Art Appreciation

• 9th-12th grades

• Elective

• Two Semesters 

• This course meets 1 credit towards VPAA graduation requirements

In Art Appreciation, students explore visual art from the ancient world to the present day. Students investigate various topics such as the mysteries surrounding Stonehenge, the lives of famous Renaissance artists, the way celebrities influenced the Pop Art movement, and the reasons why public memorials are created. This course highlights the important connections between visual art, culture, and human history and allows students to analyze and interpret artworks. Art history comes alive as students emulate basic techniques used by well-known artists. 

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.