Art I is a basic introduction to art.  Students will learn about studio art, art history and art in society.  They will develop an understanding of the color wheel, will learn to critique works of  art and to incorporate perspective and other techniques in their work.  They will work in a variety of media.

Course # 810     Credits: 1
Art Appreciation

Art Appreciation is designed to provide students with a broad knowledge of art and its place in history and culture.  This class will cover the functional or cultural origins of various arts and crafts as well as the increasingly important role of crafts in the contemporary art world.  It will teach students to “see” in a new way.

Course # 820     Credits: 1
Art II      Prerequisite:  Grade 'C' or above in Art 1 or Art Appreciation

Art II continues to develop the skills learned in Art I and Art Appreciation.  The class will focus primarily on studio art but will continue with art history and the art of different cultures.  Studio art will include such projects as pottery making, batik, copper tooling, and mask making.

Course # 830     Credits: 1/2
Music Appreciation

This course is designed to give the student an understanding of the development of American music through listening, reading, and lecture.  A strong emphasis will be placed on listening skills for the purpose of identifying genre, period, style, and composer.

Course #840      Credit: 1/2
Choir

Choir is open to any student in grades 9 -  12 who enjoys singing. Students will learn vocal technique and music reading skills while performing a wide variety of choral literature from the Renaissance through contemporary works.