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Fine Arts
The arts are essential to the education of the whole person. Therefore the arts play an intricate role in our educational process. There are opportunities in the visual and performing arts at L.A. Lutheran.
 
 
 
Visual Arts
 
The visual art program is a progression of skills. Students learn drawing then move to painting or three dimensional art. Creativity, vision, and perspective are important.
The visual arts begin in junior high with a survey of art techniques and art history.
From there students can progress to Drawing where they learn shading techniques, perspective, etc.
 
Drawing leads into Painting where color is added for depth and contrast.
From painting a new perspective is added with 3 D Art which includes wire, clay, paper-mache, etc.
 
Talented artist will often take an independent study to develop a portfolio.
The number in parentheses following the course title indicates the number of credits granted for successful completion of that course.

The numbers 7-8-9-10-11-12 following the course description indicate the grades in which these courses are generally taken.

 
Basic Art
A beginning course in two dimensional design problems involving the use of line, shape, and form, space, texture, value and color. Prereq.=none (7-8)

Drawing
Art History and art appreciation from Paleolithic to present will be covered. The student will have experiences in pencil, charcoal, ink and other media serving as a basis for future art classes. The student may or may not display artistic skills, however, the student must be willing to develop his/her skills to the best of his/her ability. Prereq.=none

Painting
Using the fundamental principles and skills learned in Drawing, the student will be introduced to acrylic, tempera, and watercolor medias and techniques. Art history and appreciation from Paleolithic era to the present well be reviewed and reinforced. Prereq.=Drawing (10-12)

3-D Art
A study of 3-dimensional art and it's history. Students will work in ceramics forming artwork by hand and by wheel. Additive and subtractive experiences will be provided in paper, cardboard, plaster, wire and other media. Students should know the fundamental principles and skills of art. Prereq.=Drawing or Painting preferred. (10-12)
 
 
Music
 
Musicians and hopeful musicians of all skill levels perform in our music groups.
 
  • The Beginning Band is designed for those with an interest in band but no previous experience. It is often the gateway to the more advanced bands. Even at this stage progress is so rapid that mini-concerts are held for parents and other interested parties.
 
  • Intermediate Band is designed for young players who have some skill in performing but have not yet mastered an instrument.
 
  • The Concert Band is committed to a variety of learning experiences. They are an excellent marching band performing in numerous parades. The Concert Band plays sacred music for a number area churches. They also perform classical and secular tunes. They participate in a musical showcase each year.
 
  • The award winning Bops are a high energy Jazz choir.
 
  • The award winning Jazzman Band performs at various school functions and social functions around Los Angeles. They have toured extensively and received a 96% rating in the Festival at Sea, a cruise to Ensenada. The Jazzman Band is by audition only.
 
  • The Concert Choir also performs a variety of music from sacred to secular. There are numerous opportunities for solos and duets. The choir performs at numerous church services throughout the Valley.
Students may also audition to participate in our show choirs, Bops or Melody Makers, which incorporate extensive choreography along with popular and contemporary music.
All of these groups show the breadth of our program and are open to grades 7-12.
 
 
Drama
 
Another area of the performing arts is Drama.  Students may enroll in courses in dramatic techniques and/or they can perform in our fall and spring productions. Productions vary from comedy to mystery, to musical and have included Peter Pan, The Pied Piper, Alice in Wonderland, Jan Eyre, Harry, Oliver Twist, and Little Shop of Horrors.