Visual & Performing Arts Course Offerings

Visual Arts-Beginning focuses on the fundamentals of art processes. Experimentation is encouraged, and students explore a variety of visual arts media. Visual Arts-Beginning develops an understanding of the basic elements of art, design principles, the role personal perception and observation play in art, the role creativity plays in art, and the role evaluation/critique plays in art. Students develop skills using the basic elements of art through a variety of mediums. Students will have experiences in producing two-dimensional and three­ dimensional artworks. Students are provided a strong foundation in design, drawing, and vocabulary in a teacher­ structured environment. Problem solving and decision-making are emphasized throughout Visual Arts 1.

Visual Arts - Intermediate is designed for those students who are considering concentrating on visual arts and builds on the fundamentals learned in Visual Arts-Beginning. Art activities are tailored to individual ability. Research and art history assignments are included and relate to studio activities. A strong emphasis is placed on portfolio development.

Visual Arts - Intermediate focuses on global themes, concepts of civics, economics, marketing, art movement, style, and artist allowing student research and growth in understanding past and present forms. A greater flexible and fluent use of the elements of art and principles of design, color, history, theory, and vocabulary is stressed in Visual Arts - Intermediate.

The content of this entry level course focuses on development of concepts, knowledge and skills in music reading, improvisation, rhythm, intervals, musical terms, harmonic principles, intonation, tone production, breath control, articulation, analysis, historical relationships, evaluation of music and music performances, and relation of musical understandings to other areas of the curriculum. Membership in the Marching Band &/or Concert Band is encouraged.

This course further develops the musical concepts, knowledge, and skills learned in beginning band or 6-8 band. Students will also perform more advanced musical literature. Students must place into this level of band by performing at an appropriate level of musical understanding and technique as determined by the band director. Membership in the Marching Band &/or Concert Band is required.