holocaust Museum. In the spring, students and faculty from all grades have the opportunity to exhibit their works in the annual Art Fest on the Knowlton Campus.

Mastery of basic techniques and appreciation of classic forms allow the pursuit of projects based on each student's talents and interests. This exploration is guided by the art teachers, who help the students stretch their artistic curiosity.

September 08, 2010
- Knowlton Campus Yearbook photos
September 09, 2010
- Hough Campus Yearbook Photos
- Rosh Hashanah
- Volleyball - Girls Middle School vs. Out-of-Door Academy (Home) 4:00 PM
- Volleyball - Girls Junior Varsity vs. Manatee Home Education Athletic Team (HEAT) (Home) 5:00 PM

Please refer to the Calendar News for more complete event details:

CONGRATULATIONS ARE IN ORDER!
NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARS & NATIONAL HISPANIC RECOGNITION PROGRAM SCHOLAR
Congratulations to our 2010 National Merit Scholar and our two National Merit Commended Scholars.

Congratulations also to our National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholar.

Our 2010 National Merit Scholar with her parents.

AP SCHOLARS
We are so proud of all our AP Scholars! AP Scholar designation is granted to students who receive grades of 3 (5 is the highest score) or higher on three or more AP Exams. This year we had three AP Scholars in the Class of 2009, four AP Scholars in the Class of 2010, and three AP Scholars in the Class of 2011.

AP SCHOLARS WITH HONOR
The AP Scholar with Honor distinction is granted to students who receive an average grade of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and grades of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams. This year we had one AP Scholar with Honor in the Class of 2009 and two AP Scholars with Honor in the Class of 2010.

AP SCHOLARS WITH DISTINCTION
The AP Scholar with Distinction designation is granted to students who receive an average grade of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and grades of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams. This year we congratulate two AP Scholars with Distinction in the Class of 2009 and three AP Scholars with Distinction in the Class of 2010.