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Fine Arts Electives

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Dance

Course Name	Prerequisites (😃 = None)	Course Information
Modern Dance I Acquire basic dance skills in a variety of styles. Dance attire is required.	😃	Dance Program Video
Dance II, Dance Composition & Ballet	Contact lindsey.meyer@gcpsk12.org to register / Room 12.112	Dance Program Video
Stretch & Wellness (will be named Jazz Dance on schedule)	😃	Stretch & Wellness Video

Music

Course Name	Prerequisites (😃 = None)	Course Information
Band Int. Band (Concert Band), Advanced Band (Wind Symphony), Beg. Instrumental Ensemble (Adv. Percussion), Mastery Band (Wind Ensemble).	8th Grade Band Contact Carlos Franco to register. carlos.franco@gcpsk12.org Room 3.119	Band Program Video
Beginning Band / Percussion	😃	Beginning Band I / Intro to Percussion Video
Beginning Chorus	😃	Chorus Video
Intermediate Mixed Chorus This course is designed for treble singers (sopranos & altos) with prior choral experience. This class is primarily comprised of 9th grade students. Singers will learn and enhance their skills in sight singing, music reading, vocal technique, and basic music theory.	Recommendation/audition required Contact Gus Godbee to register. gus.godbee@gcpsk12.org Room 3.130	Chorus Video
Advanced Mixed Chorus Open to all male singers & 10-12th grade treble singers (sopranos & altos) with prior choral experience. Students will build on their skills learned in intermediate chorus. Separate audition required for 9th Grade Women.	Recommendation/audition required Contact Gus Godbee to register. gus.godbee@gcpsk12.org Room 3.130	Chorus Video
Mastery Mixed Chorus Open to the most dedicated 10-12th Grade treble singers (sopranos & altos) of the highest calibre that have passed a separate audition.	Recommendation/audition required Contact Gus Godbee to register. gus.godbee@gcpsk12.org Room 3.130	Chorus Video
Beginning Guitar Students will learn the basics of guitar, including note-reading, chord progressions, and basic music theory. (for students with little to no experience) Advanced Guitar Students will learn advanced concepts of guitar, including tab/advanced notation, jazz chord progressions, and advanced music theory.	Contact Gus Godbee to register. gus.godbee@gcpsk12.org Room 3.130	Guitar Video
Orchestra Int. Orchestra, Int. Ensemble (Symphonic), Advanced Orchestra (Philharmonic) Mastery Orchestra (Chamber)	8th Grade Orchestra Contact Scott Hague to register. scott.hague@gcpsk12.org Room 5.107	Orchestra Video
Beginning Music Tech Using computers and related technology to learn composition, music notation, mixing & sampling.	Contact Mikala Brown to register. mikala.brown@gcpsk12.org Room 3.119	Music Technology Video

Theatre

Course Name	Prerequisites (😃 = None)	Course Information
Fundamentals of Theatre I / II Study theatre history, acting, and technical skills involved in production.	😃	Theatre / Drama Program Video
Technical Theatre / Stagecraft A hands-on class exploring aspects of technical theatre such as set design, costumes, lighting, and sound.	Fundamentals of Theater I Contact Amy.Morrow@gcpsk12.org to sign up	Theatre / Drama Program Video
Musical Theatre I Class performances and lessons will teach students the skills and techniques needed to perform a live musical.	😃	Theatre / Drama Program Video
Musical Theatre II This class will present a fully mounted musical production each semester.	Musical Theatre I Contact Amy .Morrow@gcpsk12.org to sign up	Theatre / Drama Program Video
Advanced Drama This class will present two fully mounted theatrical productions each semester.	Fundamentals of Theater I Contact Amy.Morrow@gcpsk12.org to sign up	Theatre / Drama Program Video

Visual Arts

Course Name	Prerequisites (😃 = None)	Course Information
Visual Art I & II (2D/3D Art) These two single-semester beginning art classes are a prerequisite for all advanced art courses. Basic skills of drawing, painting, collages, printmaking, pottery, sculpture, and architectural structures are explored.	😃	Visual Arts & Composition I (Intro to 2D) Video Visual Arts and Composition II (Intro to 3D) Video
Drawing and Painting I, II & III Learn a variety of drawing and painting techniques in a range of materials, styles, and subject matter.	Visual Art I & II (2D/3D Art)	Drawing & Painting and AP Studio Art Video
Photography I & II Learn the technical aspects of a camera along with photography software and digital printing techniques in this yearlong class	Visual Art I & II (2D/3D Art)	Photography Video
Ceramics I, II, & III Create functional and sculptural forms while exploring various ceramic processes, including the pottery wheel	Visual Art I & II (2D/3D Art)	Ceramics Video
AP Studio Art: Drawing, 2D	Drawing and Painting, Photography, and/or Ceramics	Drawing & Painting and AP Studio Art Video
Sculpture	Visual Art I & II (2D/3D Art)	Sculpture Video