Riverside Brookfield High School

Fine Art Department

                             Mission Statement                                     

Study in the fine arts -- art, music, dance and drama -- encourages students to better understand and value themselves, others, and fundamental human issues.  Further, through an increased knowledge of the arts of other historical periods and cultures, students are given the chance to discover the universality of those dimensions of life that transcend mere survival, such as beauty, love, justice, and truth.  Such explorations in the fine arts encourage students to consider, understand, and even to challenge the values of their own contemporary culture while learning to appreciate and value the artistic and cultural heritage of other peoples.

The stimulation of the imagination; the promotion of thinking skills related to analysis, interpretation, and evaluation; the challenge of creative problem solving; the perseverance required for revision and refinement; and the acquisition of skills needed to enhance creative expression are all significant components of studies in the fine arts and, thus, form the basic goals of all of the fine arts courses listed in this curriculum guide.