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Visual Arts

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A young woman in a denim jumpsuit is smiling and holding a decorative plate in an art studio with various items in the background.

Discover, create, and see the world differently.

From painting and drawing to sculpture and mixed media, students roll up their sleeves, experiment, and let their creativity run wild. The studio is a place to explore, imagine, and discover their own unique artistic voice.

Unleash your creativity.

The image shows a group of young people sitting at tables in what appears to be a classroom or study area. The person in the foreground is a smiling young woman wearing a purple hoodie, engaged in conversation with others around her.

Through the arts, you can explore, grow, and find your niche.

A person in a white shirt and green pants is leaning over and interacting with clay sculpture

Discover your creativity as you explore different art mediums.

Two young women are working together at a desk, one wearing a pink shirt and the other a blue blue shirt, engaged in some task or activity.

You’ll learn new skills through hands-on art workshops.

 

Fostering Expression

Students unleash their creativity with guidance from our faculty, building confidence, focus, and pure joy along the way. Through art, they express themselves, spark ideas, and connect with the world around them for the greater glory of God (Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam).

Art that inspires, empowers, and connects.

More than just art

"Scranton Prep’s Visual Art Program focuses on creativity, critical thinking, problem solving, ingenuity, and innovation. The goal of our curriculum is to help develop tomorrow’s leaders today: equipping students with these skills to help them thrive in the 21st century."

Jeff KurtanickArt Teacher

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Art Society

Join a space where creativity comes alive!

Art Society meets weekly as a hands-on makerspace where students of all grades can explore, experiment, and create. Guided by faculty and upperclassmen, underclassmen dive into a variety of visual art media and techniques, crafting projects that reflect their own unique vision. It’s a place to learn, connect, and grow...one brushstroke, sketch, or sculpture at a time.

Make. Explore. Inspire. 

A stylized portrait of a person with blue hair and a pensive expression, set against a vibrant, patterned orange background.

Student Works

A dark, abstract painting featuring swirling, textured shapes in shades of black, white, and blue, creating a sense of movement and depth.
A striking abstract portrait of a bearded man with a crown of thorns, set against a vibrant yellow and dark background.
A close-up portrait of a black Labrador retriever dog, its expressive eyes and soft, furry face filling the frame against a muted, textured background.
A close-up view of a carved wooden figurine depicting a fierce, snarling creature with sharp teeth and a menacing expression.
A vibrant, red-colored mask with an exaggerated, expressive face expression against a plain white background.
A colorful ceramic sculpture depicting an abstract, patterned vehicle or structure with various geometric shapes and textures.
A colorful, whimsical figurine of a bird with a vibrant blue, green, and red plumage stands on a green circular base against a plain white background.
A delicious-looking hamburger with a bun, patty, cheese, and other toppings sits on a plain white background.
The image depicts a figurine of a hand figure sitting on a dark, abstract base.
A black and orange ceramic pitcher with intricate spiral designs sits on a plain white background.
A black ceramic pot with a lid and a matching spoon rests on a plain background.
A black and white penguin-shaped toy with large eyes and a yellow beak sits on a plain white background.
A colorful ceramic pitcher or jug featuring a vibrant red parrot perched on a branch, surrounded by lush tropical foliage against a light blue background.
A colorful, whimsical ceramic sculpture depicting a character with exaggerated facial features, including large eyes, a prominent nose, and a wide, expressive mouth, set against a plain white background.
A ceramic planter or vase with a face-like design, featuring expressive eyes, eyebrows, and lips against a textured, speckled background.
A whimsical illustration depicting a person walking with a dog, surrounded by colorful shapes and stars in the background.
A colorful hummingbird soars against the backdrop of majestic, snow-capped mountains in a serene, alpine landscape.
A serene coastal landscape with a small boat floating on the vibrant turquoise waters, surrounded by rugged mountains and a white building nestled in the cliffs.
A vibrant, abstract portrait of a Doberman pinscher dog against a dark, muted background.
A young woman with long, dark hair sits at a table, enjoying a cup of coffee and a pastry, surrounded by a cozy urban scene with colorful buildings and greenery in the background.
A fantastical creature with large, ethereal wings and a vibrant, intricate costume floats amidst a swirling, starry background.
A ghostly, ethereal figure with flowing, wispy hair appears to be floating in a dark, mystical space, surrounded by glowing celestial elements.
The image depicts a nativity scene, with the holy family - a man, a woman, and a baby - surrounded by animals and celestial imagery in a desert landscape.
A hooded figure holding a heart-shaped object stands in a dimly lit, ornate setting with stained glass windows in the background.
A close-up portrait of a person wearing a dark hat and cloak, with a pensive expression and a flower in the background.
A man with a thoughtful expression sits in a serene outdoor setting, surrounded by lush greenery and a vibrant, sunset-colored sky.
A coastal landscape with a beach, grassy vegetation, and a house against a vibrant pink and orange sky.
A vibrant, whimsical illustration depicting a person reclining amidst a lush, colorful landscape filled with stylized flora and fauna.
A vibrant and colorful jellyfish-like creature floats amidst a starry, underwater-inspired background, surrounded by bubbles and other marine life.
A vase of vibrant purple flowers sits on a windowsill, framing a serene landscape of rolling green hills and a distant mountain range under a bright blue sky.
A painted landscape featuring a car parked on a dirt road in the foreground, with mountains in the background and a grassy field in the middle ground.
A portrait of a young man with a pensive expression, set against a hazy, atmospheric landscape in the background.
A serene coastal scene with a white picket fence in the foreground, a lush green landscape, and a sailboat gliding across the tranquil blue waters in the background.
A close-up, abstract portrait featuring a distorted, monochromatic face with prominent features and a pensive expression against a dark, shadowy background.
The image depicts a colorful and vibrant bookshelf filled with various patterned and textured books, with a floral painting in the center.
A vibrant painting depicting various food items and hands reaching towards them against a blue background.
Two pigeons perched on a ledge against a vibrant, abstract background of blues, oranges, and textures.
A colorful painting depicting a large-beaked puffin bird in the foreground, set against a backdrop of a bright sky, trees, and a body of water.
A black cat with large eyes sits in the foreground, surrounded by various geometric shapes and patterns in shades of blue in the background.
A vibrant abstract composition featuring colorful floral elements, geometric shapes, and a window-like structure in the background.
A vibrant, abstract painting depicting a crab-like creature in the foreground, surrounded by a colorful, patterned landscape with a lighthouse in the background.
A vibrant and textured landscape painting depicting a winding path through a forest ablaze with autumn colors, with a serene stream flowing alongside the path.
A detailed pencil sketch of a grand, Victorian-style house with a prominent turret, ornate architectural features, and a wraparound porch in the foreground.
The image depicts two ornate architectural columns or pillars. The upper column appears to be a simple, fluted design, while the lower column features intricate, decorative carvings or engravings.
A detailed illustration of a large, ornate Victorian-style house with multiple gables, turrets, and decorative architectural elements in shades of blue, gray, and brick.
A detailed pencil drawing of a lion's head with an ornate door knocker in its mouth, set against a plain background.
A snow globe containing a nativity scene with a large building in the background, surrounded by festive text reading %22Merry Christmas%22 and %22Scranton Prep%22.
A detailed pencil drawing of a horse's head, with its long, flowing mane and expressive eyes capturing the animal's majestic and powerful presence.
A detailed pencil drawing of a giraffe's head, with its distinctive long neck, large eyes, and spotted pattern across its face and neck against a plain background.
A serene coastal landscape with vibrant red flowers in the foreground and a rugged, multicolored cliff overlooking a tranquil blue ocean in the background.
A cozy and inviting interior scene with a comfortable armchair, a wooden dresser, and framed artwork on the walls, set against a backdrop of blue curtains and a window overlooking a scenic landscape.
A vibrant coastal scene with a blooming tree, a boat on the water, and a patterned floor in the foreground, set against a backdrop of a blue sky with fluffy clouds.
A serene landscape with rolling green hills dotted with vibrant wildflowers, set against a breathtaking sky ablaze with warm hues of orange, pink, and blue, with distant mountains silhouetted in the background.
A vibrant, anime-style illustration depicts a blue-haired character with a pink, star-patterned hat and flowing hair, surrounded by a dark, bokeh-filled background.
A young girl with dark blue hair sits in a contemplative pose, surrounded by a surreal, dreamlike background of colorful, abstract shapes and forms.
The image is a collage of various illustrations depicting themes of spirituality, intellectual growth, and social justice. The foreground features symbolic imagery such as a person in meditation, a figure representing religious devotion, and a person engaged in activism. The background includes landscapes, abstract patterns, and text conveying messages about open-mindedness and commitment to positive change.
A vibrant and colorful bouquet of various flowers, including red poppies, blue anemones, orange hibiscus, and yellow lilies, set against a plain background.
The image depicts a group of people embracing and supporting a central figure, with the text %22Committed to doing justice%22 written below.
A vibrant, abstract composition featuring a central sun-like shape surrounded by various geometric and organic forms in a dark, patterned background.
A stylized portrait of a person with blue hair and a pensive expression, set against a vibrant, patterned orange background.
The image depicts two figures reclining on a couch, surrounded by a surreal, dreamlike environment with abstract shapes and patterns in the background.
A cozy kitchen scene with a colorful cake, baking ingredients, and a vase of sunflowers on the windowsill, surrounded by a cheerful, whimsical atmosphere.

Art Courses

AP Art History

AP Art History is a senior elective which provides an introductory college-level course in art history. This course follows the College Board AP syllabus. Throughout the course students acquire an understanding and knowledge of architecture, sculpture, painting, and other art forms within diverse historical and cultural contexts. Students examine and critically analyze major forms of artistic expression from the past and the present from a variety of cultures. While visual analysis is the fundamental tool for this course, art history also emphasizes understanding works in context, considering such issues as patronage, gender, and the functions and effects of works of art. All students sit for the AP exam in May.

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Art History

Art History is a senior elective course designed to give students the opportunity to study and appreciate art history from the Paleolithic era to contemporary times. Students will learn to examine and critically analyze major works of artistic expression not only from the Western canon but also works beyond the European tradition. They will be able to recognize trends and visual commentary that may give insight into political, social, religious and cultural aspects of the artist world. A variety of artistic medium will be studied such as architecture, sculpture, painting, drawing, illuminated manuscripts and printmaking. Students will eventually be able to describe and critically analyze a work of art using a specialized vocabulary. The main objective of this course is to gain an appreciation and enjoyment of the history of art with the motivation to pursue further study through college courses and seek intellectual and aesthetic experiences.

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Art II

The senior art elective is a continuation and advancement of the junior art course with greater sophistication and depth. This course is designed to provide a stimulating atmosphere for those students who are gifted in art or would like to try their hand at creating art. The course offers a number of mediums with which to work. Students do architecture, design, drawing, printmaking, metalsmithing, painting, sculpture, and modeling with clay. The senior art elective helps the student build a portfolio for advancement in art or partake in the pure enjoyment and appreciation of art.

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Art/Music/Speech

This required junior course explores three fine arts disciplines: art, music, and speech/public speaking. In the art quarter, students develop creativity by working with 2D and 3D mediums inspired by personal interests. The music quarter introduces various musical styles, genres, and composers to build lasting appreciation. In speech/public speaking, students focus on effective communication skills—tone, volume, body language, and more—through speeches, interviews, and debates. The final quarter culminates in a project that combines learning from all three areas.

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Introduction To Theatre

This senior elective course will introduce students to various aspects of theatre. This course is heavily project based, immersing students in the very complex components of professional theatre, namely, playwriting, directing, stage management, lighting design, scenic design, costume design, sound design, directing and performing. In addition to the hands-on / project learning, students will digest and discuss theatre as an art from exploring various theatrical texts, works from both classic and contemporary playwrights. We will study theatrical terminology, explore theatrical genres, and critique both local and professional theatre. Students will also learn about theatrical history – how it has evolved from its conception to modern day Broadway.

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The World Through Music

This course is an elective course for seniors. Students will learn basic musical theory, musical writing, musical terms, and style periods. They will also study the individual styles of various composers. Students will get a chance to perform together, and as a soloist, individual pieces of music written by each class member.

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