FINE ARTS

Performing Arts Courses

Theatre 1 (0400310 – 1.0 credit)

Grade Level: 9-12

Course Description:

This course is designed for students with little or no theatre experience and promotes enjoyment and appreciation for all aspects of theatre. Classwork focuses on the exploration of theatre Etiquette, performance, and technical requirements. Improvisation, Viewpoints Technique, and beginning scene work are used to introduce students to acting and character development. Incorporation of theatre helps students gain appreciation for other art forms, such as music, dance, and visual arts. In this course it is optional to workshop a teacher-assigned piece of theatre and perform at districts with the possibility of Competing in states if/when the students qualify. Prerequisite: None.

Theatre 2 Honors (0400320 – 1.0 credit)

Grade Level: 9-12

Course Description:

This course is designed for students with a bit of theatre experience and promotes enjoyment and appreciation for all aspects of theatre. Classwork focuses on the exploration of theatre Etiquette, performance, and technical requirements. Improvisation, Viewpoints Technique, and beginning scene work are used to introduce students to acting and character development. Incorporation of theatre helps students gain appreciation for other art forms, such as music, dance, and visual arts. In this course it is optional to workshop a teacher-assigned piece of theatre and perform at districts with the possibility of Competing in states if/when the students qualify. Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation and at least one year of experience.

Theatre 3 Honors (0400330 – 1.0 credit)

Grade Level: 10-12

Course Description:

This course promotes depth of engagement and a lifelong appreciation for theatre through a broad spectrum of teacher assigned performances. In keeping with the rigor expected in an accelerated course, students create a portfolio that showcases a significant body of work representing the following: personal vision and artistic growth over time, mastery of theatre skills and techniques including but not limited to; Stanislavski, Meisner and Suzuki. In this course it is required to workshop a teacher-assigned piece of t heatre and perform at districts with the possibility of Competing in states if/when the students qualify. Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation and audition.

Theatre 4 Honors (0400340 – 1.0 credit)

Grade Level: 11-12

Course Description:

This course is designed for students with significant experience in theatre. It promotes depth of engagement and a lifelong appreciation for theatre through a broad spectrum of teacher assigned performances. In keeping with the rigor expected in an accelerated course, students create a portfolio that showcases a significant body of work representing the following: personal vision and artistic growth over time, mastery of theatre skills and techniques including but not limited to; Stanislavski, Meisner and Suzuki. In this course it is required to workshop a teacher-assigned piece of theatre and perform at districts with the possibility of Competing in states if/when the students qualify. Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation and audition.

Technical Theatre: Design and Production for Costume, Makeup, and Hair (0400409 – 1.0 credit)

Grade Level: 9-12

Course Description:

In this course, students focus on learning the basic tools and procedures for designing and creating costumes, hair, and makeup with particular attention to technical knowledge of safety procedures and demonstrated safe operation of theatre equipment, tools, and raw materials. Students also learn the standard conventions of design presentation and documentation; the organizational structure of theatre production and creative work in a collaborative environment; and the resulting artistic improvement. Public performances may serve as a culmination of specific instructional goals. Students may be required to attend or participate in technical work, rehearsals, and/or performances beyond the school day to support, extend, and assess learning in the classroom. Prerequisite: None.

Jazz Ensemble (1302500 – 1.0 credit)

Grade Level: 9-12

Course Description:

This course is designed for students with little or no experience on an instrument suited for jazz. The fundamentals of jazz are explored along with improvisation and music theory through a diverse repertoire of jazz literature. Students learn the basics of foundational jazz styles, use chord symbols, develop knowledge of musical structure, and study the history of jazz and its iconic musicians. Public performances may serve as a culmination of specific instructional goals. Students may be required to attend and/or participate in rehearsals and performances outside of the school day to support, extend, and assess learning in the classroom. Students may need to obtain (e.g., borrow, rent, purchase) an instrument from an outside source. Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation and previous music instruction.

Jazz Ensemble Honors (1302500 – 1.0 credit)

Grade Level: 10-12

Course Description:

In this course, students with jazz experience become conversant with basic chord progressions and the scale/ chord relationship, strengthen aural skills, and learn to improvise and compose melodies over progressions as they rehearse, perform, and study jazz literature. Student musicians study jazz history and become familiar with the cultural context of various compositions and artists. Public performances may serve as a culmination of specific instructional goals. Students may be required to attend and/or participate in rehearsals and performances outside of the school day to support, extend, and assess learning in the classroom. Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation and audition.

Symphonic Band (1302310 – 1.0 credit)

Grade Level: 9-12

Course Description:

This is a beginning-level course designed for students with little or no experience on a band instrument. Students entering this course can expect to learn the basics of music reading and playing on an instrument of their choice. This course promotes the enjoyment and appreciation of music through performance of wind band repertoire. Rehearsals focus on the development of critical listening skills, instrumental and ensemble technique and skills, music literacy, and aesthetic awareness culminating in periodic, public performances. Percussion students will actively participate in the Westminster Drumline. Prerequisite: None.

Symphonic Band Honors (1302320 – 1.0 credit)

Grade Level: 9-12

Course Description:

This course is designed for students who are ready to build upon skills and knowledge previously acquired in a middle or high school instrumental ensemble. This course also promotes the enjoyment and appreciation of music through the performance of high-quality, advanced level wind and percussion music. Rehearsals focus on the development of critical listening/aural skills, individual musicianship, instrumental technique, refinement of ensemble skills, and aesthetic engagement culminating in periodic, public performances. Percussion students will actively participate in the Westminster Drumline. Freshman students may enroll in this course with dual enrollment in Jazz Ensemble. Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation and audition.

Orchestra (1302360 – 1.0 credit)

Grade Level: 9-12

Course Description:

This is a beginning-level course, designed for students with little or no experience on a string instrument. Students entering this course can expect to learn the basics of music reading and playing on a string instrument of their choice. This course promotes the enjoyment and appreciation of music through performance of string orchestra repertoire. Rehearsals focus on the development of critical listening skills, rudimentary string techniques, music literacy, ensemble skills and aesthetic awareness. Public performances may serve as a culmination of specific instructional goals. Students may be required to attend and/or participate in rehearsals and performances outside the school day to support learning in the classroom. Prerequisite: None.

Orchestra Honors (1302370 – 1.0 credit)

Grade Level: 10-12

Course Description:

In this course, students who have at least one year of orchestral experience will study, rehearse, and perform high quality orchestra literature. Rehearsals focus on the development of critical listening skills, basic string techniques, music literacy, ensemble skills, and aesthetic awareness in the context of relevant history and cultures. Public performances may serve as a culmination of specific instructional goals. Students will be required to attend and/or participate in rehearsals and performances outside of the school day to support and assess learning in the classroom. Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation and audition.

Mixed Vocal Ensemble (1303440 – 1.0 credit)

Grade Level: 9-12

Course Description:

Mixed Vocal Ensemble is intended to serve as an opportunity for students to refine their musical and vocal skills. Focus will be on learning four-part repertoire, reading notation and rhythms fluently, sight-singing with solfege, and expressing musicality. Pieces will be chosen from many genres, including contemporary, classical, music theatre and sacred/worship music. Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation.

Mixed Vocal Ensemble Honors (1303470 – 1.0 credit)

Grade Level: 10-12

Course Description:

Mixed Vocal Ensemble Honors is an advanced choral experience intended for advanced students to refine their musical leadership and vocal skills. Focus will be on learning four-part repertoire, reading notation and rhythms fluently, sight singing with solfege, and expressing musicality. Pieces will be chosen from many genres, including contemporary, classical, music theatre and sacred/worship music. Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation.

Honors Girls’ Ensemble (1303350 – 1.0 credit)

Grade Level: 10-12

Course Description:

Honors Girl’s Vocal Ensemble is intended to serve as an opportunity for female students to sing three- and four- part music in advanced ensemble. Focus will be on learning three- and four-part repertoire, reading advanced notation and rhythms, sight-singing with solfege, and refining musicality. Pieces will be chosen from many genres, including contemporary, classical, music theatre and sacred/worship music. Students will be required to attend rehearsals and appear in public performances outside of the school day to promote the Fine Arts program. Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation and audition.

Introduction to Dance (0300305 – 0.5 credit)

Grade Level: 9-12

Course Description:

In this course, students acquire requisite knowledge of dance through the exploration and performances of various dance styles. Public performances may serve as a culmination of specific instructional goals. Students may be required to attend and/or participate in rehearsals and performances outside of the school day to support, extend and assess learning in the classroom. Prerequisite: None.

Dance 2 (0300410 – 0.5 credit)

Grade Level: 9-12

Course Description:

This class progresses as an extension from the introductory class. Dance II begins with the demarcation of various dance styles: ballet, modern, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, and hip-hop. Turns, jumps, and leaps are introduced at this level. With these additions, proper placement, especially of the knee, is of the utmost importance to prevent injury. By this stage of instruction, students spend more time moving across the floor and are primarily focused upon coordinating isolation movement phrases. Student projects will include two performances with summations. Participation is mandatory. Prerequisite: Completion of Introduction to Dance.

Dance 3 Honors (0300420 – 0.5 credit)

Grade Level: 9-12

Course Description:

The complexity of combinations with further emphasis on technique and style is focused. Pre-stretch includes mostly isolations with advanced modern/jazz/ballet barre. Knowledge of classical ballet technique is a prerequisite for this class. Student projects include two-performance minimum. Participation is mandatory. Prerequisite: Completion of Dance 2.

Dance 4 Honors (0300430 – 0.5 credit)

Grade Level: 9-12

Course Description:

Students will continue with their training from Dance 1-3. In addition, they will be given the platform to participate in student choreography by working through music, choreography styles, lighting, and costume design to create their vision. Student projects include two performances, one student choreography project, and one optional musical theater show. Participation is mandatory. Prerequisite: Completion of Dance 3 Honors.

Digital Audio Production 1 (8772310 – 1.0 credit)

Grade Level: 9-12

Course Description:

In this course, students train to be audiovisual engineers and designers, utilizing industry equipment related to lighting and audio. Audiovisual student technicians become proficient in the operation of audio and video equipment including microphones, sound speakers, video screens, projectors, video monitors, recording equipment, connecting wires and cables, sound and mixing boards, and related electronic equipment. This class includes middle school students; students may be required to participate as studio crew for chapels, assemblies, and productions outside of school hours. Prerequisite: Interview and teacher approval.

Music Technology and Sound Engineering (1304300

Grade Level: 9-12

Course Description:

– 0.5 credit)

This course explores the fundamental applications and tools of music technology and sound engineering. As they create and learn its terminology, students also learn the history and aesthetic development of technology used to capture, create, and distribute music. Public performances may serve as a resource for specific instructional goals. Students may be required to attend one or more performances outside the school day to support, extend, and assess learning in the classroom. Prerequisite: None.

Introduction to Piano (1301360 – 1.0 credit)

Grade Level: 9-12

Course Description:

This course offers students an opportunity to learn the basics of the piano. No previous musical experience is needed. Other topics covered will be learning to read music, chords, lead sheets, and improvising.

Prerequisite: None.

Guitar (1301320 – 0.5 credit)

Grade Level: 9-12

Course Description:

Students with little or no experience develop basic guitar skills and knowledge, including simple and full-strum chords, bass lines and lead sheets, barre and power chords, foundational music literacy and theory, major scales, simple finger-picking patterns, and ensemble skills for a variety of music. Beginning guitarists explore the careers and music of significant performers in a variety of styles. Public performances may serve as a culmination of specific instructional goals. Students may be required to attend and/or participate in rehearsals and performances outside the school day to support, extend, and assess learning in the classroom.

Prerequisite: None.

Advanced Placement Music Theory (1300330

Grade Level: 10-12

Course Description:

– 1.0 credit)

This is a college-level course for highly motivated students with a serious interest in music. Students complete coursework equivalent to that of a first-year college course in music theory. Class periods consist of lecture and written work as well as sight-singing, ear-training, and melodic and harmonic dictation practice. Students are expected to utilize a piano to practice skills and concepts both inside and outside of class. Content is specified by the College Board Advanced Placement Program. Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation.

Dual Enrollment Music Literature/Appreciation (MUL1010 – 0.5 credit)

Grade Level: 9-12

Course Description:

This course discusses the development of artistic and popular music through the ages. By the end of the semester, the student should be able to recognize and appreciate different styles of music. Additionally, students will explore how music relates to social and cultural events throughout history. There is an additional $100 registration fee for partnership with the university. Prerequisite: Have a 3.0 unweighted GPA. Meet minimum score on a common placement test indicating that the student is ready for college-level work.

Visual Arts Courses

Two-Dimensional Studio Art 1 (0101300 – 0.5 credit)

Grade Level: 9-12

Course Description:

This introductory course includes fundamentals of design with drawing and painting. Line, value, shape, space, texture, and color are taught with the media of pencil, charcoal, ink, watercolor, and acrylic paint. This course seeks to develop individual expression and art appreciation. Students will have the opportunity to participate in local and state exhibitions. There will also be opportunities for field experiences.

Prerequisite: None.

Two-Dimensional Studio Art 2 (0101310 – 0.5 credit)

Grade Level: 9-12

Course Description:

This intermediate course teaches students the elements and principles of design. Extensive work will be done with pencil, charcoal, pastels, watercolor, acrylic paint and oils. Students use objects from nature, their imagination, photo references, and inspiration from art history to produce their own works of art. Students will have the opportunity to participate in local and state exhibitions. There will also be opportunities for field experiences. Prerequisite: Students must have earned a B+ or better in TwoDimensional Studio Art 1 or have a teacher recommendation.

Two-Dimensional Studio Art 3 Honors (0101320 – 0.5 credit)

Grade Level: 10-12

Course Description:

This advanced course will further emphasize the development of creativity and studio skills. Students are encouraged to integrate art materials, processes, and concepts to develop a portfolio with a wide variety of techniques, such as drawing, painting, collage, and printmaking. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in local, state, and national exhibitions. Students will also be invited on numerous field experiences including trips abroad. Prerequisite: Students must have earned a B+ or better in Two-Dimensional Studio Art 2 or have a teacher recommendation.

Portfolio Development: Drawing Honors

Grade Level: 10-12

Course Description:

(0109310 – 0.5 credit)

This advanced course challenges students to produce quality two-dimensional art during this intense semester course. This includes work inside and outside of the classroom. Students must maintain a sketchbook, participate in critiques, and travel to museums for enrichment. Students will also have the opportunity participate in local, state, and national exhibitions. Students will also be invited on numerous field experiences including trips abroad. Prerequisite: Students must have earned a B+ or better in Two-Dimensional Studio Art 3 Honors and teacher recommendation.

Advanced Placement Art and Design: Drawing Portfolio

Grade Level: 11-12

Course Description:

(0104300 – 1.0 credit)

The course provides students with the opportunity to create a college level portfolio in a studio setting. The course framework presents an inquiry-based approach to learning about and making art and design. Students are expected to conduct an in-depth, sustained investigation of materials, processes, and ideas. The framework focuses on concepts and skills emphasized within college art and design foundations courses with the same intent: to help students become inquisitive, thoughtful artists and designers able to articulate information about their work. Students develop and apply skills of inquiry and investigation, practice, experimentation, revision, communication, and reflection. Materials and techniques vary according to student interest as all portfolios are as unique as their creator. Student portfolios produced in this course focus on surface manipulation and mark-making. Content is specified by the College Board Advanced Placement Program students must submit their portfolio to the College Board to receive credit for this course. Students must submit their portfolio to the College Board to receive credit for this course. Students will also be invited on numerous field experiences including trips abroad. Prerequisite: Students must have earned a B+ or better in both Two-Dimensional Studio Art 3 Honors and Portfolio Development: Drawing Honors or have a teacher recommendation and a drawing portfolio.

Advanced Placement Two-Dimensional Art and Design (0109350 – 1.0 credit)

Grade Level: 11-12

Course Description:

This course provides students with the opportunity to create a college level portfolio in a studio setting. The course framework presents an inquiry-based approach to learning about and making art and design. Students are expected to conduct an in-depth, sustained investigation of materials, processes, and ideas. The framework focuses on concepts and skills emphasized within college art and design foundations courses with the same intent: to help students become inquisitive, thoughtful artists and designers able to articulate information about their work. Students develop and apply skills of inquiry and investigation, practice, experimentation, revision, communication, and reflection. Materials and techniques vary according to student interest as all portfolios are as unique as their creator. Student portfolios produced in this course have a strong emphasis on the elements of art and the principles of design. Content is specified by the College Board Advanced Placement Program. Students must submit their portfolio to the College Board to receive credit for this course. Students will also be invited on numerous field experiences including trips abroad. Prerequisite: Students must have earned a B+ or better in both Two-Dimensional Studio Art 3 Honors and Portfolio Development: Drawing Honors or have a teacher recommendation and a drawing portfolio. Advanced photography is also accepted as an acceptable medium for this portfolio (Photo 3/4 Honors).

Architectural Design and Drawing Honors (0113300 – 0.5 credit)

Grade Level: 9-12

Course Description:

In this course, students study an introduction to the theory, history, principles and practice of architecture. Students explore topics such as design, space, and materials as they relate to architecture and create architectural designs that demonstrate an alignment of space, structure, function and feasibility. Students will also develop skills in design, drawing, creating architectural models, and create prospectus statements and reflective writing. Instruction may include green building and construction, computer-assisted drawing, and safety procedures for creating and building models and structures. This course encompasses design, drawing, hands-on construction, and art criticism and evaluation. Prerequisite: None.

Three-Dimensional Studio Art 1 (0101330 – 0.5 credit)

Grade Level: 9-12

Course Description:

This introductory course teaches students the elements and principles of design through art appreciation and individual expression while creating three-dimensional works of art. The basic materials and methods of sculpture construction technique are learned with an emphasis on working with paper, clay, plastic, fibers and metal. Students will also have the opportunity to attend a glass-blowing field experience.

Prerequisite: None.

Three-Dimensional Studio Art 2 (0101340 – 0.5 credit)

Grade Level: 9-12

Course Description:

This course students explore spatial relationships using nonobjective, abstract, or representational forms, products, or structures. Instruction may include, but is not limited to, content in green or industrial design, sculpture, ceramics, or building arts. Processes and techniques for substitution include wheel-thrown clay, glaze formulation and application, or extruded, cast, draped, molded, laminated, or soft forms. Media may include, but are not limited to, clay, wood, metal, plaster, paper mâché, and plastic with consideration of the workability, durability, cost, and toxicity of the media used. 3-D artists experiment with and manipulate space-producing devices, including overlapping, transparency, interpenetration, vertical and horizontal axis, inclined planes, disproportionate scale, fractional or abstracted representation, and spatial properties of the structural art elements. Craftsmanship and quality are reflected in the surface and structural qualities of the completed art forms. Students in the 3-D art studio focus on use of safety procedures for process, media, and techniques. Student artists use an art criticism process to evaluate, explain, and measure artistic growth in personal or group works. This course incorporates hands-on activities and consumption of art materials, plastic, fibers and metal. Students will also have the opportunity to attend a glass-blowing field experience. Prerequisite: Students must have earned a B+ or better in Three-Dimensional Studio Art 1 or have a teacher recommendation.

Three-Dimensional Studio Art 3 Honors (0101350 – 0.5 credit)

Grade Level: 10-12

Course Description:

This advanced course further develops and refines student creativity and skill using teacher directed and self-directed projects including in-depth development of a theme of students’ choice. Prerequisite: Students must have earned a B+ or better in Three-Dimensional Studio Art 2 or have a teacher recommendation.

Advanced Placement Three-Dimensional Art and Design (0109360 – 1.0 credit)

Grade Level: 11-12

Course Description:

This course is for students who are interested in inquiry-based learning. Students create a portfolio of work to demonstrate inquiry through art and design and development of materials, processes, and ideas over the course of the school year. Portfolios include works of art and design, process documentation, and written information about the work presented. Students submit their portfolios for evaluation based on the following criteria: skillful synthesis of materials, processes, and ideas. They also participate in sustained investigation guided by questions through practice, experimentation, and revision. Content is specified by the College Board Advanced Placement Program. Prerequisite: Students must have earned a B+ or better in Three-Dimensional Studio Art 3 Honors and have a teacher recommendation.

Fashion and Textiles (0101450 – 0.5 credit)

Grade Level: 9-12

Course Description:

In this course students create well-designed and individually conceptualized work that is utilitarian, purposeful, wearable, and/or sculptural in nature. This course may include, but is not limited to, content in metals, jewelry, glass, fabrics/fibers, clay, fashion design, and/or objects for interior or architectural design/ embellishment. Student artisans reflect on aesthetics and visual issues related to media and organizational principles of design, manipulating them to create works of art that are progressively more innovative. Increasingly sophisticated oral and written analytical problem-solving skills are employed to improve personal and/or group work and reinforce the ability to self-diagnose and decide on solutions for art challenges based on growing structural, historical, and cultural knowledge. This course incorporates hands-on activities and the consumption of art materials. Prerequisite: Students must have earned a B+ or better in Three-Dimensional Studio Art 1 or have a teacher recommendation.

Ceramics/Pottery 1 (0102300 – 0.5 credit)

Grade Level: 9-12

Course Description:

This course provides students with the opportunity to develop a basic knowledge of ceramics, hand building, and an introduction to glazes. The course encompasses introductory ceramic related skills.

Prerequisite: None.

Ceramics/Pottery 2 (0102310 – 0.5 credit)

Grade Level: 9-12

Course Description:

In this course students explore three-dimensional design while developing both useful and sculptural forms on the pottery wheel. Creativity and quality craftsmanship are emphasized. Projects will be individualized according to the ability level of each student. Prerequisite: Completion of Ceramics/Pottery 1.

Ceramics/Pottery 3 Honors (0102320 – 0.5 credit)

Grade Level: 9-12

Course Description:

This course focuses on methods of sculpture, hand-built clay construction and basic wheel throwing techniques. Students explore three- dimensional design while developing both useful and sculptural forms. Creativity, quality craftsmanship and individual voice are emphasized. Prerequisite: Completion of Ceramics 2.

Ceramics/Pottery 4 Honors

Grade Level: 9-12

Course Description:

(0102320A – 0.5 credit)

This course focuses on methods of sculpture, hand-built clay construction and basic wheel throwing techniques. Students explore three- dimensional design while developing both useful and sculptural forms. Creativity, quality craftsmanship and individual voice are emphasized. Prerequisite: Completion of Ceramics 3 Honors.

Creative Photography 1

Grade Level: 9-12

Course Description:

(0108310 – 0.5 credit)

This introductory course covers the techniques necessary to produce exceptional photos using smartphones. Students will identify aesthetic methods of creating more impactful photographs, including composition techniques, depth-of-field control, and use of patterns, lines, and backgrounds. In addition, students will demonstrate basic photo editing techniques such as lens correction, image sharpening, noise reduction, color correction, and exposure adjustment. Lastly, students will learn the fundamentals of industry-standard photo-editing tools and software, including Adobe Lightroom. Students in this class must have a smartphone. Prerequisite: None.

Creative Photography 2 (Commercial Photography) (0108320 – 0.5 credit)

Grade Level: 9-12

Course Description:

In this course, students experiment with a variety of photographic techniques used in commercial photography (any photos used for a business or publication). This course may include but is not limited to researching the history of photography, making connections to contemporary and community photographers, critiquing with varied techniques, and experimenting with a variety of photo-editing software and platforms. Students will work with smartphones, Cameras, Surfaces, and various editing and marketing applications and software. Prerequisite: Completion of Creative Photography 1.

Creative

Photography

Grade Level: 10-12

Course Description:

3 Honors

(Production Photography) (0108330 – 1.0 credit)

This course covers basic concepts and practice of digital photography, including understanding and use of the camera, lenses, and other basic photographic equipment. The course will address aesthetic principles as they relate to composition, space, exposure, light, and color. Technological requirements of digital formats will be addressed, such as formats and resolution. Basic digital manipulations of images will be taught in preparation for creating a photo portfolio of images. Students in this course will work with DSLR Cameras, Surfaces and various editing apps and software. There is a limited supply of DSLR cameras that can be used in class or checked out overnight. Prerequisite: Completion of Creative Photography 2.

Advanced Placement Art History (0100300 – 1.0 credit)

Grade Level: 10-12

Course Description:

This course is taught at the same level as an introductory, college-level art history course. Students are involved in critical thinking, and develop an understanding and knowledge of diverse, historical, and cultural contexts of architecture, sculpture, painting and other media. Students also examine and critically analyze major forms of artistic expression from the past and the present from a variety of cultures. While visual analysis is a fundamental tool of the art historian, art history emphasizes understanding how and why works of art function in context, considering such issues as patronage, gender, and the functions and effects of works of art. Content is specified by the College Board Advanced Placement Program. Students are expected to take the national AP exam. Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation.

Students in Fine Arts classes may need to obtain (e.g., borrow, rent, purchase) required class materials such as instruments and/or performance attire from an outside source.