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- Advanced Drawing & Painting<\/li>\n
- Digital Photography I \/ Image Technology I<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Art History<\/li>\n
- Arts in the Community<\/li>\n
- Digital Photography II \/ Image Technology II<\/li>\n
- Digital Drawing & Animation<\/li>\n
- Printmaking<\/li>\n
- Video Tech<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Partnerships<\/h2>\n
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- Lynden Sculpture Garden<\/li>\n
- Marquette University\u2019s Haggerty Art Museum<\/li>\n
- Milwaukee Art Museum<\/li>\n
- Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design (MIAD)<\/li>\n
- Milwaukee LGBT Community Center<\/li>\n
- Milwaukee Zine Fest<\/li>\n
- University of Wisconsin\u2013Milwaukee<\/li>\n
- University of Wisconsin\u2013Stevens Point (Treehaven)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
MHSA students recently collaborated with the Wisconsin Anti-Violence Effort (WAVE) Educational Fund to create a mural titled \u201cThis Is Not a Drill.\u201d Unveiled at our school in May 2025, the mural aims to raise awareness of the gun violence epidemic.<\/p>\n
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Showcase Opportunities<\/h2>\n
We host regular galleries showcasing student art, create murals around the school, and work in tandem with other Art Areas. Our students participate in Paint and Play events in collaboration with Theatre & Film and Music students.<\/p>\n
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<\/a>\r\n\r\nAn art student at MHSA is curious about the world they inhabit. They explore the process, how we take what we see and create new worlds. Our students demonstrate an intense interest in creating art and openness and enthusiasm for learning about art and artists. Our intensive program begins with drawing and a variety of two- and three-dimensional activities, and expands to include a multitude of design, tech and multimedia projects. Students gain an understanding of current and historic artworks and ideas through special classes, contacts with artists, and museum\/gallery visits.\r\n\r\nThe Visual Art & Design program is designed to meet the needs of students who are preparing for the competitive world of art schools and other art related fields.\r\nCourses Offered
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<\/h2>\r\nAs our world expands, so does the Visual Art & Design Department programming at MHSA. Students begin with the basics of drawing and composition, expanding their vision as they explore many different art forms.\r\n- \r\n \t
- AP Art Studio<\/li>\r\n \t
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- Art History<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
Current & Past Partnerships<\/h2>\r\n
The Art Department hosts regular galleries showcasing student art, murals around the school, and works in tandem with other departments. The MHSA Art Program has partnered with many local organizations:<\/p>\r\n
The Milwaukee Art Museum\u00a0 \u00a0|\u00a0 \u00a0Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design\u00a0 \u00a0|\u00a0 \u00a0University of Wisconsin Milwaukee\u00a0 \u00a0|\u00a0 \u00a0Milwaukee Film\u00a0 \u00a0|\u00a0 \u00a0Near West Side Partners\u00a0 \u00a0|\u00a0 \u00a0Paint and Play with MHSA Piano students\u00a0 \u00a0|\u00a0 \u00a0Annual MHSA Film Festival\u00a0 \u00a0|\u00a0 \u00a0MKE Zine Fest\u00a0 \u00a0|\u00a0 \u00a0UW Stevens Point\/Treehaven<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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