Fine Arts

*There is an art course fee each semester for each art class.

ART I/Art II - ART131/ART202

Learn and explore the elements of Art (line, value, shape, form, texture) using a variety of mediums, such as pencil, charcoal, pen & ink, colored pencils, and paint. A variety of techniques of drawing will be taught while incorporating creativity and principles of design.
9th-12th Grade
Length: Year-Long
Credit: 1.0
Graduation Requirement: Art or Elective
Fee: $10.00 Per Semester

ADVANCED ART (2ND YEAR ART)  ART301 (SEM 1)ART402 (SEM 2)
ART LAB ART501 (SEM 1)ART502 (SEM 2)

Art for the people who have already completed & passed Art l & ll with the skills ready to take on Advanced Art. The knowledge and art skills learned in Art l & ll will be expanded upon and developed even further with the addition of new mediums. Additionally, this class will focus on color and mixed media. Art pencils, Prismacolor pencils, ink, charcoal, and a variety of paint mediums will be used. Students will create art pieces that will be used for art shows, college entries, scholarships, display cases, and a personal portfolio.
10th-12th Grade
Prerequisite: Art I & II
Length: Year-long
Credit: 1.0 / .5 (per semester)
Graduation Requirement: Art or Elective
Fee: $20.00

CERAMICS I - ART141/ART142
This course provides a foundational study in ceramics which includes a focus on hand-built clay construction and glazing essentials. Creativity and quality craftsmanship are a focus. Knowledge and application of the art elements and 3-dimensional design, while developing both useful and sculptural forms will be emphasized.
9th-12th Grade
Length: Semester
Credit: .5
Location: MM

Graduation Requirement: Art or Elective
Fee: $10.00

 

CERAMICS II - ART212

Upon successful completion of Ceramics I, students can further study design development, exploration in surface manipulation and glazing as well as an introduction to the potter’s wheel (this includes the “mini” wheel). Raku firing and utilizing unique materials in a alternative sculpture will also be explored.
9th-12th Grade
Prerequisite: Ceramics I
Length: Semester
Credit: .5
Location: MM
Graduation Requirement: Art or Elective
Fee: $20.00

ADVANCED CERAMICS - ART311/ART312

This advanced-level course includes further exploration with different glazes and techniques, using unique supplementary materials, developing a collaborative project that includes Ceramics ll students, and unique project work exploring personal and contemporary themes in clay. Focus on the potter’s wheel is encouraged.
10th-12th Grade
Prerequisite: Ceramics II & permission
Length: Year-long
Credit: 1.0
Location: MM
Graduation Requirement: Art or Elective
Fee: $20.00

DIGITAL PHOTO I - CTE711/CTE712
This is a beginning course in digital photography and Photoshop. Students will begin from scratch and learn to shoot, edit, and print their pictures.
9th-12th Grade
Length: Semester
Credit: .5
Location: MM
Graduation Requirement: CTE or Art
Fee: $10.00

DIGITAL PHOTO II - CTE721/CTE722
Photography II will be a follow-up to Photography I, with a major emphasis on digital photography. Students will learn to shoot, print and manipulate their photo skills digitally.
9th-12th Grade
Prerequisite: Photo I
Length: Semester
Credit: .5
Location: MM
Graduation Requirement: CTE or Art
Fee: $10.00

 

FILMMAKING AND DESIGN - CTE607/CTE608
Students interested in developing communication skills through film production will benefit from this class. Opportunities include working with cameras and editing equipment.
9th-12th Grade
Length: Year-Long
Credit: 1.0
Location: MM
Graduation Requirement: CTE or Art
Fee: $10.00

DIGITAL DESIGN - CTE743/CTE744
This class teaches students to design and prepare documents using Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop software. Students will learn and apply a variety of graphic design principles using cameras, digital drawing tablets, and creating tangible products from a variety of materials.
10th-12th Grade
Prerequisite: Photo II or teacher approval
Length: Year-long
Credit: 1.0
Location: MM
Fee: $10.00
Graduation Requirement: CTE or Art

COMMERCIAL ART - CTE515/CTE516

This introductory manufacturing class allows students to develop manufacturing skills to creatively design and build artistic projects in woodworking and/or plastics. Areas studies will include CADD, industrial safety, tool usage, project fabrication, laser engraving, and 3D printing
9th-12th Grade
Length: Year-long
Credit: 1.0
Location: MM
Fee: $20.00
Graduation Requirement: CTE or Art

DRAMA I - ART603
Drama I is a performance-based class that introduces the student to the world of theatre through acting, theatre games, characterization, and improvisation. Students will work on performing monologues, scenes, and storytelling.
9th-12th Grade
Length: Semester
Credit: .5
Location: RAL
Graduation Requirement: Art or Elective

DRAMA II - ART604
Drama ll will build on our skills from Drama l and include improvisation, theatre history, theatre around the world, and the rehearsal and performance of a one-act play.
9th-12th Grade
Prerequisite: Drama I
Length: Semester
Credit: .5
Location: RAL
Graduation Requirement: Art or Elective

 

TECHNICAL THEATRE - CTE701/CTE702
This class explores the backstage part of theatre. Students will learn about building, painting, lighting, sound, costuming, props, makeup, theatre marketing, and running events. The advanced class builds on those skills and includes designing, leading, managing, and planning all of the backstage work for Dana Brown Mainstage Theatre.
9th-12th Grade
Length: Year-long
Credit: 1.0
Location: RAL
Graduation Requirement: CTE or Art

ADVANCED TECHNICAL THEATRE - CTE703/CTE704

This class explores the technical end of theatre. Students will be involved in designing, building, painting, flying, and constructing all the scenery for Dana Brown Mainstage Theatre productions. Requires hours outside of the school day.
10th-12th Grade
Pre-requisite: Technical Theater
Length: Year-long
Credit: 1.0
Location: RAL
Graduation Requirement: CTE or Art

CHILDREN’S LITERATURE AND THEATRE PERFORMANCE - ART609/ART610

This course focuses on reading, writing, and performing literature written for children. Children’s stories from many genres and cultures will be read and analyzed, and the interpretation of these stories will be further examined through improvisation, storytelling, and performance. Discussions and written analysis will allow students to explore the meanings and morals in the stories produced for children. As a culminating class project, students write and produce a play for grade school-age children.
9th-12th Grade
Prerequisite: Drama I & II or Instructor Approval
Length: Semester
Credit: .5
Location: RAL
Graduation Requirement: Art or Elective

REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE - ART611/ART612
This course is designed to challenge each person to become a skilled performer. Professionalism and desire for work in the field will be a major part of the challenge and help develop the marketable skills necessary to complete in the world of theatre. We will explore all types of acting methods and then, with that knowledge, we will also explore all types and styles of theatre. Reading of plays, analysis, and discussions of various types of plays, and written essays concerning the meanings of plays will be required.
10th-12th Grade
Prerequisite: Drama I & II
Length: Semester (may be repeated)
Credit: .5
Location: RAL
Graduation Requirement: Art or Elective

CHAMBER CHOIR - MUS231/MUS232

Chamber Choir is for advanced voices that have experience and developed skills in vocal music. Prospective members must demonstrate vocal technique and sight-reading skills in an audition with the teacher. Good self-discipline and rehearsal discipline are essential qualities for the student in this group. The class will focus on both performance and theory skills. Literature will be drawn from the great composers of choral music, past and present.
11th-12th Grade
Prerequisite: Choir Director Approval & Audition
Length: Year-long
Credit: 1.0
Graduation Requirement: Art or Elective
Fee: $10 Uniform Cleaning

JAZZ CHOIR - MUS315/MUS316

This class is limited to advanced choral students who demonstrate skills such as learning music quickly, good intonation, and tone quality. Literature will range from difficult vocal jazz to some pop and choral classics. This ensemble is very active with many performances throughout the year. Members must be prepared to make a commitment because of this time requirement and also must be academically able to handle missing other classes occasionally. Individual members may be asked to purchase an outfit. Members must be in a performing ensemble during the regular school day. (7:00 AM Class)
10th-12th Grade 
Prerequisite: Choir Director Approval & Audition
Length: Year-long
Credit: 1.0
Graduation Requirement: Art or Elective
Fee: $10 Uniform Cleaning

MONARCH SINGERS - MUS331/MUS332

Monarch Singers is an intermediate-level choir. Prospective members must demonstrate vocal technique and sight-reading skills in a private audition with the teacher. Good self-discipline and rehearsal discipline are essential qualities for the student in this group. The group will strive for exacting, quality performance standards. Like Chamber Choir, this ensemble has more performance opportunities throughout the year.
9th-12th Grade
Length: Year-long
Credit: 1.0
Graduation Requirement: Art or Elective
Fee: $10 Uniform Cleaning

TREBLE CHOIR - MUS024/MUS025
Treble Choir is for alto and soprano voices in their first year of high school choir. Vocal training, music reading, rehearsal discipline, and group performances are stressed. The class will focus on both performance and theory skills.
9th Grade
Prerequisite: Choir Director Approval & Audition
Length: Year-long
Credit: 1.0
Graduation Requirement: Art or Elective
Fee: Possible cost of a uniform

 

CONCERT BAND - MUS151/MUS152

Students with limited experience will be provided an opportunity to improve basic performance skills or learn to play a different instrument. Concert Band is the required ensemble for most freshmen who elect band during their first semester. Marching Band performances are required for this class.
9th-12th Grade
Prerequisite: Instrumental Experience or highly motivated beginner
Length: Year-long
Credit: 1.0
Graduation Requirement: Art or Elective
Fee: $12 Uniform Cleaning

SYMPHONIC BAND - MUS201/MUS202
This course provides an opportunity to rehearse and perform all styles of band literature. This is an active group with many performances throughout the year. Marching band performances are required for this class.
9th-12th Grade 
Prerequisite: 1 semester of band and audition/invitation of instructor
Length: Year-long
Credit: 1.0
Graduation Requirement: Art or Elective
Fee: $12 Uniform Cleaning

CHORALE - MUS241/MUS242
Chorale is available to all voice types in their first year of high school choir. Vocal training, music reading, rehearsal discipline, and group performances are stressed. The class will focus on both performance and theory skills.
9th-12th Grade 
Prerequisite: Choir Director Approval
Length: Year-long
Credit: 1.0
Graduation Requirement: Art or Elective

 

CHOR DIEM - MUS163/MUS164

This course is a mixed ensemble limited to advanced choral students. Students in this class will be expected to have good singing, sight reading and rehearsal skills.
10th-12th Grade
Prerequisite: Choir Director Approval or Audition
Length: Year-long
Credit: 1.0
Graduation Requirement: Art or Elective

TREBLE CHOIR (Advanced Women’s Choir) - MUS341/MUS342
This is an extra opportunity for treble-voiced students to sing in an advanced variety of musical styles and genres ranging from classical to jazz and pop music. (Early Morning Class M, Tue, F)
9th-12th Grade
Prerequisite: Choir Director Approval
Length: Year-long
Credit: 1.0
Graduation Requirement: Art or Elective

A CAPPELLA (Axidental Harmony) - MUS 343/MUS344

A mixed a cappella ensemble that focuses mainly on pop and jazz-style music. Members are required to enroll in another musical ensemble during the regular day. (Early Morning Class - Wed, Thu, Fri)
9th-12th Grade
Prerequisite: Audition only
Length: Year-long
Credit: 1.0
Graduation Requirement: Art or elective

 

WIND ENSEMBLE - MUS153/MUS154

This course provides an opportunity to develop and refine skills through performance of all styles of band music. The Wind Ensemble also makes up the core group of the RA Long Athletic Band. Performance opportunities include concerts, athletic events, and trips to band festivals.
9th-12th Grade
Prerequisite: Prior music ensemble experience
Length: Year-long
Credit: .5 or 1.0
Graduation Requirement: Art or elective

JAZZ BAND - MUS311/MUS312

A more specialized band course, the Jazz Band focuses on performing music from both traditional and modern jazz styles. Improvisation skills will also be developed. Students must also be enrolled in a regular music class and successfully audition or be invited to join. (7:00 AM Class)
9th-12th Grade
Prerequisite: Band Director invitation or audition
Length: Year-long
Credit: 1.0
Graduation Requirement: Art or Elective

ORCHESTRA - MUS161/MUS162
Class time is spent on technique, music, fundamentals, and the study of both serious and popular music. Cello and bass players may use school-owned instruments in class.
9th-12th Grade
Prerequisite: Previous successful orchestra experience
Length: Year-long
Credit: 1.0
Location: Monticello
Graduation Requirement: Art or Elective

CHAMBER ORCHESTRA - MUS221/MUS222

This Orchestra class is for students who want to learn and play challenging music. Students are expected to purchase a concert uniform. This orchestra is performance-based and students should have the capabilities to perform with confidence at 5-10 concerts per year. (Early Morning Class)
10th-12th Grade
Prerequisite: Orchestra Director invitation or audition
Length: Year-long
Credit: 1.0
Location: Monticello Middle School
Graduation Requirement: Art or Elective

 

DRUMLINE - MUS169/MUS170

A class for both beginning and advanced students. Drumline focuses on instruction on drumming techniques using modern percussion instruments. Students will also develop and refine music reading and writing skills. The Drumline performs at various events throughout the year.
9th-12th Grade
Length: Semester or Year-long
Credit: .5 or 1.0
Location: Monticello
Graduation Requirement: Art or Elective

PIANO LAB - MUS157/MUS158

In this class, students learn to read and play music using piano keyboards or electronic pianos. There is no prerequisite, but students need to be able to work independently and self-motivate for success in the class.
9th-12th Grade
Length: Semester or Year-long
Credit: .5 or 1.0
Location: MM
Graduation Requirement: Art or Elective