Art

• Two-Dimensional Art/Painting (0104310)
  Grades 9-12; 1/2 credit
  
  This is a fundamental course that provides experience in the areas of drawing, painting, color, and design.

• Drawing and Painting I (0104320)
  Grades 10-12; Teacher recommendation required.
  
  This course provides an understanding of design and composition in drawing and painting. Development of drawing skills, enhancing creativity, and artistic confidence are stressed.

• Drawing and Painting II (0104330)
  Grades 10-12; Teacher recommendation required.
  
  This course continues to develop understanding of design and composition in drawing and painting. Development of drawing skills, enhancing creativity, and artistic confidence are stressed.

• Drawing and Painting III (0104400)
  Grades 11-12; Teacher recommendation required.
  
  This course continues to develop understanding of design and composition in drawing and painting. Development of drawing skills, enhancing creativity, and artistic confidence are stressed.

• Sculpture I (0111310)
  Grades 11-12; Teacher recommendation required.
  
  This course provides an understanding of three- dimensional expression in sculpture. Content includes production and exploration of the clay, plaster, wood, and plastics.

• Sculpture II (0111320)
  Grades 11-12; Teacher recommendation required.
  
  This course provides an understanding of three- dimensional expression in sculpture. Content includes production and exploration of the clay, plaster, wood, and plastics.

• Sculpture III (0111330)
  Grades 11-12; Teacher recommendation required.
  
  This course provides an understanding of three- dimensional expression in sculpture. Content includes production and exploration of the clay, plaster, wood, and plastics.

• AP Art-Drawing Portfolio (1004300)
  Grades 11-12; Teacher recommendation required.
  
  The AP Art-Drawing Portfolio is designed for students who are seriously interested in the practical experience of art. AP Art-Drawing Portfolio is not based on a written examination; instead, students submit portfolios for evaluation at the end of the school year.

Theater Arts/Drama

• Introduction to Drama (0400300)
  Grades 9-12; 1/2 credit
  
  This course incorporates monologue, duet acting and characterization, learning and performance of pantomime, improvisation, and commercials with an overview of theater history.

• Drama I-IV
  Grades 10-12; Courses to be taken in consecutive order; Teacher recommendation required
  
  These courses provide in-depth experiences in the study and practice of theatre, theatre production, and continued fundamentals of acting. The course also incorporates a more detailed look into theatre history, genres and movements, and technical theatre. Students will be required to participate in extra rehearsals and performances beyond the school day.

  • Drama I (0400310)
  • Drama II (0400320)
  • Drama III (0400330)
  • Drama IV (0400340)
    

Music

• Guitar I (1301320)
  Grades 9-12
  
  This course develops basic to advanced skills in guitar performance. Students learn to read music, chords, and skills to perform with other guitar players or band members. Student must have own guitar.

• Introduction to Music Performance (1301300)
  Grades 9-12; 1/2 credit
  
  This course develops knowledge and skills necessary to understand and appreciate music. It includes music activities, music reading and basic piano performance. This is not a band class.

• Beginning Band (1302420)
  Grades 9-12; 2.0 GPA required.
  
  No experience required. Students will learn to play a woodwind or brass instrument.

• Band (Marching and Symphonic Bands)
  
  This course emphasizes progressive musical and instrumental development through the study of significant wind band literature. In addition to classroom work, the students will participate in concerts and festivals. In addition to classroom work, students will participate in concerts, festivals, and a variety of after-school activities.

• Band 1 (1302300)
• Band 2 (1302310)
• Band 3 (1302320)
• Band 4 (1302330)
  
  

• Percussion Techniques (1302460)
  Grades 9-12; 2.0 GPA required.
  
  Students will learn fundamental drumming for marching and concert percussion.

• Instrumental Techniques (1302420 or 1302430)
  Grades 9-12; Teacher recommendation required.
  
  This course is available as a practice period for students with teacher approval.