Visual Arts
CAPA's Visual Arts department covers a variety of disciplines, including: drawing and painting taught by Mr. Mark McQuilling, graphic design taught by Mrs. Jacquelyne Gilmore Stallworth, commercial arts taught by Mr. Steven Nau and ceramics and 3-dimensional sculpture taught by Ms. Maria Lengauer.
Freshmen and sophomores focus on drawing and quick sketching. Also, students study the human body and perspective. The Freshman students are introduced to hand-built pottery and 3-D clay design, and learn basic graphic design.
The juniors and seniors learn advanced graphic design, commercial art, continue painting, advanced 3-D sculpture and work on college portfolios.
Throughout all four years at CAPA, art major students are required to enter a variety of contests, and complete various projects.
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