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Arts<\/h1><\/div>

Performing & Visual Arts at HRA<\/h2><\/div>
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Welcome to the vibrant world of performing and visual arts at Hampton Roads Academy. Here, creativity takes center stage, and students are encouraged to explore, express, and excel in their artistic passions. From captivating theatre productions and inspiring musical performances to innovative visual art offerings, our school’s fine programs provide a dynamic platform where talent thrives and imagination knows no bounds.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

\u201cNo artist is pleased. There is no satisfaction at any time. There is only a divine dissatisfaction; a blessed unrest that keeps us marching and makes us more alive than the others.\u201d\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Friends of the Arts Membership<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Visual Arts<\/h2><\/div>

The visual arts program at Hampton Roads Academy emphasizes a creative environment for all students, allowing them to take risks and create conceptual and emotional connections to their work through a variety of media that ranges from traditional studio, darkroom, and ceramics to digital photography.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Lower School Arts<\/p><\/h2><\/div>

The Lower School arts program encourages students to actively participate in the creative process, using materials appropriate for their age. They learn to understand and apply different media, techniques and processes, gaining an appreciation for the visual arts in the context of history and cultures. The program aims to connect visual arts with other academic subjects, engaging students’ imaginations, fostering creativity and developing an appreciation for the visual arts.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Middle school Arts<\/p><\/h2><\/div>

In Grade 6, students explore both the <\/span>how<\/span><\/i> and <\/span>why<\/span><\/i> of creating visual art through a project-based curriculum integrated with social studies. They examine artistic traditions from a wide range of civilizations, cultures, and countries, building both technical skills and cultural awareness. In Grade 7, students build upon their art skills<\/span> by using the elements of art along with process-based techniques. They will use proper art vocabulary to talk about styles, tools, and meaning. <\/span>In Grade 8, students take <\/span>Introduction to Design Principles, which prepares them for Upper School visual arts courses. <\/span>All middle school students will solve problems creatively and take part in critiques to recognize what works well and what can be improved in their own art and their classmates\u2019 work.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Upper School Arts<\/p><\/h2><\/div>

Upper School visual arts courses challenge students to solve design problems through creative experimentation while learning new techniques and exploring a range of media. Students are encouraged to develop a personal artistic style, create work that reflects both conceptual depth and personal investment. They will engage critically with both historical and contemporary artists, honing their technical skills and deepening their understanding of visual language. Courses are semester-long, with the exception of <\/span>AP Studio Art: Drawing and<\/span> 2D Design, which run for the full academic year.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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The National Art Honor Society<\/h3><\/div>

Students are able to apply for membership in the National Art Honor Society<\/a>, which makes selections based on art scholarship, service, and character. Members are given the opportunity to participate in and promote the visual arts through numerous art events both on campus and in the local community, including:<\/p>\n<\/div>