Master’s Academy of Marietta - Portfolio Academy - Advanced Fine Arts Program for 9th-12th grade

Portfolio Academy - Advanced Fine Arts Program for 9th-12th grade

PORTFOLIO ACADEMY

a division of Master's Academy of Fine Arts

THE MISSION OF PORTFOLIO ACADEMY

The vision of Portfolio Academy - Restore, Reclaim, and Release

Portfolio comes from the Latin root words portare which means to carry and folium which means leaf. Portfolio Academy for the Visual and Performing Arts offers a selection of college prep fine arts classes (leaves) to our elite level students which they can carry on to college or use in ministry. Each leaf or class that the student is able to take will lead the student to produce a portfolio or audition pieces in the fine arts discipline of their choice. Thus, upon completion of our Portfolio Academy fine arts program, the student will be well equipped to take their God given talents/gifts towards ministry or college so that they can be used by God in their fine arts gifting to reclaim and restore the arts. The purpose in all of this training is so that a generation of people who have been set free can be released to do the work which God has called them to do in their generation through the use of the arts.

What Is Portfolio Academy?

Started in the fall of 2000 as a natural outgrowth of The Master’s Academy of Fine Arts, Inc., the Portfolio program serves as great preparation for those students wishing to pursue college level training in the arts as well as those who wish to pursue their area of interest in the arts as a ministry area in the future. Portfolio Academy for the Visual and Performing Arts is a unique program designed for 9^th-12^th grade students who have demonstrated a talent and a personal desire to pursue their interest in a particular concentration(s) of the arts: Theater Arts, Music, Film, Art or Multi-Discipline Arts concentration. In the near future, we are looking forward to adding a Creative Writing concentration. All concentrations begin with basic foundational courses and progress to discipline specific courses and are completed with preparation for senior projects, recitals, shows and portfolios. The sequence of classes in whatever “concentration” the student is enrolled in must be adhered to within the program in order to insure an educationally sound approach. Students are required to attend the Discipleship of the Artist class. It is our desire to prepare students not only in their area of giftedness, but also to help that student lay a firm Biblical and Christian worldview of the arts. Our minds should be filled with God’s ideas before interacting with the culture….thus enabling us to have interaction with the culture and not be accommodating. This approach is what sets Portfolio Academy apart from other arts programs and insures a safe and appropriate environment for arts instruction. Each year of Discipleship of the Artist, we will cover a different topic: 1 - A Christian Worldview - Thinking Like a Christian; 2 - A Christian Worldview of the Arts – Countering Culture; 3 - The Artist in Community; 4 – The Heart of the Artist. Some homework will be required to be completed each week in the Discipleship of the Artist class. Some assignments will also be given to students in their individual concentration classes in order for them to fully develop their skills in their fine arts discipline.

Upon completion of concentration courses, Master’s Academy for the Visual and Performing Arts also known as Portfolio Academy awards our graduates with an Advanced Arts Education Diploma. Students enrolling in Portfolio after their freshman year are eligible to receive credits based on prior instruction and demonstrated abilities and are thus eligible for either a full Portfolio Advanced Arts Education Diploma or a provisionary diploma. Recent graduates from our program have received arts related scholarship to a variety of colleges. Former students were accepted and are attending or attended such colleges as Belmont University, Savannah School of Art and Design, Full Sail College, Los Angeles Film Institute, Kennesaw State University.

Students involved in the Portfolio program benefit from focused and specific classes in their chosen area of concentration as well as smaller class size and individual attention, coaching and mentoring. Students with skills gained in other arts programs, including Master’s Academy and Masterkey Academy, find their skills moved to a higher level of understanding and proficiency. Please note that outside assignments will be given in certain Portfolio classes in order to further their education and improve their skills in the fine arts.

Fine Arts Concentration. Students entering the Portfolio Academy program will start off with Year 1 classes in the fine arts concentration of their choice or they may choose to do a multi-discipline concentration where they decide to choose two of the fine arts to concentrate in.

Required Classes. All classes listed below each concentration that are required for each year will have an R next to the listed class. All Year 1 required classes have to be completed before a student is allowed to take any Year 2 classes.

Elective Class: All students should be able to choose as their fourth class for each semester an elective class (classes that do not have an R next to it) of their choice which can be any classes not required in their concentration or any Year 1 classes or elective classes in another concentration.

Declaring a Concentration. After a student has finished all the requirements for Years 1 & 2 in their concentration, they will then be required to go in front of a review board and submit their portfolio in order to be accepted and advanced into Year 3 classes. The portfolio is a representation of the work for the past two years including evaluation forms and grades from each class. A student may declare a Multi-Discipline concentration if they wish to concentrate on two disciplines during their time at Portfolio Academy.

Discipleship of the Artist classes. All students are required to attend the Discipleship of the Artist class each year they attend Portfolio Academy. These discipleship classes are designed to help each student develop a biblical worldview and their role as a Christian artist in the community. The following discipleship classes will be offered during the course of four years:

1 - A Christian Worldview - Thinking Like a Christian. Surveys reveal that a majority of Christian young people walk away from Christ after four years of a university education. Why? Because they are no prepared to defend their faith in a world that, in most cases, presents ideas contrary to their biblical beliefs. This 12-week curriculum, interactive study takes students on a journey into the world of ideas that are shaping our culture while teaching them biblical responses. This one-of-a-kind study lays the groundwork in the 10 disciplines: Theology, Philosophy, Biology, Psychology, Ethics, Sociology, Law, Politics, Economics, and History. For more information about the curricula please visit their website at www.summit.org .

2 - A Christian Worldview of the Arts – Countering Culture. Is the follow up of Thinking like a Christian and lays the groundwork for comparing humanistic worldviews with the Christian worldview. Worldviews are compared along 10 major life disciples - Theology, Philosophy, Biology, Psychology, Ethics, Sociology, Law, Politics, Economics, and History. For more information about the curricula please visit their website at www.summit.org .

3 - The Artist in the Community & Community Service Project. Students will go out into the community using their fine arts concentration to serve the community. A community service project must be completed by the end of this course i.e. a student artist, might work with the Atlanta Union Mission to produce mural tiles for distribution through this ministry, a theater student, might work on a dramatic presentation for Grace Community Church’s ESL program, etc.

4 – The Heart of the Artist - Addresses character issues in the lives of artists while helping them connect with God and with each other.

The following schedule will be followed on when we offer the individual Discipleship of the Artist classes to all of the 9^th-12^th graders:

2009-2010 : Thinking Like a Christian

2010-2011: Countering Culture

2011-2012 The Artist in the Community

2012-2013 The Heart of the Artist

Please note: For the 2010-2011 school year, upcoming 9^th graders will have a choice of taking the Arts History class Year 2 or Discipleship of the Artist class.

Graduation Requirements:

Portfolio Diploma of Completion

To receive a Portfolio Diploma of Completion at graduation a student must:

2010 graduation class requirements:

Senior portfolio presentation. Presented at the end of their senior year.
Fulfilled all required classes by concentration.
Entry into at least one competition and providing documentation of attendance.
Attendance at one outside event per semester that is major specific i.e. attending a theater production at the Fox Theater for a Theater concentration, going to the High Museum to visit an art exhibit, etc. Student will need to turn in proof of their attendance to director of the school.

2011 graduation class requirements:

1. Discipleship of the Artist at least one class

Senior portfolio presentation. Presented at the end of their senior year.
Fulfilled all required classes by concentration.
Entry into at least two competitions and providing documentation of attendance.
Attendance at one outside event per semester that is major specific i.e. attending a theater production at the Fox Theater for a Theater concentration, going to the High Museum to visit an art exhibit, etc. Student will need to turn in proof of their attendance to director of the school.

2012 graduation class requirements:

1. Discipleship of the Artist at least two classes.

2. History of Art, Music, Theater, or Film (dependent on concentration)

The Artist in the Community & Community Service Project completed. Students will go out into the community using their fine arts concentration to serve the community. A community service project must be completed by the end of this course i.e. a student artist, might work with the Atlanta Union Mission to produce mural tiles for distribution through this ministry, a theater student, might work on a dramatic presentation for Grace Community Church’s ESL program, etc.
Senior portfolio presentation. Presented at the end of their senior year.
Fulfilled all required classes by concentration.
Entry into at least one competition per year and providing documentation of attendance.
Attendance at one outside event per semester that is major specific i.e. attending a theater production at the Fox Theater for a Theater concentration, going to the High Museum to visit an art exhibit, etc. Student will need to turn in proof of their attendance to director of the school.

2013 graduation class requirements:

1. Discipleship of the Artist all four years

2. History of Art, Music, Theater, or Film (dependent on concentration)

The Artist in the Community & Community Service Project completed. Students will go out into the community using their fine arts concentration to serve the community. A community service project must be completed by the end of this course i.e. a student artist, might work with the Atlanta Union Mission to produce mural tiles for distribution through this ministry, a theater student, might work on a dramatic presentation for Grace Community Church’s ESL program, etc.
Senior portfolio presentation. Presented at the end of their senior year.
Fulfilled all required classes by concentration.
Entry into at least one competition per year and providing documentation of attendance.
Attendance at one outside event per semester that is major specific i.e. attending a theater production at the Fox Theater for a Theater concentration, going to the High Museum to visit an art exhibit, etc. Student will need to turn in proof of their attendance to director of the school.

Portfolio Certificate of Participation

To receive a Certificate of Participation at graduation a student must:

1. Complete the required concentration classes in order

2. Complete the Discipleship of the Artist classes

3. Complete the Senior Presentation at the end of the senior year

General Information:

Location:

Grace Community Church

770 Kennesaw Ave, Marietta 30060

Day: Mondays

Sessions: 32

Time: 12:15-5:35pm

Orientation: August 10, 2009 from 7:00-9:00pm

Dates: Aug. 17 – Dec. 14, 2009; Jan.11- May 17, 2010

No classes on Sept. 7, 2009, Oct. 12, 2009, Nov. 23, 2009 and Feb. 15, 2010

Spring Break: April 5, 2010

Registration fee:

$145.00 (January- February 28), $165.00 (March-May 31)

$205.00 (after June 1), $225.00 (after August 1) per student

Payment plans are available. Registration fees cover the costs of the t-shirt, rent, supplies, insurance, etc needed to run the school for the year.

Tuition Payment:

Monthly tuition payment is $115.00 ($6.47 per hour of instruction) from Sept.-May (9 payments). The total tuition for this year’s enrollment is $1035.00 per student. A $20.00 late fee will be applied each month that the tuition is late. Failure to pay tuition for more than two months will result in dismissal.

Portfolio Drama Club Tuition: $40 per month (Sept. – May: 9 payments)

(does not include production fee of $100 which covers the following: royalty fees, costumes, script fee, cast party, video, flowers for the directors, t-shirts, cast dinners)

Master’s Voice Performers Tuition: $25 per month (Sept. – May: 9 payments)

To enroll in the Portfolio Drama Club and Master’s Voice Performers, please print out the Master’s Institute Registration Form and mail it to MAFA, c/o Wasby, 4633 Jefferson Ridge Way, Marietta, GA 30066 along with your registration check.

Portfolio Academy – 9^th – 12^th grade (tentative schedule)

1^st semester

2^nd semester

9:00-9:45

Master’s Voice Performers

9:45-11:45

Portfolio Academy Drama Club

11:45-12:15

LUNCH

12:15-12:30

Assembly Time

12:30-1:40

Class Session 1

1:40-1:45

change classes

1:45-2:55

Class Session 2

2:55-3:10

Snack break & change classes

3:10-4:20

Class Session 3 - Discipleship of the Artist

4:20-4:25

change classes

4:25-5:35

Class Session 4

5:35

dismissal

Class Description for Concentration classes: 9^th– 12^th grade

Visual Arts Concentration

Year One

R - Discipleship of the Artist (1^st & 2^nd semester) – the each year we will cover one of these topics:

1 - A Christian Worldview - Thinking Like a Christian

2 - A Christian Worldview of the Arts – Countering Culture

3 - The Artist in the Community

4 – The Heart of the Artist

R - Drawing I – charcoal and conte, landscapes, colored pencils on colored paper (1^st semester)

R- Color theory and pastels (1^st semester)

Stained Glass (1^st semester)

Paper Art (1^st semester)

R - Life Drawing I – Plants (2^nd semester)

R- Watercolor (2^nd semester)

Intro Two & Three Dimensional Drawing (2^nd semester)

Year Two

R- Discipleship of the Artist (1^st & 2^nd semester)

R- Drawing II - Perspective in Pen & Ink (1^st semester)

Textile Art – weaving and silk painting (1^st semester)

R- Life Drawing II – Animals (1^st semester)

R- Sculpture (2^nd semester)

Pottery (2^nd semester)

R- Acrylic Painting (2^nd semester)

Year Three

R- History of Art (overview of the history of art) (1^st & 2^nd semester)

R- Discipleship of the Artist (1^st & 2^nd semester)

R- Life Drawing III – Human Anatomy & Motion (1^st semester)

Mosaic (1^st semester)

Basketry (1^st semester)

R- Oil Painting (2^nd semester)

Advanced Sculpture (2^nd semester)

Photography (2^nd semester)

Year Four

R- Discipleship of the Artist (1^st & 2^nd semester)

R- Senior Project (1^st & 2^nd semester)

Interior Design (1^st semester)

Graphic Design or Costume/Clothing Design (1^st semester)

Oriental Art – Chinese and Japanese Painting (1^st semester)

Block Printing (2^nd semester)

Airbrush (2^nd semester)

Enameling (2^nd semester)

Honors Arts History Class (1^st & 2^nd semester) – class that prepares students to take the AP Art History

Artspreneurship Class (1^st & 2^nd semester) – This will be a one year class in marketing, finance, and general business ventures for the young entrepreneur entering the field of fine arts.

Theater Arts Concentration – Acting

Year One

R- Discipleship of the Artist (1^st & 2^nd semester) – the each year we will cover one of these topics:

1 - A Christian Worldview - Thinking Like a Christian

2 - A Christian Worldview of the Arts – Countering Culture

3 - The Artist in the Community

4 – The Heart of the Artist

R- Acting I: Intro to Theater – Theater method – Stanislavsky; Theater Etiquette; Theater Terminology; Scene Study (1^st semester)

Drawing I: Theater Painting and Color (1^stsemester)

R- Play Analysis I (1^stsemester)

R- Acting I: Intro to Theater - Stage Voice and Intro to Stage Movement, Diction, annunciation/breathing/vocal range; Theater method – Stanislavsky cont. (2^nd semester)

R- Fundamentals of Production I: Intro to Set Design (2^nd semester)

Play Analysis II (2^nd semester)

Year Two

R- Discipleship of the Artist (1^st & 2^nd semester)

R- Acting II: Comedic Theater - Physical Acting; Stage Voice and Movement, Diction cont., scene study (1^st semester)

R- Fundamentals of Production II: Lights and Sound (1^st semester)

Play Analysis III (1^st semester)

R- Acting II: Dramatic Theater - Stage Voice and Movement cont., scene study (2^nd semester)

Monologue/Auditions: cold reads (2^nd semester)

R- Scriptwriting and analysis (2^nd semester)

Year Three: Acting Major

R- Discipleship of the Artist (1^st & 2^nd semester)

R- History of Theater (1^st & 2^nd semester)

R- Acting III: Classical Theater – play analysis and scene study (1^st & 2^nd semester)

R- Elements of Directing – Director’s Production Book with stage management training; casting (1^st & 2^nd semester)

Year Four: Acting Major

R- Discipleship of the Artist (1^st & 2^nd semester)

R- Acting IV: How to become a working actor – audition techniques, producing an acting portfolio, writing a letter to an agent, etc. (1^st & 2^nd semester)

R- Senior Project & Apprenticeship: Meet with Advisor, Plan and Prepare (1^st & 2^nd semester) – Directing a One Act

Drawing II: the Body (1^st semester)

Fundamentals of Production III: Costume and Make Up Design (2^nd semester)

Honors Arts History Class (1^st & 2^nd semester) – class that prepares students to take the AP Art History

Artspreneurship Class (1^st & 2^nd semester) – This will be a one year class in marketing, finance, and general business ventures for the young entrepreneur entering the field of fine arts.

Theater Arts Concentration – Production

Year One

R- Discipleship of the Artist (1^st & 2^nd semester) – the each year we will cover one of these topics:

1 - A Christian Worldview - Thinking Like a Christian

2 - A Christian Worldview of the Arts – Countering Culture

3 - The Artist in the Community

4 – The Heart of the Artist

R- Acting I: Intro to Theater – Theater method – Stanislavsky; Theater Etiquette; Theater Terminology; Scene Study (1^st semester)

R- Drawing I: Theater Painting and Color (1^stsemester)

Play Analysis I (1^stsemester)

R- Acting I: Intro to Theater - Stage Voice and Intro to Stage Movement, Diction, annunciation/breathing/vocal range; Theater method – Stanislavsky cont. (2^nd semester)

R- Fundamentals of Production I: Intro to Set Design (2^nd semester)

Play Analysis II (2^nd semester)

Year Two

R- Discipleship of the Artist (1^st & 2^nd semester)

R- Acting II: Comedic Theater - Physical Acting; Stage Voice and Movement, Diction cont., scene study (1^st semester)

R- Fundamentals of Production II: Lights and Sound (1^st semester)

Play Analysis III (1^st semester)

R- Acting II: Dramatic Theater - Stage Voice and Movement cont., scene study (2^nd semester)

Monologue/Auditions: cold reads(2^nd semester)

R- Scriptwriting (2^nd semester)

Year Three: Production Major

R- Discipleship of the Artist (1^st & 2^nd semester)

R- History of Theater (1^st & 2^nd semester)

R- Set Design I (1^st semester)

R- Set Design II (2^nd semester)

R- Elements of Production IV: Stage Management Production Book (1^st semester)

Drawing II: the Body (2^nd semester)

Directing: Analysis and Developing the Vision (2^nd semester)

Year Four: Production Major

R- Discipleship of the Artist (1^st & 2^nd semester)

R- Senior Project & Apprenticeship: Meet with Advisor, Plan and Prepare (1^st & 2^nd semester)

R- Fundamentals of Production III: Costume and Make Up Design (1^st semester)

R- Directing: Casting and Preparation, directing a play (1^st & 2^nd semester)

Honors Arts History Class (1^st & 2^nd semester) – class that prepares students to take the AP Art History

Artspreneurship Class (1^st & 2^nd semester) – This will be a one year class in marketing, finance, and general business ventures for the young entrepreneur entering the field of fine arts.

Music Concentration – Instrumental and Vocal

Year One

R- Discipleship of the Artist (1^st & 2^nd semester) – the each year we will cover one of these topics:

1 - A Christian Worldview - Thinking Like a Christian

2 - A Christian Worldview of the Arts – Countering Culture

3 - The Artist in the Community

4 – The Heart of the Artist

Instrumental

R- Music Theory I (1^st and 2^nd semester) Use of Theory Time 3A&B (dependent on the placement of students) for new schools or Theory Time 4A for seasoned students

R- Instrumental Ensemble (focus: Pop Music) (1^st and 2^nd semester)

Music Composition I & II (1^st and 2^nd semester) – composing, producing, and recording

Vocal

R- Music Theory (1^st and 2^nd semester) Use of Theory Time 3A&B (dependent on the placement of students) for new schools or Theory Time 4A for seasoned students

R- Vocal Ensemble (focus: Pop Music) (1^st and 2^nd semester)

Art Song Literature & Composition (Classical) (1^st and 2^nd semester)

Year Two

R- Discipleship of the Artist (1^st & 2^nd semester)

Instrumental

R- Music Theory II (1^st and 2^nd semester) Use of Theory Time 4A&B (dependent on the placement of students) for new students or Theory Time 4B for seasoned students

R- Instrumental Ensemble (1^st and 2^nd semester)

Composition/Songwriting (Broadway songs) (1^st and 2^nd semester)

Vocal

R- Music Theory II (1^st and 2^nd semester) Use of Theory Time 4A&B (dependent on the placement of students) for new students or Theory Time 4B for seasoned students

R- Vocal Ensemble (1^st and 2^nd semester)

Art Song Literature & Songwriting (Broadway songs) (1^st and 2^nd semester)

Year Three

R- Discipleship of the Artist (1^st & 2^nd semester)

R- History of Music (overview of the history of music) (1^st & 2^nd semester)

Instrumental

R- Music Theory A.P. III (1^st and 2^nd semester) Use of Theory Time 5A (dependent on the placement of students)

Instrumental Ensemble (1^st and 2^nd semester)

Composition / Songwriting (Classical Rock/ Folk) (1^st and 2^nd semester)

Vocal

R- Music Theory A.P. III (1^st and 2^nd semester) Use of Theory Time 5A (dependent on the placement of students)

Vocal Ensemble (1^st and 2^nd semester)

Art Song Literature & Songwriting (Classical Rock/ Folk) (1^st and 2^nd semester)

Year Four

R- Discipleship of the Artist (1^st & 2^nd semester)

R- Senior Project (1^st & 2^nd semester)

Instrumental

R- Music Theory A.P. IV (1^st and 2^nd semester) Use of Theory Time 5B (dependent on the placement of students)

Instrumental Ensemble (1^st and 2^nd semester)

Composition / Songwriting (Jazz) (1^st and 2^nd semester)

Vocal

R- Music Theory A.P. III (1^st and 2^nd semester) Use of Theory Time 5B (dependent on the placement of students)

Vocal Ensemble (1^st and 2^nd semester)

Art Song Literature & Songwriting (Jazz) (1^st and 2^nd semester)

Honors Arts History Class (1^st & 2^nd semester) – class that prepares students to take the AP Art History

Artspreneurship Class (1^st & 2^nd semester) – This will be a one year class in marketing, finance, and general business ventures for the young entrepreneur entering the field of fine arts.

Film Concentration -

Year One

R- Discipleship of the Artist (1^st & 2^nd semester) – the each year we will cover one of these topics:

1 - A Christian Worldview - Thinking Like a Christian

2 - A Christian Worldview of the Arts – Countering Culture

3 - The Artist in the Community

4 – The Heart of the Artist

R- Intro to Video and Camera (1^st semester)

R- Intro to Editing (2^nd semester)

Year 2

R- Discipleship of the Artist (1^st & 2^nd semester)

R - Cinematography & Lighting (1^st & 2^nd semester)

R- Intro to Screenwriting (1^st & 2^nd semester)

Year 3

R- Discipleship of the Artist (1^st & 2^nd semester)

R- History of Cinema (1^st & 2^nd semester)

R- Intro to Directing a film (1^st & 2^nd semester)

Year 4

R- Discipleship of the Artist (1^st & 2^nd semester)

R- Senior Project (1^st & 2^nd semester)

R- Advanced Editing (1^st & 2^nd semester)

Honors Arts History Class (1^st & 2^nd semester) – class that prepares students to take the AP Art History

Artspreneurship Class (1^st & 2^nd semester) – This will be a one year class in marketing, finance, and general business ventures for the young entrepreneur entering the field of fine arts.

Writing Concentration - course offerings in this concentration will be offered at a future date.

Poetry Writing, Children’s Book Writing, Fiction Writing, Novel Writing, Nonfiction Writing, Mystery Writing, Short Story Writing, Senior Writing Project, Journalism, Screenwriting for Film, Playwriting

Multi-Discipline Arts Concentration

These students have the option of taking classes in multiple concentrations.

They are required to take all Year 1 classes in the order given in the concentration they desire to take classes in.

Before they can move on to taking Year 2 classes in that concentration, they must have completed the Year 1 classes in that particular concentration.

Thus, this student after four years will more than likely only complete Years 1 and 2 classes in multiple concentrations.

Registration Guidelines:

To apply for enrollment in Portfolio Academy, please mail in the completed application form with the required written documents including: testimony, desire for enrollment essay, and recommendations. Once your application is received, you will be contacted for an audition or portfolio assessment and interview.

If accepted you will be given an Portfolio contract which requires both parent and student agreement with the contract guidelines shown by a signed contract. Please prayerfully consider your enrollment and involvement in Portfolio Academy.

Master’s Academy for the Visual and Performing Arts also known as Portfolio Academy bases its annual budget on the number of students enrolled in the program. We do not accept new students once classes have begun. Therefore, parents are obligated to pay for their children for the entire school year. Exceptions to this policy include:

ð Death of a parent

ð Moving more than 30 miles from an Portfolio Academy location

ð Parent becoming unemployed

NO exceptions are given for the following reasons:

ð Child re-enrolled in school

ð Child is tired of the program

ð Child has too many other activities

Please prayerfully consider this commitment before applying. You will be liable for payment for the full year once the program has begun.

Portfolio Academy Audition/Portfolio Requirements

for Acceptance

Any student wishing to be fully enrolled and accepted as a student in the Portfolio Academy and thus be eligible for graduation/diploma status must fulfill an audition/portfolio requirement for acceptance into the program.

All students must submit the following:

· Written testimony regarding their Christian experience

· Written explanation explaining the student’s desire for involvement at Portfolio

· Written recommendation from a teacher, guidance counselor or principal is required

Parents are required to attend the audition so that the faculty can talk with them if the student is accepted into the program.

Art Concentration Requirements

The student must bring a minimum of eight recent samples of work. We recommend that a variety of media be included in the portfolio. For example, the student may include drawing, prints, paintings, photographs, sculpture, ceramics and weavings.

Music Concentration Requirements

Instrumental Music

Bring both the student’s instrument and the method book the student is currently using and be prepared to perform a piece that best demonstrates the student’s ability. Additionally, the student will be asked to sight-read a brief passage and to play a few scales.

Vocal Music

The student ill be asked to sing a prepared solo which best illustrates the student’s vocal capabilities. Please avoid a “pop” or “rock” selection. The student may bring an accompanist or sing with an accompaniment tape, but this is not required. The student will also be asked to sight-read music provided at the audition and to match pitches by “echoing” the sounds given on the piano.

Theater Arts Concentration Requirements

The student will present a memorized one to three minute speech (monologue) from a play. Select a piece which will demonstrate his acting, speaking and movement ability.

We suggest that the student select a speech from a modern realistic play with a character near the student’s age. The selection may be either humorous or serious in nature. Poems, speeches or original material are not acceptable. Additionally, the student will be asked to do one or all of the following exercises: perform an assigned pantomime, participate in a group improvisation, or give an unrehearsed reading from a script supplied at the audition.

Film Concentration Requirements

The student will present a 1-2 minute original film piece filmed and edited by the auditioning student.

If you are unable to supply a film clip, please be prepared to explain why you would like to pursue a film concentration.

MASTERWORKS

FINE ARTS EUROPEAN TOUR

High School students can spend a week in a European city: Rome, Italy; Florence & Venice, Italy; Paris France; Germany; Vienna, Austria studying the fine arts.

The high school student attending the European tour will be required to complete The Masterworks European Tour Book with its projects, readings, and journaling in order to receive credit. Some assignments will need to be finished before the trip and others after the trip.

MASTERWORKS

FINE ARTS EUROPEAN TOUR

High School students can spend a week in a European city: Rome, Italy; Florence & Venice, Italy; Paris France; Germany; Vienna, Austria studying the fine arts.

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