FINE ARTS
COURSES
COURSE #
SEM/YEAR
GRADE
CREDITS
TYPE
ART
4070
4077
4082
2176
1466
Design
Graphic Design 1
Graphic Design 2
Multimedia
Media Technology: Workplace Experience
S
S
Y
Y
Y
9,10,11,12
9,10,11,12
10,11,12
10,11,12
11,12
.5
.5
1.0
1.0
1.0
S
E
E
E
E
4180
4181
4137
4138
4102
4101
Photography
Advanced Photography
Digital Photography 1
Digital Photography 2
Principles of Illustration (Formerly Drawing 1)
Drawing 2
S
S
S
S
S
S
10,11,12
10,11,12
10,11,12
10,11,12
9,10,11,12
10,11,12
.5
.5
.5
.5
.5
.5
E
E
E
E
E
S
4040
4120
4123
4140
4141
4080
Computer Drawing
Painting 1
Painting 2
Sculpture 1
Sculpture 2
Ceramics 1
S
S
S
S
S
S
10,11,12
10,11,12
10,11,12
9,10,11,12
10, 11, 12
9,10,11,12
.5
.5
.5
.5
.5
.5
E
E
E
E
E
E
4081
4110
4111
4160
4161
4150
Ceramics 2
Jewelry 1
Jewelry 2
Textiles and Weaving 1
Textiles and Weaving 2
Studio Art
S
S
S
S
S
S
10,11,12
9,10,11,12
10,11,12
9,10,11,12
10, 11, 12
11,12
.5
.5
.5
.5
.5
.5
E
E
E
E
E
E
4151
4055
Independent Studio
S
Y
12
11, 12
.5
1.0
E
E
Y
9
1.0
S
9,10,11,12
9,10,11,12
10, 11, 12
9,10,11,12
9,10,11,12
9,10,11,12
1.0
1.0
1.0
.5 OR 1.0
1.0
1.0
S
S
E
E
S
E
Advanced Placement Art History
BAND/ORCHESTRA
4343
Freshman Band
4344
4347
4348
4365
4369
4373
Varsity Trojan Band
Stage Band
Advanced Stage Band/Jazz Band
Instrumental Ensemble
Strings
Premier Strings
Y
Y
Y
S or Y
Y
Y
COURSES
COURSE #
SEM/YEAR
GRADE
CREDITS
TYPE
MUSIC
4381
Freshman Chorus
Y
9
1.0
E
4382
4383
4393
Mixed Chorus
Concert Choir
Choralaires
Y
Y
Y
9,10,11,12
9,10,11,12
9,10,11,12
1.0
1.0
1.0
E
S
E
4391
4395
4402
Chansonettes
Madrigals
Advanced Placement Music Theory
RHETORICAL ARTS
Y
Y
Y
10, 11, 12
10, 11, 12
11 ,12
1.0
1.0
1.0
E
E
E
3727
3730
3735
3728
3741
21st Century Global Communications
Speech
Forensics
Non-Competitive Forensics
Novice Debate
S
S
S
S
S
11, 12
11,12
9,10,11,12
9,10,11,12
9,10,11,12
.5
.5
.5
.5
.5
3744
Advanced Debate
S
10,11,12
.5
S
S
S
S
3745
Debate 4
TV/Video Production 1 (fine arts elective or general
elective)
TV/Video Production 2 (fine arts elective or general
elective)
THEATRE
S
12
.5
O
S
10,11,12
.5
S
11,12
.5
3756
1391
Theatre Appreciation (general elective)
Stagecraft 1 (fine arts elective or general elective)
S
S
9,10,11,12
9,10,11,12
.5
.5
1392
1393
3751
3752
3763
3754
Stagecraft 2 (fine arts elective or general elective)
Stagecraft 3 (fine arts elective or general elective)
Acting 1 (speech or fine arts elective)
Acting 2 (speech or fine arts elective)
Diversity Theatre
Advanced Theatre Ensemble
S
Y
S
S
S
Y
9,10,11,12
10,11,12
10,11,12
10,11,12
9,10,11,12
10,11,12
.5
1.0
.5
.5
.5
1.0
1441
1442
S
S
E
E
E
S
E
E
E
E
E
E
BAND/ORCHESTRA
4343
FRESHMAN BAND (Y) 9
This course is designed to train freshmen that have had previous instrumental music instruction in the skills necessary
for musical excellence and showmanship. The band will perform numerous concerts. The emphasis of this band is
placed on the development of playing skills and fundamentals rather than public performance. Audition is not
required. (THS) Standard
4344
VARSITY BAND (Y) 9, 10, 11, 12
This course is for students with previous experience playing a band instrument. It is an advanced performance
ensemble and will perform at formal concerts and many home athletic events (football and basketball games and pep
assemblies). This band will represent the school in events requiring out of town travel such as contest, concerts,
and/or parades. This class may be repeated. (HPHS, THS, TWHS) Standard
4347
STAGE BAND (Y) 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Audition and Concurrent Enrollment in Freshman Band (4343)
or Varsity Band (4344)
This course is designed to teach jazz and jazz-rock styles to students who want to further their knowledge in this area.
Previous experience is not necessary: however, this class is an extension of the band program and membership in
band is required of all those who play a band instrument. Instruments used in this ensemble are saxophone,
trombone, trumpet, piano, guitar, bass and percussion. This class may be repeated. (HPHS, THS, TWHS) Standard
4348
ADVANCED STAGE BAND/JAZZ BAND (Y) 10, 11, 12
4365
INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE (S) 9, 10, 11, 12
This performance class is designed to organize the students into a variety of small ensembles such as brass quintet,
woodwind quintet, percussion ensemble, or string quartet. This class may be repeated. (THS, TWHS) Enrollment
based
4369
STRINGS (Y) 9, 10, 11, 12
This course is for any student who plays an orchestral stringed instrument (violin, viola, cello, bass, or harp). This
class includes several concert performances as well as technical study for individual musical growth. There will be
some evening performances and members must provide their own concert attire. This class may be repeated.
(HPHS, THS, TWHS) Standard
4373
PREMIER STRINGS (Y) 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Audition
This string chamber ensemble is an auditioned group performing challenging repertoire. This class may be taken
concurrently with the Strings class, though double enrollment is not required. Frequent performances will be
scheduled. Concert attire must be provided by the student and will be the same as the Strings class. This class may
be repeated. (THS, TWHS) Enrollment based
Prerequisite: Audition and
Concurrent Enrollment in Varsity Band (4344)
This course is comprised of upper-class men and women who have the necessary experience and musicianship to
perform more advanced and technically demanding literature and who wish to further their knowledge of American
Jazz and pop styles through performance. Members are required to participate in many evening and weekend
performances and should not be participating in any other activity that would conflict with performances. This class
may be repeated. (THS) Enrollment based
MUSIC
4381
FRESHMAN CHORUS (Y) 9
Prerequisite: Audition
This chorus is open to 9th grade students who qualify by tryouts. Voice and general scholarship are considered as
this group appears in many programs. An occasional performance outside school hours is to be expected. Emphasis
is placed on voice techniques and reading in preparation for advanced work. A wide variety of music materials will be
studied, ranging from popular to classical. The student will need to purchase a uniform. (THS) Enrollment based
4382
MIXED CHORUS (Y) 9, 10, 11, 12
The Mixed Chorus is a beginning choral group primarily for 9 th grade students and for upper-classmen who would like
to begin study in vocal music. Basic techniques such as tone production, correct breathing, diction, rhythm, basic
sight singing techniques, blending through unison, and part singing are learned. The Mixed Chorus performs selected
numbers at choral concerts. This class may be repeated. (HPHS, THS) Enrollment based
4383
CONCERT CHOIR (Y) 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Audition
This concert choir is a performance choir of mixed voices. Vocal technique and music reading skills will be
emphasized. A varied repertoire of challenging literature for high school choirs will be performed. This class may be
repeated. (HPHS, THS, TWHS) Standard
4393
CHORALAIRES (Y) 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Audition
This advanced chorus for treble voices performs a varied and challenging repertoire. Music reading skills and the
fundamentals of singing will be the primary focus. Students will perform frequently throughout the year as a course
requirement. This class may be repeated. (HPHS, THS, TWHS) Enrollment based
4391
CHANSONETTES (Y) 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Audition
This chorus studies a wide variety of music materials, ranging from popular to classical. Voice and general
scholarship are considered as this group appears in many programs. An occasional performance outside school
hours is to be expected. Emphasis is placed on voice techniques and reading in preparation for advanced work. The
student will need to purchase a uniform. This class may be repeated. (THS) Enrollment based
4395
MADRIGALS (Y) 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Audition and Concurrent Enrollment in Concert Choir (4383)
This ensemble offers an opportunity for the more advanced singer to perform varied types of music with an emphasis
upon a cappella singing. The student will need to purchase a uniform. This class may be repeated.
(THS)
Enrollment based
4402
ADVANCED PLACEMENT MUSIC THEORY (Y) 11, 12
This course is designed to extend the musical knowledge of a student who is considering studying any type of music
at the college or university level. Topics include music history and music theory as well as electronic music. At the
conclusion of the course, students have the option of taking the Advanced Placement Music Theory Examination for
college credit. (THS, TWHS) Enrollment based