Upper School Fine Arts

ELCA has a robust offering of visual and performing arts disciplines.

Experience the arts

Through advanced instruction, performances, exhibitions, and competition, students strengthen their craft while developing confidence, discipline, and God-given creativity.

Performing Arts

From middle school through high school, ELCA students have opportunities to explore, develop, and refine their talents in the performing arts. Through classroom instruction, ensembles, performances, and worship leadership, students grow in confidence, creativity, and skill while using their gifts with purpose.

5th & 6th Grades

Beginning in 5th and 6th grades, students pursue Art, Band, or Musical Theatre. These students may also participate in our Praise Band which meets before school and leads worship in our chapels.

7th & 8th Grades

7th and 8th grades offer development of performance skills through , Band classes, Musical Theatre, or Guitar classes. Band students may also participate in the Mighty Charger Marching Band which performs at our football games, or in our jazz band which performs at special events. 7th and 8th grade students may also participate in our Praise band which meets before school and leads worship in our chapels.

9th - 12 Grades

9th - 12th grades offer mastery of performance skills through Band Class, Film, Stage, and Vocal Performance Class, and Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced Guitar Classes. Band students may also participate in the Mighty Charger Marching Band which performs at our football games, or in our jazz band which performs at special events. High School students may also participate in our Praise band which meets during IF and leads worship in our chapels.

Visual Arts

From foundational art experiences to advanced portfolio development, ELCA’s Visual Arts program gives students opportunities to explore their creativity, strengthen their craft, and develop their individual artistic voice. Through studio art, ceramics, advanced coursework, honor societies, and visual storytelling, students learn to create with skill, purpose, and confidence.

Middle School Visual Art

Middle school students build on foundational art skills through drawing, painting, design, and a variety of creative media. Coursework strengthens their understanding of the elements and principles of art while encouraging creativity, craftsmanship, and artistic expression.

High School Visual Art

High school students explore visual art at a deeper level through Comprehensive Art I, Comprehensive Art II, and Ceramics 1 and 2. Courses are designed to strengthen technique, develop individual artistic voice, and prepare students for college-level art study.

Advancement Placement Art

AP Art challenges serious, self-motivated students to create at the college level while developing a strong portfolio of original work. Students complete the year with a formal art exhibition and may earn college credit based on their AP portfolio score.

National Art Honor Society

ELCA students can pursue recognition through the National Junior Art Honor Society and National Art Honor Society. Membership celebrates artistic achievement, encourages service and leadership, and strengthens students’ portfolios as they prepare for college and future creative opportunities.

Journalism - Yearbook

This class teaches layout and design principles for the yearbook publication. Students interested in this course must have good writing skills and be able to work cooperatively in a small group situation.

Questions?

For questions or more information about our Fine Arts Classes, please contact Beverly Hedges (Fine Arts Administrative Assistant) at Beverly.Hedges@eagleslanding.org