Visual Arts
Overview | Introduction to the Arts | Visual Art I | Studio Art II | Studio Art III/IV
Studio Art 2-D Advanced Placement | Art History Advanced Placement | Art Club
Hello! I am Kami Land, Fine Arts Department Co-Chair and
Visual Art Instructor at St. Michaels Catholic Academy. I obtained my Bachelors of Fine Arts
degree, with an emphasis in Art Education, from The School of the Art Institute
of Chicago and
have had the fortunate opportunity to teach at SMCA since 2005.
My teaching philosophy is based on
the belief that art education should be a vital component in the development of
every citizen. Art can give students a
language to investigate their unique individuality, think independently and build
relationships with members of the local, national and global community. As the
world becomes more visually stimulating, art education assists with learning to
critically analyze and navigate through the complexities.
My goal is to give students the
opportunity and tools to comprehend their visual world, derive personal meaning
and succeed through visual self-expression. The visual arts
at SMCA offer multiple levels of stimulating courses of study where students
learn to develop their understanding of aesthetics and critical analysis. I
embrace students with all levels of artistic training and strive to offer an
environment that is safe, supportive, encouraging and creative!