Arts Program
Art
The Studio Art curriculum is developed for the high school level. This curriculum provides a foundation in two-dimensional and three-dimensional art as needed for the high school fine arts requirements. Studio work includes: drawing, painting, graphic design, ceramics, sculpture and crafts. Materials utilized: pencil, charcoal, pastel, scratch board, watercolors, acrylics, latex, wood, wire, metal, leather, glass, computer graphic software and ceramics. Students will move to level II projects, after completing projects from level I. Students display their art work at Hanna Open House days, at Hanna events, and occasionally at community events.
Music
This course is designed to provide students with a functional understanding of the basic elements of music: rhythm, melody and harmony. The primary focus is on fostering that understanding through developing skills on an instrument. The course is presented in such a way as to maximize the potential of each student's independent learning style, thereby meeting diverse musical interests. This prepares the student for the eventual performance at the end of each semester (Winter & Spring concerts), at Hanna events, and/or more advanced study.
Drama
Drama is designed to teach students the art form of drama, gaining an appreciation for the dramatic arts in their lives. Besides acting techniques, students will be exposed to other aspects of drama, including script writing, directing, stage management, set design, lighting and sound. Students learn to communicate in new ways through the dramatic process in theater.
Woodshop
Woodshop is a hands-on lab class. The goal is to have a safe, creative atmosphere where any boy can start from his current ability level and grow from there. The woodshop has many tools and materials. The plans for projects are collected from many sources including old text books, trade magazines and the boys’ imaginations.
Woodshop students learn:
- Shop behavior, safety and neatness.
- Training in the use of the tools and in safety is on-going all year.
- Basic work ethics of being on time, working steadily and cleaning up are stressed.
- To work individually most of the time, but three times a year there are group projects. Golf trophies, art projects and Halloween are some of the projects.
- How to share a work space, tools and ideas.
- How to manage materials and time.
- Skills like problem solving, reading a ruler, reading a plan, cutting material, assembling and applying finishes to wood.