Art History

• 9th-12th grades

• Elective

• Two Semesters 

• This course meets 1 credit towards VPAA graduation requirements

Students will demonstrate their learning through immersive assessments that require them to apply art historical knowledge in creative real-world scenarios. Traditional assessments—such as visual analysis essays, comparative studies, and thematic reflections—will be integrated into the course, ensuring students develop both creative and analytical skills.

This course aligns with national standards in visual arts. By engaging in historical research, visual analysis, and interdisciplinary storytelling, students will develop a strong foundation in art history while honing key skills such as evidence-based reasoning, communication, and historical literacy. Whether decoding the hidden messages in a Renaissance painting or reconstructing the past through archival research, students will leave the course with a deeper understanding of how art preserves history—and how they can play a role in protecting it.

*Course Description taken from Subject.com

Intro to Art

• 9-12th grades

• Elective

• One Semester

• This course meets the credit toward VPAA graduation requirements.

This course is for high school students. This art course has been created according to the face to face WO Introduction to Art curriculum objectives which are aligned with the Michigan Visual Art Standards. Each unit has direct instruction with an artist statement and a specific project or multiple projects. 

MUSIC APPRECIATION 

• 10th – 12th Grades

• Elective

• One semester

• This course meets the credit toward VPAA graduation requirements

Students will be able to identify and explain Ancient, Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Impressionistic, 20th century and contemporary music. Students will be able to classify and describe important composers of each of these eras.  Although elements of world music will be examined, a basic understanding of the history of Western music will be emphasized.