North Valley Art Academies at PVSchools

North Valley Art Academies at PVSchools

Theater Desert Cove Elementary Students will learn fundamental theater performance and storytelling skills, including: Beginning acting techniques - Use of voice and movement - Emotional and sensory recall - Role-play and Improv - Stage directions and etiquette - Pantomime Puppetry Playwriting focused on: - The nature of conflict - How setting and time of action affects the plot - How characters are revealed through dialogue Performing for an audience, including stage presence Shea Middle Students on the intermediate theater track will learn modern acting techniques, play analysis, and technical skills in the production of live shows. Acting techniques using the Stanislavski and Boleslavsky methods Audition techniques Characterization Theater History Technical Theater and Design - Costumes - Makeup - Lighting - Sound - Scenic - Stage Management Directing techniques and peer direction. Performing Improvisation Analyzing play structure through reading and writing Resume Building Shadow Mountain High * Students continuing into the advanced theater track will learn collaboration and creation skills in the preparation of an exit portfolio. Movement and Voice for the Actor Students will learn to use their entire physical instruments in the creation, interpretation and performance of a character. Techniques covered include Laban, Viewpoints and Linklater. Musical Theater Students will gain unique technical skills required for creating engaging musical theater performances though group and solo work. This is a semester course. Film Acting Students will be provided with the techniques for auditioning and acting for the camera. This course will also cover the business of a professional actor, including landing and working with agents, unions and casting directors. This is a semester course. *To learn more about current NVAA theater productions please visit: nvaatheater.com

Dance Desert Cove Elementary Students on the dance track will learn the fundamental skills and techniques to become a successful dancer. Movement Techniques: - Ballet/Jazz - Modern Contemporary - Hip Hop/Urban - Strength/Conditioning Focus on creativity and personal connection to movement and techniques Performance with choreographic techniques Shea Middle Students on the intermediate dance track will hone their skills and techniques further to become a successful dancer. Movement Techniques: - Ballet - Jazz - Modern/Contemporary - Hip Hop/Urban - Strength /Conditioning Focus on creativity and personal connection to movement and choreographic techniques Learn the history of dance styles Self/peer evaluation Shadow Mountain High Students continuing into the advanced dance track will learn: Movement Techniques Modern/Contemporary, Hip Hop/Urban, Ballet, Jazz, Strength and Conditioning, discovering common body patterning and movement qualities, and healthy dance practices and anatomy Creativity Utilizing choreographic techniques and learning about personal movement studies. Gaining personal connection expression and voice in movement and techniques. Exploring and investigating dance in contexts such as technology, site specific work, dance for social awareness/ change, and dance as a community building experience. Elements of performance and production as it relates to artistic intent. Evaluation and Reflection Students learn about iteracy in dance observation and critiquing, analyze and demonstrate connections between dance and the world with art forms, history, culture, social interaction. Critical thinking of dance and.its many intentions and roles. Examining the role of dance while emphasising individual goals and community outreach.

Visual Arts Desert Cove Elementary Traditional tools and materials will collide with modern technology as our students explore a variety of mediums, including drawing, painting, printing, collage and ceramics. Students will also create public works of art that will become a permanent fixture in their school and community. Programs incorporated into the curriculum include: - Programming - Coding - 3D design - 3D printing Shea Middle School Traditional tools and materials will collide with modern technology as our students explore a variety of mediums, including drawing, painting, printing, collage and ceramics. Students will also create public works of art that will become a permanent fixture in their school and community. Programs incorporated into the curriculum include: - Programming - Coding - 3D design and 3D printing - Web design with an emphasis on creating an artist website and digital portfolio Shadow Mountain High Introduction to the Studio This studio course is for students who want to experiment with a wide variety of mediums, including ceramics, painting, drawing, printmaking, graphic design, 3D printing, web design and photography. Field trips and guest artists will expose students to the vast and exciting careers available in the in the field of art. Students will create a digital portfolio that will grow to be a great resource for college and internship opportunities. Advanced Projects in Media This course is for advanced students who are ready to narrow their scope and hone in on specific mediums. These may include ceramics, painting, drawing, printmaking, graphic design or 3D printing. Students will use their studio time to refine their skills and develop their own artistic style. Field trips and guest artists will expose students to the vast and exciting careers available in the in the field of art. Students will refine and make additions to their digital portfolio that will be a valuable resource for college and internship opportunities.

Music Technology New for 2016-17: Creative Musicianship and Music Technology Students in the North Valley Arts Academies at PVSchools Creative Musicianship and Music Technology Program will explore the development and production of sound by using programs such as GarageBand and Ableton Live to generate new musical expressions. This hands-on hybrid experience involves the use of Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) controllers and Digital Audio Workstations and will enable students to learn fundamentals of sound creation, use of music for expression and meaning of music within culture. In addition, students will collaborate with other NVAA programs in projects such as mixing and operating microphones for theater, as well as creating music to accompany various dance and visual art projects. Students can participate in this creative musicianship program simultaneously with band, choir or strings. Students without formal music experience can also apply. There will also be presentations from recording studios and producers in the Phoenix area, which will provide students with insight on music technology and industry.

Whether your child is passionate about dance, theater, creative musicianship and music technology or visual arts, PVSchools offers an outlet for your child to express his or her creative passions, with a seamless continuation from elementary school through high school. With multiple entry points from 5th to 12th grade, the North Valley Arts Academies at PVSchools offers rigorous academics, plus a fully integrated performing and visual arts program that intensifies as students advance through the program. The North Valley Arts Academies at PVSchools are offered at Desert Cove Elementary School, Shea Middle School and Shadow Mountain High School and all are conveniently located off State Route 51 and Shea Boulevard. If your child has the desire to cultivate his or her passion for the fine and performing arts, then the North Valley Fine Arts Academies at PVSchools is the program they ve been waiting for. Contacts To learn more about the program, please visit: www.pvschools.net/nvaa PVSchools PVSchools PVSchoolsTV 602.449.2000 Download a QR code reader and scan this code.