ARTS
Arts
THE ARTS DEPARTMENT
Gann Academy is committed to creating learning opportunities that foster engagement in the artistic process. At Gann, young artists learn to take creative risks, problem-solve, make meaning, and express themselves in a multitude of art forms.
9TH GRADE
All students take an Arts Foundations course their first year at Gann. They can choose between Studio Arts Foundations, Media Arts Foundations, or Theatre Foundations. Students develop literacy in an artistic discipline and gain confidence engaging with the arts as both artist and appreciator.
9-12TH GRADE ELECTIVES
All students take an Arts Foundations course their first year at Gann. They can choose between Studio Arts Foundations, Media Arts Foundations, or Theatre Foundations. Students develop literacy in an artistic discipline and gain confidence engaging with the arts as both artist and appreciator.
EXHIBITING AT WINTER AND SPRING ARTS FESTIVALS!
Students showcase their work and learn how to appreciate others’ artistic works. Pride in presenting a finished product is balanced with a robust iterative process that encourages students to take creative risks and invest in each other’s process through meaningful peer-to-peer feedback.
