Art education at FSA is a crucial program that covers art history, criticism, aesthetics, and production. Through exploration of various mediums and materials, students will develop their skills while learning about the elements and principles of design. The curriculum is aligned with Georgia Standards and elements and focuses on application, analysis, and evaluation.
Visual Arts Program
Our Art Program emphasizes hands-on learning experiences, as students engage in art-making processes and utilize a variety of art materials.
Elementary School
Students from PreK to 5th grade receive instruction in a variety of art media skills, techniques, and processes. The curriculum is aligned with Georgia Standards and elements and focuses on application, analysis, and evaluation.
The program encourages students to observe, analyze, and create art while providing them with powerful tools for understanding art history experiences from past and present cultures and societies. Students learn to adapt and respect other ways of thinking, working, and expressing, while also developing critical thinking skills to select evidence and use criteria to determine the intent of realistic, formal, or expressive artwork. Art rubrics score the student’s presentations, team collaboration, discussion contributions, feedback, content, understanding, creativity, and craftsmanship.
The program encourages students to observe, analyze, and create art while providing them with powerful tools for understanding art history experiences from past and present cultures and societies. Students learn to adapt and respect other ways of thinking, working, and expressing, while also developing critical thinking skills to select evidence and use criteria to determine the intent of realistic, formal, or expressive artwork. Art rubrics score the student’s presentations, team collaboration, discussion contributions, feedback, content, understanding, creativity, and craftsmanship.
Middle School
The middle school art course aims to foster students' creative expression, critical evaluation, and appreciation for the visual arts. Through exploration of various mediums and materials, students will develop their skills while learning about the elements and principles of design. The course will also delve into the styles of renowned artists throughout history, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of the evolution of art. By the end of the course, students will have gained a deeper appreciation for the Visual Arts, as well as honed their abilities to create and evaluate art.
High School
In high school art courses, students explore a diverse array of media and techniques, both historical and contemporary, to develop their skills in creating two-dimensional artworks. These artworks may include drawings, paintings, prints, and collages. Through critical analysis, students reflect on their own artwork and that of their peers to improve their craftsmanship, technique, and application of 21st-century skills. The course emphasizes hands-on learning experiences, as students engage in art-making processes and utilize a variety of art materials.
Arts at FSA
Art at FSA
With a talented and dedicated faculty, we nurture the maturing musicians, painters, sculptors, and creators within our student community. Through a dynamic curriculum, we provide a nurturing environment where students can explore their passions, refine their skills, and find their unique artistic voice.
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Elementary Music
The elementary music program at FSA provides a comprehensive and engaging learning experience that introduces students to a diverse range of musical concepts, history, music theory, and performance opportunities.
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Through the lens of empathy, fine arts capture the essence of humanity, allowing students to understand the world's complexities and realize the profound impact of their art on society.
Uichae Jeon
Fine Arts Director
Fine Arts Director