Wilmington Christian School boasts a first-rate visual arts department in which students can explore artistic expression in varied media and methods. 

Drawing, painting, sculpture, photography—these are just a few of the ways students can express their creativity. A wide range of courses in middle and high school along with strong foundational art classes in elementary, give students of all skill levels many opportunities to grow and to enjoy the creative process. WCS also features a modern and spacious Visual Arts Gallery—one of the centerpieces of the school’s facilities—where students’ artwork is displayed and celebrated all throughout the year.​

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Visual Art Courses
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Art I
Students will learn foundational skills and techniques that will be utilized in all other higher-level art classes.

Art II, III, IV
Students will work at a high level of self-expression and technique as they develop their ideas in various media. 

Pre-AP Honors Art
A mandatory pre-requisite course to “AP Studio Art: Drawing Port- folio” that will prepare students to be successful in the AP course. This class meets 6 time per week and demands a significant time commitment. 

Advanced Placement Studio Art: Drawing Portfolio
This course has been developed to accommodate students who have expressed an interest in completing their AP Studio Art: Drawing Portfolio exam. This course is equivalent to a first year college art class and all students are expected to challenge them- selves to develop mastery in the ideas, skills and ability in drawing. Therefore all content meets the requirements as stated in the College Board portfolio requirements. Through direct teacher instruction, emphasis will be placed on the production of a volume of quality pieces of artwork. Students will address all three sections of the portfolio: Quality, Breadth and Concentration. This class meets 6 time per week and demands a significant time commitment. 

Independent Study
This class is intended for the serious art student who cannot fit a regularly scheduled art class into his/her schedule. Must be able to work independently with deadlines. 

Drawing & Painting
Students will learn a variety of 2 dimensional techniques including charcoal, pastel, watercolor, and acrylic painting. Both abstract (non-objective) and realistic drawing and painting skills will be addressed. 

Digital Photography
Students must have their own fully manual DSLR camera. No experience required. This course is not offered every year. 

Textile Art
Students will learn or expand on skills in traditional textile techniques such as knitting, crochet, felting, weaving, and quilting. Freedom to create art in both 2 and 3 dimensions is the emphasis, as well as investigation of contemporary art that utilizes and draws on these techniques. 

3D Design
Students will use a variety of materials including cardboard, wire, wood and plaster to explore carving, modeling and constructing interesting 3-D work, as well as jewelry from wire and mixed media.

Printmaking
Students will learn and experiment with the unique and compelling processes of printmaking. Techniques include block printing in wood and linoleum, monoprint, collagraph, and drypoint etching.

Sculpture
Students will use a variety of materials including cardboard, wire, wood and plaster to explore carving, modeling and constructing interesting 3-D work, as well as jewelry from wire and mixed media.