Led by Marty Lewis, the ICDA performing arts program offers a unique opportunity for students to explore and expand their performing arts creativity. Courses include instruction in a variety of dance forms and styles that culminate in award-winning performances.

Students learn to apply the basic elements of movement into dance and choreography, the basic-to-intermediate steps in ballet, jazz, ballroom and hip-hop by demonstrating proper foot positioning, turns, kicks and jumps to perform a variety of dance movements.  Dance students also learn the proper warm-up, conditioning and cool down techniques so as to avoid unnecessary injury.  The history of dance comes alive for the students as they learn to perform and interpret many cultural dances while showcasing their skills as dancers.  It’s just plain fun!

The ICDA Charter High School Visual Arts department develops students into critical thinkers and creators.  All Visual Arts projects are grounded in state and national standards providing students with the foundations required to enter art careers and colleges confidently.  

ICDA students will explore the world art through history, theory, academics, community, and careers toward an increased development of individualized creative style.

Classes offered for the 2011 – 2012 School Year:

• Foundation of Art 1 – Elements and Principles of Design – Multi-media
• Foundation of Art 2 – Multi-media in Action
• Calligraphy – The World of Language
• Drawing 1 – Element and Principles of Design – Technique
• Drawing 2 – Technique Application
• Painting – Elements and Principles of Design – Wet Medium
• Sculpture – Three Dimensional Media Applications
• Design – Exploration of Commercial Art, Advertising, and Technology
• Textiles/Fiber Art – Exploration of Folk Art, Craft, Fine Art, and Fiber Art
• Community Based Art – Group Based Community Collaboration Projects

ICDA offers an individualized art curriculum for students wishing to take their Arts education to an advanced level.  See Instructor for program guidelines.

ICDA Digital Media Arts-

Using industry-standard hardware and software, digital arts students create creative and innovative graphic works for a variety of purposes and outputs including short films, commercials, PSA’s and documentaries. Areas of study in the program include the understanding of the industry history, terminology, color, design principles, typography and ethical and legal issues related to graphic designs.  Emphasis is placed on layout design and the creation and manipulation of graphics.  Check out this student-created video!

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