Fine Arts Courses

 

Dance Courses

Ballet 1

Course ID: ADB

Description: The course prepares students to perform the basic fundamentals and principles of classical ballet, know the history of ballet and to critique performers and performances.

Grade:  9, 10, 11, 12

Credits: 1

Required:  E

Prerequisite:  0

 

Ballet 2

Course ID: ADC

Description: The course provides opportunities for the advanced student to refine their ballet performance skills, to create and critique their own work and other ballet performances and to develop a personal philosophy about ballet.

Grade:  10, 11, 12

Credits: 1

Required:  E

Prerequisite:

 

Choreography

Course ID: ADD

Description: The course introduces the basic principles of choreography with emphasis on sequential studies of techniques in different dance styles and the opportunity to create a variety of dance compositions for individuals and ensemble.

Grade:  11, 12

Credits: 1

Required:  E

Prerequisite:

 

Cultural Folk Dance

Course ID: ADM

Description: The course provides the opportunity to demonstrate performance skills in traditional cultural and folk dances; to identify and learn dances from various cultures, time periods and settings.

Grade:  10, 11, 12

Credits: 1

Required:  E

Prerequisite:  0

 

Dance Appreciation

Course ID: ADA

Description: The course prepares the student to demonstrate an understanding of dance, its history and relationship to society, and to create and critique dance studies.

Grade:  9, 10, 11, 12

Credits: 1

Required:  E

Prerequisite:  0

 

Independent Dance

Course ID: ADI

Description: The course allows the advanced student to continue the learning process in dance beyond the district dance curriculum. The content to be studied will be determined collaboratively with the teacher and the student.

Grade:  11, 12

Credits: 1

Required:  E

Prerequisite:

 

Jazz Dance 1

Course ID: ADJ

Description: The course develops skills to perform repertory, original and established jazz dances; to create dance compositions; to explain the similarities and differences among jazz dance styles.

Grade:  10, 11, 12

Credits: 1

Required:  E

Prerequisite: 0

 

Jazz Dance 2

Course ID: ADL

Description: The course prepares students to create and perform jazz dance compositions that demonstrate appropriate use of dance elements; synthesize the elements of other art forms; and explain the social factors that influenced the jazz dance.

Grade:  11, 12

Credits: 1

Required: E

Prerequisite:

 

Modern Dance 1

Course ID: ADF

Description: The course provides the opportunity to demonstrate performance skills in original and repertory dances; to develop movement studies; and compare and contrast how movement choices communicate complex ideas in modern dance.

Grade:  9, 10, 11, 12

Credits: 1

Required:  E

Prerequisite: 0

 

Modern Dance 2

Course ID: ADG

Description: The course provides the opportunity to perform modern dances in a professional forum and present advanced performance skills in original and repertory dances; critique various modern dance performances; and describe specific styles of modern dance.

Grade:  10, 11, 12

Credits: 1

Required:  E

Prerequisite:

 

General Music

Independent Music

Course ID: AMI

Description: The course allows the advanced student to continue the learning process in music beyond the district music curriculum. The content to be studied will be determined collaboratively with the teacher and the student.

Grade:  11, 12

Credits: 1

Required:  E

Prerequisite:

 

Music History

Course ID: AMH

Description: The course includes a detailed study of music from the times of the Ancient Greeks into the twenty-first century; the relationship of music to society; and research of historical chronologies that document technological advancements in music.

Grade:  11, 12

Credits: 1

Required:  E

Prerequisite:  0

 

Music Theory 1

Course ID: AMT

Description: The course introduces the basic fundamentals of music including notation, listening and key boarding; study of intervals, triads, scale patterns, voicing, harmonization of simple melodies, and the function and use of major and minor chords.

Grade:  11, 12

Credits: 1

Required:  E

Prerequisite:  0

 

Music Theory 2

Course ID: AMU

Description: The course builds on the knowledge from Theory 1, introduces the study of four part harmony and chord progressions and explores techniques utilized by various composers.

Grade:  12

Credits: 1

Required:  E

Prerequisite:

 

Instrumental Music

Concert Band 1

Course ID: ABA

Description: Concert band provides the opportunity to perform at beginner and intermediate levels. In concert band sections 1-4 are scheduled simultaneously; students are assigned according to the year of participation. The year is not determined by skill or grade level.

Grade:  9, 10, 11, 12

Credits: 1

Required:  E

Prerequisite:  0
 

Concert Band 2

Course ID: ABB

Description: Concert band provides the opportunity to perform at beginner and intermediate levels. In concert band sections 1-4 are scheduled simultaneously; students are assigned according to the year of participation. The year is not determined by skill or grade level.

Grade:  10, 11, 12

Credits: 1

Required:  E

Prerequisite:

 

Concert Band 3

Course ID: ABC

Description: Concert band provides the opportunity to perform at beginner and intermediate levels. In concert band sections 1-4 are scheduled simultaneously; students are assigned according to the year of participation. The year is not determined by skill or grade level.

Grade:  11, 12

Credits: 1

Required:  E

Prerequisite:

 

Concert Band 4

Course ID: ABD

Description: Concert band provides the opportunity to perform at beginner and intermediate levels. In concert band sections 1-4 are scheduled simultaneously; students are assigned according to the year of participation. The year is not determined by skill or grade level.

Grade:  12

Credits: 1

Required:  E

Prerequisite:

 

Orchestra 1

Course ID: AIA

Description: Orchestra sections 1-4 are scheduled simultaneously; students are assigned according to the year of participation. The year is not determined by skill or grade levels. Orchestra provides the opportunity to perform music of various periods from Baroque to Contemporary. This is a competition band.

Grade:  9, 10, 11, 12

Credits: 1

Required:  E

Prerequisite:

 

Orchestra 2

Course ID: AIB

Description: Orchestra sections 1-4 are scheduled simultaneously; students are assigned according to the year of participation. The year is not determined by skill or grade levels. Orchestra provides the opportunity to perform music of various periods from Baroque to Contemporary. This is a competition band.

Grade:  10, 11, 12

Credits: 1

Required:  E

Prerequisite:

 

Orchestra 3

Course ID: AIC

Description: Orchestra sections 1-4 are scheduled simultaneously; students are assigned according to the year of participation. The year is not determined by skill or grade levels. Orchestra provides the opportunity to perform music of various periods from Baroque to Contemporary. This is a competition band.

Grade:  11, 12

Credits: 1

Required: E

Prerequisite:

 

Orchestra 4

Course ID: AID

Description: Orchestra sections 1-4 are scheduled simultaneously; students are assigned according to the year of participation. The year is not determined by skill or grade levels. Orchestra provides the opportunity to perform music of various periods from Baroque to Contemporary. This is a competition band.

Grade: 12

Credits: 1

Required: E

Prerequisite:

 

Symphonic Band 1

Course ID: ABE

Description: Symphonic Band provides the opportunity to perform at intermediate and advanced levels. In symphonic Band sections 1-4 are scheduled simultaneously; students are assigned according to the year of participation. The year is not determined by skill or grade levels. Students must perform in the marching band. Audition is required.

Grade:  9, 10, 11, 12

Credits: 1

Required: E

Prerequisite:

 

Symphonic Band 2

Course ID: ABF

Description: Symphonic Band provides the opportunity to perform at intermediate and advanced levels. In symphonic Band sections 1-4 are scheduled simultaneously; students are assigned according to the year of participation. The year is not determined by skill or grade levels. Students must perform in the marching band. Audition is required.

Grade:  10, 11, 12

Credits: 1

Required: E

Prerequisite:

 

Symphonic Band 3

Course ID: ABG

Description: Symphonic Band provides the opportunity to perform at intermediate and advanced levels. In symphonic Band sections 1-4 are scheduled simultaneously; students are assigned according to the year of participation. The year is not determined by skill or grade levels. Students must perform in the marching band. Audition is required.

Grade: 11, 12

Credits: 1

Required: E

Prerequisite:
 

Symphonic Band 4

Course ID: ABH

Description: Symphonic Band provides the opportunity to perform at intermediate and advanced levels. In symphonic Band sections 1-4 are scheduled simultaneously; students are assigned according to the yearof participation. The year is not determined by skill or grade levels. Students must perform in the marching band. Audition is required.

Grade: 11, 12

Credits: 1

Required: E

Prerequisite:

 

Theater

Acting 1

Course ID: ATA

Description: Acting 1 provides the opportunity to perform and to develop imagination, concentration, observation, characterization, improvisation, rhythm and a personal style.

Grade:  9, 10, 11, 12

Credits: 1

Required:  E

Prerequisite:  0

 

Acting 2

Course ID: ATB

Description: Acting 2 provides the opportunity to develop a visual sense of stage movement. Pantomime

is used to develop observation skills, create mood, character and non-verbal communication.

Grade:  10, 11, 12

Credits: 1

Required:  E

Prerequisite:

 

Directing

Course ID: ATC

Description: The course provides the opportunity to develop directing skills and techniques in mounting a play; practice blocking, stage positions, focus and control of attention and the aspects of technical theatre.

Grade:  11, 12

Credits: 1

Required:  E

Prerequisite:

 

Drama/Theater Appreciation

Course ID: ATD

Description: The course prepares the student to select, adapt and manipulate theatrical elements, processes and materials to create dramatic theatrical works; collaborate to develop and perform a finished theatrical work; and critique dramatic performances.

Grade:  9, 10, 11, 12

Credits: 1

Required:  E

Prerequisite:  0

 

Independent Theater

Course ID: ATI

Description: The course allows the advanced student to continue the study of process in drama/theatre beyond the district drama/theatre curriculum. The content to be studied will be determined collaboratively with the teacher and the student.

Grade:  11, 12

Credits: 1

Required:  E

Prerequisite:

 

Play Writing

Course ID: ATP

Description: The course prepares the student to write and perform a variety of theatrical works; to demonstrate an understanding of the major historical works in theatre and the changes that affect theatrical traditions.

Grade:  11, 12

Credits: 1

Required:  E

Prerequisite:

 

Technical Theater

Course ID: ATT

Description: The course prepares the student for scene design and construction, lighting, painting, stage management, costuming, make-up and other technical areas including marketing and business management.

Grade:  10, 11, 12

Credits: 1

Required: E

Prerequisite:

 

Visual Arts

AP Studio Arts

Course ID: ATU

Description: This course is for highly motivated students who have succeeded in previous art courses. This class enables students to do college level work in either two-dimensional or three-dimensional design. Completion of each section of the portfolio is required, totaling approximately 25-30 works of art.

Students in this course are required to submit a portfolio to the College Board.

Grade: 10, 11, 12

Credits: 1

Required: E

Prerequisite:

 

Architectural Studies

Course ID: AVE

Description: The course introduces the elements of architectural design; styles and themes from the past and the present are explored to create architectural models.

Grade:  10, 11, 12

Credits: 0.5

Required: E

Prerequisite: 0

 

Art 1

Course ID: AGA

Description: Year one, the course provides the opportunities to manipulate media, techniques, and art processes to create a series of art works, to critique works of art as part of the artistic process and to understand the work of others.

Grade:  9, 10, 11, 12

Credits: 1

Required: E

Prerequisite: 0