VAPA
Visual and Performing Arts
Department Vision
The Visual and Performing Arts Department at BCCHS all share the same belief and common vision:
To provide a wide variety of arts courses that offers students a rigorous standards-based curriculum that prepares them for postsecondary university, conservatory, and arts careers in the 21st Century.
Mission Statement
Inspire students to engage in meaningful learning in a safe, creative, and nurturing environment.
Challenge students to be critical thinkers and productive members and leaders of the community.
Our Four Pillars:
* Theatre * Music * Visual Arts * Dance
Many offered courses are articulated with Pierce College, Valley College, and Glendale Community College for college credit with a “B” or higher. Most students are exposed to industry professionals in their field of interest through internships, competitions, festivals, and field trips.
Upcoming Events:
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VAPA Staff
Our Visual & Performing Arts department has a carefully chosen, highly qualified team of professionals who teach courses that cover a broad range of artistic modes of study.
Cindy Walker - Administrative Director
Jeffrey Barrett - Instrumental Music/ Band Director
Annette Bedrossian - Visual Arts Lead /Animation
Diane Ebs -Visual Arts/Ceramics
Charlene Komin - Visual Arts/ Design
Tatiana Mathis - Dance
Phillip Munson - Visual Arts/Photography/Digital Media
Tiffany Sands - Visual Arts/ Painting
Paula Sargent - Visual Arts/Film & Musical History
Michael Suffolk - Dep. Chair/Vocal Music/Choir Director
Jeffrey Wienckowski - Theatre Arts/Director
