INT+50-55+Fine+Arts

VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
The intermediate school art program offers a comprehensive art education that provides students enriched opportunities for creative expression. These courses are designed for students who wish to learn to draw, paint, design, sculpt, study the great masters of art, and develop confidence in their creative expression. Elements of art history, production, aesthetics, and criticism will be included. Varying levels of instruction are offered.
 * FINE ARTS – ART **

__: Introduction Grade 6__

 * Duration: ** One Year **Grade Level(s):** 6
 * Eligibility: ** None
 * Notes: ** $20.00 Fee
 * Campuses: ALL SCHOOLS  **

Art: Introduction Grade 6 is a comprehensive course that provides students with introductory experiences by expressing themselves inventively and imaginatively through a variety of art, media, techniques and vocabulary. Emphasis is placed on art production incorporating the study of artists, artistic styles, and the elements and principles of design. The art studio is a creative, fun environment, rich with experiences to personally develop every student.

Art: Two-Dimensional is a semester course with concentration on the development of creative and personal expression in 2-dimensional artwork such as: drawings, paintings, prints, mixed media, collage, and graphic design. The art studio is a creative, fun environment, rich with experiences to personally develop every student. An emphasis is placed on art production, history, analysis, and aesthetics.
 * Duration: ** One Semester** Grade Level(s):** 7-8
 * Eligibility: ** Art (Introduction Grade 6) preferred
 * Notes: ** $10.00 Fee
 * Campuses: ALL SCHOOLS **

Art: Three-Dimensional Art is a semester course with concentration on the development of creativity, global and cultural awareness, and personal expression in 3-dimensional artwork such as sculptures, ceramics, fibers, and assemblage. The art studio is a creative, fun environment, rich with experiences to personally develop every student. Emphasis is placed on art production, history, analysis, and aesthetics.
 * Duration:  ** One Semester **Grade Level(s):** 7-8
 * Eligibility: ** Art: Two-Dimensional
 * Notes: ** $10.00 Fee
 * Campuses: ALL SCHOOLS **

Art: Advanced is a comprehensive full-year course that provides the student with extended and advanced experiences in expressing himself inventively and imaginatively through a variety of art experiences, media, techniques and vocabulary. Emphasis is placed on art production incorporating the study of artists and styles and the elements and principles of design. The art studio is a creative, fun environment, rich with experiences to personally develop every student. An emphasis is placed on art production, history, analysis, and aesthetics.
 * Duration:  ** One Year **Grade Level(s):** 8
 * Eligibility: ** Successful completion of Art: Two-Dimensional, Art: Three-Dimensional, or portfolio submission.
 * Notes: ** $25.00 Fee
 * Campuses: ALL SCHOOLS **

__11912 Art: Studio (PreAP__ __) __
**Eligibility:** Successful completion of Art Two Dimensional, Art Three Dimensional, and portfolio submissions. Art Studio PreAP is a full-year course. This portfolio course is designed to address a broad interpretation of both two and three dimensional design issues in an independent study format. Students will select the area of emphasis and develop a portfolio of artwork that demonstrate a breadth of work in a variety of media. They will also develop a concentration of artwork based upon a selected theme. The course involves significantly more commitment and is intended for students who are highly motivated and seriously committed to the study of art. **PreAP Art is designed to prepare students for future success in the High School Advanced Placement studio courses.** Successful completion of the portfolio could result in students placing out of high school Art I.
 * Duration:  ** One Year **Grade Level(s):** 8
 * Notes: **$25.00 Fee; Students must demonstrate high artistic performance.
 * Campuses:** **ALL SCHOOLS**

__ 11913 Introduction to Graphic Digital Design __

 * Duration: **  One Semester    **Grade Level(s): **7-8
 * Eligibility: ** 6th grade Introduction Art or Two-Dimensional Art or Three Dimensional Art.
 * Notes: ** $10.00
 * Campuses: **** Brookside **** Intermediate School **

This course extends the students artistic understanding and expression through the use of the digital medium. Emphasis will be placed on the development of the elements and principles of design through digital expression and illustration. Students will create electronic works of art such as paintings, drawings, photography and mixed media using the scanner, digital camera and selected software packages.

The intermediate school band program offers a comprehensive instrumental music education that provides outlets for creativity for students who wish to learn to play musical instruments. Elements of music history, performance, reading and writing music, and evaluation are included. Varying levels of instruction are offered. Band classes meet during regular school hours. Rehearsals, competitions, and performances may be required before and after school, evenings, or weekends.

This is an introductory year. Emphasis is placed on music understanding and learning the fundamentals of the individual instrument. Classes are divided into like-instrument groups and they are taught during the school day. In schools with smaller student populations, like-instrument families may be grouped. Students' musical studies culminate through concert performance. The students are prepared for participation in the 7th/8th grade bands in the following years.
 * Duration:  ** One Year **Grade Level:** 6
 * Eligibility: ** None
 * Notes: ** Most instruments must be purchased or rented.
 * Campuses: ALL SCHOOLS **

Experienced music students are divided into performing ensembles by auditions. Musical understanding is expanded through a performance-based curriculum. The bands perform different styles of music at various school functions. The performing band years provide opportunities for individual and group performance through activities such as the annual Solo and Ensemble Contest, UIL Concert and Sight Reading Contest, and Region Band auditions.
 * Duration:  ** One Year **Grade Level(s):** 7-8
 * Eligibility: ** Band: Beginner and/or Audition
 * Notes: ** Most instruments must be purchased or rented. Uniform dress may be required.
 * Campuses: ALL SCHOOLS **

Experienced music students are divided into performing ensembles by auditions. Advanced musical understanding is expanded through a performance-based curriculum. Advanced level music is performed at various school functions. The performing band years also provide opportunities for individual and group performance through activities such as the annual Solo and Ensemble Contest, UIL Concert and Sight Reading Contest, and Region Band auditions.
 * Duration:  ** One Year **Grade Level(s):** 7-8
 * Eligibility: ** Band: Beginner and/or Audition
 * Notes: ** Most instruments must be purchased or rented. Uniform dress may be required.
 * Campuses: ALL SCHOOLS **

 
The intermediate school choir program offers a comprehensive vocal music education that provides creative outlets for students who wish to learn to sing and move rhythmically. Elements of music history, performance, reading and writing music, and evaluation will be included. Varying levels of instruction are offered. Choir classes meet during regular school hours. Rehearsals, competitions, and performances may be required before and after school, evenings, or weekends.

__11984/11982 Choir:__ __Beginner (11984 Beginner Boys and 11982 Beginner Girls)__
This introductory course emphasizes the basic knowledge of musical terms, theory, sight-reading, and vocal production. Elements of music history, performance, reading and writing music, and evaluation will be included. Choir provides students with an opportunity to explore and perform a variety of forms of vocal music and to perform in concerts. Occasional rehearsals and performances may be required before and after school, evenings or weekends. === __Choir: Intermediate Performing   (11985 Int. Tenor/Bass and 11986 Int. Treble)__ === Choir in the seventh and eighth grades expands upon the basic knowledge of musical terms, sight-reading, and theory. Elements of music history, performance, reading and writing music, and evaluation will be included. The students are provided with an opportunity to participate in several musical activities including All-Region Choir Auditions, Solo and Ensemble Contest, and UIL Concert and Sight-Reading Contest in addition to the regularly scheduled concerts and performances. Occasional rehearsals and performances may be required before and after school, evenings or weekends.
 * Duration:  ** One Year **Grade Level(s):** 6-8
 * Eligibility: ** None
 * Notes: ** $20.00 Fee
 * Campuses: ALL SCHOOLS  **
 * Duration:  ** One Year **Grade Level(s):** 7-8
 * Eligibility: ** Audition
 * Notes: ** $20.00 Fee
 * Campuses: ALL SCHOOLS  **

__11987 Choir: Advanced Tenor/Bass__
The advanced choir provides opportunities for the students to sing a wider variety of choral literature, including a higher level of musical and harmonic complexity. Ear training experiences are included to stimulate higher-level thinking skills. The students have many performance opportunities including All Region Choir Auditions, Solo and Ensemble Contest, and UIL Concert and Sight-Reading Contest. Several rehearsals and performances are required before and after school, evenings or weekends.
 * Duration:  ** One Year **Grade Level(s):** 7-8
 * Eligibility: ** Choir: Intermediate and/or Audition
 * Notes: ** $20.00 Fee
 * Campuses: ALL SCHOOLS **

__11988 Choir: Advanced Performing__
The advanced choir provides opportunities for the students to sing a wider variety of choral literature, including a higher level of musical and harmonic complexity. Ear training experiences are included to stimulate higher-level thinking skills. The students have many performance opportunities including All Region Choir Auditions, Solo and Ensemble Contest, and UIL Concert and Sight-Reading Contest. Several rehearsals and performances are required before and after school, evenings or weekends.
 * Duration:  ** One Year **Grade Level(s):** 7-8
 * Eligibility: ** Choir: Intermediate and/or Audition
 * Notes: ** $20.00 Fee
 * Campuses: ALL SCHOOLS **

__ 11989 Choir: Advanced Treble __

 * Duration: ** One Year  **Grade Level(s):** 7-8
 * Eligibility: **  Audition
 * Notes: ** $20.00 Fee
 * Campuses:  **** ALL **** SCHOOLS **** ; See campus selection sheet for availability. **

The advanced choir provides opportunities for the students to sing a wider variety of choral literature, including a higher level of musical and harmonic complexity. Ear training experiences are included to stimulate higher-level thinking skills. The students have many performance opportunities including All Region Choir Auditions, Solo and Ensemble Contest, and UIL Concert and Sight-Reading Contest. Several rehearsals and performances are required before and after school, evenings or weekends. ====

The cultural drumming course is an exciting multicultural drum circle class incorporating the rhythms of Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean. This non-performance music class develops hand-eye coordination, gross motor skills, basic music listening, reading, and communication skills. Students will learn interpersonal skills through musical experiences that will enhance social skills and promote academic growth. Students will be playing drums of various types in an ensemble.
 * Duration:  ** One Semester **Grade Level(s):** 6-8
 * Eligibility: ** None
 * Notes: ** None
 * Campuses: Seabrook Intermediate School **

The general music course is a non-performance music class for students in grades 6, 7, or 8. An introduction to a broad range of musical styles and periods will be presented. Students will develop basic music reading and writing skills through an introduction to keyboard instruction on the piano. Opportunities to see live performances will be made available through guest performances and field trips.
 * Duration:  ** One Semester **Grade Level(s):** 6-8
 * Eligibility: ** None
 * Notes: ** $10.00 Fee
 * Campuses: Seabrook Intermediate School **

Orchestra provides many fun and unique opportunities for students who wish to play a stringed instrument. Classes are designed to suit student needs from beginning through advanced levels. Classes meet during school hours. Elements of music history, performance, reading and writing music, and evaluation will be included. Orchestra performances include a wide variety of music on and off campus. Occasional rehearsals and performances may be required before and after school or evenings.

$100.00 Fee for school-owned instruments, $25.00 Summer Fee for school-owned instruments. No previous instrumental or musical experience is necessary. In this introductory orchestra course, students will be introduced to and develop skills on stringed instruments such as the violin, viola, cello, and bass. Harp may also be offered for students who have had 2 years of piano training. Skills developed in this course will prepare students for intermediate/advanced orchestra.
 * Duration:  ** One Year **Grade Level(s):** 6-8
 * Eligibility: ** None
 * Notes: ** Most instruments must be purchased or rented.
 * Campuses: ALL SCHOOLS **

**Notes: **Most instruments must be purchased or rented. Uniform dress may be required. $100.00 Fee for school-owned instruments, $25.00 Summer Fee for school-owned instruments. This course is designed for intermediate level players based upon auditions. Students in this orchestra are encouraged to enter Solo and Ensemble, All-Region Orchestra, and UIL competitions. The orchestra will have opportunities to perform a variety of musical styles at school functions on and off campuses. Occasional rehearsals, competitions and performances may be required before and after school, evenings or weekends.
 * Duration:  ** One Year **Grade Level(s):** 6-8
 * Eligibility: ** Orchestra: Beginner Strings or at least one year’s experience playing a stringed instrument with audition required.
 * Campuses: ALL SCHOOLS **

__11996 Orchestra: Advanced Performing__
This course is designed for advanced-level players based upon auditions. Students in this orchestra are encouraged to enter Solo and Ensemble, All-Region Orchestra, and UIL competitions. Skills developed in this course will prepare students for high school orchestra. The orchestra will have opportunities to perform a variety of musical styles at school functions on and off campus. Rehearsals, competitions, and performances will be required before and after school, evenings, or weekends.
 * Duration:  ** One Year **Grade Level(s):** 6-8
 * Eligibility: ** Orchestra: Beginner Strings or at least one year’s experience playing a stringed instrument with audition required.
 * Notes: ** Most instruments must be purchased or rented. Uniform dress may be required. $100.00 Fee for school-owned instruments, $25.00 Summer fee for school-owned instruments.
 * Campuses: ALL SCHOOLS **

 
The intermediate school theatre programs offer a comprehensive theatrical education that provides creative outlets for students who wish to learn to act, direct, build sets, and develop confidence in creative and public speaking. Elements of theatre history, performance, reading and writing scripts, and evaluation will be included. Varying levels of instruction are offered. Theatre classes meet during regular school hours. Rehearsals, competitions, and performances may be required before and after school, evenings, or weekends.

__11904 Theatre Arts: Introduction to Theatre__
Introduction to Theatre is a course designed for students who have never had any experience in theatre. This course provides a basic knowledge and appreciation of drama while giving students opportunities to perform in a classroom setting. The development of characterization, body awareness, spatial perception, and the analysis of the role of the theatre will be emphasized. This course provides students with self-esteem-building opportunities through performance.
 * Duration: ** One Year **Grade Level(s):** 6 -8
 * Eligibility: ** None
 * Notes: ** None
 * Campuses: ALL SCHOOLS  **

This course provides a basic and intermediate knowledge of drama while giving students opportunities to perform in a variety of acting events. It also gives students self-esteem building opportunities through performance and preparation for participation in Theatre Arts Production.
 * Duration:  ** One Semester or One Year **Grade Level(s):** 7-8
 * Eligibility: ** Introduction to Theatre
 * Notes: ** None
 * Campuses: ALL SCHOOLS  **

__11906 Theatre Arts: Production__
This course is an advanced class in dramatic elements. All aspects of theatre arts are taught including: portraying characters, movement, dialogue, analysis of scripts and theatre history, and comparison of career and vocational opportunities in theatre. Students are provided many opportunities to perform throughout the year to prepare them for Theatre Arts I in high school. The performing theatre classes also provide opportunities for individual and group performance through activities such as UIL One-Act Play Festival, and drama festivals.
 * Duration:  ** One Year **Grade Level(s):** 8
 * Eligibility: ** Theatre Arts 7th grade and/or Audition
 * Notes: ** Students may be required to attend before or after school rehearsals, evening performances, and Saturday events.
 * Campuses: All Schools   **

__ 11907 Musical Theatre __

 * Duration: **  One Year    **Grade Level(s): **7-8
 * Eligibility: ** Introduction to Theatre, Intermediate Theatre, or Audition.
 * Notes: ** Students may be required to attend before or after school rehearsals, evening performances, and Saturday events.
 * Campuses: **** Brookside **** Intermediate School **

Students will explore musical theatre history and develop concepts relating to self-expression, character, and team building through musical theatre. Students will use the voice and body to expressively create dramatizations in musical theatre in a minimum of __one__ full musical production per year.