K-5 Elementary Art

A hands-on studio class.  The students learn about famous artists, art masterpieces, and the art of different cultures.  We focus on the elements and principles of visual art and learn different techniques and processes to create our own art. 

 K-5 General Music

The goal of the elementary Music program is to foster a love of music, by participation and to integrate with core curriculum.  Students will gain a sense of accomplishment and pride while learning to appreciate music through various aspects including but not limited to performing on classroom instruments, singing, moving, listening, composing, and creating.  Students will have exposure to several professional groups throughout the year. 

 K-5 Theatre

The elementary Theatre program strives to integrate with core curriculum by promoting literacy through story time, group acting, script reading, original script development, memorization of lines, development of inference in reading and the use of imagery in interpretation.  All  Music and Theatre productions contain elements of script, music, actors, directors, audience, sound, props, lights, costumes, scenery,  confidence, self-expression, vocal  and physical expression, articulation, character development, creativity, group collaboration, and individual responsibility.

Art

Students learn about the artistic process through a study of master artists and art movements.  Students create their own works of art using a variety of media, processes, and techniques.  Students are expected to talk about their own artwork and the artwork of others in a meaningful way.

Band

Designed to develop an appreciation for music to foster students learning through classical band instruments. Students will participate in a variety of musical activities that will introduce them to the fundamentals of musicality.  Added skills will include individual repertoire building and participation in small group ensemble.  Concert performances will include playing for various types of audiences, both formal and informal.

Beyond MTV

(A Study in Youth and Pop Culture)

In order to develop the critical thinking skills needed to become a discriminating audience for the media's messages, students will study the history, trends and influences of TV, radio, film, advertising, news and the Internet and study how these forms of the media influence America’s treatment of race, ethnicity, violence, age, gender and humor.

Commercial Music Band

Students will learn to play as a band in a rock combo/jazz band setting.  They will focus on playing different songs in different styles while using their listening skills to better their playing ability.

  Design

Students learn about the role of art in everyday life through a study of design disciplines (ie. industrial design, graphic design, illustration, interior design, etc.). Students create their own works of art using a variety of media, processes, and techniques.

Film

This course provides a study of history through film and media. Students will discuss how certain films changed the nature of film-making and its effect of film history.

Guitar

Classroom instruction in popular styles of guitar playing including technique, music reading, chord symbols and song accompaniment patterns.

Recording Studio Technology

Students will learn to operate and maintain a working recording studio.  They will have hands on experience with analog and digital equipment including working with the Pro-Tools recording medium. 

Sculpture

Students learn and apply the elements and principles of art through a study of 3-dimensional artists and sculpting traditions.  Students will create their own works of art using a variety of 3-d media, processes, and techniques.

Technology Class

Students will explore the problem solving process and various vocational fields with a focus on problem solving, engineering, computer technology and robotics.

Theatre

Theatre Arts is designed as a survey course, providing students with an intense sampling of all facts of theatre, with an emphasis being placed on actor training.  The subject matter will range from stage terminology, structure of plays, and early theatrical history to vocal and movement training. 

Video Class

Students will explore the fundamentals of video production. Areas of focus include lighting, set design, script development, and filming techniques. Students will edit their raw footage using multimedia editing software and transfer the completed product to various media.