Fine Arts at PVHS – Ponte Vedra High School

The Fine Arts

DIGITAL MEDIA

Digital Media? What’s that? Better titled, Graphic Design!!! Students are taught how to use Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator to create original digital artwork! In this course, students design anything from Magazine covers to Action Posters, Informational Graphics, to learning the ins and outs of Photography and how graphic design is seen and applied to our everyday lives! You can take this class all the way up to an AP course!

CERAMICS AND POTTERY

The PV Ceramics and Pottery classes enable students to recognize the properties, possibilities, and limitations of clay by creating functional and nonfunctional ceramics using hand-building and wheel techniques. The focus is to increase the technical proficiency and sensitivity in the design process and to translate personal expression and aesthetic values into an art form. The students also explore the unlimited possibilities of glazes and mixed media.

1-Laila Amin 2024 Scholastic Art and Writing National Medal

2-Cole Shapiro- 2024 Scholastic Art and Writing Gold Key Regional Medal

3-Laine Gray 2022 Scholastic Art and Writing National Medal

4-Jessica Shattles-2023 Scholastic Art and Writing National Medal

DRAWING

Drawing courses offered at Ponte Vedra High School:
Drawing 1
Drawing 2
Drawing 3 Honors
Portfolio Development: Drawing Honors
AP Portfolio: Drawing
AP Portfolio: 2D

Teacher: Edwin Consunji

The Drawing courses offered at Ponte Vedra High School are designed for students who are seriously interested in the practical experience of art and wish to develop mastery in the concept, composition, and execution of their ideas. The courses examine the student’s role as an artist, a historian, an active member of a society, and a contributor to his or her culture. The courses also examine the student’s role in continuous artistic improvement through art production, criticism and discussion, and personal exploration. Students are expected to challenge themselves to develop mastery in their ideas, skills, and abilities in 2D art making.

SCULPTURE

Teacher: Samantha Llodra

Sculpture classes offered: Sculpture 1, Sculpture 2, Sculpture 3 Honors, 3D Portfolio Honors, and AP 3D Design

The Sculpture department at Ponte Vedra High School allows students to expand upon the concepts and materials involved in creating diverse styles of 3D artwork. Students will learn to work with a variation of materials and tools to perfect the art making process. These artists learn to think critically and creatively to produce 3D dimensional artwork that is meaningful, aesthetically pleasing, and meets various project requirements.

The Ocean of Sound

Teacher: Daniel Lezcano

Band; Instrumental Techniques; Instrumental Ensemble; Eurhythmics; Jazz Ensemble

The Ponte Vedra Ocean of Sound seeks to help students become cultural citizens, leaders, and lifelong lovers of music in a supportive and inclusive environment. During their time in the band program, students develop a profound understanding of music from a wide array of perspectives including performance, listening, discussion, and creation.

Awards:

2018 4A, 2021 3A, 2022 3A Florida Marching Band State Finalists

2021 Class AAA Best Visual at State Championships

2017 Winter Guard State Silver Medalist B Class

2022 Winter Guard State Silver Medalist AAA Class

2023 Indoor Percussion State Silver Medalist A Class

2024 Indoor Percussion State Bronze Medalist A Class

Wind Symphony MPA Superior Ratings:

2024, 2023 (Straight Superiors), 2022, 2020 (Straight Superiors), 2019, 2018 (Straight Superiors), 2017 (Straight Superiors)

Jazz Band MPA Overall Superior Ratings:

2024, 2023 (Straight Superiors), 2022 (Straight Superiors), 2018, 2017

Marching Band MPA Straight Superior Ratings:

2023, 2022, 2021, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016