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West California Academy of Art and Design (WCAAD) student Jonathan Chu, 13 years old, earned acceptance to the prestigious The Los Angeles County High School for the Arts (LACHSA) starting academic year of 2019.  LACSHA is a public and tuition-free school, operated by the Los Angeles County Office of Education. It is a highly competitive school which specializes in the training of music, theatre, dance, visual arts, and film. Jonathan Chu’s portfolio artwork Jonathan Chu is following his older sister’s footsteps, Rebecca Chu. She is a recent graduate of LACHSA and here at WCAAD, receiving acceptance and scholarships to prestigious colleges.  Jonathan Chu began his journey at WCAAD at age 5, experiencing various classes and competing in contests. His development and rapid acclimation in the arts has been due to the nurturing of instructors and community at WCAAD. His support from his family in the arts, commitment, and attendance have been key factors of achieving success.  Rebecca and Jonathan attending drawing contest award ceremony at young age. These last two years Jonathan has gone through formal art training at WCAAD. Recently, he has demonstrated interest for Entertainment Design. His goal is to become a Game Designer.  Jonathan Chu’s Entertainment Design artwork Jonathan demonstrated great talent that was evident early on refining his talents continuously as the he will enter a new phase at a high school level at WCAAD, pushing his rigor and quality of production. Jonathan Chu’s portfolio artwork Despite being 11 when he began formal foundation, Jonathan was able to keep up in upper division courses. He Joined life drawing at age 11, and is a force to be reckoned with, creating and presenting work that is already competing with his older peers. He has been consistent with a clear growth in his skills, creativity, and self expression, and we expect great endeavors and to thrive for a successful college life.   Jonathan Chu’s portfolio artwork “Like many parents, I planned for my children’s art education very early. My daughter and son began taking classes at West California Academy of Art and Design at a very young age.” Rebecca and Jonathan’s mother said. “I’m sincerely thankful for all the teachers that helped them improve their artistic abilities. The instructors not only teach children drawing skills, but also put emphasis on protecting and inspiring children’s imagination and creativity, making the most of their potential.”  Rebecca and Jonathan’s mother said that the Academy had witnessed her children’s growth and development throughout the year. “Their development in the Academy has been crucial, in visualization and execution of form in their portfolio.”  Like his sister, Jonathan continued at West California Academy of Art and Design after his acceptance by LACHSA.  “Jonathan relies on his sister as an example,” the mother said, “he earned acceptance to LACHSA too, aiming for Game Design track. Just like his sister, he is on the way of realizing his dream. I’m happy that my children have achieved a lot academically, but what makes me much happier is that they have become children full of confidence.”
(By: Omar Gallegos, WCAAD Vice Principal and Director of Education)
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