Fine Arts

Welcome to Century's Fine Arts page. The Fine Arts Department is composed of several different classes. They are: Computer Graphics, Drawing and Painting, Photography, Animation, Band, Choir, Dance, and Drama. In this page you will find some of the subjects mentioned above.

DRAWING AND PAINTING


Drawing and Painting is a very fun class were you learn several skills. Mr. McElfresh teaches this class. In this class you learn how to shade, paint with different colors such as acrylic, watercolors and color pencils. You also learn how to be a part of different cultures from different parts of the world. Mr. McElfresh teaches the student how many painters from the past took their time to do a drawing. He mentions how DaVinci made a drawing with two different points of view. One of the things that is really fun about this class is that you get to be a part of a team. Another thing that is fun is when you get to do your name is perspective. Perspective is when you see objects at an angle. If any of you would like some information about how to draw or want to discover new things just click on the Icons that appear on the bottom of the page.


PHOTOGRAPHY

Photography is another class that is involved in the Fine Arts Department. Mr.Denny is the instructor for this class. His classes are composed of different students; like beginning, advanced and sometimes even 3rd semester students. In Photography you learn how to handle the technology side by working with cameras, developing films and working with computers. You also learn how to be more creative with your photographs and how to make them more artistic and interesting. Believe it or not there are some students that don't know how to use a camera. Mr.Denny helps students that want to learn how to use a camera and that are interested in the field of photography. You also learn how to develop your own film. Mr.Denny lets his students be creative with their photographs. Many of the students that are taking photography have entered the Photography Contest where they have won several prices. If you would like information about Cameras or Photography just click on the icon below.



ANIMATION

Animation is another class that is taught in the Fine Arts Department. The instructor for this class is Mr. McElfresh. In this class you get to draw animation using a classical technique of individual cells/drawings photographed with a camera stand. It can be color or black and white. The camera takes thirty (30) frames per second and transfers it to an S-video tape (Super Videotape). Students create movements of people and objects. They start with an idea then a storyboard and then about six (6) drawings per second. The finished product is a tape that can be transferred to a regular videotape and enjoyed at home. Very good jobs have been created in the entertainment business for people who have these skills. .






Dance