Art I, II, III, IV

Prerequisite: Interest in Art; satisfactory completion of each preceding level 

Eligibility: 9, 10, 11, 12

The Art program is designed for students who express an interest in exploring different methods and media in the area of studio art.  The program begins with a general survey of various methods and media.  The students will create original artworks in drawing, painting, printmaking, pottery, sculpture, and graphic arts.  The students will review and use the basic elements and principles of art as well as be exposed to the major artists and art movements, both past and present that have helped define art history.  The goal of Art I is for students to have a general grasp of art fundamentals and techniques, while gaining an appreciation of the Fine Arts in a positive and spiritual enriching environment.  The projects with each progressing level are more challenging and the expectations are higher than the previous level.  As students progress to Art III, they will correctly incorporate the basic elements and principles of art in their work.  These students will begin to develop a more specialized area of interest and improve on their own individual style.  Creative thinking, problem solving, as well as, analytical, interpretive and perceptive abilities will be developed and strengthened.  As Art III/IV students, they will be asked to form a thesis and hen develop a portfolio around that thesis using different mediums and techniques.  All students will be encouraged to bring glory to God through their God given talents as well as reflect the creative nature of God, the ultimate creator, through their work. 

Band I, II, III, IV

Prerequisite: Interest in Band; satisfactory completion in preceding level

Eligibility: 9, 10, 11, 12 

Students will learn the fundamental skills needed to play in a band.  The teacher will develop the student as a musician through practice and playing a wide variety of music, helping the student perform to the best of his/her ability.

Drama / Chorus  (Theater Arts) I, II, III, IV

Prerequisite: Interest in Drama / Chorus; satisfactory completion of preceding level 

Eligibility: 9, 10, 11, 12 

Through theater arts, students increase their understanding of self and others and develop clear ideas about the world. Through a variety of theatrical experiences, students communicate in a dramatic form, make artistic choices, solve problems, build positive self-concepts, and relate interpersonally. Students increase their understanding of heritage and traditions through historical and cultural studies in theatre. Student response and evaluation promote thinking and further discriminating judgment, developing students who are appreciative and evaluative consumers of live theatre, film, television, and other technologies.

Students will learn elements of drama and conventions of theatre such as warm-up techniques, improvisation, pantomime, and effective voice and diction. Students will also interpret characters, using the voice and body expressively, and create dramatizations. Students will apply design, directing, and theatre production concepts and skills through participating in productions.

Yearbook I, II, III, IV

Prerequisite: Interest in writing and publication; completion of application; satisfactory completion of preceding level

Eligibility:  9, 10, 11, 12

The Yearbook classes develop skills in layout design, writing, proofreading, photojournalism, computer, and ad sales.  Students will be assigned layouts in all levels of the school and will learn style and theme development for those schools.  Students will learn the values of diligence, responsibility, accountability, commitment and teamwork in producing a quality yearbook.