Visual Arts

Art contest winners with parents and plaques

LFCISD Visual Arts

The Visual Arts program for grades 6–12 in Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School District (LFCISD) is designed to foster creativity, critical thinking, and technical skills among students. Aligned with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) standards, the program offers a comprehensive curriculum that encourages artistic exploration and appreciation.

Program Highlights:

Hands-on Experience: Students engage in practical work, experimenting with various media and tools to express their creativity.
Creative Thinking and Collaboration: The program emphasizes the development of innovative thinking and collaborative projects, preparing students for diverse problem-solving scenarios.
Technology Integration: Incorporation of digital tools and multimedia projects ensures students are adept at using modern technology in their artistic endeavors.
Exhibitions and Competitions: Students are encouraged to participate in art exhibits, competitions, and community projects, providing platforms to showcase their work and engage with the community.

LFCISD Visual Arts Faculity

Middle Schools

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High Schools

MS and High School Art I

This course lays the basic foundation for learning art processes, procedures, theories, history, and art judgment. The approach is experimental in use of materials (drawing, painting, printmaking, fibers, ceramics, sculpture, jewelry, photography) but structured to provide students a strong foundation in design, drawing, and vocabulary.

HS Ceramics

This is a class designed for students who have an interest in working with clay. The course gives students experiences in making functional as well as sculptural pieces, using a variety of techniques. Focus is on well thought-out forms, designs and functional uses along with good craftsmanship.

HS Painting I

Painting I is a natural form of communication where students explore a variety of water based paints through learned techniques and methods. Students learn to see and record their surroundings, design and compose using a variety of styles allowing them to express their feelings and thoughts as they interpret the environment, people, and things around them.

HS Drawing I

In this course, students will develop skills through the use of the elements and principles of art. The class will place a strong emphasis on producing interesting compositions and advance proficiency with a variety of dry media.

Art Appreciation - Dual Credit

This course is a general introduction to the visual arts designed to create an appreciation of the vocabulary, media, techniques, and purposes of the creative arts. Students will critically interpret and evaluate works of art within formal, cultural, and historical contexts.