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Fine Arts Department |
The arts are a gift of God to His creatures. Being created in the image of God, we are creative as He is. Therefore we have the ability to create and appreciate the arts. The arts are also a vital part of our worship of God, both personally and corporately.
A 100 Introduction to Art 1 credit
This course primarily is a studio course, which surveys the major elements and principles of art including: line, shape, form, value, space, texture and color. The year is divided into four major areas of study: Intro to Drawing, Intro to Painting, Intro to Sculpture & Ceramics, and Intro to Design & Printmaking. Learning about the processes, which the Christian Artist goes through, will be emphasized.
FA 200 Advanced Drawing .5 credit
Prerequisite: Introduction to Art
This course expands upon the basic elements and principles covered in the introductory level of drawing. Students will explore a variety of drawing media including: charcoal, conte`, oil pastel, colored pencil and ink. Use of texture and extreme perspective will be introduced. Biblical symbolism through various drawing mediums will be covered.
FA 300 Advanced Painting .5 credit
Prerequisite: Introduction to Art
Students in this course will work with the optical mixture of color and implementation of color theory. Problems in composition and showing expression in painting are studied. Most importantly, students will learn to express their faith through Biblical topics via both traditional and more symbolic methods.
FA 400 Advanced Sculpture/Ceramics .5 credit
Prerequisite: Introduction to Art
This course explores clay as a medium for both creative and functional artistic expression. Jeremiah 18 as a basis for both the building and breaking down of clay. ?…the pot he was shaping was marred in his hands; so the potter formed it into another pot… Like clay in the hand of the potter so are you in my hand O House of Israel.: (Jeremiah 18:4,6) Other mediums such as wire and wood will be used in sculpture.
FA 500 Advanced Design .5 credit
Prerequisite: Introduction to Art
Students will learn to put to use the elements and principles of design in their work. This will be accomplished both by working by hand (?on the board?), as well as developing computer-aided graphics using industry-standard software. Exodus 31:3-4a sets a Biblical foundation for this course, ?and I have filled him with the spirit of God, with skill, ability and knowledge in all kinds of crafts – to make artistic designs.
FA 600 Fine Arts 1 credit
Fine Arts is a class which seeks to provide a thematic and historical overview of the development of a variety of artistic fields. Music, poetry, painting, sculpture, and architecture together form the material for this interdisciplinary class. A key element will be a development of a Christian response to the arts.
PERFORMING ARTS
FA 600 Concert Choir .5 credit
Concert Choir is open to students at any grade level. The concert choir meets on alternating days with study or Chorale on the opposite days. Concert Choir gives students the opportunity to develop their vocal gifts in a way that will give praise and glory to God through a variety of musical styles. The Concert Choir performs at three concerts throughout the school year– Christmas Concert, Spring Concert, and Pop’s Concert.
FA 650 Chorale .5 credit
Chorale is open to students at any grade level through audition. The chorale meets on alternating days with Concert Choir on the opposite days. Chorale is a select group that gives students who have a special interest in vocal music the opportunity to further develop their gifts with musical experiences that are more demanding then Concert Choir. The Chorale performs at three concerts throughout the school year– Christmas Con-cert, Spring Concert, and Pop’s Concert. Choral Choir also represents the school at local churches and civic events.
FA 700 Concert Band 1 credit
Concert Band is open to students in any grade level who have had experience in Junior High band or some form of organized instrumental lessons. The Concert Band meets daily. The purpose of Concert Band is to develop in students a high level of proficiency on their instrument, the ability to share their talents through performance, and to understand and appreciate music as God’s gift. The Concert Band performs at three con-certs throughout the school year– Christmas Concert, Spring Concert, and Pop’s Concert.
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