Rice Expands Arts Programs

Rice keeps emphasis on the arts:
Watch the story on WCAX

In addition to the existing Music and Arts programs, Rice is offering two new classes in the Spring Semester: Digital Filmmaking led by Mr. Steffen Parker and Vermont Poetry led by Principal Nagy! Mr. Parker is also offering Advanced Digital Photography to students who would like to build upon their skills. WCAX interviewed our teachers and students today about what art means to them, here's the link to the story.

Spring Course descriptions:

 

Digital Filmmaking

Led by Mr. Steffen Parker
Course Description: After learning about the history of video and how to best use a video camera, students will develop and enhance their own video production skills. Projects will include producing tours, DIY, interviews, newscasts, and entertainment videos individually, in small groups and class wide. Students will also have the opportunity to produce live events, visit live production studios as well as create their own videos from start to finish. Students will produce their own final video using a variety of video production equipment and doing their own work on video editing software.
 

 

Vermont Poetry - Green Mountain Rhythms

Led by Principal Andy Nagy
Course Description: Inspired by the landscapes, people, culture and environment of Vermont, the Vermont Poetry course will focus on reading poems from Vermont poets along with poems written about Vermont. There will be lots of opportunities for poetry writing and creative responses as we look to understand the structures and rhythms utilized by the poets the class covers. The class will encourage students to incorporate their own perspectives and poetry they’ve experienced during their time living in Vermont. Class activities will include socratic seminars, collaborative work, poetry readings, poetry recitations, inspirational excursions, poetry presentations, skit work, poetry inspired art and of course plenty of poetry writing and experimenting with various structures and forms. The course will be utilizing the poetry text, Roads Taken, as its foundational text and students will receive handouts and electronic copies of the poems we cover. Poetry is the molten lava of prose, the skeleton of larger works, the beginnings of something larger. Good poetry takes time and reflection so we will approach the class with the mindset that unfinished drafts can be returned to at other times with fresh eyes and deeper thoughts. This is a class meant to explore your creative side and find the words to express your love of all things Vermont! 
 

 

Advanced Photography

Led by Mr. Steffen Parker
Students will have the opportunity to extend the skills learned in Basic Photography, and to enhance them with further understanding of the more advanced features of their DSLR camera.  Photo reproduction and the use of film, including darkroom techniques, will be explored.  Connections with photography professionals working in various fields will also be made including classroom visits and field trips.

If you are interested in taking any of these courses next semester, please reach out to Rachel Rabbin at [email protected]