Fine Arts

Basic Design	0.5 credit	Students are offered a strong fundamental knowledge of the elements and principles of art through the use of several two and three-dimensional media.  Introductory experiences in drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture and print making equip students to proceed into more advanced art classes.
Ceramics	0.5 credit	Ceramics students receive a background and understanding of materials, procedures, techniques, and ceramic history.  Emphasis is on hand built construction with additional instruction in wheel construction and creative decorative techniques.
Drawing	0.5 credit	Drawing emphasizes the elements of design and composition through the use of several media - pencil, charcoal, ink, pastels; styles - gestural, contour, realistic, abstract; and subjects - still life, figure, fantasy.  Students are exposed to a variety of expressive techniques as well as the influence of great masters.
Painting	0.5 credit	Painting builds on a knowledge of color theory and composition.  It is helpful to have drawing experience prior to taking painting.  Students explore watercolor and acrylic characteristics, techniques, and materials.  These experiences are reinforced with related studies from the masters.
Graphics	0.5 credit	Students use their original designs to explore the graphic processes of linoleum block printing and silk screening.  Creative lettering, layout, monoprints, etching and package design may be additional units of study.
Sculpture	0.5 credit	Three-dimensional design is stressed through the use of additive and subtractive sculptural techniques.  Media used may include clay, plaster, wood fabric, metals, found objects, and mixed media.  Student experiences are enhanced by related studies from the masters.
Advanced Projects	0.5 credit	Any of the art courses offered may be further developed at an advanced level by a Junior or Senior who meets prerequisite requirements and has instructor's approval.  The student works contractually on an independent basis.

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Concert Band 1.0 credit	xx	Concert Band is a performing organization open to all students who have a desire to play a wind or percussion instrument.  Students are required to attend and participate in concert, marching and pep band activities.  Students are exposed to a variety of standard and contemporary concert band literature.  Additional activities include solo and ensemble participation and Jazz band.
Concert Choir 1.0 credit	xx	Concert Choir is open to all students regardless of vocal ability.  Students learn proper breathing and vocal techniques as they study all styles of choral literature.  There are solo, small ensemble and large group performances throughout the year in concerts, festivals and the solo-ensemble contest.