Artist
Artist
Designed for the visual storyteller, graphic designer, animator, or fine artist.This pathway showcases how Gunston provides a rich environment for creative expression, allowing students to deep-dive into studio arts, photography, digital media, graphic design, and publication layout.
Ideal for families looking at: Fine arts portfolios, digital design, photography, graphic arts, and visual storytelling.
Sample Artist Path
The following is a genuine sample of an Artist's schedule based on a recent graduate. Where specific courses are no longer offered, equivalent current options have been substituted. Coursework and Bay Studies represent core requirements, while College Guidance events are recommended, optional enrichment opportunities. Click on any of the links below for descriptions and details.
![Chesapeake Heritage for 9th/10th graders - Chesapeake Bay Studies, Gunston School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1785078815/gunston/j9etoqu6b0bchxmkc1bl/ChesapeakeHeritage_BayStudies.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1785078815/gunston/j9etoqu6b0bchxmkc1bl/ChesapeakeHeritage_BayStudies.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1785078815/gunston/j9etoqu6b0bchxmkc1bl/ChesapeakeHeritage_BayStudies.jpg","width":600}])
10th Grade
Bay Studies
![Chestertown RiverArts Bay Studies Gunston]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1785103366/gunston/wqmupjwxfe0ju6veccko/ArtsintheChesapeake.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1785103366/gunston/wqmupjwxfe0ju6veccko/ArtsintheChesapeake.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1785103366/gunston/wqmupjwxfe0ju6veccko/ArtsintheChesapeake.jpg","width":600}])
College Guidance
11th Grade
![Ecology of Invasives, Bay Studies, Gunston]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1785101044/gunston/ow6moh3inipsecbbgfur/Immersion.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1785101044/gunston/ow6moh3inipsecbbgfur/Immersion.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1785101044/gunston/ow6moh3inipsecbbgfur/Immersion.jpg","width":600}])
College Guidance
12th Grade
Bay Studies
![Eastern Shore of Virginia, Bay Studies Gunston]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1785105470/gunston/sjzqhg13ychrvgrwjdmy/EasternShoreofVirginia.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1785105470/gunston/sjzqhg13ychrvgrwjdmy/EasternShoreofVirginia.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1785105470/gunston/sjzqhg13ychrvgrwjdmy/EasternShoreofVirginia.jpg","width":600}])
College Guidance
Clubs
![Debris Literary Magazine Club at Gunston]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1785429715/gunston/f3fgrf4od3fzjbkxoiws/DebrisLitMag.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1785429715/gunston/f3fgrf4od3fzjbkxoiws/DebrisLitMag.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1785429715/gunston/f3fgrf4od3fzjbkxoiws/DebrisLitMag.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1785429715/gunston/f3fgrf4od3fzjbkxoiws/DebrisLitMag.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1785429715/gunston/f3fgrf4od3fzjbkxoiws/DebrisLitMag.jpg","width":1250}])
![Art Club at Gunston]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1785428814/gunston/duvnmm3geult1w0cpmro/ArtClub.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1785428814/gunston/duvnmm3geult1w0cpmro/ArtClub.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1785428814/gunston/duvnmm3geult1w0cpmro/ArtClub.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1785428814/gunston/duvnmm3geult1w0cpmro/ArtClub.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1785428814/gunston/duvnmm3geult1w0cpmro/ArtClub.jpg","width":1250}])
![ABC Club at Gunston]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1785428632/gunston/hj8lemwor9oqus4buuyq/ABCClub.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1785428632/gunston/hj8lemwor9oqus4buuyq/ABCClub.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1785428632/gunston/hj8lemwor9oqus4buuyq/ABCClub.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1785428632/gunston/hj8lemwor9oqus4buuyq/ABCClub.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1785428632/gunston/hj8lemwor9oqus4buuyq/ABCClub.jpg","width":1250}])
![Gender Spectrum Alliance Club at Gunston School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1785428281/gunston/kyxbvseoysww0w3dr5rj/GSAClub.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1785428281/gunston/kyxbvseoysww0w3dr5rj/GSAClub.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1785428281/gunston/kyxbvseoysww0w3dr5rj/GSAClub.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1785428281/gunston/kyxbvseoysww0w3dr5rj/GSAClub.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1785428281/gunston/kyxbvseoysww0w3dr5rj/GSAClub.jpg","width":1250}])
Athletics
![Girls Varsity Volleyball at Gunston.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1785710790/gunston/rydyp7rbsph0as5paklp/Volleyball.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1785710790/gunston/rydyp7rbsph0as5paklp/Volleyball.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1785710790/gunston/rydyp7rbsph0as5paklp/Volleyball.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1785710790/gunston/rydyp7rbsph0as5paklp/Volleyball.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1785710790/gunston/rydyp7rbsph0as5paklp/Volleyball.jpg","width":1250}])
![Spring Crew at Gunston School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1785767193/gunston/wi0apqekuilw4tt2dgzd/SpringCrew.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1785767193/gunston/wi0apqekuilw4tt2dgzd/SpringCrew.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1785767193/gunston/wi0apqekuilw4tt2dgzd/SpringCrew.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1785767193/gunston/wi0apqekuilw4tt2dgzd/SpringCrew.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1785767193/gunston/wi0apqekuilw4tt2dgzd/SpringCrew.jpg","width":1250}])
The Gunston Players
![The Gunston Players present Little Women, 2026]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1772122270/gunston/jga3z5k6efmwqa5s3lzi/WEB_LittleWomen.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1772122270/gunston/jga3z5k6efmwqa5s3lzi/WEB_LittleWomen.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1772122270/gunston/jga3z5k6efmwqa5s3lzi/WEB_LittleWomen.jpg","width":697}])
![The cast of The Gunston Players' "You Can't Take it With You" February 2025]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740668559/gunston/ofwz83tstuxmuikwitlu/DSC_1303.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1740668559/gunston/ofwz83tstuxmuikwitlu/DSC_1303.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1740668559/gunston/ofwz83tstuxmuikwitlu/DSC_1303.jpg","width":750}])
College Outcome
Musician
Designed for the instrumentalist, vocalist, composer, or performer.This pathway showcases how Gunston nurtures musical talent and performance, allowing students to deep-dive into vocal ensembles, instrumental instruction, music theory, and live performance opportunities.
Ideal for families looking at: Vocal performance, instrumental training, music composition, ensemble participation, and conservatory prep.
Sample Musician Path
The following is a genuine sample of a Musician's schedule based on a recent graduate. Where specific courses are no longer offered, equivalent current options have been substituted.
![Survival on the Chesapeake, Bay Studies Gunston]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1785100113/gunston/xrmpgpieh7kqcj90iyfl/SurvivalontheChesapeake.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1785100113/gunston/xrmpgpieh7kqcj90iyfl/SurvivalontheChesapeake.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1785100113/gunston/xrmpgpieh7kqcj90iyfl/SurvivalontheChesapeake.jpg","width":600}])
10th Grade
Bay Studies
![Iron Chef Chesapeake Bay Studies Gunston]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1785102953/gunston/fo7wnqlokb23bowcy9jh/IronChef.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1785102953/gunston/fo7wnqlokb23bowcy9jh/IronChef.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1785102953/gunston/fo7wnqlokb23bowcy9jh/IronChef.jpg","width":600}])
College Guidance
11th Grade
Bay Studies
![Islands out of Time, Gunston Bay Studies]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1785104330/gunston/qoykqwevemq5ghrxpjbg/IslandsOutofTime.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1785104330/gunston/qoykqwevemq5ghrxpjbg/IslandsOutofTime.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1785104330/gunston/qoykqwevemq5ghrxpjbg/IslandsOutofTime.jpg","width":600}])
College Guidance
![Grand Canyon Bay Studies Trip]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1785105767/gunston/mmjdkqcofhzqvmqjz6vv/GrandCanyon.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1785105767/gunston/mmjdkqcofhzqvmqjz6vv/GrandCanyon.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1785105767/gunston/mmjdkqcofhzqvmqjz6vv/GrandCanyon.jpg","width":600}])
![Technology Club at Gunston]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1785698850/gunston/gxcxpj7ukbilwekbefme/TechnologyClub.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1785698850/gunston/gxcxpj7ukbilwekbefme/TechnologyClub.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1785698850/gunston/gxcxpj7ukbilwekbefme/TechnologyClub.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1785698850/gunston/gxcxpj7ukbilwekbefme/TechnologyClub.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1785698850/gunston/gxcxpj7ukbilwekbefme/TechnologyClub.jpg","width":1250}])
![Science and Engineering Club at Gunston]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1785429355/gunston/iqxu1pv60qsmecac0hit/scienceandengineeringclub.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1785429355/gunston/iqxu1pv60qsmecac0hit/scienceandengineeringclub.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1785429355/gunston/iqxu1pv60qsmecac0hit/scienceandengineeringclub.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1785429355/gunston/iqxu1pv60qsmecac0hit/scienceandengineeringclub.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1785429355/gunston/iqxu1pv60qsmecac0hit/scienceandengineeringclub.jpg","width":1250}])
![Film & Screenwriting Club at Gunston]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1785429074/gunston/mhpvaig5qmvs0oz3hd6l/FilmScreenwritingClub.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1785429074/gunston/mhpvaig5qmvs0oz3hd6l/FilmScreenwritingClub.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1785429074/gunston/mhpvaig5qmvs0oz3hd6l/FilmScreenwritingClub.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1785429074/gunston/mhpvaig5qmvs0oz3hd6l/FilmScreenwritingClub.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1785429074/gunston/mhpvaig5qmvs0oz3hd6l/FilmScreenwritingClub.jpg","width":1250}])
Athletics
![Sailing at Gunston School.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1785709206/gunston/vlyec0fb1xwpizasevwo/Sailing.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1785709206/gunston/vlyec0fb1xwpizasevwo/Sailing.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1785709206/gunston/vlyec0fb1xwpizasevwo/Sailing.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1785709206/gunston/vlyec0fb1xwpizasevwo/Sailing.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1785709206/gunston/vlyec0fb1xwpizasevwo/Sailing.jpg","width":1250}])
Sailing
The Gunston Players
![The End of the World with Prom to Follow Presented by The Gunston Players Feb 2023]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1676470396/gunston/ocaoelhrddlfriaaagog/playheader.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1676470396/gunston/ocaoelhrddlfriaaagog/playheader.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1676470396/gunston/ocaoelhrddlfriaaagog/playheader.png","width":800}])
College Outcome
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