The First Academy Fine Arts
The Fine Arts have a long and successful history at The First Academy. TFA Fine Arts encompass the following Upper and Middle School areas:
BAND includes Beginning band, Intermediate Band, Concert Band, Marching Band, and Jazz Band. Band students have received the highest possible ratings at both ACSI and FBA assessments at the District and State levels in Marching, Concert, solo and small ensemble.
STEEL DRUMS are offered starting in 4th grade. Royal Steel, our advanced steel drum band, has achieved superior ratings at the State level since its inception.
BROADCAST MEDIA courses include Creating in the World of Mac, Digital Cinema I, II and III. Media students produce a bi-monthly news show, "Raw Footage" which is viewed by the entire Upper School and also creates numerous special video projects throughout the school year.
THEATRE students may study theatre as an elective from 6th to 12th grades in courses ranging from Acting to Advanced Musical Theatre. Theatre students produce several productions annually, and have consistently received superior ratings at the District and State levels in both individual events and one act.
VISUAL ARTS 2D students may take courses starting in 6th Grade which culminate with AP Portfolio 2D. Work is featured in TFA-sponsored art shows throughout the school year and various community venues. TFA artists have received awards and accolades from the Winter Park Art Festival, the Windermere Rotary Art Show, and the Downtown Rotary Sidewalk Painting Festival.
3D and CERAMICS semester-long courses begin in middle school and culminate with AP Portfolio 3D. Creative events such as a fall Mannequin display, demonstrations and Hot Cocoa Party are some of the many events that feature our 3D artists. Our sculptors and artists have won numerous top honors in the community including the Windermere Rotary Art Show.
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