Art I (#6411)
Art provides a study of the art elements and principles through experience with a variety of art media and tools in design, drawing, painting, printmaking, textiles, ceramics, and sculpture.
Term: Full Year Credits: 1.0 Grades: 9th - 12th
Special Notes: This course may be offered as Dual Credit and as a Dual Language course (6351)
AP Art I (#6411Q)
Designed for students who have demonstrated serious interest in pursuing art as a career. Students will develop skills in studio art and begin building a portfolio. This class prepares students for upper-level art classes.
Term: Full Year Credits: 1.0 Grades: 9th - 12th
Prerequisites: Teacher recommendation
Art I Mediacom1 (#6511)
This course combines rigorous and relevant experiential study of modern, post-modern, and contemporary visual art and design with student learning in media literacy and technology applications.
Term: Full Year Credits: 1.0 Grades: 9th - 12th
Art Appreciation Dual Credit (#6473)
A general introduction to the visual arts designed to create an appreciation of the vocabulary, media, techniques, and purposes of the creative process. Students will critically interpret and evaluate works of art within formal, cultural, and historical contexts.
Term: Full Year Credits: 1.0 Grades: 9th - 12th
Prerequisites: Art II & Teacher recommendation
Special Notes: This course is offered as a Dual Credit course.
Art II Ceramics (#6418)
Students produce 2D and 3D clay forms. They explore surface treatments such as stamping, scraping, glazing, under-glazing, staining, painting, and firing.
Term: Full Year Credits: 1.0 Grades: 10th - 12th
Prerequisites: Art I; Students explore art ceramic methods.
Special Notes: This course is offered as a Dual Credit course.
Art II Design (#6420)
Art Design is a studio project orientated class exploring different media areas of 2-Dimentional design. The emphasis of this course is to expose students to 2D art mediums and to build their creative skills through the elements and principles of design.
Term: Full Year Credits: 1.0 Grades: 10th - 12th
Prerequisites: Art I
Art II Digital Art and Media (#6522)
Students work with paint and image manipulation software. Topics include creation of original digital artwork, input of pictures with scanning and video digitizing, image retouching, compositing and integration of text and image.
Term: Full Year Credits: 1.0 Grades: 10th - 12th
Prerequisites: Art I
Art II Drawing (#6414)
Students develop and express original ideas and experiences through a variety of drawing media; explore and analyze art history and culture; and evaluate artwork through discussion and critique.
Term: Full Year Credits: 1.0 Grades: 9th - 12th
Prerequisites: Art I
Special Notes: This course may be offered as a Dual Credit course.
Art II Fibers (#6415)
Designed to introduce the student to the materials and techniques of weaving, fabric collage, cotton batik, and other experimental fiber processes. Students explore fiber art as a design form.
Term: Full Year Credits: 1.0 Grades: 10th - 12th
Prerequisites: Art I
Art II Jewelry (#6416)
Students learn about the history of decorative adornment as well as offer a hands-on opportunity to design and create original jewelry of social and intensive self-value.
Term: Full Year Credits: 1.0 Grades: 10th - 12th
Prerequisites: Art I
Art II Painting (#6412)
Students develop and express original ideas and experiences through a variety of paint media and techniques; explore and analyze art history and culture; and evaluate artwork through discussion and critique.
Term: Full Year Credits: 1.0 Grades: 10th - 12th
Prerequisites: Art I
Art II Photography (#6419)
Introduces students to the Elements of Art and Principles of Design needed for creating photographs: including basic layout and design, color theory, shape, form, and composition. This course will familiarize the student with digital photographic equipment, software, materials, and methods through hands-on practice.
Term: Full Year Credits: 1.0 Grades: 10th - 12th
Prerequisites: Art I
Art II Printmaking (#6413)
Students use principles and elements of design with emphasis on positive-negative space. They experiment with monoprints, multiple prints, reduction printings, and various materials, Students also study various processes such as relief, planography, intaglio, stencil, photographic, and papermaking.
Term: Full Year Credits: 1.0 Grades: 10th - 12th
Prerequisites: Art I
Art II Sculpture (#6417)
Students develop and express original ideas and experiences through additive, subtractive and other sculpting techniques; explore and analyze art history and culture; and evaluate artwork through discussion and critique.
Term: Full Year Credits: 1.0 Grades: 10th - 12th
Prerequisites: Art I
Art III Ceramics (#6425)
Students explore art ceramic methods; Students produce 2D and 3D clay forms. They explore surface treatments such as stamping, scraping, glazing, under-glazing, staining, painting, and firing.
Term: Full Year Credits: 1.0 Grades: 11th - 12th
Prerequisites: Art II Ceramics & Teacher recommendation
Art III Design (#6428)
Art Design is a studio project orientated class exploring different media areas of 2-Dimentional design. The emphasis of this course is to expose students to 2D art mediums and to build their creative skills through the elements and principles of design.
Term: Full Year Credits: 1.0 Grades: 11th - 12th
Prerequisites: Art II Design & Teacher recommendation
Art III Digital Art and Media (#6532)
Students work with paint and image manipulation software. Other topics include creation of original digital artwork, inputting of pictures with scanning and video digitizing, image retouching, compositing, and integration of text and image.
Term: Full Year Credits: 1.0 Grades: 11th - 12th
Prerequisites: Art II Design & Teacher recommendation
Art III Drawing (#6421)
Students express original ideas and experiences; expand ability with drawing media; explore and analyze art history and culture; trace the influences of various cultures on contemporary artwork; develop a personal portfolio and evaluate artwork through discussion and critique.
Term: Full Year Credits: 1.0 Grades: 11th - 12th
Prerequisites: Art II Drawing & Teacher recommendation
Art III Fibers (#6424)
Students continue to explore materials and techniques of weaving, fabric collage, cotton batik, and other experimental fiber processes. Students explore fiber art as a design form.
Term: Full Year Credits: 1.0 Grades: 11th - 12th
Prerequisites: Art II Fibers & Teacher recommendation
Art III Jewelry (#6427)
Students will learn advanced metal techniques including soldering and stone setting. The course will cover basic jewelry repair. Students will complete several advanced designs per semester.
Term: Full Year Credits: 1.0 Grades: 11th - 12th
Prerequisites: Art II Jewelry & Teacher recommendation
Art III Painting (#6422)
Students express original ideas and experiences; expand ability with paint media; explore and analyze art history and culture; trace the influences of various cultures on contemporary artwork; develop a personal portfolio; and evaluate artwork through discussion and critique.
Term: Full Year Credits: 1.0 Grades: 11th - 12th
Prerequisites: Art II Painting & Teacher recommendation
Art III Photography (#6429)
Students strengthen the Elements of Art and Principles of Design needed for creating photographs. This course will continue to familiarize the student with digital photographic equipment, software, materials, and methods through hands-on practice.
Term: Full Year Credits: 1.0 Grades: 11th - 12th
Prerequisites: Art II Photography & Teacher recommendation
Art III Printmaking (#6423)
Students experiment with monoprints, multiple prints, reduction printings, and various materials. Students do advanced study and application in processes such as relief, planography, intaglio, stencil, photographic, and papermaking. Personal expression and choice of techniques is emphasized.
Term: Full Year Credits: 1.0 Grades: 11th - 12th
Prerequisites: Art II Printmaking & Teacher recommendation
Art III Sculpture (#6426)
Students solve visual problems by developing solutions that utilize design and technical skills; expand abilities of experiences through additive, subtractive and other sculpting techniques; explore and analyze art history and culture; develop a personal portfolio.
Term: Full Year Credits: 1.0 Grades: 11th - 12th
Prerequisites: Art II Sculpture & Teacher recommendation
Art IV Ceramics (#6439)
Students explore art ceramic methods; Students produce 2D and 3D clay forms. They explore surface treatments such as stamping, scraping, glazing, under-glazing, staining, painting, and firing.
Term: Full Year Credits: 1.0 Grades: 11th - 12th
Prerequisites: Art III Ceramics & Teacher recommendation
Art IV Drawing (#6430)
Students, through self-directed investigations, develop themes to produce an original body of artwork. The students analyze and interpret art history and culture; develop a personal portfolio and participate in a senior exhibition.
Term: Full Year Credits: 1.0 Grades: 11th - 12th
Prerequisites: Art III Drawing & Teacher recommendation
Art IV Painting (#6472)
Students, through self-directed investigations, develop themes to produce an original body of artwork. The students analyze and interpret art history and culture; develop a personal portfolio and participate in a senior exhibition; analyze a wide range of artwork; and work toward mastery of drawing media.
Term: Full Year Credits: 1.0 Grades: 11th - 12th
Prerequisites: Art III Painting & Teacher recommendation
Art IV Sculpture (#6438)
Students, through self-directed investigations, develop themes to produce an original body of artwork Students develop a personal portfolio and participate in a senior exhibition; work toward mastery of skills by providing experiences in additive, subtractive and other sculpting techniques.
Term: Full Year Credits: 1.0 Grades: 11th - 12th
Prerequisites: Art III Sculpture & Teacher recommendation
Applied Music I (#6643)
Credit is awarded for private music study outside of school hours and off campus when administered according to the plan described in Bulletin GEO 62105 of TEA. The student must also be enrolled concurrently in a music course offered by the school. The private teacher must cover all the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) in the course of study. The Band, Choral, or Orchestra Director shall be the Teacher of Record and will verify the quality of the work.
Term: Full Year Credits: 1.0 Grades: 9th - 12th
Prerequisites: Band, Choir or Orchestra I, II or III
Applied Music II (#6644)
Credit is awarded for private music study outside of school hours and off campus when administered according to the plan described in Bulletin GEO 62105 of TEA. The student must also be enrolled concurrently in a music course offered by the school. The private teacher must cover all the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) in the course of study. The Band, Choral, or Orchestra Director shall be the Teacher of Record and will verify the quality of the work.
Term: Full Year Credits: 1.0 Grades: 10th - 12th
Prerequisites: Applied Music I
AP Art 2D (#6435)
The AP program enables highly motivated students to pursue college-level work in studio art while still in high school. Candidates develop an extensive portfolio of 2D work for College Board evaluation at the end of the school year. This program is intended for students seriously committed to studying and producing art.
Term: Full Year Credits: 1.0 Grades: 11th - 12th
Prerequisites: Completion of any Art I & II course & teacher recommendation
AP Art 3D (#6436)
The AP program enables highly motivated students to pursue college-level work in studio art while still in high school. Candidates develop an extensive portfolio of 3D work for College Board evaluation at the end of the school year. This program is intended for students seriously committed to studying and producing art.
Term: Full Year Credits: 1.0 Grades: 11th - 12th
Prerequisites: Completion of any Art I & II course & teacher recommendation
AP Studio Art Drawing (#6431)
Students in this AP Art will develop a drawing portfolio. This course is designated for the talented art student who wishes to pursue college-level studies in art. The course is rigorous and requires 25-35 high quality pieces by the end of the year.
Term: Full Year Credits: 1.0 Grades: 11th - 12th
Prerequisites: Art I & teacher recommendation
AP Art History (#6432)
Introductory college course in the history of art. The curriculum includes basic information about artists, schools and movements, chronological periods and specific dates and the subjects, styles, and techniques of particular works of art. Students will prepare for the Honors Exam through intensive work with essay writing, artwork image recognition, and group projects.
Term: Full Year Credits: 1.0 Grades: 11th - 12th
Prerequisites: Completion of any Art II course & teacher recommendation
AP Music Theory (#6695)
AP Music Theory is an introductory college-level music theory course. Students cultivate their understanding of music theory through analyzing performed and notated music theory through analyzing performed and notated music as they explore concepts like pitch, rhythm, form, and musical design.
Term: Full Year Credits: 1.0 Grades: 9th - 12th
Band I - IV (#6681, 6682, 6683, 6684)
During the fall semester, marching band is the primary performing organization. In the spring semester, students are placed into a concert band class. Appearances at after-school activities require a substantial amount of out-of-school practice for students enrolled in the course.
Term: Full Year Credits: 1.0 Grades: 9th - 12th
Prerequisites: Placement from Audition/Teacher recommendation or completing prior course/year.
Choir I - IV (#6621, 6622, 6623, 6624)
Students will study basic vocal and choral techniques including tone production, breath control, vowel shape, consonant articulation, balance, blend, and artistic interpretation of a variety of musical styles and genres. Music theory and sight singing are also studied. Performance opportunities are provided through participation in a variety of concerts, UIL Solo & Ensemble Contest, and UIL Concert & Sight-Reading Contest. Attendance at rehearsals and performances outside school hours is required.
Term: Full Year Credits: 1.0 Grades: 9th - 12th
Prerequisites: Placement from Audition/Teacher recommendation or completing prior course/year.
Color Guard I-IV (#6861, 68262, 6863, 6864)
Students will learn movement and equipment basics on flag and rifle, performance observation and analysis, and basic design and dance choreography.
Term: Full Year Credits: 1.0 Grades: 9th - 12th
Prerequisites: Placement from Audition/Teacher recommendation or completing prior course/year.
Guitar I-IV (#6541, 6542, 6543, 6544)
Course is designed to study basic, beginning guitar and guitar styles. Students will learn basic techniques, and standard strumming styles for accompaniment. Students will learn how to read music notation and chord symbols.
Term: Full Year Credits: 1.0 Grades: 9th - 12th
Prerequisites: Placement from Audition/Teacher recommendation or completing prior course/year.
IB Visual Arts Higher Lever Year I (#6437)
The IB visual arts course encourages students to challenge their own creative and cultural expectations and boundaries. It is a thought-provoking course in which students develop analytical skills in problem-solving and divergent thinking, while working towards technical proficiency and confidence as art-makers.
Term: Full Year Credits: 1.0 Grades: 11th - 12th
Prerequisites: Teacher recommendation
IB Visual Arts Standard Level Year I (#6433)
The IB visual arts course encourages students to challenge their own creative and cultural expectations and boundaries. It is a thought-provoking course in which students develop analytical skills in problem-solving and divergent thinking, while working towards technical proficiency and confidence as art-makers.
Term: Full Year Credits: 1.0 Grades: 9th - 12th
Prerequisites: Teacher recommendation
IB Dance Year I (#6703)
IB Dance builds on the foundation of skills and knowledge and embraces a variety of dance traditions and cultures. Performance, creative and analytical skills are mutually developed. This course focuses on further technical development, vocabulary, coordination, dance principles, basic skill movement for dance, and choreographic principles. Dance students will further have opportunities to perform and choreograph. All IB requirements will be followed.
Term: Full Year Credits: 1.0 Grades: 9th - 12th
Prerequisites: Placement from Audition/Teacher recommendation
IB Dance Year II (#6704)
IB Dance builds on the foundation of skills and knowledge and embraces a variety of dance traditions and cultures. Performance, creative and analytical skills are mutually developed. This course focuses on further technical development, vocabulary, coordination, dance principles, basic skill movement for dance, and choreographic principles. Dance students will further have opportunities to perform and choreograph. All IB requirements will be followed.
Term: Full Year Credits: 1.0 Grades: 9th - 12th
Prerequisites: Placement from Audition/Teacher recommendation or completing prior course/year.
IB Music Higher Level Year I (#6698)
Students are expected to study, analyze, and reflect on the significant role music plays in culture. They are given the option of specializing in solo or group performance or the creation of music. They will manipulate, differentiate, and arrive at conclusions as to the value of specific pieces of music. Every class is assigned to two specific musical pieces by the IBO that they will use to conduct an in-depth study.
Term: Full Year Credits: 1.0 Grades: 11th - 12th
Prerequisites: Teacher recommendation
IB Music Standard Level Year I (#6697)
Students are expected to study, analyze, and reflect on the significant role music plays in culture. They are given the option of specializing in solo or group performance or the creation of music. They will manipulate, differentiate, and arrive at conclusions as to the value of specific pieces of music. Every class is assigned to two specific musical pieces by the IBO that they will use to conduct an in-depth study.
Term: Full Year Credits: 1.0 Grades: 11th - 12th
Prerequisites: Teacher recommendation
IB Theatre Higher Level Year I (#6702)
Course encourages discovery through experimentation, risk-taking and the presentation of ideas. The course is multifaceted and gives students the opportunity to actively engage in theatre as creators, designers, directors, and performers. It emphasizes working both individually and collaboratively as part of an ensemble.
Term: Full Year Credits: 1.0 Grades: 11th - 12th
Prerequisites: Teacher recommendation
IB Theatre Standard level Year I (#6701)
Course encourages discovery through experimentation, risk-taking and the presentation of ideas. The course is multifaceted and gives students the opportunity to actively engage in theatre as creators, designers, directors, and performers. It emphasizes working both individually and collaboratively as part of an ensemble.
Term: Full Year Credits: 1.0 Grades: 9th - 12th
Prerequisites: Teacher recommendation
Instrument Ensemble I-IV (#6661, 6662, 6663, 6664)
Students study the specialization of performance techniques and practice for instrumental musicians. Wind/percussionist must be enrolled in band class. String players must be enrolled in orchestra class. Attendance at rehearsals/performances required.
Term: Full Year Credits: 1.0 Grades: 9th - 12th
Prerequisites: Placement from Audition/Teacher recommendation or completing prior course/year.
Jazz Band I-IV (#6651, 6652, 6653, 6654)
Course is designed to study jazz literature and techniques. Wind/percussionist must be enrolled in band class. String and keyboard players need not be enrolled in band/orchestra class. Attendance at rehearsals/performances required.
Term: Full Year Credits: 1.0 Grades: 9th - 12th
Prerequisites: Placement from Audition/Teacher recommendation
Special Notes: Must be currently enrolled in a Band course
Mariachi I-IV (#6811, 6812, 6813, 6814)
Course is designed to study Mariachi instrumental and vocal techniques, while developing performance skills. Mariachi literature is studied and learned. Attendance at rehearsals and performances outside school hours is required.
Term: Full Year Credits: 1.0 Grades: 9th - 12th
Prerequisites: Placement from Audition/Teacher recommendation or completing prior course/year.
Music Appreciation I (#6491)
This is a non-performance class that explores music of various styles through listening experiences. Investigations of composers and performers integral to the styles are included in the class. Activities include listening, discussions, projects, and presentations on each style of music.
Term: Full Year Credits: 1.0 Grades: 9th - 12th
Music Production I-II (#6690, 6691)
Students will study ways of producing sound, learn to manipulate and blend sound, and compose original music using digital technology. This will be done through studying musical construction and composition, musical styles, physics of sound, principles of tonal synthesis, and MIDI applications.
Term: Full Year Credits: 1.0 Grades: 9th - 12th
Prerequisites: Read musical notation at basic level, math skills, experience working with computers and peripherals. Piano experience is helpful. Complete course I to advance to II.
Music Theory I-II (#6641, 6642)
Students will study the vocabulary and terminology of notation, ear training, sight singing, rhythmic harmonic and melodic dictation, part writing, chord progressions, and form analysis. Students enrolled in this course are recommended to have access to a keyboard instrument for practice and assignments.
Term: Full Year Credits: 1.0 Grades: 9th - 12th
Prerequisites: Complete course I to advance to II
Musical Theatre I-IV (#6445, 6446, 6447, 6448)
Students will receive comprehensive and rigorous instruction in varied styles of musical theatre, with special attention to stage movement, vocal technique, choreography, acting and characterization.
Term: Full Year Credits: 1.0 Grades: 9th - 12th
Prerequisites: Placement from Audition/Teacher recommendation or completing previous course/year.
Orchestra I-IV (#6671, 6672, 6673, 6674)
Students learn and develop technical skills and musical knowledge through the preparation and performance of orchestral literature. Attendance at rehearsals and performances outside school hours is required.
Term: Full Year Credits: 1.0 Grades: 9th - 12th
Prerequisites: Placement from Audition/Teacher recommendation or completing previous course/year.
Performance Ensemble I-IV, Dance Team (#6591, 6592, 6593, 6594)
This class involves a physical education and fine arts equivalent curriculum that includes fitness, leadership skills, and fundamental skills in ballet, jazz, modern, pom, high kick, and musical/ theatrical dance, etc. Participation includes attendance at all designated activities, summer camp, practices, competitions, clinics, and enrollment in the required class.
Term: Full Year Credits: 1.0 Grades: 9th - 12th
Prerequisites: Students must meet eligibility requirements and must audition for Dance Team. Advancement of course number by completing prior course / year.
Special Notes: Students taking this course will be awarded one full credit of fine arts along with the .5 PE substitution credit.
Principles of Dance I-IV (#6611, 6612, 6613, 6614)
Principles of Dance consists of introduction to various genres of dance including ballet, jazz, tap, modern, ethnic/folk, musical theater, and ethnic/folk dance. This course is an introductory foundational course focusing on technical development, vocabulary, coordination, general principles, basic skill movement for dance, and choreographic principles. The course will enhance collaborative skills through ensemble performances while improving confidence and poise. Dance students will further have opportunities to perform. No former dance experience is necessary.
Term: Full Year Credits: 1.0 Grades: 9th - 12th
Prerequisites: Advancement of course number by completing prior course/year.
Technical Theatre I-IV (#6461, 6462, 6463, 6464)
Designed for the student interested in pursuing the craft of stage design, execution, and theatre management. The student will explore scenery, properties, lighting, costumes, makeup, sound, public relations and research and design.
Term: Full Year Credits: 1.0 Grades: 9th - 12th
Prerequisites: Placement from Audition/Teacher recommendation or completing previous course/year.
Theatre I-IV (#6441, 6442, 6443, 6444)
Provides the student with an intense sampling of all facets of theatre. The subject matter will range from stage terminology, structure of plays and early theatrical history to vocal and movement training for the actor.
Term: Full Year Credits: 1.0 Grades: 9th - 12th
Prerequisites: Placement from Audition/Teacher recommendation or completing previous course/year.
Special Notes: Theatre I may be offered as a Dual Credit and Dual Language course.
Theatre Production I-IV (#6451, 6452, 6453, 6454
This select ensemble by audition only will perform advanced ensemble music such as jazz, contemporary music, and madrigal styles. Choreography could be a part of the repertoire. This is a specialized group of singers/performers who learn and perform music outside of the Choir II, III, IV repertoire. Attendance at rehearsals and performances outside school hours is required.
Term: Full Year Credits: 1.0 Grades: 9th - 12th
Prerequisites: Membership in Choir course and placement by audition or completing prior course/year.