Fine Arts

Rank Points – n/a
Credits – 1

Prerequisite
Participation in MS Band Program through 8th grade. Enrolled in NBHS Concert Band as well as participating in the Marching Band.

Description
This course allows band students to advance their development of proficiency in instrumental performance. The course will address the specific needs of each student and provide individualized as well as chamber group instruction through challenging literature for study and performance. Students may satisfy fine arts and elective requirements.

Rank Points – n/a
Credits – 1

Prerequisite
Participation in the Middle School Band Program through 8th Grade. Enrolled in a NBHS Concert Band as well as participating in the Marching Band.

Description
This course allows band students to advance their development of proficiency in instrumental performance.  The course will address the specific needs of each student and provide individualized as well as chamber group instruction through challenging literature for study and performance.  Students may satisfy fine arts and elective requirements.

Rank Points – n/a
Credits – 1

Prerequisite
Participation in the Middle School Band Program through 8th Grade. Enrolled in a NBHS Concert Band as well as participating in the Marching Band.

Description
This course allows band students to advance their development of proficiency in instrumental performance.  The course will address the specific needs of each student and provide individualized as well as chamber group instruction through challenging literature for study and performance.  Students may satisfy fine arts and elective requirements.

Rank Points – n/a
Credits – 1

Description
This class is designed for the student that enjoys art, but is not a career art student. The Art II curriculum enriches and enhances techniques learned in Art I. Students will expand their abilities in drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics, and sculpture, while building their creative skills. Each student will pay $10.00 for their art supplies. (The transcript will reflect Art II Drawing.)

* Supply fee required: $10

Rank Points – n/a
Credits – 1

Prerequisite
Art I, recommendation of teacher and/or portfolio review

Description
This class is designed for the student that enjoys art, but is not a career art student.  The Art II curriculum enriches and enhances techniques learned in Art I.  Students will expand their abilities in drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics, and sculpture, while building their creative skills.  Each student will pay $10.00 for their art supplies.  (The transcript will reflect Art II Drawing.)

* Supply fee required: $10

Rank Points – 7
Credits – 1

Prerequisite
Art I, recommendation of teacher and/or portfolio review

Description
Honors 2D Art is designed for the serious and dedicated art student. The curriculum will spiral and expand the drawing and painting curriculum learned in Art I. First semester students will develop skills in drawing and color theory application beyond the average Art I student as they review requirements of the AP examination. Second semester extends learning through higher expectations in painting. Computer manipulated works are incorporated into the curriculum. The supply cost is $15.00. This course prepares students for two different AP classes: AP Studio Art 2D Design and AP Studio Art Drawing. (The transcript will reflect Art II Printmaking.)

* Supply fee required: $15

Rank Points – 7
Credits – 1

Prerequisite
Art I, recommendation of teacher and/or portfolio review

Description
Honors 3D Design is designed for the serious and dedicated art student.  The curriculum will expand the sculpture curriculum touched on in Art I.  Students will study various aspects and techniques of sculpture and will work with a variety of sculptural media, including clay, wire, fabric, metal, paper, and recycled objects.  This course will review requirements of the AP examination.  Students will work toward creating and assembling their AP 3D Portfolio.  The supply cost is $20.00.

* Supply fee required: $20

Rank Points – n/a
Credits – .5-1

If in 9th or 10th grade – student will receive .5 credit in 1st semester for PE substitution and 1 credit in Fine Arts

Prerequisite
Participation in MS Band Program through the 8th grade, Please menet by auditions.

Requirement
Participation in the Marching Band

Description
These groups meet separately during the school day and meet as a marching band outside of the school day in the fall semester.  Participation in both marching and concert band is required for all students. The band performs at football games and pep rallies, concerts, civic functions, concert competition, including UIL contests.  Students develop individual playing skills and fundamentals, performance techniques, marching skills, and teamwork and leadership skills.  Students may earn elective credit or fine arts credit for band.  It fulfills the state’s PE requirement through participation in marching band during two fall semesters.  There is a minimum “fair-share” fee   for this course (such as uniform cleaning and band supplies).  There may be additional costs for personal uniform pieces and contest participation.

** Fair-share fee required: For expenses such as uniform cleaning and band supplies. There may be additional costs for personal uniform pieces and contest participation.

Rank Points – n/a
Credits – .5-1

If in 10th grade – student will receive .5 credit in 1st semester for PE substitution and 1 credit in Fine Arts

Prerequisite
Participation in MS Band Program through the 8th grade, Please menet by auditions.

Requirement
Participation in the Marching Band

Description
These groups meet separately during the school day and meet as a marching band outside of the school day in the fall semester.  Participation in both marching and concert band is required for all students. The band performs at football games and pep rallies, concerts, civic functions, concert competition, including UIL contests.  Students develop individual playing skills and fundamentals, performance techniques, marching skills, and teamwork and leadership skills.  Students may earn elective credit or fine arts credit for band.  It fulfills the state’s PE requirement through participation in marching band during two fall semesters.  There is a minimum “fair-share” fee   for this course (such as uniform cleaning and band supplies).  There may be additional costs for personal uniform pieces and contest participation.

** Fair-share fee required: For expenses such as uniform cleaning and band supplies. There may be additional costs for personal uniform pieces and contest participation.

Rank Points – n/a
Credits – 1

Prerequisite
Participation in MS Band Program through 8th grade.

Description
Enrolled in a Concert Band, as well as participating in the Marching Band.  Students must play an instrument that is traditionally found in the standard jazz band instrumentation.  Any non-band student that plays guitar, keyboard, or is a vocalist may be eligible to audition.  This course will allow music students to explore an additional form of music performance through the idiom of Jazz study.  Students will learn the performance fundamentals of Jazz as well as its theory concepts and improvisation skills.  Students will perform concerts, civic functions, and Festival and Region competitions.  Students may earn elective credit or fine arts credit.

Rank Points – n/a
Credits – 1

Prerequisite
Participation in MS Band Program through 8th grade.

Description
Enrolled in a Concert Band, as well as participating in the Marching Band.  Students must play an instrument that is traditionally found in the standard jazz band instrumentation.  Any non-band student that plays guitar, keyboard, or is a vocalist may be eligible to audition.  This course will allow music students to explore an additional form of music performance through the idiom of Jazz study.  Students will learn the performance fundamentals of Jazz as well as its theory concepts and improvisation skills.  Students will perform concerts, civic functions, and Festival and Region competitions.  Students may earn elective credit or fine arts credit.

Rank Points – n/a
Credits – 1

Prerequisite
Participation in MS Band Program through 8th grade.

Description
Enrolled in a Concert Band, as well as participating in the Marching Band.  Students must play an instrument that is traditionally found in the standard jazz band instrumentation.  Any non-band student that plays guitar, keyboard, or is a vocalist may be eligible to audition.  This course will allow music students to explore an additional form of music performance through the idiom of Jazz study.  Students will learn the performance fundamentals of Jazz as well as its theory concepts and improvisation skills.  Students will perform concerts, civic functions, and Festival and Region competitions.  Students may earn elective credit or fine arts credit.

Rank Points – n/a
Credits – .5-1

If in 9th or 10th grade – student will receive .5 credit in 1st semester for PE substitution and 1 credit in Fine Arts

Prerequisite
Participation in MS Band Program through the 8th grade, Please menet by auditions.

Requirement
Participation in the Marching Band

Description
These groups meet separately during the school day and meet as a marching band outside of the school day in the fall semester.  Participation in both marching and concert band is required for all students. The band performs at football games and pep rallies, concerts, civic functions, concert competition, including UIL contests.  Students develop individual playing skills and fundamentals, performance techniques, marching skills, and teamwork and leadership skills.  Students may earn elective credit or fine arts credit for band.  It fulfills the state’s PE requirement through participation in marching band during two fall semesters.  There is a minimum “fair-share” fee   for this course (such as uniform cleaning and band supplies).  There may be additional costs for personal uniform pieces and contest participation.

** Fair-share fee required: For expenses such as uniform cleaning and band supplies. There may be additional costs for personal uniform pieces and contest participation.

Rank Points – n/a
Credits – 1

If in 9th or 10th grade – student will receive .5 credit in 1st semester for PE substitution and 1 credit in Fine Arts

Prerequisite
Participation in MS Band Program through the 8th grade, Please menet by auditions.

Requirement
Participation in Marching Band

Description
This class meets every day in the fall and serves as the drumline and front ensemble for the marching band.  Percussionists will be placed on instruments for marching season based on audition and experience.  Students will receive instruction in performance techniques and will work in various groups preparing for performances as a drumline or in small ensembles.  There will be a variety of performance opportunities.  In the spring semester, percussionists will be moved into their assigned concert bands.  Percussionists will receive one credit in percussion and one credit in band for the year.  There is a minimum “fair-share” fee   for this course (such as uniform cleaning and band supplies).  There may be additional costs for personal uniform pieces and contest participation.

** Fair-share fee required: For expenses such as uniform cleaning and band supplies. There may be additional costs for personal uniform pieces and contest participation.

Rank Points – n/a
Credits – .5-1

If in 10th grade – student will receive .5 credit in 1st semester for PE substitution and 1 credit in Fine Arts

Prerequisite
Participation in MS Band Program through the 8th grade, Please menet by auditions.

Requirement
Participation in the Marching Band

Description
These groups meet separately during the school day and meet as a marching band outside of the school day in the fall semester.  Participation in both marching and concert band is required for all students. The band performs at football games and pep rallies, concerts, civic functions, concert competition, including UIL contests.  Students develop individual playing skills and fundamentals, performance techniques, marching skills, and teamwork and leadership skills.  Students may earn elective credit or fine arts credit for band.  It fulfills the state’s PE requirement through participation in marching band during two fall semesters.  There is a minimum “fair-share” fee   for this course (such as uniform cleaning and band supplies).  There may be additional costs for personal uniform pieces and contest participation.

** Fair-share fee required: For expenses such as uniform cleaning and band supplies. There may be additional costs for personal uniform pieces and contest participation.

Rank Points – n/a
Credits – 1

Description
Freshman choir is composed of ninth grade singers divided into Treble Choir (Freshman women) and Tenor Bass Choir (Freshman men). Emphasis is placed on developing vocal techniques, sight reading and repertoire.  Freshman Choir members are highly encouraged to participate in Region Auditions and Solo and Ensemble Competition.  Freshman Choir prepares and participates in UIL Concert and Sightreading Competition.  Attendance at choir concerts is required.  Students may fulfill fine arts and elective requirements for graduation through successful completion of this course.  There is a fair-share fee for this course.

*** Fair-share fee required: For expenses such as uniform cleaning and choral supplies.

Rank Points – n/a
Credits – 1

Description
Beginning Choir is open to all voices in 10-12 grade who are brand new to choir.  Emphasis is placed on developing basic vocal techniques, sight reading and repertoire.  Attendance at choir concerts is required.  Students may fulfill fine arts and elective requirements for graduation through successful completion of this course.  There is a fair-share fee for this course.

*** Fair-share fee required: For expenses such as uniform cleaning and choral supplies.

Rank Points – n/a
Credits – 1

Description
Concert Choir is an intermediate female choral ensemble.  Emphasis is placed on developing vocal techniques, sight reading, and repertoire.  Concert Choir members are highly encouraged to participate in Region Auditions and Solo and Ensemble Competition.  Concert Choir prepares and participates in UIL Concert and Sightreading Competition.  Attendance at choir concerts is required.  Students may fulfill fine arts and elective requirements for graduation through successful completion of this course.  There is a fair-share fee for this course.

*** Fair-share fee required: For expenses such as uniform cleaning and choral supplies.

Rank Points – n/a
Credits – 1

Description
Chorale is an advanced mixed choral ensemble.  The ensemble is divided into Chorale Women (composed of advanced female singers) and Chorale Men (composed of intermediate/advanced male singers).  Emphasis is placed on advanced choral and vocal techniques, sight reading, and advanced repertoire.  Chorale members are highly encouraged to participate in Region Auditions and Solo and Ensemble Competition.  Chorale prepares and participates in UIL Concert and Sightreading Competition and has several other community and school commitments throughout the year.  Attendance at choir concerts is required.  Students may fulfill fine arts and elective requirements for graduation through successful completion of this course.  There is a fair-share fee for this course.

*** Fair-share fee required: For expenses such as uniform cleaning and choral supplies.

Rank Points – n/a
Credits – 1

Description
Vocal Ensemble is a highly selective secondary vocal ensemble that advanced students may take in addition to Chorale.  Emphasis is placed on advanced vocal techniques in a variety of styles including vocal jazz, barbershop, contemporary a cappella, and pop.  Vocal Ensemble will perform regularly for school and community engagements.  Attendance at choir concerts and Vocal Ensemble performances is required.  Students may fulfill fine arts and elective requirements for graduation through successful completion of this course.  There is a fair-share fee for this course.

*** Fair-share fee required: For expenses such as uniform cleaning and choral supplies.

Rank Points – n/a
Credits – 1

If in 9th or 10th grade – student will receive .5 credit in 1st semester for PE substitution and 1 credit in Fine Arts

Prerequisite
Audition

Description
The Colorguard is an extension of the Marching Band. Any student wishing to join is welcome to audition. The Color Guard performs at football games, basketball games, contests, pep-rallies, and other performance venues. There is a minimum “fair share” fee   for this course (such as uniform cleaning and supplies). There may be additional costs for personal uniform pieces and contest participation.

** Fair-share fee required: For expenses such as uniform cleaning and band supplies. There may be additional costs for personal uniform pieces and contest participation.

Rank Points – n/a
Credits – 1

Description
Students will be introduced to the fundamental skills of dancing. The course will include stretching and conditioning dance exercises, performance of dance routines both individual and as a group to various types of music.

Rank Points – n/a
Credits – 1

Prerequisite
Full year of Dance I

Description
Students will learn advanced dance skills.  This course will include stretching and conditioning dance exercises, performance of dance routines, both individual and as a group to various types of music.  Students will also make up their own choreography to perform at a show.

Rank Points – n/a
Credits – 1

Prerequisite
Completed and received credit for Dance II

Description
This course focuses on developing and assessing the artistic growth of the intermediate dancer. Credit for this course does not automatically qualify the student for Level IV.

Rank Points – n/a
Credits – 1

Prerequisite
Completed and received credit for Dance III

Description
This course focuses on developing and assessing the artistic growth of the advanced dancer, as well as exploring career pathways.

Rank Points – n/a
Credits – 1

Prerequisite
Tryouts and previous year of Pep, Pom, Dance, or Cheerleader,

Description
Students should visit with the director prior to registering for this class.  This course is designed for members of the Dance Team. Tryouts are held in March and selection is based on dance ability, academic performance and discipline. Students will receive 1 credit of Fine Arts upon successful completion of class. Students may substitute a PE credit if deemed necessary for graduation requirements. All students trying out for Dance Team need to sign up for a dance course until try-outs are completed. The sponsor will notify counselors for schedule changes. 

Rank Points – n/a
Credits – 1

Description
Students will learn hand motions to school cheers as well as hand routines to school songs.  Members will attend all varsity football games as well as other selected sporting events in order to promote school spirit.  Students and their parents should attend a preliminary meeting with the director prior to enrollment in the class.  Parent meeting for Pep Squad is early in the second semester, with additional times by appointment with the Dance Director.  Tryouts are held in March and selection is based on dance ability, academic performance and discipline. Students receive a 1.0 PE substitution credit.   Students should select Dance on their choice card.  Students who qualify for the Pep Squad will be moved into that class.

Rank Points – n/a
Credits – 1

Prerequisite
Tryouts

Description
Students should visit with the director prior to registering for this class. This course is designed for members of the Pom Squad. Tryouts are held in March and selection is based on dance ability, academic performance and discipline. You must be on Pep or Pom Squad for one year to be eligible to try out for Dance Team. Students will receive 1 credit of Fine Arts upon successful completion of class.  Students may substitute a PE credit if deemed necessary for graduation requirements.  All students trying out for Pom Squad need to sign up for a dance course until try-outs are completed. The sponsor will notify counselors for schedule changes.

Rank Points – n/a
Credits – 1

Description
Students learn dance techniques including Country and Western dance flexibility, lifts, turns, and other skills. Routines for performances are learned and perfected. Students will perform throughout the school year at: pep rallies, fairs, festivals, basketball games, and more. Students may earn up to one credit of Fine Arts or PE.

Rank Points – n/a
Credits – 1

Description
Floral Design is designed to develop students’ ability to identify and demonstrate the principles and techniques related to floral design as well as develop an understanding of the management of floral enterprises. Through the analysis of artistic floral styles and historical periods, students will develop respect for the traditions and contributions of diverse cultures. Students will respond to and analyze floral designs, thus contributing to the development of lifelong skills of making informed judgments and evaluations. To prepare for careers in floral design, students must attain academic skills and knowledge, acquire technical knowledge and skills related to horticultural systems, and develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, entry requirements, and industry expectations. To prepare for success, students need opportunities to learn, reinforce, apply, and transfer their knowledge and skills and technologies in a variety of settings. Students are encouraged to participate in extended learning experiences such as CTE student organizations and other leadership or extracurricular organizations. This course satisfies the fine arts graduation requirement.

Rank Points – n/a
Credits – 1

Description
Students may fulfill fine arts and elective requirements for graduation by successfully completing this course.  Students will develop concepts about self and human relationships using the elements of drama and conventions of theatre. Students will interpret and create dramatization. Students will apply design, directing and theatre production concepts and skills. Students will relate theatre to history, society and culture. Students will respond to and evaluate theatre and theatrical performances. Students will evaluate theatrical conventions of various cultural and historical periods.

Rank Points – n/a
Credits – 1

Prerequisite
Theatre Arts I

Description
Students increase their understanding of heritage and traditions through historical and cultural studies in theatre.  Student response and evaluation promote thinking and further discriminating judgment, developing students who are appreciative and evaluative consumers of live theatre, film, television, and other technologies.

Rank Points – n/a
Credits – 1

Prerequisite
Theatre Arts II

Description
Students increase their understanding of heritage and traditions through historical and cultural studies in theatre. Student response and evaluation promote thinking and further discriminating judgment, developing students who are appreciative and evaluative consumers of live theatre, film, television, and other technologies.

Rank Points – n/a
Credits – 1

Prerequisite
Theatre Arts III

Description
Through perceptual studies, students increase their understanding of self and others and develop clear ideas about the world.  Through a variety of theatrical experiences, students communicate in a dramatic form, make artistic choices, solve problems, build positive self-concepts, and relate interpersonally.

Rank Points – n/a
Credits – 1

Description
Musical Theatre class is an exploration of Musical Theatre. Students will study the work of the actor/singer/dancer and use their gained knowledge to develop as performers. Students will prepare and present as soloists as well as members of small groups and larger ensembles. Students will prepare material for class presentation and critique. There will also be a focus on the audition process as well as musical theatre history and repertoire. The class will culminate with a showcase performance.

Rank Points – n/a
Credits – 1

Prerequisite
Theatre Arts I

Description
Students will design, construct, and operate appropriate technical elements of theatre, safely and effectively, collaboratively and individually. Students will receive behind-the-stage instruction in the areas of stage management, scenery, set construction and design, make-up, costumes, lighting and sound.

Rank Points – n/a
Credits – 1

Prerequisite
Technical Theatre I

Description
Students will design, construct, and operate appropriate technical elements of theatre, safely and effectively, collaboratively and individually. Students will receive behind-the-stage instruction in the areas of stage management, scenery, set construction and design, make-up, costumes, lighting and sound.

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