About Us
At Mission San Jose High School, we explore a variety of technical art skills, media, and methods in depth. Our collections showcase the works of our students, increasing exposure and fostering an environment of pure artistic expression. Your contributions to our gallery and shop make all the difference.
Advisor:
Jenna Hobbs
Organizing Committee:
Angelina Chen
Reina Shimomura
Alisa Liao
Sarina Li
Anushka Madhavani
Contributing Members:
Ashley Tao
Melissa Jin
Kayla Zhang
Sabrina Buk
Sophia Saqlain
Art at MSJHS
Art 1 curriculum is based on a topic relevant to current events and explores a variety of media and methods through the use of the elements of art. Students learn a variety of skills in rendering objects, perspective, and figurative methods using media such as pencil pen, watercolor, acrylic paint, chalk, oil pastel, printmaking, and more to express their ideas visually.
Art 2 & 3 is a stepping stone for students seeking to hone their artistic skills in preparation for an AP portfolio. In this course, students learn more advanced rendering techniques and share their knowledge with each other.
AP Art is a self-guided inquiry-based course. Students are required to create 15-20 artworks to create an entire portfolio based on a specific topic with personal meaning. The College Board juries the portfolio and students earn a score of 1-6, 6 being the highest.
“Artistic skills are the vehicle for creative expression.”
- Jenna Hobbs, Art Teacher at MSJHS