Academic Departments

Fine Arts Department

	KATHERINE E. SYKES Chairman, Fine Arts Department The Pennsylvania State University, B.S.; New York University, M.A.
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The fine arts department is an integral part of a well-rounded curriculum for students of varying talents and experience. From introductory to advanced, art course offerings include everything from painting to drawing (including mechanical and architectural) to ceramics, graphic design, print-making and art history. For those who want to pursue art beyond Blair, the art department offers a unique course designed to allow students to develop a comprehensive portfolio. Students submitting portfolios for Advanced Placement credits consistently receive high scores. Excellent studios provide students with the space and equipment to work with a variety of media.

Blair art teachers are also passionate artists. They not only teach the arts, they also live the arts through their own work, much of which is on display in local galleries and in exhibitions in New York and elsewhere. This love for the arts and professional experience carries over to the students. Many students—even those who do not intend to pursue artistic degrees—find that they want to take art classes in college and beyond, developing a talent discovered in Blair art classes. In addition, in 1999 Blair began to offer a video production program that engages students in a number of creative and inspiring projects that touch the lives of students in the classroom, the dorm and the campus at large.

Art students have many opportunities to exhibit their work outside the School and in various other campus venues. Hallways and classrooms are hung with student and alumni work, while dedicated seniors are featured in one-person shows. Student work is also entered in numerous contests, often earning top prizes. Students visit museums in New York City and Philadelphia, and, as part of the art history program, they have traveled to Italy, Greece, England and France during spring break. Professional artists exhibit in the Romano Gallery where, once a year, faculty and staff art is also displayed.

	COURSE LIST SAMPLING
	Drawing 1 Drawing 2 Drawing 3 Painting 1 Painting 2 Painting 3 Ceramics 1 Ceramics 2 Ceramics 3 Architecture 1 Architecture 2 Photography 1 Photography 2 Photography 3 Graphic Arts 1 Graphic Arts 2 Sculpture Video Production Art History Advanced Art portfolio AP Portfolio
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