Ascend the spiral staircase lit by Reed Campus Center’s north-facing arched windows—the perfect indirect light for drawing and painting—and join a cohort of classmates who care about art. Whether you’re taking your first arts class or an experienced artist, you’ll encounter a supportive, nonjudgemental environment, where you can take your passion as far as you choose.

AP Studio Art involves a rigorous curriculum addressing two main areas. “Breadth” includes projects and instruction using a variety of techniques and media. “Concentration” involves your producing bodies of work using in-depth study of themes or concepts. The class is co-taught by the three visual art teachers. You’ll submit an AP Studio Art portfolio when the course is done.

Ghanaian-Canadian artist Ekow Nimako brought his trademark LEGO design work to campus for a week. Challenging students to look into the future, Nimako helped design and build an all-white LEGO replica of campus—set in the year 3023. He also did a lesson with students utilizing LEGO elements to build masks that represent themselves and their cultures.