Assignments

Curriculum

Specialist High Skills Major in the Visual Arts and Culture

St. Mary’s High School is the only school in Oxford County that offers a Specialist High Skills Major in the Arts.

Winter landscape

Capturing a winter landscape with a phone camera then editing with Snapseed can be a rewarding experience.

White on black

White on black- creating high contrast portraits.

Watercolor portrait

A structured approach and creative inspiration to watercolor portrait.

Watercolor in Photoshop

Creating Fall and Thanksgiving Themed Watercolor Images in Adobe Photoshop.

War propaganda posters

War propaganda posters can be a powerful way to understand the visual and psychological strategies used in historical contexts. This assignment helps students design impactful and historically informed propaganda posters, incorporating elements from different countries and using modern tools for a creative twist.

Using Adobe Illustrator to draw human figures

An exercise in using Adobe Illustrator brushes.

Underwater

Creating watercolor effects using Photoshop brushes for underwater scenes.

Tribal design

Digital tools and practical applications of designs.

T-shirt design

Excellent application of Adobe Illustrator

Street art

Street art inspired by a famous painting from art history.