This wind ensemble class is designed for aspiring musicians who are passionate about playing wind instruments, whether the student is a beginner or has some experience. Alongside regular group classes, students receive weekly private lessons from an adjunct faculty member. Throughout the course, students explore various genres of wind music, expand their knowledge of music theory and history as it relates to wind instruments, develop improvisation skills, enhance analytical listening abilities, and refine wind technique. Financial aid is available, as there is an additional fee for the private lessons.

This course explores the “Great American Art” by immersing students in the language of jazz and blues. Students will focus on the melodies of the Great American Songbook and analyze famous recordings to understand the work of America’s greatest composers and improvisers. Through a combination of listening, historical study, and ensemble performance, students will develop the skills to play within a jazz context and gain a deeper appreciation for the freedom of improvisation. By engaging with the people and history behind the music, participants will enhance their overall musicianship and stylistic fluency.

This course is designed for novice guitarists and students with some guitar experience but no formal training. The curriculum covers guitar study in relation to music history, note reading, basic theory, and guitar playing techniques. The students will have the opportunity to observe and listen to skilled guitarists in diverse settings. Although students may bring their own instruments, guitars are provided in class. Additionally, students should be prepared to participate in public performances as a group during the semester.

This course is designed for novice guitarists and students with some guitar experience but no formal training. The curriculum covers guitar study in relation to music history, note reading, basic theory, and guitar playing techniques. The students will have the opportunity to observe and listen to skilled guitarists in diverse settings. Although students may bring their own instruments, guitars are provided in class. Additionally, students should be prepared to participate in public performances as a group during the semester.

Honors Audio Engineering is intended to build upon the foundational concepts covered in Audio Engineering 1 and 2. This course emphasizes the responsibilities of Recording Engineers and delves into the intricacies of microphones, microphone placement, studio recording methods, and the logistics of recording sessions. Students will learn how to produce high-quality recordings and implement advanced post-production techniques through project-based assignments.

In this capstone course, students can leverage their prior class experiences to undertake individual projects, thereby developing an EP from inception to completion. Professional musicians are available to students, allowing them to create original compositions or covers.

In this capstone course, students can leverage their prior class experiences to undertake individual projects, thereby developing an EP from inception to completion. Professional musicians are available to students, allowing them to create original compositions or covers.

This course is intended as a dance sampler. Students are exposed to various dance styles, including ballet, jazz, modern, and hip-hop, as well as movement theories appropriate for students in the performing arts.

Acting is a semester-long course that introduces students to the foundations of acting. Students will explore essential techniques and concepts related to the voice, character, movement, physical theater, improvisation, and script analysis. The course will provide students with opportunities in theater, including scene work, monologues, stage combat, mime, and pantomime.

This course continues a student’s development of the principles and techniques introduced in Ceramics 1. Students investigate design aspects of wheel-thrown pottery and create hand-built sculptural work. Ceramics 2 emphasizes craftsmanship and encourages the exploration of glaze application. Emphasis will be placed on students gaining mastery of their studio practice in all stages of project work. Coursework is supplemented with trips to area museums and galleries.

The course addresses a broad interpretation of sculptural issues in depth and space. These may include mass, volume, form, plane, light, and texture. Such elements and concepts can be articulated through additive, subtractive, and/or fabrication processes. Various representation, abstraction, and expression approaches may be part of the student’s portfolio. Students will do some artwork outside of class hours. Coursework is supplemented with visits to area museums and galleries. This course prepares students for the AP exam. 

This course is for serious ceramics students who desire to work beyond the advanced placement level. Elements of ceramics introduced in the previous three levels will be pursued. With an emphasis on independently explored subject matter, students are free to create work that interests them. 

This course addresses a very broad interpretation of two-dimensional design issues. This type of design involves purposeful decision-making about how to use the elements and principles of art in an integrative way. Artists use the elements of design (line, shape, illusion of motion, pattern, texture, value, and color) to express themselves. Coursework is supplemented with trips to area museums and galleries. This course prepares students for the AP exam.

This course is for serious drawing students who desire to work beyond the advanced placement level. Elements of drawing introduced in the previous three levels will be pursued. With an emphasis on independently explored subject matter, students are free to create work that interests them. 

Painting 2 builds upon the fundamental skills of color and composition learned in Level 1. It aims to develop students’ proficiency in advanced color-mixing techniques and design principles, specifically line, shape, and texture. Through various painting genres such as portraiture, landscape, and abstraction, students will experiment with new materials and techniques to push their creative boundaries. The course includes an art history component to contextualize concepts explored in class. By the end of the course, students will have a deeper understanding of painting techniques and concepts and a portfolio of work that showcases their growth as artists. Coursework is supplemented with trips to area museums and galleries.

This course addresses a very broad interpretation of two-dimensional design issues. This type of design involves purposeful decision-making about how to use the elements and principles of art in an integrative way. Artists use the elements of design (line, shape, illusion of motion, pattern, texture, value, and color) to express themselves. Coursework is supplemented with trips to area museums and galleries. This course prepares students for the AP exam.

This course is for serious painting students who desire to work beyond the advanced placement level. Elements of painting introduced in the previous three levels will be pursued. With an emphasis on independently explored subject matter, students are free to create work that interests them.

In this introduction to the concepts and tools of two-dimensional digital art making, students will explore the following practices: photography, video-making, and design. Through a series of assignments and in-class demonstrations, students will use digital cameras, iPads, and classroom workstations equipped with Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, and iMovie to create posters, books, and short digital videos. All equipment is provided. 

The Digital Arts 2 curriculum expands on the fundamentals taught in Digital Arts 1. In this course, students will refine their practice through the creation of multiple book projects, assignment prompts, and self-directed assignments. All equipment is provided. 

This advanced studio class is designed for students developing a portfolio for submission to the Advanced Placement Exam. This course requires two previous studio art classes and offers students the opportunity to further explore projects in photography, video, and design. 

This advanced studio class is designed to help students further develop a portfolio for submission to the Advanced Placement Exam. This course requires three previous studio art classes and offers students the opportunity to further explore projects in photography, video, and design. 

This advanced studio class is designed for students developing a portfolio for submission to the Advanced Placement Exam. This course requires two previous studio art classes and offers students the opportunity to further explore projects in digital drawing, collage, and mixed media.

This advanced studio class is designed to help students further develop a portfolio for submission to the Advanced Placement Exam. This course requires three previous studio art classes and offers students the opportunity to further explore projects in digital drawing, collage, and mixed media.