Level III and IV students are encouraged to have an independent study during a semester. They were guided by a chosen theme and concept that they had a personal connection with.

Abstract Portraiture Project

Students will learn about abstract portraiture and its significance in art with practice of how to think abstractly. They will review and continue to develop their skills in using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop to create abstract patterns with posterized images and explore the concept of self-expression through art

Composite Project

Students will learn how to create a composite image in Photoshop by blending multiple elements together and practice selecting and editing images to create a cohesive and visually appealing final composition. They will use their creativity and critical thinking skills by making artistic choices in the composition process.

Image Restoration Project

Students will utilize various Photoshop tools to restore a damaged photograph and explain the purpose and application of at least three Photoshop tools used in their project. Create a before-and-after presentation of their restored photograph to practice the use of documentation prevalent in the restoration process.

Movie Poster Project

Students will create a unique and original movie poster featuring their favorite actor/actress or movie, utilizing styles from the Golden Age, Pop Art, Minimalistic, or Digital Revolution. By the end of the lesson, students will demonstrate their understanding of design principles and Photoshop tools.

Geo-Filter Project

Students understand fundamental concepts of logo design and branding by applying and using creative brainstorming techniques. They then create three types of logos (wordmark, pictorial, abstract) for a chosen location and utilize Adobe Illustrator for digital design implementation

Media Consumption

This series is inspired by current day media consumption and how much advertisements fueled by the economy drives peoples thoughts and actions. The student writes "I'm really interested in how society shifts and changes and how new ideas and art are integrated. Things like postmodernism and counterculture are very interesting to me and push against the norm and the majority are so fun to dive into. Right now I’m really interested in the “irony epidemic” that we are all in where everything has to be a joke or a meme. They matter to me because I feel like Gen Z is so inundated with pop culture and the internet has become a vital part of life."