The Uxbridge High School Department of
Fine Arts staff members:
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DEPARTMENT OF FINE ARTS MISSION STATEMENT
Our art program uses a multi-disciplinary
approach and a traditional studio-based curriculum to establish
the foundation for lifelong learning in the arts. Using a variety
of learning strategies, students will learn perceptual, critical
thinking and problem solving skills to develop their abilities to
think creatively. The art program is a sequential course of
studies that includes the use of tools and techniques,
understanding elements and principles of design, developing
craftsmanship, gaining an awareness of art history, and the
effective use of technology. The variety of class projects allows
students the opportunity to write effectively about the arts, to
synthesize and apply new information and to foster artistic and
creative expression in a safe environment where students develop
respect for themselves and others. Assessment strategies are
designed to demonstrate what students know and can do; these
include tests, quizzes, exhibits, critiques, oral presentations,
and portfolios, as well as graded projects.
The goals of the Art Program are the following:
1) To improve students’ perceptual skills.
2) To encourage students to be inquisitive, to experiment, and to
understand the role of play in artistic expression.
3) To introduce students to many mediums, materials, and tools.
4) To expose students to Art History in the context of global
events.
5) To strengthen student ability to critique and to evaluate art
work.
6) To promote excellence in the areas of problem solving,
creativity, and craftsmanship.
7) To bridge subject areas and to make connections through
inter-disciplinary studies.
8) To offer opportunities for community service learning.
9) To challenge students to challenge themselves as self-initiated
learners.
MUSIC DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT
The Music Program utilizes performance and non-performance
based electives, and co-curricular performance ensemble
opportunities, to establish the foundation for lifelong
learning in the arts. Students learn critical thinking and
problem solving skills in order to develop their abilities
in the areas of artistic and creative expression.
The goals of the Music Program are the following:
1. To encourage students to utilize a variety of learning
strategies in the analysis, performance and interpretation
of musical compositions.
2. To encourage students to be active music listeners.
3. To introduce students to a variety of musical sounds,
styles, genres and techniques
4. To improve students’ ability to synthesize and apply
information in musical environments.
5. To promote excellence in the areas of problem solving,
creativity and musicianship.
6. To encourage students to develop in the areas of artistic
and creative expression.
7. To encourage students to bridge subject areas and to make
interdisciplinary connections.
For additional information on detail course
description, course selection, graduation requirements, grade
computations and more,
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PROGRAM OF STUDIES GUIDE
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62 Capron Street
Uxbridge, MA 01569
Phone: 508-278-8634 / Fax: 508-278-8627
