FINE ARTS

Of the many strong fine arts programs that Westside has to offer, only two of those programs are considered Magnet: Technical Theatre and Digital Photography. Of course any Magnet student can participate in the other fine arts programs in addition to their Magnet courses. In fact all students are required to take at least one fine arts class for graduation. Many Westside students take a fine arts course each year in addition to the Magnet program

Digital Photography Program Information

In the Digital Photography Magnet Program, technology and art combine and allow the students to see the world through a different lens. In the sophomore year students learn how to take proper photos using the manual settings on the D-SLRs, and the essential elements of photography. In the spring semester students start utilizing the CS3 Suite, and work on the final project, which is stop-motion animation. In the upper level Digital Photography courses, the students work on more conceptual ideas while refining their basic elemental skills. These courses are also available at the Pre-Advanced Placement (AP)/AP levels.

Students in this strand compete at the Visual Art Scholastic Event (VASE) as well as some other local competitions. Students have also shown their works at both Bayou City Art Festivals (twice a year) which is a huge honor. Westside has also had photography students show work at the University of Houston Downtown O’Kane Gallery, and the Contemporary Arts Museum.

Digital Photography Four Year Plan

Below is a sample 4 year plan for a student in the Digital Photography strand. The level of each course is dependent on the student’s individual skill level. College Preparatory, Pre-Advanced Placement/Advanced Placement, and Gifted and Talented Pre-Advanced Placement/Advanced Placement are available. The courses shaded in grey are the Magnet courses for this strand.

Required electives* include: 0.5 health, 1.5 PE, 1.0 Communication Application, 2.0 world language (must be of same language), 1.0 fine arts

Technical Theatre

Technical Theater Four Year Plan

Required electives* include: 0.5 health, 1.5 PE, 1.0 Communication Application, 2.0 world language (must be of same language), 1.0 fine arts

*These required electives are subject to change based on changes by the state of Texas and HISD.

Students, who complete the four year plan as listed, will earn the required 1.0 credit of fine arts credit through Technical Theatre.

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