Welcome to the official online gallery experience of Ursuline Academy's 2020 Fine Arts Festival!
Ursuline Academy's Fine Arts Festival has been a tradition for over 5 years now. This festival was scheduled to take place on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 on Ursuline's campus. Due to the COVID-19 school closure, we have decided to bring the festival to you! We are extremely proud of the amazing work of both the students and teachers that has been taking place during this 2019-2020 school year. Please share this page with your family and friends and show them what is so GREAT on STATE!
Learn below why Ursuline Arts shine!
This is the first year that the Fine Arts Festival will feature projects that use digital elements as a form of artistic expression. At Ursuline, we focus on STEM and the arts as equal partners to power 21st century learning. Throughout the galleries, you will experience art showcased through animation, graphic design, videos, and digital music compositions. We have strived to incorporate these different types of digital art elements to expose and teach our students how to express themselves and prepare them for our digitally increasing world. Works are organized by divisions, as well as exhibit experiences. Please be sure to check out all of the pages, you won't want to miss anything!
Art
All Ursuline girls have the opportunity to take a visual
art starting in Early Childhood and continuing through High School.Master Artist studies are introduced in Early Childhood and continue through High School.
Students connect the history of art, artist techniques, and the elements and principles of design to create their own masterpieces.
Students have opportunities throughout the year to provide their artwork as a tool for Academy projects, Serviam, and community and global outreach.
Music
All Ursuline girls receive weekly music instruction in Toddler 1 through Middle School and can take Choir, Orchestra, and Piano in High School.
All Ursuline girls begin playing an instrument in 3rd grade - including the violin, xylophone, and recorder.
Students learn that music is considered to be Serviam (I will serve) by playing and singing at assisted living facilities, community events, and in school Masses.
Interactive performances with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra are provided in Early Childhood and Middle School.
Theatre
Ursuline girls in grades 3rd-12th have the opportunity to audition to be a part of the Spring musical production.
In High School, theatre is offered as a class.
High School theatre students:
Take field trips to see professional working productions.
Engage in hands-on workshops with local arts organizations.
Have the opportunity to write and perform original material in front of an audience.
Participate in activities and Q & A sessions conducted by working theatre professionals.
Help create sets, costumes, and props for the Spring musical.
Operate the spotlights and soundboard for various events and productions throughout the year at Ursuline.
Technology
Students are 1:1 on devices in grades Pre-K through 12th.
100% of Ursuline girls are taught coding logic.
Girls are taught how to use technology for creativity by making animations, graphic designs, using green screens, videoing & coding.
Ursuline girls in Pre-K through 7th grade participate in an annual, global event called the "Hour of Code."
Students in grades Pre-K through 7th have digital portfolios to showcase their creativity.