Visual Arts

The arts offer a means of communicating thoughts and feelings that transcend the written word. The deepest human emotions and ideas can be effectively conveyed through the visual arts, drama, music, and dance. Our mission is to help students find their creative voices and hone their artistic skills through the arts, so that they can communicate their ideas and feelings.”

— Madeline Wilson, Department Chair

How do we teach?

The goal of the visual arts program is to have students develop the creativity, imagination and necessary technical skill to practice art as a vital means of self-expression. The faculty are professional artists, and our students take full advantage of New York City cultural resources to complement their work in the classroom.

Courses
601 Humanities/Art
606 Advanced Printmaking Techniques
607 Paper Borders: Printmaking
608 Breaking the Mold: Experimental Ceramics
609 Three-Dimensional Studies: Sculpture Making
610 Foundations of Studio Art
611 Studio Art Major
615 AP Studio Art
619 Independent Study in Studio Art
620 Digital Photography
621 Darkroom Photography
622 Photography II
623 Photography III
625 Photography Major
629 Independent Study in Photography
626 Desktop Publishing
627 Yearbook Senior Editorship
635 AP Art History
640 New Digital Media
641 Introduction to Video
642 Advanced Video
645 Video Major

Visual Arts Faculty

Madeline Wilson,
Department Chair
B.F.A., Bard College
M.F.A., New York University, ICP

Vincent Galgano
B.A., Columbia University

Cheryl Hajjar
B.F.A., Massachusetts College of Art
M.F.A., Pratt Institute
Ed.M.,Teacher's College,
Columbia University

Stephanie Mestyan
B.A., Bennington College
M.A.T., Manhattanville College