Bob Bryant
Executive Director of Fine Arts

Mission, Philosophy and Belief

Mission

The mission of the Katy Independent School District Fine Arts Department is to prepare students to be successful in a diverse and ever-changing society through experiences in the fine arts, by designing and supporting the delivery of an aligned, articulated, assessed and progressive performance-based curriculum that encourages all students to reach their academic, creative, and expressive potential by fostering a life-long involvement in the arts.

Philosophy

The purpose of fine arts education in the Katy Independent School District is to develop a productive citizen by emphasizing the value and unique individual creativity present in the school, workplace, and private sector. This curriculum comprised of visual art, dance, music, and theatre will focus on creativity, skill, appreciation, and the awareness of fine arts. The Fine Arts Department recognizes that this philosophy is developed and achieved with parental, community, and administrative support.

Belief

We believe education and participation in the Fine Arts prepares students for success by developing opportunities to:

1. Communicate, both individually and collectively, key issues, concepts, and ideas embodied in the human experience by examining local, societal, and cultural environments and interpreting their meaning through performance and product.
2. Communicate globally through the multi-sensory expression of the arts.
3. Explore and appreciate the influence of the arts throughout the course of history.
4. Utilize effective decision-making, problem solving, and higher level thinking skills as they are engaged in creating unique individual and group products.
5. Strengthen individual learning across the curriculum by providing practical applications of reading, writing, science, and mathematics.
6. Benefit others through leadership, by effectively and efficiently communicating with those around them through encouragement and enhancement of leadership qualities evidenced in the classroom, performances, and exhibits.
7. Develop a strong, positive work ethic with a broad knowledge base utilized in a diverse array of applications.
8. Maximize learning through performance and exhibition to promote a greater sense of individual responsibility and pride, as well as a greater awareness of varied cultural contributions to the global community.
9. Participate effectively in today’s society by fostering self-discipline and respect for others.
10. Engage both the individual and community in an experience, which produces creative and disciplined thinking, practices goal setting to enhance productivity, and continually evaluates individual and group progress.