Fine Arts classes at Bellerose give students the opportunity to develop their creative potential. Art, drama and music at the 30 level can be used for high school diploma requirements as well as university entrance. Fine Arts provides the essence of a comprehensive education. Enrich your life with a cultural education at Bellerose Composite High School.
Courses
Art 10, 20, 30, 31
5 credits per course
Fee: $50 per level
In these courses, basic drawing, painting and sculpture skills will be developed and used in large scale and fully-developed projects. Levels 20 and 30 expand the scope of art skills learned in Art 10 with opportunities for in-school and out-of-school installations. In-class and home projects are required with emphasis on original work. Students will specialize their skills with emphasis on portfolio production geared to education or employment in the arts. Art 31 is evaluated through projects and presentation of works. The student is required to fully develop their own creative style of art based on mediums of their choice.
Prerequisite: None for Art 10, then 50% or higher in previous Art courses.
Drama 10, 20, 30
5 credits per course
Drama 10 is an interactive class where the basics of speaking, movement, and improvisation are explored. This fun, but structured, course builds cooperation, problem solving, and communication skills. Drama 20 incorporates the skill areas introduced in Drama 10 and moves into acting, script writing, and technical theatre. In Drama 30, students work toward mastery of previous dramatic skills and also introduces directing.
Prerequisite: None for Drama 10; Drama 10 for Drama 20; Drama 20 for Drama 30.
Instrumental Music 10, 20, 30
5 credits per course
All students who have previous experience on brass, wind and percussion instruments are encouraged to enroll in Instrumental Music 10. Instruments are available from the school on a rental basis. Course work will involve theory, composition, technical studies and performance of wind ensemble literature. Levels 20 and 30 will continue to build on the skills developed in the previous levels of Instrumental Music.
Prerequisite: None for Music 10, then 50% or higher in previous Music courses.
Musical Theatre 15, 25, 35
5 credits per course
Prerequisite: None for Musical Theatre 10, then 50% or higher in previous Musical Theatre courses.
Technical Theatre 15, 25, 35
5 credits per course
Technical Theatre explores all nine departments of theatrical production: lighting, sound, media, design, sets, props, costuming, front-of-house, and stage management. The class runs in conjunction with the school production and includes after school, evening, and weekend rehearsals over the course of both semesters.
Prerequisite: None for Technical Theatre 10, then 50% or higher in previous Technical Theatre courses.
Choral Music 10, 20, 30
5 credits per course
Students will receive instruction in vocal techniques and have the opportunity to sing repertoire from a wide range of music, including folk, pop, classical, and jazz. The course will contain beginner level instruction in music theory, music history and appreciation, as well as offer opportunities to perform and/or record. All vocal abilities are welcome in the course, but each singer must be enthusiastic about learning and making music. Each student will find a place in our SATB ranges (soprano, alto, tenor, and baritone), with the option of solo material. Credits will be given in Choral Music 10/20/30.
Prerequisite: None for Music 10, then 50% or higher in previous Music courses.