Dean of Creative Leadership
FACULTY & PROGRAM SUPPORT
Ian Schuler
Mr. Ian Schuler, Middle School Associate at Chandler School in Pasadena, is a SoCal native, educator, artist, muralist, and graphic designer. He holds a BA in Fine Arts from Seattle University and a teaching credential from Cal State East Bay. Ian has taught art at La Salle College Preparatory and Wallis Annenberg High School bringing a project-based, creative approach to education. Along with his role in Administration at Chandler School, Ian also teaches a Chess and Life Skills elective as well as coaches various sports such as basketball and football. An active visual artist, he paints, creates murals, and designs graphics for musicians and businesses. As a proud parent of two, Ian values creativity, experience, and play as essential to learning, fostering critical thinking and growth in young minds.
YEAR 3
My Course
Designing the Moment: Art and Graphic Design
This four-week course introduces students to foundational concepts in art and graphic design through a collaborative, project-based approach. The course centers on a group project in which students design a commemorative T-shirt inspired by the program’s theme. Students develop skills in creative brainstorming, visual problem-solving, and the application of core design principles and elements of art. Instruction also includes essential artistic techniques such as perspective, composition, and color theory, enabling students to create cohesive and visually compelling imagery that communicates meaning and intent.