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L AT I N S C H O O L O F C H I C A G O
Recent Years
Since the late '90s, the arts program has
become increasingly student-centered.
Through technology, independent studies
and new art forms, the arts faculty members
have been able to appeal to the interests of
an ever-larger number of students.
Around 2000, Latin produced the first
issue of VIDI, its photography magazine,
and hosted its first student film festival,
which has grown into the Chicagoland High
School Film Festival. Digital photography
and filmmaking are part of the visual arts
curriculum each semester. Printmaking
and fashion design were added this year.
And independent studies have introduced
unlimited opportunities for students to
pursue their individual passions.
"We're going through another transition
now. There is new technology, and there
are new ways of creating art," said Ross.
"Portraiture in the past differs from
portraiture now. It has evolved. It is not in the
best interest of the students to teach one way
of creating art."
In performing arts, Nick Baer '96, who
spent much time on stage in the Wrigley
Theatre during his high school years, has been
teaching theater at Latin since 2003. Following
his own professional interests in acting,
Jazz Band
Performing arts teacher
and Wrigley eatre alum
Nick Baer '96.
Latin's dance troupe in 2003.
Background: An art room at Latin.
