Fine art options online are in 3 different strands: Media Arts, Music, and Visual Arts.

All courses listed on this page will meet the state fine arts standard.

Media Arts

Online Intro to Photography "ACC"

• Elective: 9, 10, 11, 12

• Length of Course: One trimester

Students are encouraged to provide their own SD memory card for this course. In this course, students learn about the art and craft of great photography. Students will hone their professional eye to capture the greatest moments in nearly every situation and setting imaginable. Taking students both inside the photographer’s studio and out into the field, this course is a chance to learn, in a way anyone can grasp the basic insights and hidden secrets of photography.

Online Introduction to Videography

• Elective: 9, 10, 11, 12

• Length of Course: One trimester

In this course, students will produce digital videos. Students will learn the concepts of storyboarding, journalistic writing, cinematography, camera work, graphics, and editing while using smartphones, Chromebooks, and  software. This course is a chance to learn, in a way anyone can grasp, the basic insights and hidden secrets of videography.

Music 

Online History of Rock and Roll

• Elective: 9, 10, 11, 12

• Length of Course: One trimester

This course will explore the influences which began and continue to shape popular music in America. Examine how music reflects the social and historical events of our country. Contributions from world cultures will be emphasized and students will actively participate in related classroom performances. No prior musical training or experience is needed.

Online Introduction to World Music

• Grade 9, 10, 11, 12

• Length of Course: One trimester

• Fulfills Graduation Requirements for Art

This course will explore selected musical traditions from around the world. We will explore how these musical traditions are shaped by and give shape to the cultural settings in which they are performed. Students will explore these musical traditions through listening, observing and active participation. This course will explore folk, art, and popular music from cultural sound-scapes selected from Sub-Saharan Africa, India, Asia, the Middle East, Indonesia, Latin America, North America, and Europe.

Visual Arts 

Online Intro to Art

• Elective: 9, 10, 11, 12

• Length of Course: One trimester

Online Introduction to Art is an art appreciation course. This course introduces you to various art movements, cultural influences, artistic genres, artists, and their artwork from the ancient world through the 19th century.  Students will develop a range of drawing and design skills inspired by the various time periods.

Online Art Fundamentals

• Elective: 9, 10, 11, 12

• Length of Course: One trimester

Online Fundamentals A is an art appreciation course. This course introduces you to various art movements, cultural influences, artistic genres, artists, and their artwork from the 20th century.  Students will develop a range of drawing and design skills inspired by the various approaches of this time period including such styles as Pop Art, Op Art, Surrealism, Expressionism, Abstraction, Fauvism, and Cubism.

Online 2D Art 1

• Elective: 9, 10, 11, 12

• Length of Course: One trimester

This entry-level course will develop skills in drawing and painting. Through the introduction of art styles, techniques, and media students will create more realistic and engaging images.