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Creative Arts @ Freshwater Christian College

Visual Arts

In the secondary school, the visual arts program is offered to students fro years 7-12. In years 7 and 8 the art program is structured around students learning and applying the elements and principles of art. In years 9 and 10 students are given more opportunity to implement extended individual ideas and approaches.

A recycled water bottle, transformed into a dragon. Yr 8.

 

Students in years 9, 10 and 11 designed and made wearable art pieces out of plastic materials.
A wedding dress made out of plastic bags and plastic table cloths. Yr 9.

The senior work program has been re– written in 2008 inline with the new senior syllabus . Year 11 program is designed for students to begin independent thinking and decision making in relation to their art development. The year 11 program  gives students the opportunity to explore and experiment with styles and techniques. The units in year 11 are focused on the concepts of Utopia and Reaction.


Wedding dresses made of plastic table cloths, balloons and Japanese Kimono made from bubble wrap.
Below is an electric guitar made from sticky tape. This artwork is from the Reaction making task.
This armor was made from molded Perspex and thousands of cable ties.
This photograph is video cassette tape and this artwork was made for the Personal Extension task.
Year 12 Art course comprises of 3 units: States of Change, Journeys and Personal Extension. The journeys unit consists of an art camp, where students will build and map their journey, then explore and brainstorm other journeys. Such as spiritual, growth, maturity. Year 12 art students are expected to be relatively independent in developing focus areas and approaches to making their art pieces.

 

Drama

Our drama program is offered to students in years 7-10. Students work on script writing and development, character analysis, Stage Craft, Mime, Improvisation, Group Performances and Monologues. Drama is an interactive and fun elective, students are encouraged to feel safe and supported as they stretch and challenge themselves with new and exciting genres.
Students are taught that good drama is not always noisy.

Our drama program focuses on Christian philosophies. Predominantly Christian scripts are used. Students are encouraged to write scripts based on biblical stories. Christ like attitudes are always expected.

Rock Eistedford

In 2007 our college competed in the regional rock eisteddfod competition, we received 11 awards and were blessed to win the overall competition. Our theme for the rock eisteddfod was the story of John Newton- Amazing Grace. Our costumes and stage designs were vibrant.

An African village was invaded by John Newton and his crew, the village people were stolen and forced into the slave trade. The story of John Newton consists of John being convicted of his sins during a violent storm at sea. He calls out to God for forgiveness, this story          “ Amazing Grace”  highlights the grace and glory of God.

African Village Chief.

Storm Dancers.