The Visual Art Classes include four levels of traditional art media, and a two-year IB art class. Students learn art making skills as well as learn about many cultures in the global community. They explore society and self as they create art with a message. Levels offered include Beginning, Intermediate, Proficient, Advanced, International Baccalaureate.
Students with prior art experience can submit a portfolio to Ms. Aker for consideration to be in a higher-level art class.
Extracurricular
The National Art Honor Society is organized by the National Art Education Association. It is open to all students enrolled in an art class (including CTE) for the current school year. Students participate in service and art activities, as well as enter their work in art exhibits county wide, statewide and nationally. Students who participate for two or more years earn a honor cord to wear at graduation.
NAHS, and all art students have many extra curricular opportunities. There is a tradition of painting sets for the spring musical for the past three years. There are murals and Arts Department events where students can collaborate with others to showcase their skills.
Throughout the year, there are art exhibit opportunities for students. Yearly events include the NC State Fair, Women’s Club of Raleigh Student art competition, Scholastics, and ArtSplosure.
In 2021, students have work on display at Crabtree Valley Mall.
Contact
Jodi Aker
Jodi Aker is an art educator, art therapist and artist. She attended the Hartford Art School for a BFA, and University of Louisville for Art Therapy and Art Education Masters degrees. She has been teaching in Wake County for 21 years, and at Broughton High School for 7, teaching Visual Arts and IB Art classes. Ms. Aker’s work with students concentrates on their ability to express their own thoughts and feelings, and to decipher the visual information around them. Ms. Aker believes that ALL benefit from making art and shows that support in her classroom. The National Art Honor Society, sponsored by Ms. Aker supports over 40 students each year in pursuing art service, exhibition and leadership at Broughton.
Email jsaker@wcpss.net
Call 919-856-7810 x23302
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Kasey Vandenboom
Kasey Vandenboom began teaching in 2022 following the completion of her student teaching semester at Broughton. Kasey is a graduate from Meredith College, where she received her Bachelor of Arts in Art Education with a K-12 Licensure. Kasey is passionate about building a classroom environment in which all students feel valued and supported as they learn to express themselves artistically and become effective communicators through their artwork. Kasey is excited to be a part of the Broughton community and looks forward to expanding the visual arts program. Although Kasey has experience with a wide range of media, she focuses on sculpture, ceramics, and mixed media collage.
Email kvandenboom@wcpss.net