The Fine Arts Department courses are designed to help the student develop an appreciation and a measure of skill in the areas of music and visual arts. The student will be given opportunities to discover interests, talents, and to recognize potentialities. The department courses also aim to develop skills which can become life-long sources of personal enjoyment and ministry to others.

Band & Jazz Band (9th-12th Grade)

This year we are offering two opportunities for High School students in Band. Symphonic Band is a 9-12 non audition group whose goals are to build technical skill, create an ensemble sound and to be a place where learning happens in a more relaxed atmosphere.  Jazz Band is a 9-12 non audition band that meets during Zero hour. in Jazz Band, students will be learning technique, tone, ensemble and theory concepts as related to the jazz music idiom. Drum Line is an audition only, competitive winter drum line. This group is limited to concepts and techniques specific to the indoor drum line circuit. All bands in the NPC band program will seek to develop Christian character, specifically in the area of becoming servants of Christ for his work thru the exercise and ministry of music.

Drum Line (Middle & High School Students)

This after-school fine arts opportunity is for students who would like to be involved in indoor drum line competitions both state wide and nation wide. This class is not limited to drummers but includes vibraphones, marimbas, keyboards and bass guitars. The class involves after school rehearsals and travel to competitions.

Choir (9th-12th grade)

The senior high choir will strive to develop maturing voices through exercises and many styles of music. Students will receive opportunities of service and performance. They will also receive instruction and teaching in the area of proper voice technique. One of the primary goals of the choir is to encourage each student to develop and use his abilities and talents for the Lord in his local church and other service areas.

Chorale (9th-12th grade)

Orchestra (9th-12th grade)

The senior high string orchestra is a class in instrumental instruction. It is our aim to build on what the student has learned previously in junior high orchestra. Each student will play as much music as he/she is able to absorb well. Exercises and music shall be selected that will advance individual progress and give the student as many experiences in styles and types of orchestral music as possible. The orchestra will perform several times throughout the year, as well as two main concerts a year.

Intro. to Art (9th-12th grade)

This is a prerequisite course for all studio art classes. Its main purpose is to expand creativity through experiencing problem solving, team building and creative thinking exercises while reflecting on contemporary and historic art. Students will broaden their understanding of what “art” is and gain a greater appreciation for the artist and his/her work.

Ceramics (9th-12th grade)

Students will learn basic clay construction including coil, pinch, slab and mold-making.

Functional and sculptural design issues will be explored through the principles and elements of art before a final piece is constructed.

Sculpture (9th-12th grade)

Students will discuss 3-dimensional design issues through classroom exercises, the studying of historic and contemporary sculpture and hands–on construction. Plaster, clay, mixed media, performance art, sound art and installation art will be explored.

Drawing/Painting (9th-12th grade)

In this course students will be learning the basic techniques of drawing and painting including the study of compositional design principles. Pencil, charcoal, oil pastel, conte-crayon and acrylic will be used to explore portraiture and still life. A greater emphasis will be placed on drawing.

Design/Printmaking (9th-12th grade)

Students will study 2-dimensional design issues through exercises and the analysis of fine art compositions. These principles will be demonstrated in thoughtful and planned printmaking designs. Media explored: linoleum, wood, plexiglass, and discarded material for mixed media production.

Graphic Design

Current design computer programs such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Google Sketch-Up are used to produce “real-world” projects while learning the essentials of good design. This class has a strong design slant, as the integration of creative, well-balanced design must be applied even within a technologically based society. Students will have guest designers and illustrators involved in final critiques and may have the opportunity to visit graphic design and advertising firms.