Fine Arts

The Fine Arts Department at Redeemer aims to facilitate student discovery and participation in God’s glory through the visual arts, music and drama. Teachers invite students into the creative process as co-participants with the Creator of the universe as they design, create, and perform.

Visual Arts

All instruction from pre-school through high school incorporates the elements of art (color, line, value, shape, form, texture and space) as well as the principles of design (balance, contrast, emphasis, movement, pattern, rhythm and unity). Pre-school and elementary students meet once a week to work on projects that challenge students’ gross and fine motor skills while activating their creative potential. Junior High School students may choose Visual Arts as their Fine Arts elective, and can invest more time in creating complex projects.High School students may choose studio art electives, including Drawing I and Painting I. These courses are designed to propel students towards excellence in technique and work ethic, preparing them to be successful in disciplines beyond the art studio. Serious visual arts students will have the chance to take further studio art courses, with the eventual addition of AP Studio Art in the years to come.

Musical Arts

Students in Pre-school and Elementary grades participate in weekly general music classes in which they learn the elements of sound, volume and rhythm as well as performance techniques. They will gain a working knowledge of musical notation as well as the intricacies of performing in a group.

Beginning in 5th grade, students take Introductory Band class to learn the basics of brass and woodwind instruments. 6th through 8th grade students choose to continue into Intermediate Band class as they grow in their performance acumen. Students choose instruments based on best fit and work towards proficiency through practice both in and outside of class. High School students meet five days a week and earn Fine Arts credits required for graduation. Concerts showcase group performances, allowing younger and older students to play together. Band students will also have the opportunity to participate in professionally judged performances at least once yearly.