Fine Arts

Acting I

Credit: .50 (1 semester)

Course Code: 0821

Students will practice basic techniques of acting: use of voice, physical expression, emotional projection and interpretation. They will perform scenes from published dramas, as well as, original material written by class members.

Art I

Credit: .50 (1 semester)

Course Code: 0114

Art I is designed to give the student a wide variety of art experiences. The students will learn the fundamentals of drawing, painting, and three-dimensional design.

Ceramics I

Credit: .50 (1 semester)

Course Code: 0121

Ceramics I is a course designed to provide experience in generating original ideas and artwork for ceramic art. Problem-solving and critical thinking skills will be stressed. A variety of media techniques, styles, and glazing processes will be explored.

Chorale

Credit: .50 (1 semester)

Course Code: 1143

A highly select ensemble dedicated to the performance of a variety of music styles. Professionalism in all aspects of performance is stressed. A prime goal of Chorale is to develop vocal skills allowing the students to learn greater variety of literature and perform more frequently.

Must see Dr. Moss 

Concert Choir

Credit: 1 (year-long course)

Course Code: 1142

This class, primarily for beginning singers who enjoy singing and choose to strive for excellence in future choral participation. Music of sufficient difficulty will be performed in concerts, OMEA adjudicated events, and performances in the elementary and middle schools. This class is for students with self-discipline and a genuine interest in singing. The group may be divided into separate treble (SA) and/or bass (TB) choirs depending on enrollment.

Drawing II

Credit: .50 (1 semester)

Course Code: 0132

The students will use a variety of skills and techniques to develop their power of observation, concentration, and eye-hand coordination used in drawing. Creative problem solving and original work will be emphasized.  

History of Art 2 - HART1102

Credit: 1 (1 year long)

Course Code: HART1102

This course is a historically based-introduction to the study of visual arts in the West. Through a critical examination of the fundamental formal concepts and the historical developments in the visual arts, this course examines the visual expression of culture from the early Renaissance to the present.

Jazz Ensemble I

Credit: 1 (year-long course)

Course Code: 1153

This course will include improvisational, style, and a variety of other concepts related to performing jazz, jazz-rock, swing, Latin and ballads.

(After school - please see Mr. Hubbell)

Music Theory I

Credit: .50 (1 semester)

Course Code: 1121

This course deals with scales, intervals, key triads, voice leading, sight singing, and ear training. Preparation for the college music entrance exam and development of composing and arranging will be taught.

News Broadcast

(zero period)

Credit: 1 (year-long course)

Course Code: 0806

Students will organize, write, direct, film, edit and produce 5- to 8-minute news program aired daily. Students will present a program where listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development and style are appropriate to task, purpose and audience. They make strategic use of digital media and visual displays of data to express information and enhance understanding of the production. Students produce segments and gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively. They integrate information into the production while avoiding plagiarism and overreliance on any one source. Within the broadcast, students adapt speech to a variety of contexts and communicative tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.

Painting I

Credit: .50 (1 semester)

Course Code: 0161

The student will experiment with a variety of painting techniques and media, color theory, and different painting styles and subjects. Media may include acrylic, watercolor, and mixed media.

Photography I

Credit: .50 (1 semester)

Course Code: 0171

Photography I will introduce students to photographic processes. Emphasis will be on basic composition skills and creating a successful photograph. Students will be expected to complete work outside of class and will need to provide their own camera. Instructor will specify camera model and/or type.  

Show Choir

Credit: .50 (1 semester)

Course Code: 1150

This course will interest students who enjoy dancing and singing. This choir will perform around the community and in local schools. Students will participate in various contests around the region. With costumes, choreography, and current hits, the Show Choir is a lot of fun! Several extended trips scheduled throughout the year, as well as, after school rehearsals. It is strongly recommended that each student participating in show choir enroll in a minimum of either men’s or women’s chorus in order to maintain vocal stamina with proper technique.

Must see Dr. Moss 

Theater Production

Credit: .50 (1 semester)

Course Code: 0815

The class will study all aspects of theater including: lighting design, set design, sound design, make-up design, costume design, and the development of the design concept. Students will create their own projects in the various fields of theater. An intensive program of development will be expected of each student. This course may be repeated for credit one time.

Vocal Ensemble

Credit: 1 (year-long course)

Course Code: 1149

Vocal Ensemble provides exposure to material not covered in other choral classes. This class is designed primarily for those students with an interest in treble or bass ensemble music.