Art I
An intro level, full-year art course, which explores the use of various media. Students will be encouraged to explore various techniques in the creation of still life, landscape, portrait and perspective drawing. During the first semester students’ focus on developing drawing skills and techniques. Once they reach the second semester student’s focus moves to visualization,
self-awareness, and imagination. Students will be encouraged to explore and develop their artistic individuality and creativity. Grading is not based on student comparison, but rather on individual growth and development.
Open to Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors
Semester offered: Year long course
1 Credit
Art II
A mid level, full-year art course, which focuses on the use of color media. During the first semester students study and explore various artists styles and techniques in the creation of still life, portrait and perspective drawing. Once they reach the second semester students begin exploring color theory through the mixing of acrylic paint. Students work through the paint process while continuing to develop their artistic individuality and creativity. Grading is not based on student comparison, but rather on individual growth and development.
Open to Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors
Prerequisites: Art I
Semester offered: Year long course
1 Credit
Independent Study in Painting
An upper level, full-year art course in which the student will extensively explore and refine the use of oil paint, in order to achieve proficiency in this media and the associated techniques. Students will continue to define their artistic individuality and creativity.
Open to Juniors and Seniors
Prerequisites: Art I and Art II
Semester offered: Year long course
1 Credit
Independent Study in Sculpture
An upper level, full-year art course in which the student will explore techniques in additive and subtractive sculpting techniques. Materials may include cardboard, clay, copper wire, sculptamold, and soapstone. Students will continue to define their artistic individuality and creativity.
Open to Juniors and Seniors
Prerequisites: Art I and Art II
Semester offered: Year long course
1 Credit
Drama I
An introductory course emphasizing the internal development of a dramatic work. By the end of the course students will demonstrate an understanding of how to develop an audition monologue. Students will explore the basic elements of acting (movement, improvisation, plot development, and character development) through selected theater games and exercises. As the culmination of their labors, each student will enact their “audition” monologue.
Open to Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors
Semester offered: Year long course
1 Credit
Drama II
A continuing course emphasizing the internal development of dramatic works. Students will develop and assist in other student’ development of audition monologues. Students will develop a collaborative environment while exploring the basic elements of acting (movement, improvisation, plot development, and character development) through selected theater games and exercises. At the culmination, each student will enact their “audition” monologue as well as the final Duet piece he/she has prepared with a classmate.
Open to Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors
1 credit
Band
Band will introduce and develop students’ understanding of music and ability to play a band instrument as part of an ensemble. Instruments can include but are not limited to flute, trumpet, drums/percussion, saxophone and trombone.
Open to Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors
Semester offered: Year long course
1 Credit (can take multiple years)
Chorus
The ensemble is a non-auditioned, performance-based elective. Repertoire will include treble music from multiple genres, along with sacred and secular texts. The only pre-requisite is a love for singing; the ability to match pitch; and a willingness to learn how to sight, sing and improve the voice through proper vocal techniques.
Open to Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors
Semester offered: Year long course
1 credit
Music Appreciation
Examines the nature of music as well as the development of Western music from the Middle Ages until the present time. This study provides the basis for the understanding and appreciation of music.
Open to Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors
.5 credits