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Visual & Performing Arts

Visual Arts

Why Study Art? Department Philosophy

“Art provides unique opportunities to explore and develop ways of knowing, doing, and being. As such, art, as a core subject, is a critical component in the development of every child and in multiple ways permeates every aspect of human existence.” – U.S. Department of Education

While every student will not be inherently talented within the visual arts, they will be challenged to use their imagination, creativity as well as their knowledge to practice and appreciate the arts and their methods. In our changing global community, students will need to adapt and think innovatively in order to be 21st century problem solvers. The development of personal aesthetics, assessment, self-reflection, and critical thinking skills is an asset that will be used throughout their lives.

It has been said that a student’s education in the arts is the polish that makes their academic experience not only more holistic, but results in them being a more cultured individual. Things we know to be true -

■ Every student will need to be flexible in our changing global community

■ Every student will need to learn how to think creativity to become the innovative professionals of tomorrow

■ Every student will need tools to develop their self-expression and enhance their communication skill

Note: Studio in Art is the prerequisite to the Fine Arts Elective courses. Elective art courses must have a sufficient enrollment at the time of course selection in order for a course to run. In addition, all art courses will have a final assessment.


 

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Performing Arts

Our district values the arts as vital to the core curriculum, and SHS offers courses for every level of student interest in music. There is a place for you to make music, whether you are interested in playing the piano or guitar for the first time, or you wish to continue performing in our award-winning bands, orchestras or choruses. Those students interested in pursuing music in high school and beyond will find our music theory and AP music theory offerings to be valuable. SHS is also proud to offer the International Baccalaureate music course at both standard and higher levels.

 

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