Cypress Bay High Scho
COURSE SELECTI
18600 Vista Park Blvd., Weston, FL 33332 2022-2023
Table of Contents Abbreviation & Terminology
Arts.....................................................................1 Advanced International Certificate of Education P
innovative and accelerated method of academic stud
Career Education..............................................6 University of Cambridge International Examinations.
quality points towards the weighted GPA.
Computer Science...........................................10
JROTC - U.S. Army.......................................11 Advanced Placement (AP) - is a program in the Uni
College Board, which offers college-level curricula an
English/Language Arts...................................12 students. American colleges and universities often
credit to students who obtain high scores on the
Languages, World...........................................16 award 2 extra quality points towards the weighted GP
Mathematics....................................................20
Career & Technical Education (CTE) - The Career
Physical Education and Health.....................22 Programs are responsible for developing and maint
that prepare individuals for occupations impor
Science..............................................................22 development. Each program is aligned to Career Clus
Social Studies...................................................26
Honors (H) - The courses contain academic rigor,
Special Programs............................................31 assigning to students a greater quantity of work. Thro
Cambridge/AICE Information......................32 evaluation, and creation of complex ideas that are oft
students are challenged to think and collaborate crit
Guidance Information....................................33 learning. These courses award 1 extra quality point to
College & Career Information......................34 Local Honors (LH) - Specific courses are designated a
Bright Futures.................................................35 contain rigor that supports the awarding of an extra
weighted GPA, which is used for class rank. These c
Graduation Requirements.............................36 “honors” by State Universities and Bright Futures.
SPECIAL NOTE: This course is co- requiremen
ARTS: PERFORMING curricular and will require extra rehearsals Marching b
Instrumental Ensembles and performances beyond the school day
Grade Level: 9 as part of the overall grade. Fees required. Guitar 1
Band 1 Satisfies fine arts requirement. Marching Grade Leve
Band 1 Honors Band is considered an outdoor activity and Guitar 2
Grade Level: 10 fulfills the .5 credit of PE requirement for Grade Leve
Band 2 graduation. Guitar 3
Band 2 Honors SPECIAL NOTE: Honors courses require Grade Leve
Grade Level: 11 additional performances. Guitar 4 H
Band 3 Grade Leve
Band 3 Honors Color Guard / Winter Guard Credit: 1.0
Grade Level: 12 Eurhythmics 1 PREREQUIS
Band 4 Grade Level: 9-12 This course
Band 4 Honors Eurhythmics 2 proficiency
Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 9-12 Emphasis w
PREREQUISITE: Placement Auditions Eurhythmics 3 of skills in r
and instructor’s approval. Grade Level: 9-12 of form,
Band provides students with instruction in Eurhythmics 4 improvisati
the development of technical skills on wind Grade Level: 9-12 The conten
and percussion instruments. Emphasis will Credit: 1.0 limited to,
be placed on the development of skills in PREREQUISITE: None variety of gu
interpretation of notation and expressive Eurhythmics provides students with articulation
,Percussion SPECIAL NOTE: Workbook ($) purchase Advanced P
Instrumental Ensemble 1 required for this course. Credit: 1.0
Instrumental Ensemble 2 Grade Leve
Instrumental Ensemble 3 Music Tech & Sound Engineering 1 PREREQUI
Instrumental Ensemble 4 Honors Grade 9-12 Music Theo
Credit: 1.0 Music Tech & Sound Engineering 2 Advanced
Grade Level: 9-12 Grade 10-12 designed to
PREREQUISITE: Auditions and Music Tech & Sound Engineering 3 (H) recognize
instructor’s approval. Grade 10-12 materials an
Students build musicianship and Music Tech & Sound Engineering 4 (H) is heard or
performance skills through the study of Grade 10-12 be on the
high-quality music in diverse styles. Credit: 1.0 aural, notat
Student musicians learn to self-assess and PREREQUISITE: Instructor’s approval The course
collaborate as they rehearse, perform, and for level 2 & 3. the Advanc
study relevant musical styles and time This is an introductory course designed to Exam. This
periods. Students may be required to explore the fundamentals of producing the highest
attend and/or participate in musical productions. This course deals
rehearsals and performances with cutting edge technology as well as a Choral Gro
outside the school day to support, extend, working knowledge of industry standard Grade Leve
and assess learning in the classroom. This equipment. Topics include live sound Chorus 1
course may also require students to production, multiple techniques of musical Chorus 1 H
obtain a musical instrument (e.g., borrow, productions. Additional topics included: Grade Leve
rent, purchase) from an appropriate use and recording techniques Chorus 2
outside source. of various sound equipment as well as Chorus 2 H
SPECIAL NOTE: All Percussion students lighting designs. Other content will include, Grade Leve
must participate in Marching Band. but not be limited to, the following: scenery Chorus 3
SPECIAL NOTE: Honors courses require construction, costuming, make-up, lighting, Chorus 3 H
additional performances. sound, set de- sign, maintaining the Grade Leve
auditorium. Chorus 4
Jazz Ensemble 1 SPECIAL NOTE: Will meet graduation Chorus 4 H
Jazz Ensemble 2 requirements for Performing Fine Arts, The Credit: 1.0
Jazz Ensemble 3 course requirements contained in this Chorus prov
Jazz Ensemble 4 course description are designed for a one in the deve
Honors credit course. After- school activities, choral settin
Credit: 1.0 including rehearsals, technical sessions, the develop
Grade Level: 9-12 concert attendance, and other performances notation; m
PREREQUISITE: Auditions and may be included as part of this course. individual
instructor’s approval. techniques;
Students will become conversant with AICE Music AS Level history in
basic chord progressions and the Credit: 1.0 preparation
scale/chord relationship, strengthen aural Grade Level: 9-12 critical liste
skills, and learn to improvise and compose PREREQUISITE: Music Instructor’s The conten
melodies over progressions as they rehearse, approval required. AICE General Paper limited to,
perform, and study high-quality jazz and Music Theory Honors highly musically ap
ensemble literature. Musicians study jazz recommended. techniques;
history and become familiar with the When studying the Cambridge IGCSE Music varied cho
cultural context of various compositions syllabus, learners listen to, perform and rhythmic
and artists. Students may be required to compose music, encouraging aesthetic and expressive
attend and/or participate in rehearsals and emotional development, self-discipline and, composing,
performances outside the school day to importantly, creativity. As a result, learners musical for
support, extend, and assess learning in the enhance their appreciation and enjoyment aesthetic pe
classroom. Students in this class may need of music, an achievement that forms an performanc
to obtain (e.g., borrow, rent, purchase) an ideal foundation for future study and application
instrument from an outside source. enhances life-long musical enjoyment. performanc
SPECIAL NOTE: Honors courses require Learners study music of all styles; each participatio
additional performances. style is placed in its historical and cultural influence of
context, and they are encouraged to e culture, soc
Piano perceptive, sensitive and critical when SPECIAL NO
Keyboard 1 listening. Although the majority of the rehearsals
Keyboard 2 syllabus examines Western European school day.
Keyboard 3 music, the music of other cultures is always SPECIAL NO
Keyboard 4 Honors represented.
Credit: 1.0 SPECIAL NOTE: Students should be Theater – D
,Theater – Drama 2 the required level of student proficiency Ceramics -
Grade Level: 9-12 increases. Credit: 1.0
Theater – Drama 3 Honors Grade Leve
Grade Level: 11-12 Technical Theater - Design & PREREQUI
Theater – Drama 4 Honors Production 1 Art teache
Grade Level: 12 Credit: 1.0 Ceramics/P
Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 9-12 investigatio
PREREQUISITE: Teacher PREREQUISITE: None various u
recommendation and school guidelines. Students focus on developing the basic projects, th
The purpose of this course is to provide for tools and procedures for creating elements into a new
the development of intermediate skills of technical theatre, including costumes, of a sensitiv
useful to the study and practice of theatre lighting, makeup, properties (props), practice an
arts. The content should include, but not be publicity, scenery, and sound. Technical techniques.
limited to, the following: reading and knowledge of safety procedures and be require
interpretation of dramatic literature; demonstrated safe operation of theatre pieces, inc
techniques and mechanics of acting; set, equipment, tools, and raw materials are methods. T
costume, and lighting design; other central to success in this course. Students enable st
features of stagecraft; character explore and learn to analyze dramatic properties,
analysis and portrayal; scripts, seeking production solutions clay by c
interpretive and analytical study of plays; through historical, cultural, and geographic functional
and production of plays and other research. Students also learn the basics of using inte
dramatic presentations. standard conventions of design and basic w
SPECIAL NOTE: Fair share fee required. presentation and documentation; the course inco
SPECIAL NOTE: Meets graduation organizational structure of theatre consumptio
requirements for Performing Fine Arts. production and creative work in a also learn
collaborative environment; and the resulting ceramics w
AICE Drama AS artistic improvement. Public performances SPECIAL NO
Credit: 1.0 may serve as a culmination of specific SPECIAL
Grade Level: 10-12 instructional goals. requiremen
PREREQUISITE: Successful completion SPECIAL NOTE: Fair share fee required.
of AICE General Paper and Drama SPECIAL NOTE: Students may be required Ceramics -
teacher (Ms. Lutwin) signature required. to attend or participate in technical work, Credit: 1.0
Cambridge AS Level Drama provides rehearsals, and/or performances beyond Grade Leve
opportunities for learners to develop their the school day to support, extend, and PREREQUIS
skills as theatrical practitioners, engaging assess learning in the classroom. Art teacher
with performance texts in practical and SPECIAL NOTE: Meets graduation The purpo
creative ways. It fosters engagement with, requirements for Performing Fine Arts. students t
and enjoyment of, the study of a wide range possibilities
of theatrical styles and genres. Through creating f
their study, learners will develop as skilled, ARTS: VISUAL works of
well-informed, reflective practitioners, able Animation
advanced h
to research ideas and create and interpret Visual Technology 1
wheel-throw
meaning through drama. Credit: 1.0
course inc
SPECIAL NOTE: May require after-school Grade Level: 10-12
and consum
rehearsals. PREREQUISITE: 2D Studio Art course or
Art teacher approval. SPECIAL NO
SPECIAL NOTE: Meets graduation SPECIAL
requirements for Performing Fine Arts. Students will explore the fundamental
concepts, terminology, techniques, and requiremen
Musical Theater 1 applications using traditional drawing and
Creative Ph
Musical Theater 2 sculpting and then animation of these using
Credit: 1.0
Musical Theater 3 digital imaging to create original work.
Grade Leve
Musical Theater 4 (H) Students produce animated digital images
PREREQUI
Credit: 1.0 through the use of computers. Through the
critique process, students evaluate and Creative Ph
Grade Level: 9-12 study of b
PREREQUISITE: Level 1 requires Drama respond to their own work and that of their
peers to measure artistic growth. This Students
1 and Chorus 1 with Director’s photograph
permission. Level 2 requires level 1 and course incorporates hands-on activities,
the use of technology, and consumption of darkroom p
Director’s permission. course is t
Musical Theater provides an opportunity to art materials.
SPECIAL NOTE: Fair share fee required. fundamenta
study and perform scenes from varied imagery, p
styles of musical theater with special SPECIAL NOTE: Will meet graduation
requirement for Performing Fine Arts. course inc
attention to the fundamentals of stage and consum
movement, acting, characterization, and all SPECIAL NO
, SPECIAL NOTE: Will meet graduation 2D Studio Art 1 monumenta
requirement for Performing Fine Arts. Credit: 1.0
INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION: Earned with Grade Level: 9-12
successful completion of program and PREREQUISITE: None
passing mark on the industry examination. Students experiment with the media and
techniques used to create a variety of two-
Creative Photography 3 dimensional (2D) artworks through the
Honors development of skills in drawing, painting,
Credit: 1.0 printmaking, collage, and/or design.
Grade Level: 11-12 Students practice, sketch, and manipulate
PREREQUISITE: Creative Photography 2 the structural elements of art to improve
or Art teacher approval. mark making and/or the organizational
Creative Photography 3 provides principles of design in a composition from
experiences with advanced photographic observation, research, and/or imagination.
processes. Photographic compositional Through the critique process, students
skills and technical quality are stressed. evaluate and respond to their own work and
Content will be covered through that of their peers. This course incorporates
independent photo assignments with hands-on activities and consumption of art
ongoing evaluation of negatives, contact materials.
prints, prints, and mounting prints. SPECIAL NOTE: Fair share fee required.
SPECIAL NOTE: Fair share fee required. SPECIAL NOTE: Will meet graduation
SPECIAL NOTE: Will meet graduation requirement for Performing Fine Arts.
requirement for Performing Fine Arts.
INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION: Earned with 2D Studio Art 2
successful completion of program and Credit: 1.0
passing mark on the industry examination. Grade Level: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: 2D Studio Art 1 or Art
Digital Art Imaging teacher approval
1 Credit: 1.0 Students develop and refine technical skills
Grade Level: 9-12 and create 2-D compositions with a variety
PREREQUISITE: 2D Studio Art 1 of media in drawing, painting, printmaking,
Digital Art Imaging 1 provides for hands-on collage, and/or design. Student artist’s
experience with available computer sketch, manipulate, and refine the
hardware and graphics software. Students structural elements of art to improve mark-
will explore the use of computer graphics making and/or the organizational principles
in applied design and fine art. Students will of design in a composition from
produce and present a sequential graphics observation, research, and/or imagination.
program. The purpose of this course is to Through the critique process, students
enable students to use digital technology to evaluate and respond to their own work
create works of art that reflect knowledge and that of their peers. This course
of the elements of art and principles of incorporates hands-on activities and
design. SPECIAL NOTE: Fair share fee consumption of art materials. SPECIAL
required. NOTE: Fair share fee required.
SPECIAL NOTE: Will meet graduation SPECIAL NOTE: Will meet graduation
requirement for Performing Fine Arts. requirement for Performing Fine Arts.
INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION: Earned with
successful completion of program and 2D Studio Art 3 Honors
passing mark on the industry examination. Credit: 1.0
Grade Level: 11-12
Digital Art Imaging PREREQUISITE: 2D Studio Art 2 and Art
2 Credit: 1.0 teacher approval
Grade Level: 10-12 Students demonstrate proficiency in the
PREREQUISITE: Digital Art Imaging 1 conceptual development of content in
or Visual Technology 1 and Art teacher drawing, painting, printmaking, collage,
approval and/or design to create self-directed or
Digital Art Imaging 2 will provide students collaborative 2-D artwork suitable for
with experiences in the identification and in- inclusion in a portfolio. Students produce
depth investigation of the applied graphic works that show evidence of developing
design skills. Students will build on skills craftsmanship and quality in the
and concepts learned in Digital Art Imaging composition. Through the critique process,
1 to solve real world design problems. students evaluate and respond to their own
SPECIAL NOTE: Fair share fee required. work and that of their peers. Through a
SPECIAL NOTE: Will meet graduation focused investigation of traditional
COURSE SELECTI
18600 Vista Park Blvd., Weston, FL 33332 2022-2023
Table of Contents Abbreviation & Terminology
Arts.....................................................................1 Advanced International Certificate of Education P
innovative and accelerated method of academic stud
Career Education..............................................6 University of Cambridge International Examinations.
quality points towards the weighted GPA.
Computer Science...........................................10
JROTC - U.S. Army.......................................11 Advanced Placement (AP) - is a program in the Uni
College Board, which offers college-level curricula an
English/Language Arts...................................12 students. American colleges and universities often
credit to students who obtain high scores on the
Languages, World...........................................16 award 2 extra quality points towards the weighted GP
Mathematics....................................................20
Career & Technical Education (CTE) - The Career
Physical Education and Health.....................22 Programs are responsible for developing and maint
that prepare individuals for occupations impor
Science..............................................................22 development. Each program is aligned to Career Clus
Social Studies...................................................26
Honors (H) - The courses contain academic rigor,
Special Programs............................................31 assigning to students a greater quantity of work. Thro
Cambridge/AICE Information......................32 evaluation, and creation of complex ideas that are oft
students are challenged to think and collaborate crit
Guidance Information....................................33 learning. These courses award 1 extra quality point to
College & Career Information......................34 Local Honors (LH) - Specific courses are designated a
Bright Futures.................................................35 contain rigor that supports the awarding of an extra
weighted GPA, which is used for class rank. These c
Graduation Requirements.............................36 “honors” by State Universities and Bright Futures.
SPECIAL NOTE: This course is co- requiremen
ARTS: PERFORMING curricular and will require extra rehearsals Marching b
Instrumental Ensembles and performances beyond the school day
Grade Level: 9 as part of the overall grade. Fees required. Guitar 1
Band 1 Satisfies fine arts requirement. Marching Grade Leve
Band 1 Honors Band is considered an outdoor activity and Guitar 2
Grade Level: 10 fulfills the .5 credit of PE requirement for Grade Leve
Band 2 graduation. Guitar 3
Band 2 Honors SPECIAL NOTE: Honors courses require Grade Leve
Grade Level: 11 additional performances. Guitar 4 H
Band 3 Grade Leve
Band 3 Honors Color Guard / Winter Guard Credit: 1.0
Grade Level: 12 Eurhythmics 1 PREREQUIS
Band 4 Grade Level: 9-12 This course
Band 4 Honors Eurhythmics 2 proficiency
Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 9-12 Emphasis w
PREREQUISITE: Placement Auditions Eurhythmics 3 of skills in r
and instructor’s approval. Grade Level: 9-12 of form,
Band provides students with instruction in Eurhythmics 4 improvisati
the development of technical skills on wind Grade Level: 9-12 The conten
and percussion instruments. Emphasis will Credit: 1.0 limited to,
be placed on the development of skills in PREREQUISITE: None variety of gu
interpretation of notation and expressive Eurhythmics provides students with articulation
,Percussion SPECIAL NOTE: Workbook ($) purchase Advanced P
Instrumental Ensemble 1 required for this course. Credit: 1.0
Instrumental Ensemble 2 Grade Leve
Instrumental Ensemble 3 Music Tech & Sound Engineering 1 PREREQUI
Instrumental Ensemble 4 Honors Grade 9-12 Music Theo
Credit: 1.0 Music Tech & Sound Engineering 2 Advanced
Grade Level: 9-12 Grade 10-12 designed to
PREREQUISITE: Auditions and Music Tech & Sound Engineering 3 (H) recognize
instructor’s approval. Grade 10-12 materials an
Students build musicianship and Music Tech & Sound Engineering 4 (H) is heard or
performance skills through the study of Grade 10-12 be on the
high-quality music in diverse styles. Credit: 1.0 aural, notat
Student musicians learn to self-assess and PREREQUISITE: Instructor’s approval The course
collaborate as they rehearse, perform, and for level 2 & 3. the Advanc
study relevant musical styles and time This is an introductory course designed to Exam. This
periods. Students may be required to explore the fundamentals of producing the highest
attend and/or participate in musical productions. This course deals
rehearsals and performances with cutting edge technology as well as a Choral Gro
outside the school day to support, extend, working knowledge of industry standard Grade Leve
and assess learning in the classroom. This equipment. Topics include live sound Chorus 1
course may also require students to production, multiple techniques of musical Chorus 1 H
obtain a musical instrument (e.g., borrow, productions. Additional topics included: Grade Leve
rent, purchase) from an appropriate use and recording techniques Chorus 2
outside source. of various sound equipment as well as Chorus 2 H
SPECIAL NOTE: All Percussion students lighting designs. Other content will include, Grade Leve
must participate in Marching Band. but not be limited to, the following: scenery Chorus 3
SPECIAL NOTE: Honors courses require construction, costuming, make-up, lighting, Chorus 3 H
additional performances. sound, set de- sign, maintaining the Grade Leve
auditorium. Chorus 4
Jazz Ensemble 1 SPECIAL NOTE: Will meet graduation Chorus 4 H
Jazz Ensemble 2 requirements for Performing Fine Arts, The Credit: 1.0
Jazz Ensemble 3 course requirements contained in this Chorus prov
Jazz Ensemble 4 course description are designed for a one in the deve
Honors credit course. After- school activities, choral settin
Credit: 1.0 including rehearsals, technical sessions, the develop
Grade Level: 9-12 concert attendance, and other performances notation; m
PREREQUISITE: Auditions and may be included as part of this course. individual
instructor’s approval. techniques;
Students will become conversant with AICE Music AS Level history in
basic chord progressions and the Credit: 1.0 preparation
scale/chord relationship, strengthen aural Grade Level: 9-12 critical liste
skills, and learn to improvise and compose PREREQUISITE: Music Instructor’s The conten
melodies over progressions as they rehearse, approval required. AICE General Paper limited to,
perform, and study high-quality jazz and Music Theory Honors highly musically ap
ensemble literature. Musicians study jazz recommended. techniques;
history and become familiar with the When studying the Cambridge IGCSE Music varied cho
cultural context of various compositions syllabus, learners listen to, perform and rhythmic
and artists. Students may be required to compose music, encouraging aesthetic and expressive
attend and/or participate in rehearsals and emotional development, self-discipline and, composing,
performances outside the school day to importantly, creativity. As a result, learners musical for
support, extend, and assess learning in the enhance their appreciation and enjoyment aesthetic pe
classroom. Students in this class may need of music, an achievement that forms an performanc
to obtain (e.g., borrow, rent, purchase) an ideal foundation for future study and application
instrument from an outside source. enhances life-long musical enjoyment. performanc
SPECIAL NOTE: Honors courses require Learners study music of all styles; each participatio
additional performances. style is placed in its historical and cultural influence of
context, and they are encouraged to e culture, soc
Piano perceptive, sensitive and critical when SPECIAL NO
Keyboard 1 listening. Although the majority of the rehearsals
Keyboard 2 syllabus examines Western European school day.
Keyboard 3 music, the music of other cultures is always SPECIAL NO
Keyboard 4 Honors represented.
Credit: 1.0 SPECIAL NOTE: Students should be Theater – D
,Theater – Drama 2 the required level of student proficiency Ceramics -
Grade Level: 9-12 increases. Credit: 1.0
Theater – Drama 3 Honors Grade Leve
Grade Level: 11-12 Technical Theater - Design & PREREQUI
Theater – Drama 4 Honors Production 1 Art teache
Grade Level: 12 Credit: 1.0 Ceramics/P
Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 9-12 investigatio
PREREQUISITE: Teacher PREREQUISITE: None various u
recommendation and school guidelines. Students focus on developing the basic projects, th
The purpose of this course is to provide for tools and procedures for creating elements into a new
the development of intermediate skills of technical theatre, including costumes, of a sensitiv
useful to the study and practice of theatre lighting, makeup, properties (props), practice an
arts. The content should include, but not be publicity, scenery, and sound. Technical techniques.
limited to, the following: reading and knowledge of safety procedures and be require
interpretation of dramatic literature; demonstrated safe operation of theatre pieces, inc
techniques and mechanics of acting; set, equipment, tools, and raw materials are methods. T
costume, and lighting design; other central to success in this course. Students enable st
features of stagecraft; character explore and learn to analyze dramatic properties,
analysis and portrayal; scripts, seeking production solutions clay by c
interpretive and analytical study of plays; through historical, cultural, and geographic functional
and production of plays and other research. Students also learn the basics of using inte
dramatic presentations. standard conventions of design and basic w
SPECIAL NOTE: Fair share fee required. presentation and documentation; the course inco
SPECIAL NOTE: Meets graduation organizational structure of theatre consumptio
requirements for Performing Fine Arts. production and creative work in a also learn
collaborative environment; and the resulting ceramics w
AICE Drama AS artistic improvement. Public performances SPECIAL NO
Credit: 1.0 may serve as a culmination of specific SPECIAL
Grade Level: 10-12 instructional goals. requiremen
PREREQUISITE: Successful completion SPECIAL NOTE: Fair share fee required.
of AICE General Paper and Drama SPECIAL NOTE: Students may be required Ceramics -
teacher (Ms. Lutwin) signature required. to attend or participate in technical work, Credit: 1.0
Cambridge AS Level Drama provides rehearsals, and/or performances beyond Grade Leve
opportunities for learners to develop their the school day to support, extend, and PREREQUIS
skills as theatrical practitioners, engaging assess learning in the classroom. Art teacher
with performance texts in practical and SPECIAL NOTE: Meets graduation The purpo
creative ways. It fosters engagement with, requirements for Performing Fine Arts. students t
and enjoyment of, the study of a wide range possibilities
of theatrical styles and genres. Through creating f
their study, learners will develop as skilled, ARTS: VISUAL works of
well-informed, reflective practitioners, able Animation
advanced h
to research ideas and create and interpret Visual Technology 1
wheel-throw
meaning through drama. Credit: 1.0
course inc
SPECIAL NOTE: May require after-school Grade Level: 10-12
and consum
rehearsals. PREREQUISITE: 2D Studio Art course or
Art teacher approval. SPECIAL NO
SPECIAL NOTE: Meets graduation SPECIAL
requirements for Performing Fine Arts. Students will explore the fundamental
concepts, terminology, techniques, and requiremen
Musical Theater 1 applications using traditional drawing and
Creative Ph
Musical Theater 2 sculpting and then animation of these using
Credit: 1.0
Musical Theater 3 digital imaging to create original work.
Grade Leve
Musical Theater 4 (H) Students produce animated digital images
PREREQUI
Credit: 1.0 through the use of computers. Through the
critique process, students evaluate and Creative Ph
Grade Level: 9-12 study of b
PREREQUISITE: Level 1 requires Drama respond to their own work and that of their
peers to measure artistic growth. This Students
1 and Chorus 1 with Director’s photograph
permission. Level 2 requires level 1 and course incorporates hands-on activities,
the use of technology, and consumption of darkroom p
Director’s permission. course is t
Musical Theater provides an opportunity to art materials.
SPECIAL NOTE: Fair share fee required. fundamenta
study and perform scenes from varied imagery, p
styles of musical theater with special SPECIAL NOTE: Will meet graduation
requirement for Performing Fine Arts. course inc
attention to the fundamentals of stage and consum
movement, acting, characterization, and all SPECIAL NO
, SPECIAL NOTE: Will meet graduation 2D Studio Art 1 monumenta
requirement for Performing Fine Arts. Credit: 1.0
INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION: Earned with Grade Level: 9-12
successful completion of program and PREREQUISITE: None
passing mark on the industry examination. Students experiment with the media and
techniques used to create a variety of two-
Creative Photography 3 dimensional (2D) artworks through the
Honors development of skills in drawing, painting,
Credit: 1.0 printmaking, collage, and/or design.
Grade Level: 11-12 Students practice, sketch, and manipulate
PREREQUISITE: Creative Photography 2 the structural elements of art to improve
or Art teacher approval. mark making and/or the organizational
Creative Photography 3 provides principles of design in a composition from
experiences with advanced photographic observation, research, and/or imagination.
processes. Photographic compositional Through the critique process, students
skills and technical quality are stressed. evaluate and respond to their own work and
Content will be covered through that of their peers. This course incorporates
independent photo assignments with hands-on activities and consumption of art
ongoing evaluation of negatives, contact materials.
prints, prints, and mounting prints. SPECIAL NOTE: Fair share fee required.
SPECIAL NOTE: Fair share fee required. SPECIAL NOTE: Will meet graduation
SPECIAL NOTE: Will meet graduation requirement for Performing Fine Arts.
requirement for Performing Fine Arts.
INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION: Earned with 2D Studio Art 2
successful completion of program and Credit: 1.0
passing mark on the industry examination. Grade Level: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: 2D Studio Art 1 or Art
Digital Art Imaging teacher approval
1 Credit: 1.0 Students develop and refine technical skills
Grade Level: 9-12 and create 2-D compositions with a variety
PREREQUISITE: 2D Studio Art 1 of media in drawing, painting, printmaking,
Digital Art Imaging 1 provides for hands-on collage, and/or design. Student artist’s
experience with available computer sketch, manipulate, and refine the
hardware and graphics software. Students structural elements of art to improve mark-
will explore the use of computer graphics making and/or the organizational principles
in applied design and fine art. Students will of design in a composition from
produce and present a sequential graphics observation, research, and/or imagination.
program. The purpose of this course is to Through the critique process, students
enable students to use digital technology to evaluate and respond to their own work
create works of art that reflect knowledge and that of their peers. This course
of the elements of art and principles of incorporates hands-on activities and
design. SPECIAL NOTE: Fair share fee consumption of art materials. SPECIAL
required. NOTE: Fair share fee required.
SPECIAL NOTE: Will meet graduation SPECIAL NOTE: Will meet graduation
requirement for Performing Fine Arts. requirement for Performing Fine Arts.
INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION: Earned with
successful completion of program and 2D Studio Art 3 Honors
passing mark on the industry examination. Credit: 1.0
Grade Level: 11-12
Digital Art Imaging PREREQUISITE: 2D Studio Art 2 and Art
2 Credit: 1.0 teacher approval
Grade Level: 10-12 Students demonstrate proficiency in the
PREREQUISITE: Digital Art Imaging 1 conceptual development of content in
or Visual Technology 1 and Art teacher drawing, painting, printmaking, collage,
approval and/or design to create self-directed or
Digital Art Imaging 2 will provide students collaborative 2-D artwork suitable for
with experiences in the identification and in- inclusion in a portfolio. Students produce
depth investigation of the applied graphic works that show evidence of developing
design skills. Students will build on skills craftsmanship and quality in the
and concepts learned in Digital Art Imaging composition. Through the critique process,
1 to solve real world design problems. students evaluate and respond to their own
SPECIAL NOTE: Fair share fee required. work and that of their peers. Through a
SPECIAL NOTE: Will meet graduation focused investigation of traditional
