Visual Art
- About
- High School Program of Studies
- Youth Art Month Exhibits
- Visual Arts Advanced Enrichment Program
About
Carroll County Public Schools provide all students—from elementary through high school—with access to visual arts programs.
High school visual arts courses offer opportunities to explore advanced media, techniques, and forms of creative expression. Enrollment in these classes fulfills the fine arts graduation requirement established by the State of Maryland. High school visual arts coursework prepares students to pursue careers in the visual arts or to develop a lifelong appreciation of artistic practice.
Visual literacy and the arts are fundamental aspects of human experience. Engaging in visual arts education is essential for fostering growth in cognition, critical thinking, and fine motor skills. Through the study and creation of art, students strengthen their creative capacities, develop problem-solving abilities, and learn to form aesthetic judgments inspired by the richness and complexity of artistic images.
High School Program of Studies
Youth Art Month Exhibits
Visual Arts Advanced Enrichment Program
INTRODUCTION:
The Carroll County Visual Arts Advanced Enrichment (VAAE) Program is designed for middle school students identified through a combination of teacher recommendations and portfolio reviews. This rigorous enrichment program, led by both high school and middle school teachers, provides students the opportunity to explore a wide variety of artistic media related to classic and contemporary fine art genres in a unique studio environment.
The goal of VAAE is to continue to foster creative problem solving and artistic growth beyond the scope of the traditional middle school art classroom.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS:
•There is limited space within this program- Only 40 spots
•Students will meet from 9am-12pm on Saturdays at Winters Mill High school.
•Students will complete and submit a digital portfolio of artwork as well as an artist statement. (link for PowerPoint template file below)
•Selected students will demonstrate advanced creative problem solving, commitment, maturity and an above average ability in the visual arts.
•Students will also need a completed recommendation form from a teacher. (link below)
•Final eligibility will be determined by a visual arts selection committee that will consist of PK-12 certified art teachers. The committee will review completed portfolios submitted by the deadline.
IMPORTANT DATES (2025-2026):
•Portfolio and Teacher Recommendation due Friday, December 12th
•Acceptance to the program will be communicated to families through email by December 23rd
•Parent information Session January 14th @ 6:00 at Winters Mill High School (G107)
•Sessions will be held at Winters Mill High School (G107 & 105)
- Session 1- Jan 24th 9-12n
- Session 2- Jan 31st 9-12n
- Session 3- Feb 7th 9-12n
- Session 4-Feb 21st 9-12n
- Session 5/Art Show- Mar 7th 9-12 (Art show: 11-12n in the Rotunda)
- SNOW DATE if needed: Feb 28th 9-12n
***All sessions are subject to CCPS inclement weather guidlines for closing of facilities. If CCPS closes buildings, class will be cancelled. If the building is open and conditions are suspect, the instructors may decide to cancel class. If this happens, you will be notified via your listed email that class is cancelled.
PORTFOLIO INFORMATION:
- The professionals who will be reviewing your portfolios will be looking for individuals who display their creativity, passion for art, willingness to use a variety of media, and are able to articulate their creative choices and connections to the pieces they create.
- You will need to create a presentation slide for a minimum of three pieces that will include a clear image of your artwork along with an artist statement. You are more than welcome to include more than three, but quality is more important than quantity.
- Use the link (below) to download the PowerPoint portfolio template to your device and use it to build your portfolio. Any slide in this document with a BLUE background are the template slides where you should add your picture and artist statement. Any slides that have a GREY background should be deleted before submission. Your slides must all include the required information… feel free to change the color of the background, add personal touches to the slides, just be aware to not let them distract from the required information.
- Proofread and review your slides and submit by either sharing the file with Ms. Middleton's email address in PPT, or emailing it to her as an attachment (more detailed instructions are in the PPT).
- The submission deadline is a hard deadline, so your portfolios and teacher recommendation forms (link below) must be received no later than midnight on Friday December 12th.
VAAE Submission Template and Information PowerPoint File
Click HERE to download the PowerPoint file to your device to find out how to create and submit your portfolio.
Teacher Recommendation Form:
Please copy and paste this Forms link and send it to the teacher of your choice via their CCPS email. They should be able to open it and fill it out for you.
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