Independence Academy Charter School
Create Program
Empowering Young Artist
Are you ready to unlock your creativity and shine in the spotlight? Join our dynamic Middle School Visual and Performance Arts Cohort: CREATE!
Create is a vibrant community where aspiring young artists, performers, and creators come together to explore their passions. As a member of this unique program, you’ll dive into exciting hands-on projects like visual painting, sculpture, and digital design, while also stepping into the world of performance arts like theater, dance, and music. From creating gallery displays to performing on stage, you'll collaborate with peers and professional artists to showcase your talents in school-wide exhibitions and productions. With opportunities to compete, perform, and exhibit your work locally and beyond, this cohort will inspire your imagination, boost your confidence, and help you discover your artistic voice.
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What sets our program apart is the integration of art into your core subjects, bringing social studies, science, math, and language arts to life through creative expression. Each year, you’ll also take on two exciting capstone projects. In one semester, collaborate with classmates on a large-scale group project that combines your talents and showcases the power of teamwork. The other semester is all about you; design and execute an individual capstone project based on your creative passions, from choreographing a dance to producing a theatre production or curating a personal art gallery. This program empowers you to think big, create boldly, and achieve beyond your imagination!
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This program is open to incoming 6th and 7th graders!
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Proposed Schedules
6th Grade
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8:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Arts Intensive
10:00 AM -12:00 PM: Core Classes
12:00 PM - 12:40 PM: Lunch
12:40 PM -1:00 PM: Advisory
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Core Classes
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Choice Elective
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7th Grade
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8:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Core Classes
10:00 AM -12:00 PM: Core Classes
12:00 PM - 12:40 PM: Lunch
12:40 PM -1:00 PM: Advisory
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Arts Intensive
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Choice Elective
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FAQS
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Requirements
Due to this focus of this program, all students in the Create program are required to play an instrument or sing in the choir.
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Instruments
Student may bring their own instrument or may rent an instrument.
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Intensives
Each day, students will have two hours of visual art or performing arts intensive time.