School of Performing Arts II and Field Assignment (ATS 315 / ATS 316)
This school builds on the foundations established in the School of Performing Arts I and takes the student to higher levels of difficulty in their skill level as a performing artist. The school will give the students a more coherent understanding of the performing arts in a biblical and sociocultural framework.
The field assignment gives students the opportunity to perform in public places and to teach various art forms through workshops and seminars.
Principles of Redeeming Cultures School (ATS/HMT 227)
This course presents principles for recognizing God’s truth and righteousness in the cultures of the world, affirming those cultures, and seeing them transformed by the work of God. Students learn to view history and their own and/or other cultures from a biblical perspective; they also learn to develop strategies for influencing society toward righteousness, making the Word of God the standard for living.
School of Performing Arts I and Field Assignment (ATS 213 / ATS 214)
This course prepares the student in spiritual, practical, and technical aspects of the performing arts. With the goal of equipping Christian artists both in the context of local church ministry and service in the marketplace, it lays biblical foundations regarding the arts (biblical authority, re-evaluating basic assumptions, reclaiming specific art forms, etc.) and delves into issues of the artist’s development in both character and skill. Topics may include: theatre arts, mime, dance, music and worship, songwriting and recording, improvisation, communication principles, lighting setup, technical management of the stage, acting technique and rehearsal, directing, set design, and scriptwriting.
Biblical Foundations of the Arts Course and Field Assignment (ATS 211 / ATS 212)
The Foundational Art Course has been created to provide a biblical foundation for the arts, covering a broad spectrum of art disciplines, foundational values and principles for all artists.
