OVERVIEW/DESCRIPTION AND RELATED COURSEWORK
The pursuit and knowledge of art in different forms helps all students develop all aspects of their intellect and personality. Studies have shown that students participating in the Fine Arts do better over all in school. The more well-rounded the student is, the better chance they have of being accepted into the college or university of their choice.
The Academy of Fine Arts offers a Westside student the possibility of developing a 4 year comprehensive program in many of the Arts. Some of the programs require that you audition and others are open to anyone interested.
Do you like to create with your hands and eyes?
The Visual Arts include drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture, and photography.
Maybe, you like to move around.
Our Dance Programs offer everything from hip hop, modern, drill team, and break dancing, to the nationally acclaimed Inertia Dance Troupe.
Do you like literature, writing and/or putting on a show?
In the AFA we have both Theatre Production (the acting part) and Technical Theatre (lights, sound effects and set building).
Perhaps you play an instrument or sing.
With several bands, orchestra and choir in our Music Program we have a 4 year program for you!
ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES
All of the Fine Arts programs participate in local, state and national competitions both within UIL and outside of it. Field trips to others’ productions as well as travel to competition are a great part of the AFA program. Our trophy cases are bursting with awards. Our students have been featured in People magazine, Southern Living and on the Today show.
Visual Arts |
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Fine Artists |
Art Critics |
Art Directors |
Interior Designers |
Graphic Computer Graphics |
Sculptors |
Fashion Designers |
Film and Stage sets |
Exhibit and Display Designers |
Toy Designers |
Botanical Illustrators |
Police sketch artists |
Industrial Designers |
Children’s Book Illustrators |
Photojournalists |
Art Historians |
Special Effects Artists |
Computer Animators |
Museum curators |
Advertising Artists |
Animated Graphics |
Art Teachers |
Landscape Architects |
Photographers |
Public Artist |
Architects |
Cartoonists |
Scenic Designers |
Vocal Music |
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MS or HS Choir Director |
Musical Theater Performer |
Composer |
Music Producer |
Elementary Music Teacher |
Opera Singer |
Studio Musician |
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Church Music Director |
Private Voice Instructor |
Choral Clinician |
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Theatre |
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Actor |
Set Maker |
Drama Coach |
Special Effects Artists |
Director |
Lighting |
Drama Teacher |
Costume Design |
Stage Manager |
Makeup Artist |
Drama Critic |
Costume Making |
Set Design |
Dramaturge |
Playwright |
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Performing Music |
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Performer |
Producer |
Symphony Librarian |
Song Writer |
Teacher |
Music Lawyer |
Conductor |
Instrument Design |
Sound Engineer |
Music Director (Theater) |
Music Therapy |
Instrument Repair |
Dance |
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Performing Artist |
Higher Ed Professor |
Dance Therapist |
Director |
Educator |
Movement Therapist |
Choreographer |
Costume Designer |
| Writer/Reviewer |
Dance Composition |
Musical Theatre |
Dance Retail |
| Dance & Movement Photographer |
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