The Arts

It is the goal of the department to offer various forms of art. It stimulates and encourages the creative side of their natures and enables them to see the beauty in their world. It is the objective of the department to provide a broad range of experiences in a variety of media including, but not limited to pencil, colored pencil, charcoal, crayon, pastel, oil pastel, watercolor and acrylic paints. The art department offers insight into the many different disciplines of art such as drawing, painting, crafts, and fashion. The emphasis of classes is on helping students articulate a personal approach to the chosen me
dium in order to arrange visual elements into expressive personal statements.

Music and Performing Arts are designed to foster the interpretive, technical, and aural education of the students in performance settings. Our main goal is to inspire and encourage the musical performance potential of each student through required and elective courses.

Standard 1: Creating, Performing, & Participating in The Arts

Students will actively engage in the processes that constitute creation and performance in the arts (dance, music, theatre, and visual arts) and participate in various roles in the arts.

Standard 2: Knowing and Using Arts Materials and Resources

Students will be knowledgeable about and make use of the materials and resources available for participation in arts in various roles.

Standard 3: Responding To and Analyzing Works of Art

Students will respond critically to a variety of works in the arts, connecting the individual work to other works and to other aspects of human endeavor and thought.

Standard 4: Understanding The Cultural Dimensions and Contributions of The Arts

Students will develop an understanding of the personal and cultural forces that shape artistic communication and how the arts in turn shape the diverse cultures of past and present society.

Basic Art

Grade 10 | one semester

Fulfills State requirement for ½ credit towards meeting the Fine Arts requirement for graduation. Introduction to the basic elements of design, principles of design, components of art, and some art history.

PREREQUISITE: None

Studio Art I

Grades 11, 12 | one semester

Introduction to the elements of art, to drawing and painting, and some art history.
This course can be used for ½ credit towards meeting the Fine Arts requirement for graduation.

PREREQUISITE: None

Portfolio Art

Grades 11, 12 | one semester

Studio art, art history and portfolio preparation for those who wish
it. This course can be used for ½ credit towards meeting the Fine Arts
requirement for graduation.

PREREQUISITE: None

Crafts 

Grades 11, 12 | one semester

Introduction to the fundamentals of three-dimensional design through the creation of crafts in various materials, techniques and ideas. This course can be used for ½ credit towards meeting the Fine Arts requirement for graduation.

PREREQUISITE: None

Fashion Design

Grades 11, 12 | one semester

Develops design skills and aesthetic principles as they relate to all aspects of the fashion 
industry. This course can be used for ½ credit towards meeting the Fine Arts requirement for graduation.

PREREQUISITE: None

Music I

Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 | full-year Course

This class is designed for those who already play an instrument and for those who wish to learn to play an instrument. Music 1 is an introductory course of instrumental music ensemble playing/performing. Using a variety of resources, students will have the opportunity to explore music performance on an assigned instrument. Unit assessments will mark progress and achievement. 

PREREQUISITE: None