Department
Programs for All Students
Introduction
The arts are worth studying for their own sake and value. Each art form has the ability to connect and influence all peoples and cultures, entertain, express emotion, communicate, persuade and develop awareness of heritage, history and traditions. Fine Arts courses allow students to explore and develop their creativity. The mastery of skills associated with each art form teach students how to deal with obstacles and turn them into opportunities and to persist when challenges arise. Students develop critical thinking, problem solving, collaboration, and communication skills. The Fine Arts are essential to mastery of core content knowledge and closely linked with college and career readiness and success.
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Visual Art Program
Do you ever wonder who designs the beautiful and functional things we love and utilize everyday? They are all created by someone with an idea, a vision and the ability to design. These skills are developed in Visual Arts courses and can lead to a wide variety of careers including Architecture, Product Design, Advertising and Marketing, Scenic and Set Designer, Fashion and Costume Design, Forensic Artist, Toy Designer, Textile Designer, Animator for Comic Books and Video Games, Artist, Museum Curator, Art Critic and Writer, Scientific and Technical Illustrator, Painter, Sculptor, Potter, Printmaker, Book Illustrator, Font Designer, Industrial Designer, and the list goes on.
The Art courses at Newtown High School can provide you with the necessary skills, technique and knowledge to prepare for these careers and help you discover and develop your creativity. Students have opportunities to enter regional, state and national art shows. Connections are made with local professional artists. Additional art experiences are available through Art Club and National Art Honor Society.
Careers that use skills developed in art classes include:
Art Director
Develop design concepts;
oversee creation & process
Interior Designer
Industrial Engineer
Logo Designer
Advertising & Marketing
Packaging Designer
Marketing Analyst
Business of Art
Museum Curator
Gallery Manager
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Multimedia Artist
Create images for film, video & other forms of electronic media
Video Game Designer
Animator
Digital Illustrator
Digital Films
Multimedia Designer
Product Designer
Broadcast Design
Webcast Designer
Film Editor
App Designer
Applied Artists
Develop and design objects of function & everyday use
Architect
Engineer
Biomedical Animator
Automobile Design
Fashion & Costume Design
Graphic Design
Furniture Design
Product Design
Scenic & Set Designer
Landscape Architect
Golf Course Designer
Fine Artists
Design and create a variety
of artistic works
Special Effects
Makeup Designer
Costume Designer
Cartoonist
Commercial Artist
Photographer
Illustrator
Exhibiting Artist
Mural Artist
Forensic Artist
Music Program
Music courses offer both performing and non-performing students the opportunity to develop their technical musicianship and skills. A wide variety of courses are offered to prepare students for collegiate music and careers in the field of music. All students create, perform, respond and connect to develop an understanding and appreciation of music as a form of expression and communication. Additional music experiences are available through numerous extra-curricular ensembles, annual musical, and Tri-M Music Honor Society.
You would be surprised at the number of ways a person can use their musical talents and interests in their career. Gone are the days of just teaching and performing. Those wishing to pursue their musical passions can have careers in Composing, Contemporary Writing and Production, Electronic Production and Design, Film/Video Game Scoring, Music Business and Management, Music Production and Engineering, Music Therapy, Music Licensing, Studio/Session Musician, Pit Orchestra/Broadway, Freelance Music Journalism. For our scientists, there are careers in Auditory Neuroscientist and Music Science Research. Here are a few ideas:
Business Management & Health Science
Entertainment Attorney
Licensing Representative
Music Business Accountant
Advertising Agent
Marketing Manager
Arts Publicist
Arts Publisher
Artist Manager
Concert Promoter
Concert Hall Manager
Director of Development
Public Relations
Producer
Recording Label Owner
Social Media Manager
Tour Manager
Arts Medicine
Music Therapist
Neuroscientist
Speech Pathologist
Music Technology & Education
Video Game Composer
Software Designer
Composer/Arranger
Studio Producer
Music Educator
Music Technology
Sound Technician
Band Director
Choral Director
Orchestra Director
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Engineering & Science
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Acoustical Engineer
Recording Engineer
Software Engineer
Video/Sound Engineer
Acoustical Architect
Audio Management
Film Scorer
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Technology, Writing & Performance
Film/Video Scoring
Copyist
Internet Recording
Media Host
Performing Artist
Cantor
Lyricist
Composer
Jingle Writer
Conductor
Media Composer
Studio Musician
Pit Orchestra Musician
Producer
Arts Publisher
Music Critic
Music Blogger
Music Web Designer
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Theater Program
The Theater program cultivates an appreciation for the art of theater and develops the many theater skills that can also be applied to life (vocal, facial and physical expression, concentration, voice intonation and communication skills, and organization to name a few). It exposes students to different types of theater and gives them an opportunity to explore their interests in both the acting and technical side of theater. Theater courses also educate and empower students to reach their full potential as artists and individuals. Additional theater experiences are available through the annual fall drama, and International Thespian Honor Society.
Careers that use skills developed in theater classes include:
Performing
Stage
Television
Radio
Motion Picture
Video
Voice Over
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Directing
Directing
Technical Directing
Casting
Choreographer
Set Design
Stage Management
Production
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Writing
Script Writing
Play Writing
Screenwriting
Journalism
Publicity
Business
Producing
Management
Agents
Marketing & Advertising
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Behind the Scenes
Entertainment Attorney
Marketing Coordinator
Creative Director
Stage Management
Stage Direction
Stagehand
Set Design/Construction
Hair/Make-Up Design
Special Effects
Wardrobe/Costume Design
Prop Management
Broadcast Technology
Rigging
Electrical
Carpentry/Scenic Artist
Acting Coach
Dance Instructor
Drama Teacher
Theater Librarian
Theater Operations Manager