A rich understanding and appreciation of the arts is necessary for a student’s knowledge of their Christian heritage, since the arts have served as a primary way of worshipping Christ throughout church history. Dominion Academy offers several specific courses that help students orient themselves within the arts and and position them to reclaim art in service to the Kingdom of God.
History of Western Art (Humanities)
The history of western art covers the elements of art and design. Students are taught to apply them to “reading” art of specific periods in Western History. This course is offered for CCP credit and fulfills a general education requirement in Fine Arts for virtually any college major.
Shakespeare Theater
A rich understanding and appreciation of the arts is necessary for a student’s knowledge of their Christian heritage, since the arts have served as a primary way of worshipping Christ throughout church history. Dominion Academy offers several specific courses that help students orient themselves within the arts and position them to reclaim art in service to the Kingdom of God. The director teaches the fundamentals of classic, Elizabethan theater and English poetry. Student assignments include writing theater reviews and character studies. Theater students have an opportunity to travel to the Stratford Festival each fall, where they experience world-renowned theater performances on several Stratford stages, even rubbing shoulders with professional actors and actresses in theater workshops held between performances
Miami Valley High School Theater Association
The Miami Valley High School Theatre Awards and Awards Showcase (MVHSTAs) celebrate, support, and advocate for high school theatre education throughout the Miami Valley region. The program celebrates high school plays, musicals, students, and educators by formally recognizing the extraordinary achievements of our community’s productions.
Dominion Academy has been a member of this local theatre organization since its inception. Two of our Shakespeare productions have been adjudicated by MVHSTA judges and numerous awards were given to the plays' actors and shows themselves (Midsummer's Night Dream and Twelfth Night).