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High School Fine Arts Course Offerings

VISUAL ART

ART 1

Art 1

Art I is an art and design class that includes 3-dimensional art. Students explore a broad range of techniques and approaches to art through the collage, mixed media, drawing, painting, and sculpting. Development of technical skills and artistic vocabulary include drawing techniques, color wheel theory and 3 dimensional designs.

ART 2

Art 2

Art II is an art and design class that includes sculpture relief. Development of technical skills and artistic vocabulary will include drawing techniques, color wheel theory and will expand on the elements and principles of art begun in art I. Research, art appreciation from a Biblical perspective, art history, and art in our community is regularly integrated as part of this course. The emphasis on critiquing in this class is on original ideas, composition, artistic process, and aesthetic value of finished work.  

ART 3 & 4

Independent Art 3 & 4

This advanced art course is designed for students who wish to explore art beyond Art I and Art II. With the teacher, students establish goals for individual growth and exploration of their own interests and style in their study of the visual arts.  The instructor and student establish an expected number of projects/assignments and approximate due dates. Students work at their own pace, choose their own subjects, and create a digital online portfolio. 

MUSIC

PRAISE/ WORSHIP

Praise & Worship

This class employs continuing training in music production and performance of the individual and collaboration of a group.  Students engage in a study of worship, style, music fundamentals, creative process, sound production, and rehearsal techniques.  Students taking this course are responsible for planning and leading the music for chapels and select school functions and therefore are expected to exhibit a high level of personal discipleship. 

MUSIC THEORY

Music Theory

Students enrolled in private music theory lessons through CCA will earn .5 credit following successful completion of 48 hours of instruction. 

PRIVATE MUSIC

Private Music Lessons

Students enrolled in private music lessons through CCA will earn .5 credit following successful completion of 48 hours of instruction. 

DRUMLINE

Drumline

Students in the drumline study, practice, and perform a wide variety of percussion literature with emphasis on the continual development of technical facility, precision movement, and musical notation reading skills. The drumline performs for the high school football home games.

GRAPHIC ART

YEARBOOK

Yearbook

In this course, students gain skills in the following areas: page design, advanced publishing techniques, copy writing, editing and photography while producing a creative, innovative yearbook which records school memories and events.  There is an emphasis on journalism skills in this class. Participants gain useful, real-world skills in time management, marketing, teamwork, and design principles. 

PHOTOSHOP (Intro)

Introduction to Photoshop

In this course, students gain a working knowledge of Photoshop and develop their skills in creating, editing, and altering images through a basic understanding of the tool bar, layers, and the adjustments panel. This course explores the basic yet powerful features of Photoshop that include photo-editing, creating vector images, type and web design.

PHOTOSHOP (Adv)

Advanced Photoshop

Photoshop 2 is a continuation of skills learned in Intro to Photoshop. Students will explore the vast possibilities of traditional tools and develop an understanding of sophisticated layering techniques and filters.  Throughout this course they learn the methods they need to be more efficient in their skills and to increase the flexibility and quality of their artwork. 

ADDITIONAL COURSE OFFERINGS

ART APPRECIATION

Art Appreciation

Art Appreciation is the knowledge and understanding of the universal and timeless qualities that identify all great art. This course includes a study of art history, different eras, movements, styles and techniques. It also includes an in-depth study of the elements and principles of art, color theory and methods used in creative thought and processes. 

SPEECH & DEBATE

Speech & Debate

The goal of this course is to help students develop their abilities in public speaking and debate.  The course focuses on skills such as researching, presenting arguments both orally and on paper, and interacting with others in a formal debate style. Students develop these skills using both speeches written by others, and by preparing and delivering speeches on topics of their own choosing.

iPHONE PHOTO

Yearbook

In this course, students gain skills in the following areas: page design, advanced publishing techniques, copy writing, editing and photography while producing a creative, innovative yearbook which records school memories and events.  There is an emphasis on journalism skills in this class. Participants gain useful, real-world skills in time management, marketing, teamwork, and design principles.