Art

Grade 9-12

Students in high school visual art courses will create, evaluate, and research the historical context of works of art. Three levels of instruction are included in the following framework. This plan allows for a total of four years of visual art classes. The students will apply various media, techniques, and processes in the creation and analysis of artworks. Students, through practice and sequential study, will strive to achieve technical mastery in the areas of art production, art criticism, aesthetics, and art history. As the students progress through courses in the area of visual art. they will develop problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. These skills are gleaned from the study of ideas, concepts, issues, and knowledge related to the visual arts. (1 elective credit)

Band

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Choir

Beginning Choir:

This is an introduction course that included the basics of proper singing techniques, how music is put together, and learning to sing a variety of musical styles. Students may continue in choir through an advanced level and later audition for the "Select" choir. (1 Elective Credit)

Theater

Grades 9-12

Students in high school theater arts courses will study, write, research, critique, create, design, perform and participate in a variety of theater-based learning experiences. Three levels of instruction are included in the following framework. This plan allows for a total of four years of theater arts classes. The courses will include instruction in performance and design techniques, style, historical motifs and genres - creating performance-based experiences while using appropriate technology and media. These courses will develop critical thinking, creativity and aesthetic perception and will generate a heightened sensitivity to the arts and will explore theater's significance and influence on society. (1 Elective Credit)