The ARTs
A t LCIS, arts instruction is provided by specialist teachers in conjunction with local and international professionals.
IT ENCOMPASSES VISUAL ART, MUSIC, DANCE AND THEATRE and occurs several times a week within the formal curriculum as well as in electives and the co-curricular programme.
Students participate in music lessons as a part of the regular school day in Preschool through grade 10. Visual Art is also part of the regular curriculum for Preschool-Grade 10, and it is an optional component of the IB programmes for Grades 11 and 12. Several times a year, students compete, perform and exhibit their work in visual and performing arts both on-campus and in national and international competitions.
To use
the arts as an integral part of learning at all levels
To strengthen
skills and create a foundation of readiness for successful entry into future art programmes
To foster and build
confident and reflective global learners
To create
cross-cultural knowledge, acceptance and diplomacy
ViSUAL ART
At LCIS, visual art instruction emphasises the creation, understanding, and appreciation of art. Students develop skills across a range of artistic media, explore art history, and engage in critical analysis, examining the work of renowned artists, their peers, and their own creations.
Painting
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Drawing
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Photography
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Sculpture
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Pottery
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Painting • Drawing • Photography • Sculpture • Pottery •
MUSIC
Music is a vital part of the LCIS experience, supporting students’ artistic growth through regular practice and performance. The curriculum includes music theory and history, music technology, instrumental exploration, choral singing, and dance. By the end of Grade 5, all students are proficient in playing the steel pan, and from Grade 7, they begin individualised instrumental lessons.
Wind
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Brass
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Percussion
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Steel
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Voice
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Recorder
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Orph
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Cowbell
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Digital
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Wind • Brass • Percussion • Steel • Voice • Recorder • Orph • Cowbell • Digital •
Dance
Dance at LCIS encourages creative expression and cultural appreciation. Students explore a wide range of movement styles, from classical ballet to Hip Hop and Jazz. The curriculum emphasises technique, choreography, and performance, helping students develop coordination, confidence, and a deeper understanding of dance as a powerful form of storytelling. Opportunities to perform throughout the year allow students to showcase their learning and creative growth.
Ballet
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Hip Hop
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Jazz
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Ballet • Hip Hop • Jazz •
theatre
Theatre at LCIS cultivates imagination and effective communication through dramatic expression. They build confidence and creative collaboration skills. Performances provide authentic opportunities for students to bring stories to life, explore different perspectives, and reflect on the human experience.
Acting
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Musical Theatre
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Stage Management
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Sound Engineering
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Production Management
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Light Design
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Acting • Musical Theatre • Stage Management • Sound Engineering • Production Management • Light Design •
2
Sold out performances of Wizard of Oz
7
Theatrical performances and art-shows per year
5
students specialising in art or music in the IB Diploma
