THE ARTS

THE ARTS
The Arts are a vital and all-inclusive force at Warnbro Community High School. The daily time-table of both Middle and Senior School offers many opportunities for involvement in visual arts, dance, drama, media, music, multimedia and cross curricular arts works.

The focus of the Arts at Warnbro Community High School is:
To encourage students to find voice while identifyng positive means of self expression.
Develop student appreciation for the diversity of the Arts and the contributions it makes to our society.

Meet the ongoing demands of technological advances which will offer our students the necessary skills for the work force.

Our rich curriculum creates a year-long calendar of productions, exhibitions, concerts, talent-nights, clubs and events drawing enthusiastic student participation and appreciative audiences. Students are also encouraged to showcase their works in community festivals and exhibitions. There are many opportunities for students to take part in multi-arts projects and contribute to the cultural life of the school and community.

Drama
Students develop skills and techniques in scripted and devised drama works within a team approach. Students have the opportunity to learn about the technical skills and roles required in the Performing Arts with opportunity to work in the areas of stage management, production crew, lighting and sound. The school regularly offers students the opportunity to watch performances by touring professional groups through incursions while offering excursion to give student exposure to other theatres in the metro area. Students who wish to further extend their skills are encouraged to participate in an after school hours drama club programme.

Dance
Yr10-12 Dance offers the students an opportunity to learn the disciplines associated to tap, jazz, cultural dance and contemporary works. The programme is enhanced by specialised dance training, performance experience in a number of festivals, in school events and school's competitions as well as student choreographic works. An emphasis is placed on students viewing professional performances and works of excellence within the broader dance community.

Visual Arts
Students are exposed to a variety of studio areas such as print making, ceramics, sculpture, painting, textiles, drawing and installations. Students have opportunities to work on common projects with an Artist-in-Residence program and community Arts projects.

Media
Media at Warnbro is on the cutting edge as far as innovation, technology and creativity are concerned.  In Media, students work to understand the flavours of Media that make up such a huge part of their lives - movies, television, magazines, newspaper and advertising.  With this understanding, students set about creating media texts of their own.  In past years, projects have included short films, tabloid television programs, radio programs and even a full length feature film.  One of the most important elements in Media is ensuring that student work is viewed by an many people as possible - in forums including short film festivals and feature film premieres.

Music
Students with musical ability or an interest in Music are given the opportunity to develop their skills through a variety of musical styles. Students in the Instrumental Music Program are placed in the Anzac Learning Team. The programme consists of Yr8-10 Class music with Instrumental tuition and commitment to the School Band Programme, vocal ensembles as well as upper school courses.

Multimedia
Focuses on the manipulation of text, image and sound to create multimedia works in web design, animation, graphic design, infomercial and sound. Students work within an individual and team structure under the premises of a client brief. Links are also made with other school disciplines and the wider community. Students who successfully complete the upper courses will have an opportunity to be awarded components of Multimedia Certificate III.

Lets Celebrate our Achievements

Bi annual Warnbro Arts Extravaganza- WAvE
Clubs- School Choir, Art, Drama and WCHS Dance Company
Local Festivals – FRISK, PEAK, Rockingham Spring Festival

School Bands- Training & Senior
Farbridge Folk Festival
Talent Show
Music Extravaganza
Government Schools Make Music Concert
Scripted/ Original Productions- Yr10-12
Annual Theatre Sports Competition
Youth On Health Competition- Dance & Drama
Art Exhibitions- Annual Open Night exhibition & Nufarm & Kwinana Industries
Community Art Projects- in school focus/ Harrington Waters/ City of Rockingham-Banner Project
Community Dance Night
Acpher
Wakakarri
Short Film Festival
Blue Tongues Record- CD cover
Arts Camps
Cross curricular focus- Aboriginal & Access Asia
Quest of Excellence Nomination- Media 2000 and Multimedia 2003 Photography exhibition