The document provides information about the Claremont Focus on Fine Arts (FOFA) program, including an overview of the program, registration details, faculty, and descriptions of course offerings in visual art, drama, dance, music, film/television, musical theatre, and stagecraft. It outlines the diverse opportunities available for students to develop their skills and passions in various fine arts subjects.
The document provides information about the Claremont Focus on Fine Arts (FOFA) program, which offers extensive instruction in visual art, drama, dance, music, film/television, and stagecraft. The FOFA program allows students to graduate from Claremont Secondary with a provincial diploma while also earning a Fine Arts diploma. Courses are available for a range of experience levels. Students in the FOFA program do not need to pay fees.
This document discusses standards-based grading categories and policies for an Aeries Software SIS grading system. It includes 5 grading categories that correspond to common core standards, with assigned percentage weights. It allows for revision and multiple chances for students to improve assignments within 2 weeks of the term end. Scoring guides clarify how to improve knowledge, skills, or grades. The ENG department emphasizes revision opportunities rather than grades as punishment. Grades now communicate student progress on standards and provide specific feedback on skills to improve. Late work penalties and extra credit are removed to encourage students.
The document discusses standards-based grading categories and terms used in the Aeries student information system (SIS). It outlines 5 categories based on common core standards, with corresponding percentage weights. Grading emphasizes revision and multiple opportunities for students to demonstrate proficiency. Essays can now be revised to improve skills and raise grades. Teachers collaboratively create common assessments and scoring guides to provide clear feedback on skills. The new system communicates student progress on standards and encourages skill improvement regardless of due dates.
The document contains vocabulary words used in sentences to demonstrate their meaning. Some of the words used include cajole, simile, metaphor, denotation, connotation, antipathy, olfactory, assimilate, serendipitous, snafu, officious, enigma, palindrome, microcosm, verbosity, moribund, and acme. The sentences provide examples of how these vocabulary words are used in different contexts.
Getting Started with Research and WritingNatasha L
The document provides guidance on various aspects of the writing process, including choosing a topic, developing a thesis statement, creating an outline, incorporating sources, and revising and editing. It discusses prewriting strategies like freewriting and outlining. Various writing tips are presented such as using a consistent format, determining the purpose and audience, and including an introduction, body, and conclusion. Sample outlines and templates are also included to demonstrate how to structure a paper.
This document provides guidance to students on developing a research plan for an eighth grade research project. It outlines several key steps: 1) brainstorming keywords and questions related to their topic using tools like mind maps and tables, 2) generating at least three sample research questions using different "question words", and 3) developing background information on their topic by researching its history from other sources. The document emphasizes that developing a clear research question is important to avoid wasting time and having structure for their research.
The document provides guidance on writing a timed essay response. It emphasizes the importance of critically reading the prompt to understand the issue being discussed and determine your position. It then offers a step-by-step process to follow, including developing a thesis statement, outlining evidence and claims, and using the evidence and claims to write body paragraphs that support the thesis and conclude by connecting to the overarching issue.
The document provides information about the Claremont Focus on Fine Arts (FOFA) program, which offers extensive instruction in visual art, drama, dance, music, film/television, and stagecraft. The FOFA program allows students to graduate from Claremont Secondary with a provincial diploma while also earning a Fine Arts diploma. Courses are available for a range of experience levels. Students in the FOFA program do not need to pay fees.
This document discusses standards-based grading categories and policies for an Aeries Software SIS grading system. It includes 5 grading categories that correspond to common core standards, with assigned percentage weights. It allows for revision and multiple chances for students to improve assignments within 2 weeks of the term end. Scoring guides clarify how to improve knowledge, skills, or grades. The ENG department emphasizes revision opportunities rather than grades as punishment. Grades now communicate student progress on standards and provide specific feedback on skills to improve. Late work penalties and extra credit are removed to encourage students.
The document discusses standards-based grading categories and terms used in the Aeries student information system (SIS). It outlines 5 categories based on common core standards, with corresponding percentage weights. Grading emphasizes revision and multiple opportunities for students to demonstrate proficiency. Essays can now be revised to improve skills and raise grades. Teachers collaboratively create common assessments and scoring guides to provide clear feedback on skills. The new system communicates student progress on standards and encourages skill improvement regardless of due dates.
The document contains vocabulary words used in sentences to demonstrate their meaning. Some of the words used include cajole, simile, metaphor, denotation, connotation, antipathy, olfactory, assimilate, serendipitous, snafu, officious, enigma, palindrome, microcosm, verbosity, moribund, and acme. The sentences provide examples of how these vocabulary words are used in different contexts.
Getting Started with Research and WritingNatasha L
The document provides guidance on various aspects of the writing process, including choosing a topic, developing a thesis statement, creating an outline, incorporating sources, and revising and editing. It discusses prewriting strategies like freewriting and outlining. Various writing tips are presented such as using a consistent format, determining the purpose and audience, and including an introduction, body, and conclusion. Sample outlines and templates are also included to demonstrate how to structure a paper.
This document provides guidance to students on developing a research plan for an eighth grade research project. It outlines several key steps: 1) brainstorming keywords and questions related to their topic using tools like mind maps and tables, 2) generating at least three sample research questions using different "question words", and 3) developing background information on their topic by researching its history from other sources. The document emphasizes that developing a clear research question is important to avoid wasting time and having structure for their research.
The document provides guidance on writing a timed essay response. It emphasizes the importance of critically reading the prompt to understand the issue being discussed and determine your position. It then offers a step-by-step process to follow, including developing a thesis statement, outlining evidence and claims, and using the evidence and claims to write body paragraphs that support the thesis and conclude by connecting to the overarching issue.
A guide to becoming a musical theatre performerRebecca Sellors
The document provides information on various routes and requirements for becoming a musical theatre performer in the UK. It discusses several drama schools including MADD, Bird College, Mountview, RADA, and Performers College. It outlines their course structures, entry requirements, and what auditions may involve, such as prepared monologues, songs, and dance. It also gives an example of Amanda Holden who graduated from Mountview and has had success in the West End and as a TV presenter.
The document provides information about the Theatre/Dance Department at UW-Whitewater. It offers three degrees: a Bachelor of Fine Arts with emphases in performance, design/technology, stage management or management/promotions; a Bachelor of Arts with a minor; and a Bachelor of Science in Education. The department is fully accredited and prepares students for careers in theatre, dance, teaching, and related fields. Students have opportunities to gain experience through productions, organizations, and guest artists.
1. The Guildhall School of Music and Drama course focuses on practical, hands-on learning of video design software and gaining experience through minor roles in productions. Students' involvement increases each year.
2. The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama course focuses on theatre sound and music through realized projects using high-quality equipment and software to gain technical and theoretical understandings.
3. The University of West London course covers live sound engineering, system design, recording techniques, acoustics and event management to gain understanding of sound in live performance.
The document provides information about various visual art, music, drama, and photography courses for senior students. It describes opportunities for students in these courses to develop their creative skills, complete major works for assessment, learn from professional artists, and attend excursions to galleries and performances. Students have flexibility to choose areas of specialization and types of projects within each subject.
Blackbird Academy of Arts provides quality arts education opportunities through various programs and classes in dance, visual arts, theatre, music, and more. It offers internships in areas like dance instruction, costume design, marketing, and nonprofit management that provide practical experience. Blackbird seeks passionate instructors with technical skills and experience to teach classes in dance, visual arts, theatre, music and other areas. Former interns praise the unique experience and valuable skills gained from Blackbird's internship program.
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Brookfield is a large co-educational comprehensive school located in Fareham, Hampshire, England. It serves over 1,750 students between the ages of 11-16 from five nearby feeder schools. The school day runs from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM and includes eight periods, two breaks, and a lunch period. The curriculum includes core subjects like English, maths, and science, as well as options like languages, art, and technology. Brookfield offers extracurricular activities for students before and after school, as well as educational trips and partnerships in the UK and abroad. It also operates adult education and community programs on its campus.
Bedazzle is an after-school theatre program that provides primary school students ages 6-11 training in singing, dancing, and acting. The program aims to improve communication skills, instill confidence, and inspire creativity through opportunities such as performing at national theatres, sound recording, and filmmaking. Bedazzle offers 90-minute after-school courses once a week for 10 weeks per school term as well as performing arts workshops during school holidays. Students can also take accredited drama exams and audition for the Bedazzle Casting Agency.
Ellie Patrikios is seeking opportunities in the arts, including art direction, production design, and fine arts. She has over a decade of experience in film, television, and theater production. Her resume highlights roles as an art director, production designer, production assistant, and continuity coordinator on short films, music videos, and theater productions. She also has experience teaching acting, music, and dance to children.
The document provides information about the Blackbird Academy of Arts, including its location in Conway, Arkansas, contact information, mission and goals. It lists the dates for the 2013-2014 academy term classes and events, which include art nights, performances, field trips and showcases covering topics like ballet, theatre, filmmaking, music, visual arts, creative writing and dance. It also promotes following the academy on social media and describes the programs offered for homeschool students.
Dance is an art form consisting of purposefully selected sequences of human movement that have aesthetic and symbolic value within a particular culture. Training in dance should start as early as age six and typically requires completion of 10+2 education, with post-graduate programs requiring a bachelor's degree. There are many job prospects for dancers, including employment at academies, Doordarshan, All India Radio, dance troupes, and teaching institutions. Self-employment is also an option by holding private classes or starting one's own dance school. Several universities in India, such as Manipur University and Kannada University, offer dance programs and degrees.
This document provides information for rising 8th grade students and parents about course registration for electives. It outlines the various elective courses available in areas like dance, chorus, theater, band, visual arts, foreign language, and more. It provides descriptions of the levels and prerequisites for each course. The document also includes the registration timeline and information about the registration process.
This document provides a summary of a person's professional qualifications, training, experience, and skills. It includes:
- Formal education qualifications from 1995-2011 including a BA, MA, PGCE, and foundation degrees in areas related to performing arts.
- Directing and design experience for plays, pantomimes, and adaptations from 2009-2015 as part of education programs and freelance work.
- Experience teaching performing arts subjects at secondary schools and Bridgend College from 2006-present.
- Additional professional experience includes entertainment roles, workshops, touring productions from 1999-2005.
Darin Dahms has over 15 years of experience in teaching, directing, and producing theatre. He has taught drama at the high school and university levels, mentored at-risk youth, and introduced Shakespeare to students through drama camps. As a production manager, he oversees budgets, construction, and programming for a theatre. Dahms holds an MFA in Acting and has published works on his research interviewing child soldiers in Uganda and on the stages of an actor's development. He has received awards for his direction and productions addressing social justice issues.
Taylor Mead has experience choreographing and teaching dance for various productions in Oregon between 2011-2015, including for the Oregon Musical Theatre Festival, Roseburg Senior High School, and Joseph Lane Middle School. Mead has a Bachelor's degree in Performing Arts from Western Oregon University and skills in tap, jazz, ballet, modern dance, choreography, lighting design, and musical performance. Mead also has experience as a freight manager and sales representative at Pier 1 Imports in Roseburg, Oregon.
Play.AW15_final reduced size for emailingRachel Dyson
The document provides an overview of recent events and accomplishments at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. It discusses the opening of a new Centre for Young Musicians in Saffron Walden, Essex and profiles some of the school's top student achievements, including multiple competition wins. It also announces that the Director of Technical Theatre has been awarded a prestigious National Teaching Fellowship and that Professor of Viola da Gamba Liam Byrne has completed a residency at the Victoria & Albert Museum. Finally, it discusses the success of the school's first annual fundraising appeal called "Guildhall Beyond the Stage".
This document provides testimonials from several high school directors praising Craig Schulman's musical theatre workshop program. The directors say the workshop inspired and taught their students, and reinforced lessons that would have taken much longer during regular rehearsals. They appreciated Schulman taking the time to work with their students and provide honest feedback and advice to help them improve. The students found it an incredible learning experience to work directly with an experienced Broadway performer.
Dr. Bill Richardson was born in Tennessee but grew up in California where he studied Russian history and literature. Coastal Carolina University's Bachelor of Arts in Musical Theatre focuses on acting, singing, dancing, and practical skills for launching careers. The Theatre of Performance program trains students in traditional and non-traditional acting styles. The Theatre Design and Technology program provides opportunities to assist and design for main stage productions, building portfolios for professional work.
The document provides information about the performing arts programs at The Maynard School including music, drama, and extracurricular opportunities. Music is a fundamental part of the curriculum and students can study a variety of instruments. The school offers music scholarships and individual lessons. Drama is also part of the core curriculum and students can participate in productions. A variety of musical and drama groups meet regularly outside of class time. The school hosts numerous performances throughout the year and partners with outside organizations.
A guide to becoming a musical theatre performerRebecca Sellors
The document provides information on various routes and requirements for becoming a musical theatre performer in the UK. It discusses several drama schools including MADD, Bird College, Mountview, RADA, and Performers College. It outlines their course structures, entry requirements, and what auditions may involve, such as prepared monologues, songs, and dance. It also gives an example of Amanda Holden who graduated from Mountview and has had success in the West End and as a TV presenter.
The document provides information about the Theatre/Dance Department at UW-Whitewater. It offers three degrees: a Bachelor of Fine Arts with emphases in performance, design/technology, stage management or management/promotions; a Bachelor of Arts with a minor; and a Bachelor of Science in Education. The department is fully accredited and prepares students for careers in theatre, dance, teaching, and related fields. Students have opportunities to gain experience through productions, organizations, and guest artists.
1. The Guildhall School of Music and Drama course focuses on practical, hands-on learning of video design software and gaining experience through minor roles in productions. Students' involvement increases each year.
2. The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama course focuses on theatre sound and music through realized projects using high-quality equipment and software to gain technical and theoretical understandings.
3. The University of West London course covers live sound engineering, system design, recording techniques, acoustics and event management to gain understanding of sound in live performance.
The document provides information about various visual art, music, drama, and photography courses for senior students. It describes opportunities for students in these courses to develop their creative skills, complete major works for assessment, learn from professional artists, and attend excursions to galleries and performances. Students have flexibility to choose areas of specialization and types of projects within each subject.
Blackbird Academy of Arts provides quality arts education opportunities through various programs and classes in dance, visual arts, theatre, music, and more. It offers internships in areas like dance instruction, costume design, marketing, and nonprofit management that provide practical experience. Blackbird seeks passionate instructors with technical skills and experience to teach classes in dance, visual arts, theatre, music and other areas. Former interns praise the unique experience and valuable skills gained from Blackbird's internship program.
Highly complex range of required specifications, some including: no bleeds, no cross-overs, black and white only, vectors required, tinted line art, drop-cap 'A', gradient usage
Brookfield is a large co-educational comprehensive school located in Fareham, Hampshire, England. It serves over 1,750 students between the ages of 11-16 from five nearby feeder schools. The school day runs from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM and includes eight periods, two breaks, and a lunch period. The curriculum includes core subjects like English, maths, and science, as well as options like languages, art, and technology. Brookfield offers extracurricular activities for students before and after school, as well as educational trips and partnerships in the UK and abroad. It also operates adult education and community programs on its campus.
Bedazzle is an after-school theatre program that provides primary school students ages 6-11 training in singing, dancing, and acting. The program aims to improve communication skills, instill confidence, and inspire creativity through opportunities such as performing at national theatres, sound recording, and filmmaking. Bedazzle offers 90-minute after-school courses once a week for 10 weeks per school term as well as performing arts workshops during school holidays. Students can also take accredited drama exams and audition for the Bedazzle Casting Agency.
Ellie Patrikios is seeking opportunities in the arts, including art direction, production design, and fine arts. She has over a decade of experience in film, television, and theater production. Her resume highlights roles as an art director, production designer, production assistant, and continuity coordinator on short films, music videos, and theater productions. She also has experience teaching acting, music, and dance to children.
The document provides information about the Blackbird Academy of Arts, including its location in Conway, Arkansas, contact information, mission and goals. It lists the dates for the 2013-2014 academy term classes and events, which include art nights, performances, field trips and showcases covering topics like ballet, theatre, filmmaking, music, visual arts, creative writing and dance. It also promotes following the academy on social media and describes the programs offered for homeschool students.
Dance is an art form consisting of purposefully selected sequences of human movement that have aesthetic and symbolic value within a particular culture. Training in dance should start as early as age six and typically requires completion of 10+2 education, with post-graduate programs requiring a bachelor's degree. There are many job prospects for dancers, including employment at academies, Doordarshan, All India Radio, dance troupes, and teaching institutions. Self-employment is also an option by holding private classes or starting one's own dance school. Several universities in India, such as Manipur University and Kannada University, offer dance programs and degrees.
This document provides information for rising 8th grade students and parents about course registration for electives. It outlines the various elective courses available in areas like dance, chorus, theater, band, visual arts, foreign language, and more. It provides descriptions of the levels and prerequisites for each course. The document also includes the registration timeline and information about the registration process.
This document provides a summary of a person's professional qualifications, training, experience, and skills. It includes:
- Formal education qualifications from 1995-2011 including a BA, MA, PGCE, and foundation degrees in areas related to performing arts.
- Directing and design experience for plays, pantomimes, and adaptations from 2009-2015 as part of education programs and freelance work.
- Experience teaching performing arts subjects at secondary schools and Bridgend College from 2006-present.
- Additional professional experience includes entertainment roles, workshops, touring productions from 1999-2005.
Darin Dahms has over 15 years of experience in teaching, directing, and producing theatre. He has taught drama at the high school and university levels, mentored at-risk youth, and introduced Shakespeare to students through drama camps. As a production manager, he oversees budgets, construction, and programming for a theatre. Dahms holds an MFA in Acting and has published works on his research interviewing child soldiers in Uganda and on the stages of an actor's development. He has received awards for his direction and productions addressing social justice issues.
Taylor Mead has experience choreographing and teaching dance for various productions in Oregon between 2011-2015, including for the Oregon Musical Theatre Festival, Roseburg Senior High School, and Joseph Lane Middle School. Mead has a Bachelor's degree in Performing Arts from Western Oregon University and skills in tap, jazz, ballet, modern dance, choreography, lighting design, and musical performance. Mead also has experience as a freight manager and sales representative at Pier 1 Imports in Roseburg, Oregon.
Play.AW15_final reduced size for emailingRachel Dyson
The document provides an overview of recent events and accomplishments at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. It discusses the opening of a new Centre for Young Musicians in Saffron Walden, Essex and profiles some of the school's top student achievements, including multiple competition wins. It also announces that the Director of Technical Theatre has been awarded a prestigious National Teaching Fellowship and that Professor of Viola da Gamba Liam Byrne has completed a residency at the Victoria & Albert Museum. Finally, it discusses the success of the school's first annual fundraising appeal called "Guildhall Beyond the Stage".
This document provides testimonials from several high school directors praising Craig Schulman's musical theatre workshop program. The directors say the workshop inspired and taught their students, and reinforced lessons that would have taken much longer during regular rehearsals. They appreciated Schulman taking the time to work with their students and provide honest feedback and advice to help them improve. The students found it an incredible learning experience to work directly with an experienced Broadway performer.
Dr. Bill Richardson was born in Tennessee but grew up in California where he studied Russian history and literature. Coastal Carolina University's Bachelor of Arts in Musical Theatre focuses on acting, singing, dancing, and practical skills for launching careers. The Theatre of Performance program trains students in traditional and non-traditional acting styles. The Theatre Design and Technology program provides opportunities to assist and design for main stage productions, building portfolios for professional work.
The document provides information about the performing arts programs at The Maynard School including music, drama, and extracurricular opportunities. Music is a fundamental part of the curriculum and students can study a variety of instruments. The school offers music scholarships and individual lessons. Drama is also part of the core curriculum and students can participate in productions. A variety of musical and drama groups meet regularly outside of class time. The school hosts numerous performances throughout the year and partners with outside organizations.
1. FOFA Pathways to Success
ART DANCE
Art 9 & 10 Beginner 9-12
Art Foundations 11 &12 Intermediate 9-12
Art Foundations Int 11 & 12 Advanced 9-12
A Brief Introduction
Photography 11 & 12 Yearlong Inter. 9-12 The Claremont Focus on Fine Arts (FOFA), which opened in the
Fashion Design 11 &12 Yearlong Adv. 9-12 fall of 2012, is a one of a kind program dedicated to providing
high-quality Fine Arts instruction and offering multiple
opportunities for students to deepen and display their
knowledge and appreciation of the Fine Arts.
DRAMA MUSIC THEATRE
Drama 9 Choir 9-12 Musical Theatre 9-12
Acting 10-12 Guitar 9-12 Stage Craft 9-12
Yearlong Drama 9-12 Concert Band 9-12 Film and T.V. 10-12
Jazz Band 9-12 Film and T.V. 11 &12
FOFA REGISTRATION
February 1st-August 31st, 2013:
Why FOFA?
Call (250) 658-5221 for more information
For those students who excel (or want to) in the Fine Arts, this is the
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school for you! Our “school within a school” model will result in
an opportunity to graduate from one of BC’s best high schools
2012-13 Faculty while at the same time getting extensive instruction in the Fine
Arts in superb facilities with excellent teachers. Students
enrolled in the FOFA will be able to graduate from Claremont
and from the School of Fine Arts. The former will result in a
FOFA Faculty provincial “dogwood” diploma and the latter will be a school-
developed diploma that recognizes the student successfully
completing 40 credits of a school-based Fine Arts course.
Students enrolled in the FOFA will not need to pay any fees.
2. Visual Art: Incredible Expression Musical Theatre: Triple Threat Training
The Visual Art program at Claremont offers students diverse opportunities to “Gotta Sing, Dance, Act?” Come be a part of the show! The Musical
explore visual arts through drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking and Theatre program at Claremont provides opportunities for all levels of
photography. The program also offers Fashion Art and Design. The art experience from beginner to ‘triple threat’ to learn, develop and hone their
courses primarily focus on art making in a studio environment however art performance skills. All students who enrol in the course are guaranteed a
history and contemporary art are introduced as a source of inspiration for role in the culminating musical in May. Auditions are held to determine
art making. At the end of each semester, students’ works are displayed in a casting. Students will receive in-depth instruction in music, dance, acting,
public show curated by the students. theatre performance, and career management.
Drama: Passionate about Performance Dance: Feel the Rhythm
The renowned Drama program at Claremont provides opportunities for With the largest Dance program in the district, students can choose from
those who want to be immersed in Drama (the Year-Long Drama program) Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced level classes. For those who are
or want to take Drama for the first time or to compliment their artistic passionate, year-long dance is available at the Intermediate and Advanced
pursuits (regular option). Both programs focus on creative exploration, levels. Students are exposed to many styles of Dance throughout the course;
character development and theatre performance. Every year a trip to either Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Lyrical and Contemporary. Each course culminates in our
London or New York is planned as an extra-curricular activity for students to end of semester Night of Dance performances where each class/level
deepen their understanding of professional theatre. performs at least 5 full-length pieces for a public audience.
Film and Television: 3-2-1…Action!
Film and Television will provide opportunities for students to develop the
knowledge, skills, and attitudes they need to respond to and create film and
television productions. In the course, students will gain practical experience
in some of the major areas of the industry, including acting/directing,
scriptwriting, and production. This experience introduces students to the
standards of the film and television industry and is a great jumpstart to a
career in this field.
Music: Endless Possibilities
Claremont Music Program offers a range of studies in vocal and instrumental
music. The Concert Band rehearses a variety of styles of music from Stagecraft: Setting the Scene
popular, marches and classical. Jazz band music will be selected from blues, This multi-grade course focuses on providing students the opportunity to
rock, Latin, and funk. The focus of Choir is to enjoy signing in its many forms. shine behind the scenes. Students will be given opportunities to learn about
They will sing music from a verity of genres such as, popular, Broadway, the craft of technical theatre and support the various Fine Arts offerings at
classical, spirituals, and jazz. These year-long courses allow students to Claremont. Students will be given instruction in lighting, sound, properties,
develop their skills throughout the full year while performing in the school, set construction and painting as well as understanding how a theatre
community, festivals, and possible music tours. Guitar is offered as a production operates. Students not only build the productions at Claremont,
timetabled class for students who wish to learn general music through the they also run them. Classes are offered in the gorgeous Ridge Playhouse at
guitar. Claremont Secondary.