visual arts
Courses
Design
Discovering Art
Drawing
Painting
Ceramics
Advanced Ceramics
Photography
Advanced Photography
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Jewelry
Fibers
3D Design
Self Expression
Advanced Art
Department Philosophy
The purpose of the Art Department is to provide, through a low-risk, success-oriented environment, a series of developmental experiences that encourage and reinforce the processes of critical thinking: observation, perception, imagination, cognition, incubation, action, and problem solving. General Course Goals
The art program consists of studio courses in which lecture, demonstration and work with the individual student provide the main instructional format. The goal of each specialized course is for the student to develop a working degree of skills and techniques in the selected art media. Students are encouraged to attend art exhibits at a variety of Milwaukee area galleries. Faculty
Mrs. Margaret M. Von Rueden, Visual Arts Department Chair
BA in art therapy - Mount Mary College
BA in K-12 art education and art special education - Mount Mary College
BA in fine art - Mount Mary College
Advanced Technical Certificate in Desktop Publishing - WCTC
23 years teaching experience, 20 years at DSHA
Mrs. Nora Larscheid
BA in K-12 art education - UW-Milwaukee
BA in fine art - UW-Milwaukee
MA in fine arts - New York University
14 years teaching experience, 13 years at DSHA
Mrs. Jill Reginato Pitterle DSHA'72, Fine Arts Department Chair
BA in fine art - St. Norbert College
BA in K-12 art education - St. Norbert College
16 years teaching experience, 6 years at DSHA
For more information, contact:
Mrs. Margaret Von Rueden, Visual Arts Department Chair
414-462-3742, ext. 3839
VonRueden01@dsha.k12.wi.us
theatre and dance
Theatre Courses
Acting I*, II* III*
Theatre Production Apprenticeships
Summer Musical Theatre Production
Scene Design and Stage Painting*
Stagecraft
Theatre Course Descriptions
Come experience the world of theatre through involvement in various areas of production. Whether you are musically inclined, technically talented, or an actress, there is a place in the DSHA theatre program. DSHA offers an Acting I* class first semester and an Acting II* class second semester. Both classes include voice, movement, improvisation and scene study. Acting III* is offered second semester for serious advanced students who become the cast of the second spring production. Stagecraft is a ‘hands-on’ course that uses the state of the art light and sound technology in the Robert and Marie Hansen Family Fine Arts Theatre. Scenic Design and Stage Painting provides students with instruction and skill development in realizing a director' concepts for a full theatre season at DSHA. Theatre Production Apprenticeships* are available to a limited number of students involving stage management, directing and technical theatre. Students will be expected to work extracurricular hours and staff the current productions.
Productions
During the fall, you can enjoy performing in the annual musical, open to all of our students through audition. Besides the musical, we produce two dramas each spring, one is open to all students, the second is cast from the Acting III course. Our very popular course, Summer Musical Theatre Production, results in another fully-staged musical. All of these major productions require a variety of “behind-the-scenes” personnel. If backstage production work appeals to you, we have a job for you to fill: stage crew, costumes, make-up, props, publicity and house management, to name a few.
Ms. Patty Laine, Director of Theatre
MFA, Theater Directing, University of Utah
B.S., Theater / Communication, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Specialization in Acting and Directing
Over 35 years experience combined as Artistic Director, College Professor, Professional Director, Television Production and Actress; first year at DSHA
Ms. Amanda Cervenka, Technical Director
BFA in technical theatre - University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Concentration in scenic design
2 years teaching experience, 2nd year at DSHA
Dance Courses
Contemporary Dance*
Choreography/Composition*
Dance for the Theatre*
Dance: Classical to Modern*
Dance Course Descriptions
Choreography/Composition explores the rhythmic and spatial elements used in the creation of movement phrases and completed dance studies.
Dance for the Theatre focuses on the dance techniques required by the musical theatre, including jazz, character and tap.
Dance: Classical to Modern is a broad but intensive coverage of dance technique including its adaptation of the modern repertoire and the theory and history that made such adaptation possible.
Ms. Lisa D. Simons, Dance Director
BA in dance education - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
MA in interdepartmental studies in speech - Northwestern University
Associate III Examination Certificate - Cecchetti Council of America
25 years teaching experience, 4 years at DSHA
For more information on Drama, contact:
Ms. Patty Laine, Director of Theatre
414-616-2813
LaineP@dsha.k12.wi.us
For more information on Dance, contact:
Mrs. Lisa Simons
414-462-3742, ext. 3842
SimonsL@dsha.k12.wi.us
music
Courses Advanced Handbells
Concert Choir
Angelaires
Advanced Musical Studies
Camerata Singers
Orchestra
Chamber Music Ensemble
Music Exploration
Department Philosophy and Goals
The Music Department desires to provide an opportunity, regardless of individual talent, to develop the whole person through musical expression.Goals include music literacy, skill development, artistic impressions, musical awareness and teamwork.
Course Descriptions
Concert Choir, open to all grades, is an introduction to proper vocal technique and sight-singing skills through a varied body of repertoire. The Camerata Singers is an upper-level choir for highly motivated choral musicians. Challenging choral music of many different styles and historical eras are studied, as well as liturgical music. The Angelaires, an audition-only swing choir, is open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors. In order to audition, students must have taken at least one semester of Concert Choir during or before their audition year.The Angelaires perform a Christmas show extensively in December and a spring show and tour in April.
Advanced Handbell Choir, for the experienced musician, stress complex ringing techniques and advanced musicianship. Orchestra guides musicians through learning how to play in an ensemble at a higher level and meets every day from 7:20 to 7:45 a.m. Chamber Music Ensemble is an independent study course for exceptional musicians who wish to perform at a high level of excellence within a small chamber setting. Advanced Musical Studies*, a course open to sophomores, juniors and seniors, is a survey of college-level topics such as music history, theory, conducting, and composing. Music Exploration is for those who would like to explore many areas of music without the pressures of performance.
All ensembles traditionally perform at the three annual concerts held in the fall, Christmas and spring. Additional musical opportunities include participating in the Fall and Summer musical theatre production, performing at the spring WSMA Solo and Ensemble music festival and leading liturgical music.
*Prerequisite, audition, or permission of instructor needed
Faculty
Mrs. Rebekah Wickert, Vocal Music; Department Chair
BA in conducting music - UW-Eau Claire
Masters degree in progress.
21 years teaching experience, 3 years at DSHA For more information on Vocal Music, contact:
Mrs. Rebekah Wickert, Department Chair
414-462-3742, ext. 3838
WickertR@dsha.k12.wi.us
Mr. Sam Grabow, Instrumental Music
BFA - instrumental music education - University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
1 year teaching experience, 1st year at DSHA
For more information on Instrumental Music, contact:
Mrs. Sam Grabow
414-462-3742, ext. 3825
GrabowS@dsha.k12.wi.us
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