PERFORMING ARTS

Band
This course is designed to give the student an enriching and diverse instrumental music education. Many different styles of music will be covered within concert band literature. The daily objective of the course is to foster and promote musical growth through the playing of an instrument by the student. As a member of the band program, group effort and cooperation is necessary to a successful program. Students will have the opportunity to perform at creative arts concerts, solo competitions, and various school functions throughout the school year. Band is a skilled effort in which each student is expected to show technical and musical growth throughout this course.

Choir
Choir provides an opportunity for students to use their musical abilities in support of other groups, in service to the community, and as an outlet for worship. Choir students will grow into well-rounded performers. Sight-reading and proper vocal production are enforced and emphasized to improve their level of musicianship. Students will perform a variety of level music from several genres and styles, including choral, worship, and pop music.

Dance Team
This course is designed for members of the Golden Belles Dance Team. Selection is based on dance ability, academic performance, discipline, and ability to commit to the team. All students trying out for the Golden Belles dance team will be expected to perform at school functions and community functions.

Theater
Students will learn the basics of theater arts, including character exploration through pantomime, improvisation, and effective speaking techniques, while also exploring technical theater elements like costumes, props, and scenery. They will practice writing for the theater, explore various theater roles, and study theater history. Public performances, along with participation in school productions and rehearsals outside of class, will serve as key components of the course.

VISUAL ARTS

Art I
This class covers a variety of two- and three-dimensional techniques and mediums. The elements and principles of art and art history are covered in this course. This is an introductory class for students who have a limited background in art.

Film and Broadcast/Media
In this course, students will learn the history of film and broadcasting, journalism news writing for digital media, and the techniques and equipment needed to create engaging school-wide broadcasts. They will gain hands-on experience using digital video equipment at NBCA events and learn digital production workflow, ethical journalism, camera operation, and editing for public media. Outside participation is required for filming NBCA events, and students must show responsibility and leadership, preparing them for advanced roles in Yearbook/Publishing.

Painting I
This class covers a number of two-dimensional mediums and techniques; tempera, acrylics, watercolor, mixed media and others. Painting is approached with both traditional and contemporary techniques and tools.

Photography I
This class covers basic digital camera usage and techniques through a series of projects and activities. Students will learn how to use Photoshop Elements for their processing and storage of files. Although no personal camera is required for class, one of the objectives behind the class is for the student to be able to understand how to use their own camera. This class has outside of class assignments.

Photography II
This class goes beyond Photography I by covering how to create art with your photographs. Both manual and computer methods (Photoshop Elements) will be covered as well as pinhole photography, Polaroids, cyanotypes and others. Prerequisite: Photography I

Sculpture
This class covers three-dimensional works in a variety of mediums such as paper, plaster, metal, cardboard, clay, found objects and mixed media in both traditional and contemporary styles.

Yearbook
The yearbook course includes all aspects of publishing the NBCA yearbook. Students learn basic principles of yearbook production and develop skills that include writing copy, captions and headlines; digital photography; desktop publishing and using appropriate technology tools for media production. Students will be responsible for meeting deadlines, creating ‘spreads’ and gathering information.