Overview
The Fine Arts Department believes that the arts are an essential part of our culture. Our curriculum enables and encourages students to glorify God through their creative gifts and talents using a Biblical worldview to influence and speak truth to the culture. The arts encourage learning as a process of discovery in which the student is a researcher asking questions, demonstrating knowledge, testing and defending the assumptions they are making. The curriculum is performance based - teaching technique, creative problem solving and the history of the arts. Excellence is the goal and standard for each performance or work, and enjoyment is a part of the process.

Visual Arts And Composition I  50.0211   1 CRE
This course is designed to introduce the student to the visual arts by providing experiences with a problem-solving studio approach, Art History, and art critiques. Students are enabled to evaluate art criticism, aesthetics, and art production with an understanding of the elements of art, and principles of design.

Visual Arts and Composition II  50.0212   1 CRE
The students in this class should demonstrate knowledge in the elements of art, color theory, and principles of design. The students should show an understanding of conceptual aspect, of all designs, solving artist problems with effective design/composition. The students are exposed to various materials and advanced techniques to further prepare them for college.

Visual Arts/Composition VII (Portfolio)  50.0217   1 CRE
Students in this course explore advanced levels of Art History, Criticism, Aesthetic Judgment and Studio Production. Self direction, strong work habits, critical thinking, and problem solving will be emphasized in this class to compose a portfolio of work and slides for college and scholarship consideration. Composition I and II must be completed as prerequisites.

Visual Arts/AP Studio  50.0811   1 CRE
The Advanced Placement Program in Studio Art enables highly motivated students to perform at a college level while still in high school. The AP Studio Art Portfolio is a performance-based exam, rather than a written exam. Each portfolio requires submissions in three distinct sections. The sections are designed to assess different aspects of student performance. The sections require the student to demonstrate quality, breadth, and an in-depth engagement in the process of making art. Prerequisites are Introduction to Art. Application required.

Visual Arts/Graphics I  50.07210  (Fine Arts Credit)   .5 CRE
This semester long course guides students through the basics of Adobe Photoshop 7. Concepts learned will include basic photo editing, working with layers, making selections, adjusting color, using paint tools, liquefying an image, using filters and special effects to enhance projects, and create professional-looking documents. This course also touches on the legal and ethical consideration of image making. (Teacher approval required, offered first or second semester.) Grades 10-12.

Visual Arts/Graphics II  50.07220  (Fine Arts Credit)   .5 CRE
Students will use various software programs that allow for the creation of animated work. Topics will include modeling basics, using layers, motion tweens, timelines, action buttons, action scripting for animation, constraints, relationships, and rendering. (Teacher approval required, offered second semester.) Grades 10-12. May fulfill half of the 1.0 required Fine Arts credit.

Intermediate Band I  53.0371   1 CRE
Experience is required. Band is a performing group of students studying band literature on a level requiring at least two years of prior music study (or in some cases one year of intense private instruction). Performance skills are emphasized, but music theory and the history of music are also studied. Membership in the high school band is by approval of the director through audition and/or teacher recommendation. The band performs for various school and community events, along with possible festival performances. Band members also have opportunities to participate in GMEA District/Allstate, and University of Georgia sponsored events.

Advanced Chorus  54.0231   1 CRE
Experience is preferred. Choir emphasizes performance and proper vocal techniques. Students also learn elements of music theory and the history of music literature. Basic choreography is also utilized. The choir performs at chapels, holiday events, festivals, and concerts.

Advanced Woman’s Chorus  54.0261   1 CRE
This course is designed to provide more challenging opportunities for the advanced singer. Basic theory knowledge is required, as well as previous choral experience. The Advanced Ensemble is an auditioned group, with auditions being held in the spring of the year prior to participation. Acceptance is also based on individual scheduling availability. All accepted members are required to audition for the Georgia All-State Chorus in November of each year. Opportunities include concerts, local performances, and possibly tours and festivals.

Dramatic Arts and Fundamentals I  52.0210   1 CRE
The goal of this course is to give students a working knowledge of how a play is created, both as actors and from a technical perspective. Main areas of study include performance of scenes and monologues play reading and analysis, vocal development, characterization, memorization skills, theatre terminology, theatre spaces, and the history of theatre. This class will also include projects involving the design elements of theater.

Dramatic Arts and Fundamentals II  52.0220   1 CRE
Students will continue in the areas of study to which Drama I introduced them. Main areas of study include performance of scenes and monologues with continued development of acting skills, play reading and analysis, writing short scenes, theatre terminology, theatre spaces, the history of theatre, technical areas of production, and projects involving technical skills such as building, lighting, etc. Prerequisite: Dramatic Arts and Fundamentals I.