Art I
ART1
Students enrolled in Art I will be introduced to the principles and elements of design. Students will complete projects incorporating varied media and techniques including drawing, painting, paper mache, printmaking, design, and pottery.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Standard
GRADE: 9-12
Band I
BAND1
This course is offered to incoming 9th grade students who have received course credit for junior high school instrumental music or who can demonstrate proficient performance skills on a band instrument. Students will be provided with the opportunity to participate in marching band, concern band, and individual performance competition. Emphasis is placed on the extension of basic fundamentals of music learned in the junior high school band.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Standard
GRADE: 9-12
Choral Music I
CH1 JV
Students will study the basic principles of breathing, voice production, tone control, enunciation, and phrasing. The course provides students the opportunity to develop skills in sight-reading and ear training. These principles and skills allow the students to express themselves through public performances.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Standard
GRADE: 9-12
Drill Team Year 1-4
MUS1AP
Available for Bella Blues members
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Stan
dard
GRADE: 9-12
Instrument Ensemble 1
BAINS1
This class must be taken concurrently with Band I, II, III, or IV unless the student has an academic scheduling conflict with the class period or the approval of the director. These courses consist of small and large ensemble as well as solo/individual performance techniques and fundamentals. Attention is given to music theory, listening, and elements of music history and literature. Classes may be divided by instrument families and/or according to Band classes. These classes are intended to reinforce, but not replace Band I - IV
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Standard
GRADE: 9-12
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take BAND1 - Band I
Music Appreciation I
MUSIC
This class is for the student who has little or no musical training, in an effort to help understand the complex nature of music. It is a two-part course, with the first semester dealing with the foundation and creation of musical sounds. Emphasis will be placed upon part writing, sight singing, chord structure, form, and analysis. The second semester will be a comprehensive review of musical history, from Gregorian Chant forward to the Twentieth Century. Projects will include trips to symphonic performances, concerts, and guest lectures.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Standard
GRADE: 9-12
Musical Theatre
MUSTH1
Musical Theatre will expose students to a wide range of on-stage performance disciplines, including acting performance, vocal performance, and dance performance. The course will also provide an atmosphere in which students benefit from a teaching and learning experience in these performance disciplines of musical theatre. Students will receive comprehensive and rigorous instruction so that they may make informed choices about the craft, college, and the profession. The course will enhance and cultivate the creative gifts of each student while encouraging a sense of self-confidence. The course will enable students to study and perform the varied styles of musical theatre with special attention to the principles of stage movement, stage vocal technique, stage choreography, acting, characterization, and other aspects of a musical production.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Standard
GRADE: 9-12
Technical Theatre I
THTEC1
This class is designed for the student who is primarily interested in technical theatre concepts and skills. The course includes the following: development of stagecraft skills; practice with theatre safety techniques; exploration of public relations; and the recognition of career opportunities in technical theatre. Students are required to attend live theatrical events and present analysis/evaluation of theatrical experiences.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Standard
GRADE: 9-12
Theatre Arts 1
TH1
Through diverse forms of storytelling and production, students will exercise and develop creativity, intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, problem solving, and collaborative skills. Participation and evaluation in a variety of theatrical experiences will afford students opportunities to develop an understanding of self and their role in the world.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Standard
GRADE: 9-12
Theatre Production I
THPRO1
This is an introduction to the performing arts, skills and techniques necessary to be a performer. Included in study are theatre history, improvisation, pantomime, puppets, and monologues. Students are expected to perform before an audience and attend live productions for eval.Participation in the GHS One-Act Play is a culminating event for this class.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Standard
GRADE: 9-12
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Instructor Approval Required.
Band II
BAND2
Students will be provided with the opportunity to participate in marching band, concert band, and individual performance competition. Emphasis is placed on the study of band literature and its performance.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Standard
GRADE: 10
PREREQUISITE: BAND1 - Band I
1301- Art Appreciation
ARTADC
A course open to all students directed toward understanding the elements and principles of art as applied to the visual arts: painting, sculpture and architecture as well as printmaking, ceramics, metal work and weaving. 48 lecture hours.
Meets NCTC Core Curriculum Requirement
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Dual Credit
GRADE: 10-12
1306- Music Appreciation
MUSDC
Understanding music through the study of cultural periods, major composers, and musical elements. Illustrated with audio recordings and live performances. (Does not apply to a music major degree.) 48 lecture hours.
Meets NCTC Core Curriculum Requirement
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Dual Credit
GRADE: 10-12
AP Music Theory
MUSAP
In the Music Theory AP course, students learn to recognize, understand, and describe the basic materials and processes of music that are heard or presented in a musical score. You can expect to practice and develop musical skills while building your understanding of music composition and theory. Students with a background in music are best suited for this course. There is a summer assignment.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Advanced Placement
GRADE: 10-12
Art II
ART2
This course is for students who have completed Art I and are highly motivated and interested in learning more advanced techniques. Students will be required to complete level II drawing, painting, printing, and design projects.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Standard
GRADE: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: Art I and teacher approval
Choral Music II
CH2 JV
Students will study the basic principles of breathing, voice production, tone control, enunciation, and phrasing. The course provides students the opportunity to develop skills in sight-reading and ear training. These principles and skills allow the students to express themselves through public performances.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Standard
GRADE: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: None, previous choral experience is recommended
Floral Design
FLDGN
Floral Design is designed to develop students' ability to identify and demonstrate the principles and techniques related to floral design as well as develop an understanding of the management of floral enterprises. Through the analysis of artistic floral styles and historical periods, students will develop respect for the traditions and contributions of diverse cultures. Students will respond to and analyze floral designs, thus contributing to the development of lifelong skills of making informed judgments and evaluations.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Standard
GRADE: 10-12
Instrument Ensemble 2
BAINS2
This class must be taken concurrently with Band I, II, III, or IV unless the student has an academic scheduling conflict with the class period or the approval of the director. These courses consist of small and large ensemble as well as solo/individual performance techniques and fundamentals. Attention is given to music theory, listening, and elements of music history and literature. Classes may be divided by instrument families and/or according to Band classes. These classes are intended to reinforce, but not replace Band I - IV
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Standard
GRADE: 10-12
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take BAND2 - Band II
Technical Theatre II
THTEC2
No description available
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Standard
GRADE: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: THTEC1 - Technical Theatre I
Theatre Arts 2
TH2
This class further develops and refines those acting concepts and skills presented in Theatre Arts I. This course is designed for those students who have a more serious interest in the performing arts and who want to develop more knowledge and skills about the theatre including masks, stage movement, character and script analysis, performance evaluation, oral interpretation, and the historical development of the theater. All students are expected to perform before an audience and to attend live productions for evaluation
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Standard
GRADE: 10-12
Theatre Production II
THPRO2
This class further develops and refines those acting concepts and skills presented in Theatre Production I. This course is designed for those students who have a more serious interest in the performing arts and who want to develop more knowledge and skills about the theatre including masks, stage movement, character and script analysis, performance evaluation, oral interpretation, and the historical development of the theater. All students are expected to perform before an audience and to attend live productions for evaluation.
Participation in the GHS One-Act Play is a culminating event for this class.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Standard
GRADE: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: THPRO1 - Theatre Production I
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Instructor Approval Required.
Band III
BAND3
Students will be provided with the opportunity to participate in marching band, concert band, and individual performance competition. Emphasis is placed on enabling students to develop teamwork, discipline, self-confidence, leadership, goal setting, and the values of music in our society.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Standard
GRADE: 11
PREREQUISITE: BAND2 - Band II
Art III
ART3
This course will consist of level III advanced art projects. Students will be working on independent drawing, painting, printing, two and three-dimensional design projects.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Standard
GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: Art I and II and teacher approval
Choral Music III
CH3 JV
Students will study the basic principles of breathing, voice production, tone control, enunciation, and phrasing. The course provides students the opportunity to develop skills in sight-reading and ear training. These principles and skills allow the students to express themselves through public performances.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Standard
GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: None, previous choral experience is recommended
Instrument Ensemble 3
BAINS3
This class must be taken concurrently with Band I, II, III, or IV unless the student has an academic scheduling conflict with the class period or the approval of the director. These courses consist of small and large ensemble as well as solo/individual performance techniques and fundamentals. Attention is given to music theory, listening, and elements of music history and literature. Classes may be divided by instrument families and/or according to Band classes. These classes are intended to reinforce, but not replace Band I - IV
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Standard
GRADE: 11-12
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take BAND3 - Band III
Theatre Arts 3
TH3
This class further develops and refines those acting concepts and skills presented in Theatre Arts II. This course is designed for those students who have a more serious interest in the performing arts and who want to develop more knowledge and skills about the theatre including masks, stage movement, character and script analysis, performance evaluation, oral interpretation, and the historical development of the theater. All students are expected to perform before an audience and to attend live productions for evaluation
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Standard
GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: TH1 - Theatre Arts 1 or TH2 - Theatre Arts 2
Theatre Production III
THPRO3
This course is a continued development of techniques and study of theater history. Students are expected to perform before an audience and/or assume a backstage role, to attend live productions, and to write evaluations of their experiences.Participation in the GHS One-Act Play is a culminating event for this class.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Standard
GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: THPRO2 - Theatre Production II
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Instructor Approval Required.
Art IV
ART4
This course will consist of advanced projects of the student's choice from media used in Art I, II & III.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Standard
GRADE: 12
PREREQUISITE: Art I II, and III and teacher approval
Band IV
BAND4
Students will be provided with the opportunity to participate in marching band, concert band, and individual performance competition. Emphasis is placed on the critical analysis of the science of music and its worth.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Standard
GRADE: 12
PREREQUISITE: BAND3 - Band III
Choral Music IV
CH4 JV
Students will study the basic principles of breathing, voice production, tone control, enunciation, and phrasing. The course provides students the opportunity to develop skills in sight-reading and ear training. These principles and skills allow the students to express themselves through public performances.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Standard
GRADE: 12
PREREQUISITE: None, previous choral experience is recommended
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Standard
GRADE: 12
Instrument Ensemble 4
BAINS4
This class must be taken concurrently with Band I, II, III, or IV unless the student has an academic scheduling conflict with the class period or the approval of the director. These courses consist of small and large ensemble as well as solo/individual performance techniques and fundamentals. Attention is given to music theory, listening, and elements of music history and literature. Classes may be divided by instrument families and/or according to Band classes. These classes are intended to reinforce, but not replace Band I - IV
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Standard
GRADE: 12
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take BAND4 - Band IV
Theatre Arts 4
TH4
This class further develops and refines those acting concepts and skills presented in Theatre Arts III. This course is designed for those students who have a more serious interest in the performing arts and who want to develop more knowledge and skills about the theatre including masks, stage movement, character and script analysis, performance evaluation, oral interpretation, and the historical development of the theater. All students are expected to perform before an audience and to attend live productions for evaluation
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Standard
GRADE: 12
PREREQUISITE: TH1 - Theatre Arts 1 or TH2 - Theatre Arts 2 or TH3 - Theatre Arts 3
Theatre Production IV
THEONA
This class is a course designed to give the student opportunities to practice the concepts and skills learned in earlier production classes by experiences in performing various types of scenes, plays, musicals; historical and contemporary; comedy and serious drama. Students are expected to have directing projects, write serious evaluations of productions, and contribute to the entire theatre program in various projects and activities. Students are expected to compile a resume/portfolio of activities for presentation for admission to colleges/universities or professional troupes.Participation in the GHS One-Act Play is a culminating event for this class.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Standard
GRADE: 12
PREREQUISITE: THPRO3 - Theatre Production III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Instructor Approval Required.