DVJC found fifteen enthusiastic students enter their doors in September to study classes in Art, Drama, Missions and Gym. All classes except Gym continue to run at CLA with Gym at St. Paul's. Below is our Fall schedule of courses.
9:00 - 10:15 Art
10:15 -10:45 Break
10:45 -12:15 Drama
12:15 - 12:45 Samaritan's Purse Christmas Shoe Boxes
12:45 - 1:00 Clean-up and head to Gym
1:00 - 2:00 Gym
Course details:
Exploring the Elements and Principals of Design
Students will learn to use different types of media including sculpture and printmaking, designing art with intention, using elements and principals of design to improve individual creations in the arts. Each class will being with a lesson on a particular element or principal, with examples to illustrate how it is used in well-known works of art. Following the lesson, students will create an original piece or art that utilizes that particular design concept. Students will have two classes to complete each project.
Drama
The basics of drama and theatre will be explored through experiential activities, improv, writing and performing scenes, preparing and performing monologues as well as visits from professionals from the local and international stage.
Samaritan's Christmas Child Shoeboxes
Students will each fill a shoebox with hand-made crafts.
"Operation Christmas Child provides an opportunity for people of all ages to be involved in a simple, hands-on project of Samaritan's Purse that focuses on the true meaning of Christmas - Jesus Christ - God's greatest gift." -- www.samaritanspurse.ca
Gym
Students will be participate in a fitness training program with the intent to help strengthen and condition their bodies to improve sports performance. Physical activity in soccer and basketball will be incorporated.
