The Arts
Areas of Artistic Interest/Majors Include:
Fine Arts
Fine Arts course focus on both the fundamental of 2D and 3D art and design by way of drawing, sculpture and ceramics. Students in this area work in the drawing and painting studios as well as the ceramics studio. This includes instruction in life drawing, color theory, perspective and how to “see” from the artist’s point of view. Portfolio preparation for college entrance is emphasized throughout.
Graphic Arts and Media Arts
Graphic and Media Arts courses are rigorous programs of basic drawing and illustration (graphic arts), basic photographic techniques and media literacy (media arts). Both programs incorporate art history. The curriculum will build on this foundation as students keep pace with cutting-edge technology skills and begin to concentrate inparticular areas of interest.
Music
Our music Technology Center, located on the second floor, exposes all students to the latest hardware and software allowing the alignment of music with technology. The Vocal and Instrumental rehearsal rooms are soundproof and newly renovated for excellent acoustics and aesthetics. Facilities for individual practice (music suites) are also available.
Dance
The dance department at Rush Arts is a comprehensive college preparatory program whereby students study four dance content areas including performance and technique, analyzing and critiquing, historical and cultural studies and creating choreography. The four major technique forms learned are ballet )pointe), tap, jazz and modern. All of these activities are designed to prepare the students for many aspects of a dance career.
Theatre Arts
The goal of all theatre courses at Rush is to develop our students into thoughtful producers and consumers of many forms of theatre. Students will act, write, design, read, analyze, and see plays to develop an increased appreciation and knowledge of theatre as a collaborative art and career path. Students will also use theatre to explore and expand their own communication skills and to gain perspective on history, culture, and current events. As an ensemble, each class will employ our core values of imagination, communication, empathy, perspective, analysis, and commitment to strive for excellence in written and performed work.
