Graphic and Visual Art

In Graphic and Visual Arts, we offer 13 classes for students interested in the following:
  • 2D and 3D mediums
  • Graphic design
  • Video media
  • Advanced multi-media
  • Photography
  • Yearbook

  • Graphic Art

    CVCA’s Graphic Art program offers a two-year design course, photography, and yearbook opportunities for high school students.

    Graphic Design: Students learn the principles of design and explore typography and color while incorporating hands-on computer software technology. 

    Photo Illustration: Students learn the fundamentals of photography and composition utilizing SLR digital cameras, and incorporate Photoshop techniques to illustrate conceptual themes through their work.

    Yearbook/Journalism: Students learn the rules of professional journalism, photograph student events, and become familiar with software used in publishing. Students also learn the necessity of meeting deadlines and maintaining a budget while producing the CVCA yearbook.

    Portfolio Show: All CVCA Graphic Art students have the opportunity to exhibit their work in our annual Spring Portfolio Show which draws crowds from both CVCA and the local community.

    Graphic Art

    CVCA’s Graphic Arts program offers a two-year design course, photography, and yearbook opportunities for high school students.

    Graphic Design: Students learn the principles of design and explore typography and color while incorporating hands-on computer software technology. 

    Photo Illustration: Students learn the fundamentals of photography and composition utilizing SLR digital cameras. They also incorporate Photoshop techniques to illustrate conceptual themes through their work.

    Yearbook/Journalism: Students learn the rules of professional journalism, photograph student events, and become familiar with software used in publishing. Students also learn the necessity of meeting deadlines and maintaining a budget while producing the CVCA Yearbook.

    Portfolio Show: All CVCA Graphic Art students have the opportunity to exhibit their work in our annual Spring Portfolio Show which draws crowds from both CVCA and the local community.

    Visual Art

    CVCA’s middle school Visual Arts program is an overview course designed to allow each student to explore a variety of media, techniques, and methods. In high school, opportunities and classes are available for students interested in both 2D and 3D mediums, ranging in level from beginner to advanced. Visual Arts courses include:

    • Drawing and Painting
    • Clay and Sculpture
    • Fiber Arts and Textiles
    • Honors Art 2D and 3D

    All CVCA Visual Arts students have the opportunity to exhibit their work in our annual Spring Portfolio Show which draws crowds from both CVCA and the local community.

    Visual Art

    CVCA’s middle school Visual Arts program is an overview course designed to allow each student to explore a variety of media, techniques, and methods. In high school, opportunities and classes are available for students interested in both 2D and 3D mediums, ranging in level from beginner to advanced. Visual Arts courses include:

    • Drawing and Painting
    • Clay and Sculpture
    • Fiber Arts and Textiles
    • Honors Art 2D and 3D

    All CVCA Visual Arts students have the opportunity to exhibit their work in our annual Spring Portfolio Show which draws crowds from both CVCA and the local community.

    “CVCA really showed me these talents that I never really knew I had, and taught me how to hone in on them. I felt really encouraged by teachers and students.”
    Evan
    Alumnus