Advanced Chorus is based on the Indiana Academic Standards for High School Choral Music. Students taking Advanced Chorus develop musicianship and specific performance skills through ensemble and solo singing. This class includes the study of quality repertoire in the diverse styles of choral literature appropriate in difficulty and range for the students.

Chorus classes provide opportunities for performing, creating, and responding to music. Students develop the ability to understand and convey the composer's intent in the performance of music. Time outside of the school day may be scheduled for rehearsals and performances. A limited number of public performances may serve as a culmination of daily rehearsal and musical goals. Students are required to participate in performance opportunities outside of the school day that support and extend learning in the classroom.

• Recommended Grade: 10, 11, 12
• Required Prerequisites: none
• Recommended Prerequisites: Beginning and Intermediate Chorus
• Credits: 1 semester course, 1 credit per semester. The nature of this course allows for successive semesters of instruction at an advanced level provided that defined proficiencies and content standards are utilized.
• Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas
• Fulfills a Fine Arts requirement for the Core 40 Academic Honors Diploma
• Laboratory course

AP Music Theory is a course based on the content established and copyrighted by the College Board. The course is not intended to be used as a dual credit course. The AP Music Theory course corresponds to two semesters of a typical introductory college music theory course that covers topics such as musicianship, theory, musical materials, and procedures.

Through the course, students develop the ability to recognize, understand, and describe basic materials and processes of music that are heard or presented in a score. Development of aural skills is a primary objective. Performance is also part of the learning process. Students understand basic concepts and terminology by listening to and performing a wide variety of music.

• Recommended Grade: 10, 11, 12
• Required Prerequisites: none
• Recommended Prerequisites: none
• Credits: 2 semester course, 1 credit per semester
• Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas
• Fulfills fine arts requirement for Core 40 with Academic Honors Diploma
• Laboratory course

Dance Choreography is based on the Indiana Academic Standards for Dance. Learning activities in choreography are sequential and systematic and allow students to exhibit self-expression. A wide variety of materials and experiences are used in order to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and appreciation of the multi-styled and multicultural dance expressions.

Choreographic activities provide students opportunities to participate in roles as a soloist, a choreographer or leader, and in a subject role. Students also explore a wide variety of choreographic philosophies as well as administrative and media skills necessary for the promotion and documentation of works to be performed.

Students experience and learn to use appropriate terminology to describe, analyze, interpret, and critique dance compositions by professional individuals or companies.

• Recommended Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12
• Required Prerequisites: none
• Recommended Prerequisites: none
• Credits: 1 semester course, 1 credit per semester. The nature of this course allows for successive semesters of instruction at an advanced level provided defined proficiencies and content standards are utilized.
• Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas
• Fulfills a Fine Arts requirement for the Core 40 Academic Honors Diploma
• A non-licensed dance instructor may be contracted to provide instruction with a licensed Fine Arts teacher serving as the teacher of record
• Laboratory course

Beginning Concert Band is based on the Indiana Academic Standards for High School Instrumental Music. Students taking this course are provided with a balanced, comprehensive study of music through the concert band, which develops skills in the psychomotor, cognitive, and affective domains.

Ensemble and solo activities are designed to develop elements of musicianship including tone production, technical skills, intonation, music reading skills, listening skills, analyzing music, studying historically significant styles of literature, and integration of other applicable disciplines.

Experiences include improvising, conducting, playing by ear, and sight-reading. Students develop the ability to understand and convey the composer's intent in the performance of music. Time outside of the school day may be scheduled for rehearsals and performances.

A limited number of public performances may serve as a culmination of daily rehearsal and musical goals. Students are required to participate in performance opportunities outside of the school day that support and extend learning in the classroom.

• Recommended Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12
• Required Prerequisites: none
• Recommended Prerequisites: none
• Credits: 1 semester course, 1 credit per semester. The nature of this course allows for successive semesters of instruction at an advanced level provided that defined proficiencies and content standards are utilized.
• Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas
• Fulfills a Fine Arts requirement for the Core 40 Academic Honors Diploma
• Laboratory course

Drawing

Drawing is a course based on the Indiana Academic Standards for Visual Art. Students in drawing engage in sequential learning experiences that encompass art history, art criticism, aesthetics, and production and lead to the creation of portfolio-quality works. Students create drawings utilizing processes such as sketching, rendering, contour, gesture, and perspective drawing and use a variety of media, such as pencil, chalk, pastels, charcoal, and pen and ink.

They reflect upon and refine their work; explore cultural and historical connections; analyze, interpret, theorize, and make informed judgments about artwork and the nature of art; relate art to other disciplines and discover opportunities for integration; and incorporate literacy and presentational skills. Students utilize the resources of art museums, galleries, and studios, and identify art-related careers.

• Recommended Grade: 10, 11, 12
• Required Prerequisites: none
• Recommended Prerequisites: Introduction to Two-Dimensional Art (L)
• Credits: 1 semester course, 1 credit per semester. The nature of this course allows for successive semesters of instruction at an advanced level provided that defined proficiencies and content standards are utilized.
• Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas
• Fulfills a Fine Arts requirement for the Core 40 Academic Honors Diploma
• Laboratory Course

Painting

Painting is a course based on the Indiana Academic Standards for Visual Art. Students taking painting engage in sequential learning experiences that encompass art history, art criticism, aesthetics, and production that lead to the creation of portfolio-quality works. Students create abstract and realistic paintings, using a variety of materials such as mixed media, watercolor, oil, and acrylics, as well as techniques such as stippling, gouache, wash, and impasto.

They reflect upon and refine their work; explore cultural and historical connections; analyze, interpret, theorize, and make informed judgments about artwork and the nature of art; relate art to other disciplines and discover opportunities for integration; and incorporate literacy and presentational skills. Students utilize the resources of art museums, galleries, and studios, and identify art-related careers.

• Recommended Grade: 10, 11, 12
• Required Prerequisites: none
• Recommended Prerequisites: Introduction to Two-Dimensional Art (L)
• Credits: 1 semester course, 1 credit per semester. The nature of this course allows for successive semesters of instruction at an advanced level provided that defined proficiencies and content standards are utilized.
• Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas
• Fulfills a Fine Arts requirement for the Core 40 Academic Honors Diploma
• Laboratory course

Electronic Music is based on the Indiana Academic Standards for High School Music Technology. Students taking this course are provided with a wide variety of activities and experiences to develop skills in using electronic media and current technology to perform, create, and respond to music.

• Recommended Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12
• Required Prerequisites: none
• Recommended Prerequisites: none
• Credits: 1 semester course, 1 credit per semester. The nature of this course allows for successive semesters of instruction at an advanced level provided that defined proficiencies and content standards are utilized.
• Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas
• Fulfills a Fine Arts requirement for the Core 40 Academic Honors Diploma
• Laboratory course

Intermediate Chorus is based on the Indiana Academic Standards for High School Choral Music. Students taking Intermediate Chorus develop musicianship and specific performance skills through ensemble and solo singing. This class includes the study of quality repertoire in the diverse styles of choral literature appropriate in difficulty and range for the students. Chorus classes provide opportunities for performing, creating, and responding to music.

Students develop the ability to understand and convey the composer's intent in the performance of music. Time outside of the school day may be scheduled for rehearsals and performances. A limited number of public performances may serve as a culmination of daily rehearsal and musical goals. Students are required to participate in performance opportunities outside of the school day that support and extend learning in the classroom.

• Recommended Grade: 10, 11, 12
• Required Prerequisites: none
• Recommended Prerequisites: Beginning Chorus
• Credits: 1 semester course, 1 credit per semester. The nature of this course allows for successive semesters of instruction at an advanced level provided that defined proficiencies and content standards are utilized.
• Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas
• Fulfills a Fine Arts requirement for the Core 40 Academic Honors Diploma
• Laboratory course

Intro to 2D Art

Introduction to Two-Dimensional Art is a course based on the Indiana Academic Standards for Visual Art. Students taking this course engage in sequential learning experiences that encompass art history, art criticism, aesthetics, production, and integrated studies and lead to the creation of portfolio-quality works.

Students explore historical and cultural background and connections; analyze, interpret, theorize, and make informed judgments about artwork and the nature of art; create two-dimensional works of art, reflect upon the outcomes, and revise their work; relate art to other disciplines and discover opportunities for integration; and incorporate literacy and presentational skills. They identify ways to utilize and support art museums, galleries, studios, and community resources.

• Recommended Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12
• Required Prerequisites: none
• Recommended Prerequisites: none
• Credits: 1 semester course, 1 credit per semester
• Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas
• Fulfills a Fine Arts requirement for the Core 40 Academic Honors Diploma
• Laboratory course

Intro to 3D Art

Introduction to Three-Dimensional Art is a course based on the Indiana Academic Standards for Visual Art. Students taking this course engage in sequential learning experiences that encompass art history, art criticism, aesthetics, production, and integrated studies and lead to the creation of portfolio-quality works.

Students explore historical and cultural background and connections; analyze, interpret, theorize, and make informed judgments about artwork and the nature of art; create three-dimensional works of art, reflect upon the outcomes, and revise their work; relate art to other disciplines and discover opportunities for integration; and incorporate literacy and presentational skills. They identify ways to utilize and support art museums, galleries, studios, and community resources.

• Recommended Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12
• Required Prerequisites: none
• Recommended Prerequisites: Introduction to Two-Dimensional Art (L)
• Credits: 1 semester course, 1 credit per semester
• Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas
• Fulfills a Fine Arts requirement for the Core 40 Academic Honors Diploma
• Laboratory course

Jazz Ensemble is based on the Indiana Academic Standards for High School Instrumental Music. Students taking this course develop musicianship and specific performance skills through group and individual settings for the study and performance of varied styles of instrumental jazz. Instruction includes the study of the history, formative, and stylistic elements of jazz.

Students develop their creative skills through improvisation, composition, arranging, performing, listening, and analyzing. A limited amount of time outside of the school day may be scheduled for rehearsals and performances. In addition, a limited number of public performances may serve as a culmination of daily rehearsal and musical goals.

Students must participate in performance opportunities outside of the school day that support and extend the learning in the classroom. Student participants must also receive instruction in another band or orchestra class offering at the discretion of the director.

• Recommended Grade: 10, 11, 12
• Required Prerequisites: none •Recommended Prerequisites: One year or two semesters of Beginning Concert Band
• Credits: 1 semester course, 1 credit per semester. The nature of this course allows for successive semesters of instruction at an advanced level provided that defined proficiencies and content standards are utilized.
• Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas
• Fulfills requirement for 1 of 2 Fine Arts credits for the Core 40 with Academic Honors Diploma if students are enrolled in another band or orchestra course
• Laboratory course

Music History and Appreciation is based on the Indiana Academic Standards for Music and standards for this specific course. Students receive instruction designed to explore music and major musical styles and periods through understanding music in relation to both Western and Non-Western history and culture.

Activities include analyzing and describing music; evaluating music and music performances; and understanding relationships between music and the other arts, as well as disciplines outside of the arts.

• Recommended Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12
• Required Prerequisites: none
• Recommended Prerequisites: none
• Credits: 1 or 2 semester course, 1 credit per semester. The nature of this course allows for two successive semesters of instruction at an advanced level provided that defined proficiencies and standards are utilized.
• Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas
• Fulfills a Fine Arts requirement for the Core 40 Academic Honors Diploma

AP 2-D Design is a course established and copyrighted by the College Board. The course is not intended to be used as a dual credit course. The AP Program offers three studio art courses and portfolios: 2-Dimensional Design, 3-Dimensional Design, and Drawing. The AP Art portfolios are designed for students who are seriously interested in the practical experience of art.

The portfolios correspond to most college foundation courses. Students submit portfolios for evaluation at the end of the school year. Students may choose to submit any or all of the Drawing, 2-Dimensional Design, or 3-Dimensional design portfolios. AP Art students create a portfolio of work to demonstrate the artistic skills and ideas they have developed, refined, and applied over the course of the year to produce visual compositions. The portfolio will have two sections: Sustained Investigation and Selected works.

• Recommended Grade: 11, 12
• Required Prerequisites: none
• Recommended Prerequisites: Advanced laboratory 2-D visual arts courses
• Credits: 2 semester course, 1 credit per semester
• Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas
• Fulfills the fine arts requirement for the Core 40 with Academic Honors Diploma