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Welcome to the Department of Visual Arts

Our Plano ISD Visual Arts staff is committed to using the district curriculum to develop students' artistic skills, confidence, and exploration of creative processes through the making of art.  With these skills, students are empowered to connect art as a valid interaction with the world around them.

Visual Arts Coordinator

Elementary Art

All elementary schools in Plano ISD provide elementary art. The students are instructed by Elementary Art Specialists and are provided opportunities to work with a variety of materials. The curriculum has been developed according to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills. 

Image shows multiple disk weavings in various colors with a sign that says 4th grade weavings.



Image shows 18 smaller digitally altered student self portraits

Image shows a large collaborative paper quilt in rainbow color order

Middle School Art

Art is offered to 6th, 7th and 8th grade students at all middle schools in Plano ISD. The Middle School Art teacher encourages students to develop skills in a positive working environment. The sequential curriculum has been developed according to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills. Please see the Plano ISD course guide for course descriptions.  

 

Graphic bold print with pattern behind a portrait of a young lady and bright and bold print behind a portrait of a young man.

Still life drawing of salt shaker, apple and pine cone.

Non-objective brightly colored cardboard relief sculpture.

High School Art

A variety of art courses are offered at the high schools and senior highs to meet the needs of our students. The sequential curriculum (Levels I- IV) has been developed according to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills. Beginning with Level I, students prepare a portfolio of works that can be used for advanced course offerings. Students are provided with a wide variety of opportunities for exhibitions and competitions.  Please see the Plano ISD Course Guide for full course descriptions.


Color drawing of sushi

Two small sculptures of bulls with wings in a metallic gold finish.

Black and White, pen and ink drawing of darts