HMA : Academics : High School : Fine Arts Department
Fine Arts Department
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....welcome to the Fine Arts Department where sweet music can be heard and artistical talents are brought to life. As a graduation requirement, students must take an equivalant of one year or 10 semester periods/credits of Fine Arts for the general academic diploma and two years or 20 semester periods/credits for the College Preparatory Diploma. We offer the following classes in our Fine Arts Department:
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Art (basic class which teaches, ceramics, drawing, painting, etc...)
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Band
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Choir
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Chorale (select choir - students must audition to join this group)
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Digital Art (basic graphic design)
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Digital Video (basic video editing)
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Handbells
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Yearbook (students in this class produce the school yearbook - Ka Lamaku)
ART
Fine Arts (R|E)
1 semester (5 semester periods) Grades 9-12
This is a survey of art course tracing the early origins of art, from pre-historic to modern times. It is an elective class that will enrich the students appreciation and understanding of multiple art forms.
Fine Arts (R|E)
1 semester (5 semester periods) Grades 9-12
This is a survey of art course tracing the early origins of art, from pre-historic to modern times. It is an elective class that will enrich the students appreciation and understanding of multiple art forms.
BAND
(offered all 4 years)
Fine Arts (R|E)
1 semester (5 semester periods) Grades 9-12
A class to help develop an appreciation of God's beauty and creation using the vehicle of music. It also exists to nurture and develop the musical instrument skills of all participating students.
CHOIR
(offered all 4 years)
Fine Arts (R|E)
2 semesters (10 semester periods) Grades 9-12
A vocal performing organization open to all students regardless of ability or experience. Credit is based on class attendance, active participation in class as well as in scheduled performances. Auditions may be necessary for vocal placement within the group.
SELECT CHORALE (Select Choir)
Fine Arts (E)
2 semesters (5 semester periods) Grades 9-12
PREREQUISITE: By audition, the number is limited to the instructor’s discretion.
An advanced performing organization limited in size. Entrance is by audition or invitation of the director. Emphasis is placed on performance. This class is subject to scheduling and may not be offered every term. The student who enrolls in select chorale must also register concurrently for Choir.
HANDBELLS
(offered all 4 years)
Fine Arts (R|E)
2 semesters (10 semester periods) Grades 9-12
PREREQUISITE: Able to read music.
1 semester (5 semester periods) Grades 9-12
A class to help develop an appreciation of God's beauty and creation using the vehicle of music. It also exists to nurture and develop the musical instrument skills of all participating students.
CHOIR
(offered all 4 years)
Fine Arts (R|E)
2 semesters (10 semester periods) Grades 9-12
A vocal performing organization open to all students regardless of ability or experience. Credit is based on class attendance, active participation in class as well as in scheduled performances. Auditions may be necessary for vocal placement within the group.
SELECT CHORALE (Select Choir)
Fine Arts (E)
2 semesters (5 semester periods) Grades 9-12
PREREQUISITE: By audition, the number is limited to the instructor’s discretion.
An advanced performing organization limited in size. Entrance is by audition or invitation of the director. Emphasis is placed on performance. This class is subject to scheduling and may not be offered every term. The student who enrolls in select chorale must also register concurrently for Choir.
HANDBELLS
(offered all 4 years)
Fine Arts (R|E)
2 semesters (10 semester periods) Grades 9-12
PREREQUISITE: Able to read music.
An instrumental performing organization open to students who have experience reading music or have taken at least one year of instrumental lessons. Grades will be based on participation, attendance, and scheduled performances. Group size is limited.
PRIVATE MUSIC LESSONS
(offered all 4 years)
Fine Arts (R|E)
1 semester (2.5 semester periods) Grades 9-12
PRIVATE MUSIC LESSONS
(offered all 4 years)
Fine Arts (R|E)
1 semester (2.5 semester periods) Grades 9-12
Students can apply for credit for private music lessons (vocal, keyboard or instrumental) that total at least 30 half-hour lessons per year. Students must apply to and meet requirements set by academic standards committee to receive credits.
M A Y D A Y
Our annual May Day program shows off the talents in our students. Nearly 90% of our student body participates in this annual event.
Dances vary from hula to International dances like the Filipino Tinikling, Korean fan dance, and the Maori haka.
