9th - Arts
Core 24 requires --> 1.0 or 2.0 Credits
Clarification:
Performing or visual arts -
1.0 credit may be a Personalized Pathway Requirements.
There are many careers available that emphasize art both directly and indirectly. Arlington High School offers classes in visual and performing arts. These courses teach skills and encourage the students’ creativity and help them in the various areas of music, drama, and visual art and help build confidence and encourage self-expression. The classes also show the influence of the arts in society and culture, both past and present.
Performing Arts
Beginning Theatre Arts: 0.5 credit
Grades: 9 - 12
May be repeated
Students will:
Learn and practice the art of communication through speech, movement, improvisation, and dramatic interpretation
Develop an understanding of theatrical terminology and artistic aspects of producing stage plays
Apply their collaborative skill set by preparing, rehearsing, and performing in front of their peers
Theatre Production: 1.0 credit
CTE Equivalency
Grades: 9 - 12
This course covers designing sets and props, applications of construction and electronics with emphasis on creative problem solving for challenging systems and projects
Units to be covered include, set design and construction, light design, special effects, stage management, and safety practices
Class success hinges on proficient completion of individual unit designs, preparation of a final set design
Eagle Choir: 1.0 credit
Grades: 9 - 12
Do you want to improve your singing? Would you like more confidence as a person and a performer? Eagle Choir is the place to be!
Learn how to be a dynamic performer.
Build musical skills that last a lifetime.
Perform at concerts and festivals.
Enjoy being a part of a large ensemble and welcoming community.
A Cappella Choir/ Aerie: 1.0 credit
Grades: 9 - 12
Prerequisite: Audition-based class and Instructor permission.
Perform advanced choral music.
Learn how to perform as a small group, participate in community events.
Build skills to be an expressive singer.
Travel to festivals out-of-state (such as Anaheim, CA).
Belong to a group that works hard and supports each other!
Flight: 1.0 credit
Grades: 9 - 12
Prerequisite: Audition-based course. It may be dropped if not accepted from the audition.
This class is held before the regularly scheduled day (7:00 – 7:55 AM), therefore individual transportation to school is necessary.
Perform advanced vocal jazz music.
Learn choreography and healthy singing habits.
Perform in the community and at AHS events.
Travel to festivals out-of-state.
Can accommodate full schedules-- this ensemble meets during zero period.
All singers are required to be enrolled in a music class during the day.
Special attire required
Travel fee required
Music Theory Lab: 1.0 credit
Grades: 9 - 12
This course is open to students from all levels of music experience.
Provides opportunity to study basic through advanced music theory concepts
Experience how to write musical arrangements
Explore and study American popular music from Jazz to the present day
Piano: 0.5 credit
Grades: 9 - 12
Prerequisite: Student should have the ability to practice outside of class time
Learn the fundamentals of keyboard music
Piano lessons & in-class recitials
May repeat class for advanced training
Class is open to students of all levels of experience
Concert Band: 1.0 credit
Grade: 9
Provides opportunity for study and performance of intermediate level wind music
Perform at concerts, contests, parades, football games, and community events
Attendance at some evening and weekend events will be expected
Visual Arts
Art I - 0.5 credit
Grades 9 - 12
Introduction to visual arts techniques for all levels of experience!
Experiment with 2D and 3D media while learning the Elements of Art
Gain skills in drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, mixed media, clay and ceramics
Art II - 0.5 credit
Grades 9 - 12
Prerequisite: Must have completed Art I
Continuation of Art I, exploring the Principles of Art
Develop skills in both 2D and 3D media
Practice drawing, watercolor and acrylic painting, clay sculpture, linoleum block printing, and more!!
Art History - 1.0 credit
Grades: 9 - 12
This program is designed to provide an in-depth study of art history and basic art concepts.
Students will:
Examine a variety of aspects of art history
Study themes and purposes of art; styles of art
Discover various elements of art and design principles
Articulate visual and art historical concepts in verbal and written form’
Career & Technical Education Art Courses
Graphic Art 1 - 0.5 credit
Grades: 9 - 12
Inter-curricular Student Organization: Media Arts Club
CTE Equivalency: Fine Art
Dual Credit:
Designed for the student who wants to explore a wide range of media, techniques, and approaches to the visual arts.
The class will begin with various studies on the elements and principles of art and then move into more advanced concepts.
Students will be exposed to drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, 3D design, lettering, and computer-generated art.
The vast majority of class time will be spent completing projects with lectures and demonstrations at the beginning of each unit.
Topics to be covered:
Typography
3D Design
Printmaking
Photoshop
Graffiti
Graphic Art 2 - 0.5 credit
Grades: 9 - 12
Inter-curricular Student Organization: Media Arts Club
CTE Equivalency: Fine Art
Prerequisite: Passing grade in Graphic Art 1
Dual Credit:
Graphic Art II is a course that further investigates concepts covered in Graphic Arts I.
Students will expand their skills in Adobe Photoshop, experiment with various printmaking methods including screen printing and t-shirt design, complete movies using stop motion animation and explore three-dimensional design.
The vast majority of class time will be spent completing projects with lectures and demonstrations at the beginning of each unit.
Topics to be covered include:
Elements and Principles of Design
Multimedia Exploration
Printmaking: Screen printing (t-shirts), linoleum
Photoshop
Installation Art
JOURN170: Student News Media - 1.0 credits
Grades: 9 - 12
Inter-curricular Student Organization: Washington Journalism Education Association
CTE Equivalency: Fine Art or Senior English
College in the High School: EvCC Introduction to Journalism (JOURN170) - 3 credits available (student pays tuition)
Prerequisite: Students MUST have instructor permission to register for this course
Students will:
Create the school yearbook
Write and photograph to publish on the school news website
Develop skills in layout and design
Understand press rights and responsibilities
Interview students both in and out of school
Be expected to spend some out of class time going to various school events and meetings (at least one hour per week)
Develop photography skills and take pictures at events
Explore career options and expectations in journalism and graphic design
Learn Adobe InDesign and Photoshop
3D Animation - 0.5 credit
Grades: 9 - 12
Inter-curricular Student Organization: SkillsUSA
CTE Equivalency: Fine Art
This course starts with traditional skills such as basic drawing, composition, line, value, and perspective drawing.
Skills taught in this course prepare students to pursue post-secondary education in Fine Art and Animation.
Students will:
Develop strong visual communication, problem-solving and technical skills.
Learn essential animation skills including character concept and design
Study basic keyframe animation, motion concepts, 2D & 3D computer animation
Work to find effective solutions to problems professional animators face
Use curriculum from the DigiPen Institute of Technology.
Photo Foundations 1 - 0.5 credit
Grades: 9 - 12
Inter-curricular Student Organization: FCCLA
CTE Equivalency: Fine Art
This class teaches the principles and elements of digital photography (the vocabulary of visual communication and expression). Students will:
Explore composition, shoot, edit, organize and manipulate photos
Investigate digital photography techniques through experimentation with a digital camera, Adobe Photoshop and miscellaneous photography enhancement software.
Observation and exploration of lines, patterns, and shapes that are present in our environment.
It is extremely helpful if students have their own cameras. However, there are a few available for checkout.
Photo Foundations 2 - 0.5 credit
Grades: 9 - 12
Inter-curricular Student Organization: FCCLA
CTE Equivalency: Fine Art
This class expands on the basics of digital photography. We will review, and increase knowledge in the following areas:
Camera equipment and computer software
DSLR cameras will be used
Shutter speed, aperture and ISO settings in a variety of projects
Applying elements of art and principles of design
Studying and emulating a famous photographer
Careers in photography
Working as a team to create photographic stories
The process of staging, shooting, and retouching portraits in a studio setting using lighting and backdrops
It is extremely helpful if students have their own cameras. However, there are a few available for checkout.