The Arts Overview
The Arts at Craigslea State High School provides students with rich and engaging learning experiences that foster creativity, confidence and self-expression. Through Dance, Drama, Media, Music and Visual Arts, students develop creative talents, critical thinking, communication and collaboration skills that enrich both their academic journey and future personal and professional lives.
Students are encouraged to create, perform, analyse, reflect and respond to the world around them while developing technical skills, artistic knowledge and an appreciation of diverse cultures, perspectives and creative practices.
Years 7 and 8
All students experience each of the four core Arts disciplines through a semester rotation, providing a broad foundation across The Arts. These subjects are as follows:
- Dance
- Drama
- Music
- Visual Arts
Students with a particular aptitude and passion for Music may also audition for the Extension Music class, where they receive additional enrichment opportunities.
Years 9 and 10
Students choose at least one additional semester of The Arts from Dance, Drama, Media, Music or Visual Arts, allowing them to further develop their interests and talents. Students intending to pursue senior Arts subjects are encouraged to study their chosen discipline throughout both years to build strong knowledge and skills.
Years 11 and 12
Senior Arts at Craigslea State High School provides students with the opportunity to develop their creativity, technical skills and artistic confidence while exploring a range of visual and interdisciplinary arts practices. Students are encouraged to think critically, communicate ideas, solve creative problems and express their own perspectives through practical and theoretical learning experiences. Throughout their studies, they engage with contemporary issues, artists, audiences and real-world creative contexts, building the knowledge and skills needed for further study, employment and lifelong participation in The Arts.
Senior students can choose from a range of General and Applied subjects, allowing them to pursue pathways that suit their interests, strengths and future aspirations. Senior Arts subjects are as follows:
- Dance
- Drama
- Film, Television and New Media
- Music
- Music Extension - Composition
- Music Extension - Performance
- Visual Art
- Visual Arts in Practice
- Arts in Practice
Across these courses, students develop skills in creative thinking, collaboration, communication, project management and the use of traditional and digital media. They also have opportunities to work independently and collaboratively, create portfolios, respond to authentic design briefs and showcase their work to school and community audiences.
The Senior Arts curriculum prepares students for a wide variety of pathways, including university studies, TAFE and careers in the creative industries, design, media, education, marketing, advertising, event management, galleries, museums and many other fields where innovation, creativity and communication are highly valued.
Craigslea Music Academy
At Craigslea State High School, the Music Academy has four strands that encourages students to develop their artistic and creative skills, these students are immersed in music through a wide range of performance opportunities and a curriculum taught by experienced teacher.
Extracurricular
There are many opportunities at Craigslea State High School for students to take part in The Arts faculty activities outside the classroom. These include:
Highlights
Many people are passionate about The Arts in their lives and value highly the success and satisfaction they receive. Some of Craigslea's Arts Faculty highlights include:
- One of the only schools in Brisbane to offer all five strands of The Arts syllabus in both the Junior and Senior schools.
- Links with local feeder schools - Years 6 and 7 students involved in bi-annual school musical and regular participation in feeder school visits.
- Participation and continued success in the Excellence Awards in Visual Arts and Design.
- Fully equipped, air conditioned FTV studio with AVID software.
- Air-conditioned Dance Studio.
- Photography dark room and computer art graphic programs.
- Participation in Brisbane and surrounding district Eisteddfods.
- Workshops with visiting professionals/artists.