Visual Arts
"You can touch them with your eyes."
- Pablo Picasso quoted by Paloma, his daughter
Students studying Visual Arts at the Duke Ellington School of the Arts learn the elements of art and visual design while also preparing academically for college and for life. They take courses in drawing, painting, sculpture, computer science, and printmaking. Whether they become professional artists or designers or not, Ellington students are exposed to 
historical and contemporary styles from different cultures to broaden their frames of reference and perspectives. They also learn about the role of art in a democratic society. In the process of visual arts training at Ellington, we work to enhance students’ self-confidence and artistic consciousness, so they become good citizens of the art world and of humankind.
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Curriculum
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drawing I | Drawing II | Drawing III | Drawing IV |
| Sculpture I | Painting I | Painting II | AP Art History/ Art History |
| 2-Dimensional Concepts | *Photography I | Computer Design | |
| *Photo techniques | |||
| 3 Credits | 3 Credits | Minimum of 2 Credits | Minimum of 2 Credits |
Online Syllabi
| Course | Instructor | Syllabus |
|---|---|---|
| AP Art History | Jocelyn Law-Yone | View Syllabus |
| Art & Design Foundations | Jacqueline Maggi | View Syllabus |
| Art and Design Foundation | Mike Easton | View Syllabus |
| Drawing II | Jacqueline Maggi | View Syllabus |
| Drawing III & IV | Mike Easton | View Syllabus |
| Painting II & III | Mike Easton | View Syllabus |
| Printmaking I | Jacqueline Maggi | View Syllabus |
| Sculpture I | Jacqueline Maggi | View Syllabus |
| Sculpture II | Jacqueline Maggi | View Syllabus |
Department Chair
