Part of the Arts (Fine Arts) department at Vista Heights Middle.

The Wind Symphony is the Premiere Band at Skyridge High School. Membership is by audition only. The group will perform at all school band concerts, Pep Band, Region and State Band Festivals. Please see Mr. Summers for audition materials and requirements.  Weekly after school sectionals and participation in solo/ensemble are required. Private lessons are strongly recommended.

This course is an exploration of drawing and painting through a variety of approaches, forms, and media. This course will cover: elements and principles of art, drawing process, acrylic painting techniques, mixed media, and development of creative concepts and ideas. This course is designed to develop higher level thinking, art-related technology skill, art criticism, art history, and aesthetics. Students will be responsible to provide their own sketchbook and some art materials.

This course is to prepare students to take the Advanced Placement Art Exam at the end of the year. The prerequisite for this course is a strong background in drawing and/or painting and is for students that are highly motivated and seriously interested in the study of art. Students will develop a portfolio of college-level drawings and paintings that will highlight their strengths and focus on the three aspects of the AP portfolio which are: concentration, breadth, and quality. To show such h...

Students will study works of art encompassing some of the earliest art from prehistory up to approximately the end of the Baroque Era. These works will include works from around the world. Students will study the form and content of the art as well as the context and function while gaining a broader understanding of their world through the lens of artwork and those who created it.

Students will study works of art encompassing works from the very end of the Baroque Era up to works created in the recent past. These works will include works from around the world. Students will study the form and content of the art as well as the context and function while gaining a broader understanding of their world through the lens of artwork and those who created it.

This course covers the history of the world through the medium of art spanning from cave to modern art around the world. Painting, sculpture, and architecture are studied in a historical setting which allows the student to understand how the social, economical, political, geographical, and philosophical factors of the time influenced the artists, and therefore their art works. A love and appreciation for art is acquired through this course as well as cultural experiences as we travel to Mesa ...

Ballroom Dance Company is an audition based performance group composed of a varsity team and a JV team. The class will cover advanced techniques in Standard and Latin dances and performance skills. Students will be required to purchase a minimum of two pairs of different dance shoes and provide a black and white rehearsal outfit. It is not required that students attend Beginning or Intermediate Dance classes at Skyridge High School before auditioning for the company. The group will perform an...

Students will develop basic skills in the creation of 3D forms in ceramic clay. With an emphasis on studio production, students will demonstrate skills in the preparation of clay bodies, use of tools and equipment, construction methods, and basic wheel throwing techniques. Students will also develop higher level thinking skills as we integrate art criticism, art history, and aesthetics.

Chamber Orchestra is an auditioned performance ensemble that provides continuing growth in music through the study and performance of advanced orchestral literature. Private study is highly recommended as students must meet rigorous audition criteria to be considered for this group.  This orchestra actively competes in district/state festivals, solo and ensemble festivals, and community events.  Additionally, students in the Chamber Orchestra will be expected to maintain participation in smal...

A course in the applied visual arts that prepares students to use principles and elements of design with digital and traditional techniques to communicate ideas and information to business and consumer audiences. Instruction may include, but is not limited to, corporate identity, logo and packaging design. This course fulfills CTE or Art credit. This course gives credit for the following CTE Pathways: Graphic Design & Communication

This course builds upon the principles and concepts learned in Commercial Art 1 This course gives credit for the following CTE Pathways: Graphic Design & Communication