Advanced Ceramics

Students will have the opportunity to further develop their skills on independent clay assignments of their choice. Self expression, craftsmanship and creativity will be emphasized. Students will be expected to challenge their abilities and techniques: the sky will be the limit. Can be taken multiple times.

GRADE LEVEL:  10-12        CREDIT: 1.0
FEES: $45                          LENGTH: Year
PREREQUISITE: Intro to Art, Ceramics I, Ceramics II, or Instructor consent

Advanced Drawing & Painting

This course is designed for advanced art students.  Students need prior knowledge and skills to ensure success.  Projects will include large acrylic and watercolor paintings as well as extensive work with charcoal, pencil and colored pencils.  This year-long class will incorporate both assigned and independent work.

GRADE LEVEL: 10-12         CREDIT: 1.0
FEES: $30                          LENGTH: Year
PREREQUISITE: Drawing and Painting II or Instructor consent

npAdvanced Placement Studio Art: 2D Design, Drawing, or 3D Design

This course is designed for students interested in investigating three aspects of an Art 2D, Drawing, or 3D portfolio: Quality:  Quality, Concentration, and Breadth.  In this class students will also study contemporary artists and trends by visiting art museums and galleries in person and on-line.  Students will focus on the four Cs:  Compelling, Capable, Confident, and Complete.  Students may choose to submit their art portfolio for possible college credit.

GRADE LEVEL: 11-12         CREDIT: 1.0
FEES: $45                          LENGTH: Year
PREREQUISITE: Advanced Drawing, Advanced Ceramics, and Teacher Consent

Advanced Theatre Arts

Students will expand their drama skills by exploring a variety of acting styles, dramatic literature, musical theatre concepts and literature, characterization, monologue and scene development, stage directing, stage movement and technical theatre.  Students will create a portfolio of material to be used for high school, college or community auditions.  Students will have the opportunity to develop their own scripts, direct and stage one-act plays, and work on their own theatre related projects.

GRADE LEVEL: 10-12         CREDIT: 1.0
FEES: $10                          LENGTH: Year
PREREQUISITE: Creative Drama or Instructor consent

Art of Comics

This class will explore the art of sequential storytelling using words and images, also known as-comics.  Students will be able to work individually or in groups to create an original comic book the will be ready for printing.  This class is suited for both visual artists and creative writers.  Class can be taken more than one time.

GRADE LEVEL: 9-12           CREDIT: 0.33
FEES: $10                          LENGTH: Trimester
PREREQUISITE: Intro to Art

Art of Comics II

Continue the Adventure!  This class will go deeper into the techniques and methods used in the art of sequential storytelling using words and images.  Students will create an original comic, in teams or as an individual, and explore new concepts dealing with the art of comics.

GRADE LEVEL: 9-12           CREDIT: 0.33
FEES: $10                          LENGTH: Trimester
PREREQUISITE: Introduction to Art and Art of Comics

Ceramics I

This course is designed to introduce students to the clay medium and process.  Students will explore different techniques for hand building, wheel throwing, glazing and firing.  Students will utilize the elements and principles of design and apply these to three dimensional work.
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12           CREDIT: 0.33
FEES: $15                          LENGTH: Trimester
PREREQUISITE: Intro to Art

Ceramics II

This course is designed for further exploration in the ceramics medium.  More technically advanced wheel thrown and hand building assignments will be given including an emphasis on problem solving. Students will be encouraged to express themselves through their art work.

GRADE LEVEL: 9-12           CREDIT: 0.33
FEES: $15                          LENGTH: Trimester
PREREQUISITE: Intro to Art, Ceramics I.

Choraliers

This choir is for all students interested in joining and serious about singing. Students will develop good vocal technique through vocal exercises, and sight singing. We will be singing the best in standard choral literature and popular tunes. The choir will perform concerts in the school and out in the community.

GRADE LEVEL: 9-12           CREDIT: 1.0
FEES: $5                            LENGTH: Year
PREREQUISITE:

Concert Band

Band class will provide an opportunity for students develop their musical skills in a high-quality ensemble.  We will perform pieces from standard band literature in the areas of classical, contemporary, and popular music.  The band members will also be a part of Pep Band which will play for football and basketball games.

GRADE LEVEL: 9-12           CREDIT: 1.0
FEES: $5                            LENGTH: Year
PREREQUISITE: Previous experience on a wind or percussion instrument preferred, and teacher consent

Creative Drama

If you are one of the special students who would like to learn about the theatrical experience through drama, stage movement, play evaluation, scene analysis, technical and musical theatre, we are looking for YOU! Creative drama will help you develop various ways in which to communicate vocally and physically in order to perform for an audience. This will include stage fundamentals, pantomime, improvisation, characterization, and scene work.

GRADE LEVEL: 9-12           CREDIT: 1.0
FEES: $0                            LENGTH: Year
PREREQUISITE:

Drawing and Painting I

This class is designed for students who want to expand their artistic abilities.  Emphasis will be placed on the further understanding of fundamental techniques while encouraging students to develop a personal style of self-expression.  Art history will also be incorporated into the course.

GRADE LEVEL:9-12            CREDIT: 0.33
FEES: $15                          LENGTH: Trimester
PREREQUISITE: Intro to Art

Drawing and Painting II

Advanced students will have the opportunity to grow and challenge themselves.  Larger scale and mixed media works of art will be emphasized.  Independent problem solving will be an expectation.  Art history will also be incorporated into the course.  This course is designed for students planning to continue into upper level art courses.

GRADE LEVEL: 9-12           CREDIT: 0.33
FEES: $15                          LENGTH: Trimester
PREREQUISITE: Intro to Art and Drawing & Painting I

Introduction to Art

The course will provide a creative experience while students learn about the basic elements of art.  A wide variety of materials will be used to create both two-dimensional and three-dimensional works of art.  An introduction to art history will also be included.  This course is open to all students and serves as the first course in the Visual Arts pathway.

GRADE LEVEL: 9-12           CREDIT: 0.33
FEES: $10                          LENGTH: Trimester
PREREQUISITE:

Jazz Band

The students in Jazz Band will learn how to play music through the jazz idiom using the best of standard jazz music literature.  They will develop their ensemble skills and learn the fundamentals of jazz improvisation solo techniques.  This class may meet during a zero-hour block (45 minutes before school) on Mondays and Wednesdays.

GRADE LEVEL: 9-12           CREDIT: 50
FEES: $0                            LENGTH: Year
PREREQUISITE: Must be enrolled in concert band while taking jazz band.

Printmaking, Collage, and Book Arts

This course provides an exploration of printmaking techniques including collograph and carved prints as well as an introduction to the art of collage and assemblage. Students may be required to gather objects outside of class to use for some projects.

GRADE LEVEL: 10-12          CREDIT: 0.33
FEES: $15                           LENGTH: Trimester
PREREQUISITE: Introduction to Art