The Pathfinder School: Traverse City Community School

Art

Creating with your Hands and Mind.

Pathfinder kids learn to appreciate art; but their primary task is to make art, not look at it. Students create works of art using natural found materials, clay and construction materials. They also draw self-portraits and learn perspective techniques. Art History is incorporated into the curriculum with a timeline covering artwork from the Prehistoric through Modern times. Students can also learn design techniques through the middle school Design and Production elective course, which offers projects in vehicle, home and furniture design as well as the opportunity to work on the sets for the drama production. MIADs are available to students in the visual arts domain include drawing and painting, clay and studio art.