Art I is designed to aid the student in understanding the concepts, skills, body of knowledge, and general appreciation of works of art from represented historical periods and cultures.  The content of this course consists of classroom activities involving a variety of art forms and media.  The history of each technique is included in the study of each medium.  Art history studies correlates with class activities to provide more productive learning experiences.  Units of study include graphic design, drawing, painting, textiles, printmaking, crafts, and ceramics.  The course is designed to provide students with general understanding of the knowledge and basic skills of visual literacy. (Grade 9 only)

Art II is designed to be a continued application of the principles and elements of art through classroom activities.  Art movements, forms, and styles are included in each unit as a basic and underlying part of the content.  Units of study include a review of design, graphic design, drawing, painting, three-dimensional design, printmaking, and ceramics.  Students are given individual choices of media and theme, and they will continue to develop knowledge and skills in order to operate at higher levels of competency and understanding. (Grades 10-12)

Art III is Advanced Art Studio Courses.  The class is designed to meet the course goals established by the state art curriculum framework for Art III.  The course strives to enable students to understand the pursuit of quality in being expressive and responsive, exercising imagination and developing interest in the visions and inventions of others.  Students are encouraged to understand the environmental, cultural, and intellectual influences affecting artistic forms in order to expand and refine skills, knowledge, and attitudes that contribute to aesthetic judgments and artistic performance.  Students become more aware of the work of contemporary artists, of current national and regional art exhibits, of possible art-related careers for the student, and of ways to make art a permanent part of the individual’s life.  Generally, students who enroll in Advanced Art are very serious about a future in art so establishing an individual portfolio for use in college and scholarship applications is also a part of the class.  These students usually compete in Portfolio Day at the Art Institute of Atlanta, and they are commonly active participants in area, regional and even national high school art competitions and exhibits. (Grades 10-12)

Media Arts courses introduce students to the creative and conceptual aspects of designing media arts experiences and products, including techniques, genres and styles from various mediums and forms, such as moving image, sound, interactive, spatial and/or interactive design. Topics may include aesthetic meaning, appreciation and analysis; composing, capturing, processing and programming of media arts products, experiences and communications; transmission, distribution and marketing; and contextual, cultural, and historical aspects and considerations.  (Grades 10-12)

This course is designed to give students the opportunity to improve and develop vocal music skills.  The emphasis of the course is on performance.  Participation in school and public choral concerts and musical dramas are an integral part of the course.  Elements of stage production are also included in this course. (Grades 10-12; Requires some after school hours.)

Students in General Music will use their class time to explore various styles of music, music history, music appreciation through music listening and discussion, theory, music reading skills and performance. (Grades 10-12)

This course is designed to give students the opportunity to improve their proficiency in sight-reading, musical technique, and performance.  Fall term is devoted mainly to marching band, including field performances and contests.  The emphasis for spring term is concert band. (Grades 9-12; Requires after school hours.)

This course is the introduction to the study and practice of theater arts including operations of the theater, fundamentals of acting, and stage production.  The emphasis of the course is on stage performance. (Grades 10-12)

An introduction to music through listening to recordings of standard works, lectures, recitals and other media to encourage cultural development. (Available to Juniors and Seniors.)