Jennings County Academy of Fine Arts
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Jennings County High School is accepting applications for the Academy of Fine Arts.
Students will have special recognition along with their diploma and recognition on their transcript upon completion of all of the requirements.
Those who enroll in the program must choose an area of interest in the fine arts: visual arts, vocal music, or instrumental music. To graduate with a fine arts diploma through the Academy of Fine Arts at JCHS one must:
Earn a minimum of 10 fine arts credits
Receive no lower than a B in any Fine Arts course
Have an overall GPA of 6.67 or higher
Perform a minimum of 5 documented service hours each year
Design and produce a senior project in conjunction with their faculty advisor and complete it by the end of April of the senior year
Take AP 3D Art and Design
Participate in Senior showcase* (visual arts students)
Each student is expected to work at an advanced pace with commitment and drive.
*Candidates are subject to an advisory-panel review
JCHS Civic Arts Locally Created Pathway
Students at JCHS may use a combination of Fine Arts and other introductory courses, as well as related experiences, to satisfy Box 3 of Indiana Graduation Pathways.
Along with successfully completing a variation of the courses below, students must also complete these additional requirements:
Employability skills experiences will be successfully completed within the arts and include local partnerships.
Students will compile a portfolio composed of course work samples, internships/work-based learning, and other related experiences.
Specific information and details regarding these requirements will be provided by JCHS Fine Arts teachers throughout the students’ pathway experience.
Visual Arts Courses
Visual Arts Courses
40002D Introduction to Two Dimensional (2D) Art
Recommended Grade: 9-12
Required Prerequisites: None
Recommended Prerequisites: None
Credits: 1 semester course, 1 credit per semester
Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas
Fulfills a Fine Arts requirement for the Core 40 Academic Honors Diploma
Course Description: This introductory studio course is a one semester elective that will prepare the student for further high school art experiences. The student will be introduced to skills and media such as drawing, painting, the elements and principles of design. Projects may include: Abstract Drawing, Perspective Drawing, Portrait Drawing, Collage, Charcoal, Optical Art, Pastel Drawing, and Painting. The emphasis of this course is to expose students to 2D art mediums and to build their creative skills through the elements and principles of design. 2D Art history and the masters will be covered.
40023D Introduction to Three Dimensional (3D) Art
Recommended Grade: 9-12
Required Prerequisites: None
Recommended Prerequisites: Introduction to Two Dimensional Art
Credits: 1 semester course, 1 credit per semester
Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas
Fulfills a Fine Arts requirement for the Core 40 Academic Honors Diploma
Course Description: This is a second semester introductory studio course emphasizing on three dimensional art work. The elements and principles of three dimensional design are studied and utilized to create various forms of art. Three dimensional mediums such as clay/ceramics, cardboard, paper, plaster, wire and recycled material may be used. The sculptural processes of assemblage, reduction carving and modeling will be used to create artwork based on a theme or concept. Various artists, art styles and genres will be explored. The emphasis of this course is to expose students to 3D art mediums and to build their creative skills through the elements and principles of design. 3D Art history and the masters will be covered.
4060D1/4060D2 Drawing I/Drawing II
4060D3/4060D4 Drawing III/Drawing IV
Recommended Grade: 10-12
Required Prerequisites: None
Recommended Prerequisites: Intro to 2D Art, Intro to 3D Art, and Drawing courses must be taken in sequential order
Credits: Each course is a 1 semester course, 1 credit per semester
Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas
Fulfills a Fine Arts requirement for the Core 40 Academic Honors Diploma
Course Description: Drawing is a course based on the Indiana Academic Standards for Visual Art. Students in drawing engage in sequential learning experiences that encompass art history, art criticism, aesthetics, and production and lead to the creation of portfolio quality works. Students create drawings utilizing processes such as sketching, rendering, contour, gesture, and perspective drawing and use a variety of media such as pencil, pastels, charcoal, and pen and ink. They reflect upon and refine their work; explore cultural and historical connections; analyze, interpret, theorize, and make informed judgments about artwork and the nature of art; relate art to other disciplines and discover opportunities for integration; and incorporate literacy and presentational skills. Students utilize the resources of art museums, galleries, and studios, and identify art related careers.
4064P1/4064P2 Painting I/Painting II
Recommended Grade: 10-12
Required Prerequisites: None
Recommended Prerequisites: None
Credits: Each course is a 1 semester course, 1 credit per semester
Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas
Fulfills a Fine Arts requirement for the Core 40 Academic Honors Diploma
Course Description: Painting I is a semester course for students that have taken Introduction to 2D and 3D Art. This is a study of painting, both the creation of works and the study of painters’ works throughout history. A variety of painting mediums, composition and construction of painting will be studied. Art vocabulary will be expanded as it pertains specifically to painting. Painting II is a continuation of beginning painting in which students will work on skills of materials handling and composition. Larger work surfaces and more complex works are expected from students.
4040C1/4040C2 Ceramics I/Ceramics II
Recommended Grade: 10-12
Required Prerequisites: Intro to 2D Art, Intro to 3D Art
Recommended Prerequisites: None
Credits: Each course is a 1 semester course, 1 credit per semester
Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas
Fulfills a Fine Arts requirement for the Core 40 Academic Honors Diploma
Course Description: Ceramics I: This studio course is an introduction to arts using clay in various forms. Sculptural approaches to clay (slab, pinch, coil, hand building, pottery wheel) as well as surface treatment will be explored. Glazing and glaze experimenting as well as kiln technology will be introduced. Ceramics II: This studio course is a continuation from Ceramics 1. Methods, techniques and skills learned from Ceramics 1 will be emphasized while creating new variations of clay forms. Various, new sculptural approaches to clay will be explored. Advanced glazing and glaze experimenting will be emphasized.
4040C3/4040C4 Ceramics III/Ceramics IV
Recommended Grade: 11-12
Required Prerequisites: Ceramics I/Ceramics II
Recommended Prerequisites: None
Credits: Each course is a 1 semester course, 1 credit per semester
Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas
Fulfills a Fine Arts requirement for the Core 40 Academic Honors Diploma
Course Description: Ceramics III: This course is designed for students who are interested in exploring Ceramics further and on a more personal level. The use of the pottery wheel is emphasised throughout the semester of this course. Each student will be assigned units of study throughout the course of the year. The students will be graded in similar fashion to other Ceramics levels; however their past experiences will be taken into account when considering craftsmanship, thinking and planning, experimentation and creativity. Students taking this level of Ceramics will be expected to act as good role models for other students taking the class; exemplifying great participation, execution of work, and behavior in the classroom. Ceramics IV: This course is a continuation from Ceramics III. There will be more of an emphasis on the pottery wheel, hand and slab building as well as glaze techniques. Students will utilize all skills learned from previous Ceramics courses to produce studio quality works. Art History, Ceramic artists and styles will be covered to produce custom student work.
4044S1/4044S2 Sculpture I/Sculpture II
Recommended Grade: 10-12
Required Prerequisites: Intro to 2D Art, Intro to 3D Art
Recommended Prerequisites: None
Credits: Each course is a 1 semester course, 1 credit per semester
Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas
Fulfills a Fine Arts requirement for the Core 40 Academic Honors Diploma
Course Description: Sculpture I: This course is an investigation of the principles and elements in sculpture and various techniques in three dimensional form. This course will also introduce students to structural art and allow them to experiment with a variety of three-dimensional mediums including 3-D printing, paper, paper mache’, cardboard, wood, wire, glass, found objects, and clay. Students will explore and examine various forms of sculpture such as realism, abstraction, symbolic and functionality of sculpture. Students will also become familiar with sculptures of the masters and modern works. Sculpture II: This course is a continuation of methods and techniques learned from Sculpture 1. This second course will emphasize student sculptural knowledge and comprehension in 3-D art. Students will explore new projects in various mediums such as 3-D printing, paper, paper mache’, cardboard, wood, wire, glass, found objects, and clay. Students will continue to explore and examine various forms of sculpture with an emphasis on original and personal concepts.
4004 Advanced Two Dimensional (2D) Art
Recommended Grade: 9-12
Required Prerequisites: Introduction to Two-Dimensional (2D) Art
Credits: 1 semester course, 1 credit per semester
Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas
Fulfills a Fine Arts requirement for the Core 40 Academic Honors Diploma
Course Description: Advanced Two-Dimensional Art is a course based on the Indiana Academic Standards for Visual Art. Students in this course build on the sequential learning experiences of Introduction to Two-Dimensional Art that encompass art history, art criticism, aesthetics, and production and lead to the creation of portfolio quality works. Students explore historical and cultural background and connections; analyze, interpret, theorize, and make informed judgments about artwork and the nature of art; create two-dimensional works of art, reflect upon the outcomes, and revise their work; relate art to other disciplines and discover opportunities for integration; and incorporate literacy and presentational skills. They identify ways to utilize and support art museums, galleries, studios, and community resources.
4006 Advanced Three Dimensional (3D) Art
Recommended Grade: 9-12
Required Prerequisites: Introduction to Three-Dimensional (3D) Art
Credits: 1 semester course, 1 credit per semester
Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas
Fulfills a Fine Arts requirement for the Core 40 Academic Honors Diploma
Course Description: Advanced Three-Dimensional Art is a course based on the Indiana Academic Standards for Visual Art. Students in this course build on the sequential learning experiences of Introduction to Three-Dimensional Art that encompass art history, art criticism, aesthetics, and production and lead to the creation of portfolio quality works. Students explore historical and cultural background and connections; analyze, interpret, theorize, and make informed judgments about artwork and the nature of art; create three-dimensional works of art, reflect upon the outcomes, and revise their work; relate art to other disciplines and discover opportunities for integration; and incorporate literacy and presentational skills. They identify ways to utilize and support art museums, galleries, studios, and community resources.
4052S1/4052S2 Advanced Placement (AP) 2D/3D Art and Design
Recommended Grade: 12
Required Prerequisites: Previous art courses
Recommended Prerequisites: Completion of Drawing I and II, and at least 2 semesters of Painting I. Painting II, Ceramics and/or Sculpture
Credits: 2 semester course, 1 credit per semester
Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas
Fulfills a Fine Arts requirement for the Core 40 Academic Honors Diploma
Course Description: This is an Advanced Placement course that is promoted by the College Board. Students in this class would be seniors who have already completed Drawing I and Drawing II as well as at least two semesters of either Painting I, Painting II, Ceramics I, Ceramics 11, Sculpture I, or Sculpture II. Students would have a minimum of a “B” average in all Art classes taken to be considered for this class. In this course, students will artistically answer an essential question in 15 portfolio quality artworks to submit to the College Board. This portfolio will be evaluated and given a score of 1 to 5. A score of 3 or higher would automatically count for dual credit at any state-supported college or university. Juniors may complete a portfolio with permission of instructors. This is a grade weighted course.
Music Courses
Music Courses
4182S1/4182S2 Freshman Choir
Recommended Grade: 9
Required Prerequisites: None
Credits: 2 semester course, 1 credit/semester
Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas
Fulfills a Fine Arts requirement for the Core 40 Academic Honors Diploma
Course Description: Freshman Choir is a non-auditioned mixed choir of students who have not previously participated in a choral group. It is an introduction to choral instruction and basic music skills. It will provide students with the basic music skills that they need to continue and develop within the choral program. Members will sing a variety of musical styles at a medium level of difficulty. They will be required to perform at 3 concerts throughout the school year.
4186J1/4186J2 JC Singers
Recommended Grade: 10-12
Required Prerequisites: Students must have one year of verified choir experience
Credits: 2 semester course, 1 credit/semester
Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas
Fulfills a Fine Arts requirement for the Core 40 Academic Honors Diploma
Course Description: JC Singers is a non-auditioned mixed choir of students who have previously participated in a choral group. This course will continue to build upon the basic music skills that students have obtained through their previous vocal experiences in order to further their abilities within the choral program. Members will sing a variety of musical styles at a medium level of difficulty. They will be required to perform at 3 concerts throughout the school year.
4186V1/4186V2 Varsity Singers
Recommended Grade: 9-12
Required Prerequisites: By audition with previous choral experience verified by a previous instructor
Credits: 2 semester course, 1 credit/semester
Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas
Fulfills a Fine Arts requirement for the Core 40 Academic Honors Diploma
Course Description: Varsity Singers is an auditioned mixed choir made up of students who have previously participated in a choral group. It will continue to build upon the basic music skills that students have obtained through their previous vocal experiences in order to further their abilities within the choral program. After a vocal audition and passing a basic music skills assessment with proficiency, members will sing a variety of musical styles at a medium to medium-high level of difficulty. They will be required to perform at 3 concerts throughout the school year.
4188S1/4188S2 Concert Choir
Recommended Grade: 9-12
Required Prerequisites: By Audition Only
Credits: 2 semester course, 1 credit/semester
Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas
Fulfills a Fine Arts requirement for the Core 40 Academic Honors Diploma
Course Description: Concert Choir is an auditioned mixed choir. It will continue to build upon the basic music skills that students have obtained through their previous vocal experiences in order to further their abilities within the choral program. After a vocal audition and passing a basic music skills assessment with proficiency, members will sing a variety of musical styles at an advanced level of difficulty. They will be required to perform at multiple concerts during the school year, perform in the annual musical, as well as performing as a featured group in our community. Time will also be spent outside of the school day for mandatory dress rehearsals and required performances.
4188W1/4188W2 A Touch of Class
Recommended Grade: 9-12
Required Prerequisites: By Audition Only
Credits: 2 semester course, 1 credit/semester
Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas
Fulfills a Fine Arts requirement for the Core 40 Academic Honors Diploma
Course Description: A Touch of Class is the auditioned show choir that serves as ambassadors to the community and school. It will continue to build upon the basic music skills that students have obtained through their previous vocal experiences in order to further their abilities within the choral program. After an extensive vocal and dance audition as well as passing a basic music skills assessment with proficiency, members will sing a variety of musical styles at an advanced level of difficulty. They will be required to perform at multiple concerts during the school year, perform in the annual musical, as well as performing as a featured group in our community. Time will also be spent outside of the school day for mandatory rehearsals and required performances.
4170F1/4170F2 JCHS Guard
Recommended Grade: 9-12
Required Prerequisites: By audition only
Recommended Prerequisites: None
Credits: 2 semester course, 1 credit per semester
Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas
Fulfills a Fine Arts requirement for the Core 40 Academic Honors Diploma
Course Description: The JCHS Guard is a choreography-based group that performs/travels in tandem with the Marching Pride of Jennings County. This course is focused on developing semi-weekly marching arts shows for home sporting events and nearby parades. The shows will feature diverse choreography and equipment work. The performance opportunities continue into second semester highlighted by JCHS home basketball games, the Kentucky Derby Festival Pegasus Parade, and potential Spring Break Trips to places like Chicago, Disney World, and Dollywood. Payment of membership fees required. Membership in this group is by audition only.
4170S1/4170S2 Advanced Concert Band (Marching/Pep)
Recommended Grade: 9-12
Required Prerequisites: Previous Instrumental Instruction
Recommended Prerequisites: None
Credits: 2 semester course, 1 credit per semester
Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas
Fulfills a Fine Arts requirement for the Core 40 Academic Honors Diploma
Course Description: This is a focused music ensemble that performs in many capacities throughout the school year. In the fall, this group is known as the Marching Pride of Jennings County, where they perform as a marching arts ensemble for home sporting events and nearby parades. As the year progresses, this becomes a musicality and technique based concert ensemble for winter and spring concerts. This group also doubles as the Basketball Pep Band for the winter sports season. The year is peppered with high-caliber performances such as ISSMA Organizational Contest, State-wide parades and festivals, the Kentucky Derby Pegasus Parade, and potential spring break trips to places like Chicago, Disney World, and Dollywood. Wind and Percussion performers welcome. Payment of membership fees required. Membership in this group must be confirmed by Director, Mrs. Chadwick. Performs/travels in tandem with the JCHS Guard.
4164S1/4164S2 Jazz Band
Recommended Grade: 9-12
Required Prerequisites: By audition only
Recommended Prerequisites: None
Credits: 2 semester course, 1 credit per semester
Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas
Fulfills a Fine Arts requirement for the Core 40 Academic Honors Diploma
Course Description: The JCHS Jazz Band is an audition-only group that focuses on the musical genres of jazz, swing, funk, rock, and big-band music. It is composed of Saxophones, Trumpets, Low Brass, and Rhythm section instruments, including Piano, Guitar, and Bass. It will focus on performance most heavily, but will also be exposed to basic music theory as well as jazz-specific music theory. This group performs in a handful of local and state-wide performances highlighted by potential spring-break trips to places like New Orleans, New York, Chicago, and Disney World. Membership in this group is by audition only.
4162S1/4162S2 Symphonic Band
Recommended Grade: 9-12
Required Prerequisites: Instructor Permission
Recommended Prerequisites: None
Credits: 2 semester course, 1 credit per semester
Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas
Fulfills a Fine Arts requirement for the Core 40 Academic Honors Diploma
Course Description: Symphonic Band is a music ensemble for students who are looking for an opportunity to play their instrument with few requirements outside of class. Most instruments are welcome, including Wind, Percussion, Piano, Guitar, and Bass players. General concert band and pop pieces will be played, and supplemental instruction regarding music theory basics and music reading will be incorporated throughout the year. This is a good course for beginning musicians/musicians who are wanting to learn a secondary instrument/musicians who cannot commit to the Advanced Concert Band’s marching schedule.
4172S1/4172S2 String Orchestra
Recommended Grade: 9-12
Required Prerequisites: Prior student of an orchestra instrument. One piano and one percussion position by audition only. Instrument study may be begun with private lessons. Contact the instructor.
Recommended Prerequisites: None
Credits: 2 semester course, 1 credit per semester
Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas
Fulfills a Fine Arts requirement for the Core 40 Academic Honors Diploma
Course Description: String Orchestra includes violin, viola, cello, double bass, piano, and percussion. Players perform a wide variety of musical styles. The individual musician’s role in artistic performance is emphasized. School and community performances are scheduled throughout the year. Small ensemble experience is available.
4174S1/4174S2 Advanced Chamber Orchestra
Recommended Grade: 9-12
Required Prerequisites: By audition only
Recommended Prerequisites: None
Credits: 2 semester course, 1 credit per semester
Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas
Fulfills a Fine Arts requirement for the Core 40 Academic Honors Diploma
Course Description: The Chamber Orchestra class is made up of 8-10 violins, 2-3 violas, 2 celli, and 1 string bass. It will follow the approved advanced orchestra curriculum. Participation in ISSMA Solo & Ensemble Contest is a required component of this course.
4206S1/4206S2 Music History and Appreciation
Recommended Grade: 10-12
Required Prerequisites: None
Recommended Prerequisites: None
Credits: 2 semester course, 1 credit per semester
Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas
Fulfills a Fine Arts requirement for the Core 40 Academic Honors Diploma
Course Description: This is a course revolving around the fusion of pop culture, current events and the evolution of music throughout time. Equal emphasis is placed on analysis of historical music and issues and the ties from this history of music to the current events of today. Grading is based upon general participation, discussion, musical analysis, detailed projects and exams covering content spanning from the Civil War era to the music of today.
4210S1/4210S2 AP Music Theory
Recommended Grade: 10-12
Required Prerequisites: None
Recommended Prerequisites: None
Credits: 2 semester course, 1 credit per semester
Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas
Fulfills a Fine Arts requirement for the Core 40 Academic Honors Diploma
Course Description: Music Theory is a course based on the content by the College Board. This course focuses on fundamental music theory, writing, reading and composition. This is a grade weighted course.
Advanced Placement Information: It is expected that students who take this course will also take the Advanced Placement test in May.
0518S1/0518S2 Musical Theater
Recommended Grade: 9-12
Required Prerequisites: None
Recommended Prerequisites: Experience in a school music ensemble
Credits: 2 semester course, 1 credit per semester
Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas
Fulfills a Fine Arts requirement for the Core 40 Academic Honors Diploma
Course Description: Students in this course study the history of musical theater and its place in today’s society. They participate in staging, choreographing, rehearsing, and performing an original or existing musical work. This class may be taught collaboratively among music, theater, dance, and visual arts faculty. These activities should incorporate elements of theater history, culture, analysis, response, creative process, and integrated studies. Additionally, students explore career opportunities in the theater, attend and critique theatrical productions, and recognize the responsibilities and the importance of individual theater patrons in their community.
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