Visual Arts

Art education at FSA is a crucial program that covers art history, criticism, aesthetics, and production. Through exploration of various mediums and materials, students will develop their skills while learning about the elements and principles of design. The curriculum is aligned with Georgia Standards and elements and focuses on application, analysis, and evaluation.

Visual Arts Program

Our Art Program emphasizes hands-on learning experiences, as students engage in art-making processes and utilize a variety of art materials.
Elementary School
Students from PreK to 5th grade receive instruction in a variety of art media skills, techniques, and processes. The curriculum is aligned with Georgia Standards and elements and focuses on application, analysis, and evaluation. 

The program encourages students to observe, analyze, and create art while providing them with powerful tools for understanding art history experiences from past and present cultures and societies. Students learn to adapt and respect other ways of thinking, working, and expressing, while also developing critical thinking skills to select evidence and use criteria to determine the intent of realistic, formal, or expressive artwork. Art rubrics score the student’s presentations, team collaboration, discussion contributions, feedback, content, understanding, creativity, and craftsmanship.
Middle School
The middle school art course aims to foster students' creative expression, critical evaluation, and appreciation for the visual arts. Through exploration of various mediums and materials, students will develop their skills while learning about the elements and principles of design. The course will also delve into the styles of renowned artists throughout history, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of the evolution of art. By the end of the course, students will have gained a deeper appreciation for the Visual Arts, as well as honed their abilities to create and evaluate art.
High School
FSA’s high school art program offers a variety of courses, including AP Art and Design, Honors Scientific Illustration, and Honors Comprehensive Art. In these courses, students learn, understand, and apply the elements and principles of design through the creation of both 2D and 3D artworks. The program immerses students in STEAM, allowing them to produce art that reflects an interdisciplinary understanding.Additionally, students engage in critiques, reflecting on their own work and that of their peers to enhance their craftsmanship, technique, and overall skills. The program emphasizes hands-on learning experiences, encouraging students to explore various art-making processes and utilize a range of art materials.
Great things are done by a series of small things brought together.
Vincent Van Gogh

Band

Band

At FSA, every student has the opportunity to explore their musical talents through participation in the performing arts, either in band or orchestra. In sixth grade, students are required to select either band or orchestra as their music class, providing them with an immersive and comprehensive musical experience.

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Arts at FSA

Art at FSA

With a talented and dedicated faculty, we nurture the maturing musicians, painters, sculptors, and creators within our student community. Through a dynamic curriculum, we provide a nurturing environment where students can explore their passions, refine their skills, and find their unique artistic voice.

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Music

Elementary Music

The elementary music program at FSA provides a comprehensive and engaging learning experience that introduces students to a diverse range of musical concepts, history, music theory, and performance opportunities.

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Through the lens of empathy, fine arts capture the essence of humanity, allowing students to understand the world's complexities and realize the profound impact of their art on society.
Uichae Jeon
Fine Arts Director