The purpose of the course is to investigate a wide range of media and techniques, from both a historical and contemporary perspective, as students engage in the art-making processes of creating two-dimensional works, which may include drawing, painting, printmaking, and/or collage. Student artists use critical analysis to reflect on their own artwork and that of others to achieve artistic goals related

CREATING TWO-DIMENSIONAL ART The purpose of this course is to sharpen powers of observation and develop art skills by experimenting with wet and dry media , techniques, and drawing approaches to record ideas and to transfer concepts to painting, printmaking, collage, and/or design. Students sketch, plan, practice, and manipulate the structural elements of art; use research information; visualize imaginative ideas;

Two-Dimensional Studio Art 1 The purpose of this course is to develop and refine mark -making and technical skills using a variety of media to achieve spatial relationships in representational, abstract, and nonrepresentational drawing, painting, printmaking, collage, and/or design. Students sketch, manipulate, and refine the structural elements of art through the organizational principles of design to complete a composition

The purpose of this course is to investigate a wide range of media and techniques, from both a historical and contemporary perspective, as students engage in the art -making processes of creating 3 -D artworks, which may include sculpture, assemblage, and/or ceramics. Student artists reflect on their own artwork and that of others through critical analysis to achieve artistic goals related

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 also learn dance terminology, choreography, and simple dance sequences. Costs and/or fees may be required. After school rehearsals, performances, and/or instruction are a part of this course.

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. Participation in one aspect of a public performance will be required. Costs and/or fees may be required. After school rehearsals, performances, an d/or

This is an intermediate level dance course. Students will learn additional dance terminology, techniques, and dances in three or more dance styles as listed in Dance Tech 1. Students will also learn how to critique dances. Participation in at least one aspect of a public performance will be part of the requirements of this course. Costs and/or fees may be required. After school rehearsals, performances,

This course provides large group instruction and performance experiences in standard dance techniques. Major emphasis of study will focus on continuing skill development, conceptual understanding and aesthetic appreciation needed to perform selected choreography. Activities will include recital, civic performances, etc. As an honors course, the focus will be on cooperative learning as

Dance Tech 3/Teacher Recommendation This course is designed for the advanced dancer and will concentrate on performance and student choreography. In addition to the techniques of spatial relationships, choreography, the elements of music, and improvisation, students will study lighting, co stuming, and make-up. Costs and/or fees may be required. After school rehearsals, performances, and/or instruction are a part of this course.

This course will provide advanced dancers with opportunities to increase and expand upon their knowledge of performance and choreographic process. Students will be challenged to critique dances, conduct research within the field of dance, perform all aspects of dance production, and improve upon already advanced technique in a variety of dance forms. Costs and/or fees may be requir ed.

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 instruction are a part of this course.

Theatre 1/Teacher Recommendation 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 analytical stud y of plays; and production