LOWER SCHOOL

The Western Australian Arts Curriculum is written on the basis that all students will study at least two Arts subjects from Pre-Primary to the end of Year 8. It is a requirement that students study a Performing Arts and a Visual Arts subject.
In Years 9 and 10 the study of the Arts is optional.

Some of the subjects offered in Years 7-10 at Nagle Catholic College include: 

• Ceramics
• Dance
• Drama
• Digital Photography
• Illustration & Design Graphics
• Painting & Drawing
• Media: Movie Making
• Music Instrumental
• Music Technology

This year, we are showcasing Nagle Student Artist Profiles, featuring students across various Year levels and Arts courses. To read more click here. 

EXTRA CURRICULAR

​Students are encouraged to take part in extra curricular activities offered by the Arts Department. These include but are not limited to:

Music

• Instrumental Music lessons provide a music program at Nagle that caters to the needs of each student, from beginner to advanced levels. Lessons can be weekly or fortnightly. Click here for more information.
• The Ensembles rehearse on a weekly basis before school and during some lunchtimes. The current list of Ensembles includes Choir, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Stage Band, Guitar Ensemble and Rock Bands.  

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Whole School Musical Production

• Biannually the College puts on a ‘Whole School Musical’. These Musicals showcase the great talent we have here at Nagle. Students are cast in roles that require them to act, dance and sing and each show highlights the depth of talent amongst our Arts students. In 2017 Nagle Catholic College was extremely proud of our Production of ‘The Addams Family’.
• View photos from past College Productions.​

Art Exhibitions 

• Exhibitions are an important way to showcase students finished works and promote the quality of Artworks created through the College’s Arts Courses. Along with local exhibitions, including Combined Schools Yr 12 Exhibitions & the Creative Arts Displays, selected student work has been entered in various Perth based Exhibitions.

UPPER SCHOOL

Our Year 11 & 12 Students can select from a wide range of Arts courses. Students have ATAR, General and VET options. 

Courses offered for WACE include:

• Dance
• Design Graphics
• Design Photography
• Drama
• Media Production & Analysis
• Music
• Visual Art

 
The following Certificate course is offered:

• Certificate II in Music