School of Visual Arts
Promoting a Life of Artistry and Excellence
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School of Visual Arts
Founded in the Fall of 2021, the School of Visual Arts offers a variety of mediums to explore. Age-appropriate classes help students identify their passions on an eight-week rotation of topics.
Private lessons develop fine technique and skill, while art competitions allow students to showcase their work. NSSOTA provides students with a dedicated art space and gallery opportunities.
The Six Pillars of
The School of Visual Arts
SIGHTING:
VISUAL ASPECT OF ART
Accurately representing 3-D space, form and proportion on a 2-D surface through the use of measurement, placement and positive/negative space.
ELEMENTS OF DESIGN:
PUTTING THE
PIECES TOGETHER
Effective use of line, shape, space, form, value, color and texture to create understandable compositions.
PRINCIPLE OF DESIGN:
CREATING BALANCE & UNITY
Arranging elements with consideration to balance, emphasis, movement, pattern, repetition, proportion, rhythm, variety, and unity.
TECHNIQUE
TECHNIQUE: PRESENTATION
Expect and Enforce proper rendering techniques that will promote artistry and excellence in presentation.
COMPOSITION:
ASPECTS OF VISUAL HIERARCHY
Be sure the students are considering all aspects of visual hierarchy and eye-flow to draw the viewer through a composition.
EXECUTION:
BECOMING A WELL ROUNDED ARTIST
Finished work, competitions, personal shows, etc.
CreateART Program
Private Lessons
Fine Arts Explorer
Try 4 music lessons/classes, try 4 theatre classes, try 4 art classes, then choose which you would like to continue learning.
Find out about our special program options:
- Honors Competition – April 15
(Entry Deadline – April 5) - Art Competition – April 29
(Entry & Art Submission Deadline – April 22) - Texas State Theory Exam – April 29
(Book Purchase Deadline – April 14 | Exam Entry Deadline – April 24) - Premier Showcase – May 4-14
(Entry Deadline – April 30) - Honors Recital – May 20
(Must prequalify by performing in the Honors Competition on April 15)