Shortridge High School - Annual Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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Shortridge's Third Year As I-Iome Of Performing Arts School It is appropriate that this section starts with Introduction to Performing Arts be- cause this is where it all begins. In Intro. Perf., as it is familiarly called, students learn basic techniques of each of the five compo- nents: Music, Visual Arts, Theater, Dance and Writing. The purpose of this course is for students to become a good audience of art in all forms. Intro. Perf. also offers a chance for students to realize their talents and prepare for auditions in the separate components. But this class is more than study it also includes writing and filming soap operas, choreographing and performing dances and drawing portraits. Guest performers are a very important part of introduction to Per- forming Arts. Students have the opportunity to learn about art from the artists them- selves. gg-n-1 jst 1-1-' ip hurl n-1, ,I flu, xr, NZM 3Ofintroduction to performing arts An Artist 's Wew How would you like to be in a class where you are graded on your originality? Original- ity is one of the most important aspects of the SPA Visual Arts class. In this class, be- tween six and eight brave people work on everything from portraits to sculptures. Although a questionable feature of a school of Performing Arts, Visual Arts is an integral part of this magnet program. It is also unique in many ways. While in most components it is necessary to audition for placement, with a song, a piece from a play, or a movement class, V.A. students are ex- pected to present a portfolio of their works. Field trips are a frequent experience of the V.A. students. Inspiring surroundings are very important to all artists. For students of the Visual Arts component, this could mean a corridor of the Indianapolis Museum of Art, a bit of shade in the courtyard, or a cluttered, very familiar, room with classical music in the air. In Visual Arts most people have a special- ty. Students are given more freedom to go their own wayl' than in regular art class. Assignments are given but you are on your own to develop them. Visual Arts is a chal- lenging part of the School of Performing Arts which allows much space for individual- ism. FIRST AND second period Introduction to the Perform- ing Arts students focus on a study in portrait drawing.