The purpose of this course is to emphasize the creation and communication of symbols, ideas, and concepts, sharpen powers of observation, and incorporate cultural and historical connections in a variety of two -dimensional (2- D) works. Students practice ske tching, experiment with wet and dry drawing media and techniques for approaches to

The purpose of this course is to develop and refine mark -making, technical, and media skills and create 2- D compositions in which objects are imitated or altered in appearance with changes in lighting and/or artist viewpoint. Students sketch, manipulate, and practice creating subjective and objective drawings based on the structural

This course provides competencies in photographic history, the production process, intellectual property rights, camera systems, support equipment, basic photography and workflow applications.

Students explore how space, mass, balance, and form combine to create aesthetic forms or utilitarian products and structures. Instructional focus will be on ceramics and/or pottery. Media may include, but are not limited to, clay and/or plaster, with consi deration of the workability, durability, cost, and toxicity of the media used. Student artists

Students explore spatial relationships using nonobjective, abstract, or representational forms, products, or structures. Instructional focus should be on ceramics and/or pottery. Processes and techniques for substitution may include, but are not limited to, wheel-thrown clay, glaze formulation and application. Media may include, but are not limited to,

Students communicate a sense of 4 -D, motion, and/or time, based on creative use of spatial relationships and innovative treatment of space and its components. Instruction may include content in ceramics, pottery, or other related media. Students address 4 -D, the inter -relatedness of art and context, and may also include installation or

The purpose of this course is to work in a self -directed environment toward the development of a portfolio showing a body of their own work that visually explores a particular artistic concern, articulated and supported by a written artist's statement. Artists may work in, but are not limited to, content in drawing, painting, printmaking, and/or mixed

This is a beginning dance course. Students will learn and perform basic dance steps and techniques in two or more dance styles, to be chosen from ballet, lyrical, jazz, theater, modern, or tap. Students will learn dance terminology, choreography, and simpl e dance sequences. Costs and/or fees may be required. After school rehearsals,

This is the continuation of Dance Technique 1. Students will learn and perform additional steps and techniques in two or more dance styles as listed above. Students will also learn additional terminology, basic choreography, and dance criticism. Participa tion in one aspect of a public performance will be required. Costs and/or fees may be required.

This course provides experiences in the study and practice of theatre arts and literature. Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of theatre production which includes scenery construction, costuming, lighting, make -up, and the fundamentals of acting. Costs and/or fees may be required. After school rehearsals, performances, and/or

This course provides intermediate development of skills useful to the study and practice of theatre arts. The content includes instruction in reading and interpretation of dramatic literature, with an emphasis on the techniques and mechanics of acting, set, costume and lighting design (stagecraft), character analysis and portrayal; interpretive and

This course defines what students should understand and be able to do by the end of 9th grade. Knowledge acquisition should be the primary purpose of any reading approach as the systematic building of a wide range of knowledge across domains is a prerequisite to higher literacy. At this grade level, students are working with universal themes and