About the Institute...
Gulf High School proudly offers a special program for students with interests in the arts and how it relates to the world. The Institute of Communication and the Arts offers concentrated studies in the arts while fulfilling the academic requirements for graduation.
The ICA trains talented students who are interested in an arts profession and instills an appreciation for the arts in those students who choose other careers. Upon registration, each ICA student is given specific attention in developing an instructional plan tailored to his/her needs and interests.
Designed as a four year course of study, each arts area has been structured along with academic courses. Each student enrolled in this program will be scheduled into specified periods which will involve instruction in the arts area selected by the student. During the first year, they will select one of two Arts areas: Performance or Visual. Those students interested in the Performance Area will take classes in Drama and Music; those selecting the Visual Area will take Graphic Arts, 2D and 3D Art, and Photography.
Academics
The academic program is the same quality educational opportunity which is available to all Gulf High students. The qualifications required by Pasco County and the State of Florida will be met while allowing the student to concentrate on their elective credits.
Visual Arts
The Visual Arts courses offer a curriculum which will guide development of skills, concepts, and imaginative exploration in a wide variety of media. Students will experience courses in drawing, painting, photography, design, sculpture, and art history.
Graphic Arts
The Graphic Arts courses are geared toward those students who have interests in art design, computer art, silkscreening, and various other types of printing. Students will recieve instruction on advertising design and printing, which will give them a hands-on experience to take into the work force.
Music
The Music program is designed to give students a variety of instructional and performance opportunities. Individual instrumental instruction, ensemble participation, and many different performance settings are offered to increase the students' technical proficiency. Music theory will also be provided to all ICA students. Course work in music theory and history combined with technical instruction provides an excellent instructional setting for musical training and experience. Students will also have the opportunity to compose and arrange music with the use of computer technology and multimedia.
Theatre Arts
Students in the Theatre Arts program are given the opportunity for training in most aspects of theatre production with a major emphasis performance, musical, or technical theatre. Course offerings are: theatre history, voice and diction, acting styles, movement, and production skills. Technical production in all of the performing arts areas is an important part of the learning experience.
CAPA Board For 2006-2007...
The ICA would like to welcome and thank this year's CAPA Board for their help and guidance. The Board members are:
Janel Schroeder, St Pete Times
Marjorie Golub, Pasco Fine Arts Center
Gloria Tyndall, Dancework Shop
Carey Yaskovic, Perma Grin (graphics)
Students from the ICA were hosted to various guest speakers from the world of fine arts during the Great American Teach-In week in November. Artists from the local area discussed with students their occupations, what opportunities are available to them, and what they need to know to persue a career in the arts. Our speakers this year were Mr. Steve Persall, who is a movie critic for the St. Petersburg Times, and Dr. Richard Zelinski, who is the Director of Choral Activities at the University of South Florida.We thank them for their time and their fabulous words of encouragement and motivation!
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Steve Persall & Dr. Richard Zelinski
The ICA plans to supplement the learning experience with real-life experiences and events to help the students understand and further enjoy the Fine Arts.
An advisory council made up of community leaders will assist in the learning process . Performers, artists, colleges, junior colleges, and businesses will provide input and act as resources for the students so that they can recieve as much exposure to the Arts as possible. Concerts, art shows, and business visitations will allow the ICA students to see what life in the real world of Fine Arts is like and what futures are available to them.