Art

ACS students work in a wide range of 2D and 3D media, including painting, drawing, collage, sculpture, printmaking, ceramics, mixed-media 3D work, and computer graphics. There is an emphasis in student artwork on individuality and creativity in response to research as well as in response to spontaneous art activity.

Lower School offers an engaging, challenging and active experience of the creative process. Classes are designed to encourage students to explore the world around them through the creation, and appreciation of art.
Middle School builds on this ‘aesthetic enthusiasm’ teaching the processes and techniques to further refine skills using a more complex range of art media and concepts.
High School students will be able to demonstrate a variety of modes of analytical and perceptive thinking and independently create a high calibre of imaginative and creative studio work. The programme ensures a smooth transition for students who wish to pursue studies to exam level on International Baccalaureate and Advanced Placement Art courses offered by the schools.

Music

Students from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th Grade are involved in music, from general music classes including individual tutorials, to Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate courses in the High School. The ACS ethos actively encourages creativity and artistic expression at every level, and students are encouraged to embrace the opportunity to belong to one of our many vocal and ensemble groups including:

• Lower School Choir		• Concert Band
• Middle School Honour Choir		• Jazz Band
• Upper School Choir		• String Groups
• Vox Mundi		• Gong Gang
• Junior Band		• Rock Groups
		• Ensembles

Our most accomplished musicians travel to Europe each year to participate in the prestigious Association of Music for International Schools (AMIS) competitions.

drama

Drama

Drama is integral part of our creative offering at ACS, and is integrated into the teaching schedules across all our divisions and includes:

Pre-K and Kindergarten festive shows and mini-plays
Lower School drama groups and shows
Middle School musicals
High School musicals and dramatic productions

High School students create 2 major productions a year, with participation extending beyond the performers to hair & make-up, wardrobe, technical crews, and prop/set creation. Our most gifted students have the opportunity to be selected for International Schools Theatre Association (ISTA) workshops held in Europe each year. There are also opportunities to undertake IB drama workshops, and to test improv skills at the international Destination Imagination competitions.