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OFFERED 2026-2027
- 2026-2027 Time & Tuition
- First Fridays of the month (see application/registration form for list of dates – note that this year we will also meet the last week of April 2027 because of the fifth Friday); 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Eastern; Please bring a snack or light lunch for our break
- Tuition
- TUTORIAL / DUAL ENROLLMENT: $95 per student per month (10 months, August 2025 through May 2026); Does not include materials listed below (needed for each student); however, there is no additional materials fee for supplies used occasionally and shared by the class
- Seminar only: $80 per student per month
- Dual Enrollment Option through Bryan College: 6 hours of college credit
- Location: Signal Mountain, Tennessee
- Grades: 9th-12th grades
- Description: This course surveys the development of Western art and music from ancient times to the present. Handel’s Messiah will be studied in full. Students gain greater appreciation for works by the masters because the course incorporates basic instruction in observational drawing, painting, and music theory. No prior instruction in drawing/painting or music reading is necessary.
- Assignments: Students continue with guided study of each era’s art and music – and guided practice of their art and music skills – between class meetings. Each student’s art is assembled for a portfolio displayed at the December and May Defense Days.
- Assessment: Student art skills are assessed over the course of the year for basic improvement in accuracy of observation and effectiveness of application. Essays of students taking the writing tutorial portion should demonstrate careful thought, generally-effective Writing III-level skills, and increasing appreciation for philosophy of art.
- BOOK LIST
- Schaeffer’s How Shall We Then Live? – ISBN: 978-1433511684 <= Needed first class
- Schaeffer’s Art and the Bible – ISBN: 978-0830834013 <= Needed first class
- Lewis’ Abolition of Man – ISBN: 9780060652944
- Handel’s Messiah score – G. Schirmer, ISBN: 978-0793505074 <= Needed first class – NOTE: The tutor does have a few extra copies, so you may be able to borrow one.
- ART SUPPLIES – Drawing and painting will be practiced in every class; unless informed otherwise, do bring both watercolor and acrylic media:
- Sketchbook (9″x12″ is a good size)
- Drawing pencils (basic set, with charcoal and blending tortillons)
- Heavy white paper (cardstock or artists’ painting paper)
- Acrylic paints (at least black, white, red, blue, yellow)
- Watercolor paints (at least black, red, blue, yellow)
- Paint brushes (mix of large, medium, and fine tips)
- Paper plates or paint palette
- Small jar or cup for water
- 3-ring binder with sheet protectors, or sturdy folder, for portfolio
- Optional: Large shirt or apron, especially for working with acrylic paints
- Optional: Portfolio
Why bother with art, especially during junior or senior year?
- This course is centered around taking time to stop and focus on beautiful things.
- Students taking, or who have taken, Modern History, will get a great review and reinforcement of material they are studying or have studied.
- Students taking Senior Thesis can use projects from Fine Arts for their Senior Thesis books.
- Most importantly, the arts are amazing!
