T H E A R T S
The Arts curriculum provides year 7 and 8 students the opportunity to experience each of the main areas of the Arts: Art, Drama and Music (Band). Year 9 and 10 students are provided opportunities to develop their Arts interests and skills further through courses offered on the elective lines:
• Band
• Music
• Drama
• Art
• Ceramics
• Photography
• Film and Video
Real life experiences are provided in our Arts areas. Continual upgrading of our facilities to meet changes in technology allows students to create and present in an authentic environment. Students also develop valuable skills as they learn to use technical equipment.
Upgrading of our Arts facilities include:
• Digital video editing and photography suite
• Arts studio for arts presentations and drama performances
• Digital computer based multi-track sound recording and composition programs
• Specialised ceramics area
• Keyboard laboratory
• Individual music practice rooms
The Arts increasingly influences all areas of our lives. Our students need to be visually skilled, aware and critical. Being empowered through the Arts will help them achieve and function more effectively throughout their lives. The emphasis in the Campbell High School Arts programs is on:
• Promotion of individual talents and self expression
• Developing social skills, leadership and teamwork
• Encouraging creativity, problem solving and decision making
• Ensuring technical awareness and competence with a vocational focus
Showcasing our work is an integral part of the Arts curriculum and helps to celebrate our students’ creativity and achievements. Campbell High School is widely recognised for its visually spectacular and technically excellent presentations and performances. Our students have successfully competed and received many awards in community Arts competitions.
Many students enjoy using the Arts facilities at lunchtime and after school. All Campbell students are encouraged to participate in extra curricula activities and community presentations and competitions.
For example:
• Arts Festival and presentations
• Arts excursions and theatre visits
• The National Portrait Gallery — Headspace competition
• Botanic Gardens photography competition
• Floriade presentations
• Major drama productions
• Youth Dance Festival
• Canberra School of Music MUST program
• Music tutor program
• Band and performance tours
• Choir and singing groups.
