Academy of Visual, Performing & Applied Arts
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Academy Description |
The Visual, Performing, and Applied Arts Academy is a place where creativity and artistic expression flourishes. This academy is a haven for students seeking to explore, nurture, and hone their talents across a diverse spectrum of artistic disciplines. Here, we provide a vibrant and supportive environment that fuels passion and fosters growth, enabling students to develop into accomplished artists and innovative thinkers. |
Is This for Me?
- Are you passionate about creativity?
- Are you interested in exploring different ways of expressing yourself?
- Do you enjoy art or music?
Academy of Visual, Performing & Applied Arts Pathways
Please use the drop down arrows to read more about each pathway.
- Music Performance
- Music Technology
- Theater Performance
- Technical Theater
- Dance
- Studio Visual Arts: 2-D
- Studio Visual Arts: 3-D
- Photography
- Graphic Design
- TV & Media Design
- Game Design
Music Performance
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Band, Orchestra, Choir - required elective MUST start in 9th grade
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Required Elective |
Music Performance Ensemble by Audition |
Music Performance Ensemble by Audition |
Music Performance Ensemble by Audition |
Music Performance Ensemble by Audition |
*Optional Electives |
Additional Music Performance Ensemble by Audition |
Additional Music Performance Ensemble by Audition |
Additional Music Performance Ensemble by Audition |
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Music Theory |
Music Theory or AP Music Theory |
Music Theory or AP Music Theory |
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Music Technology I |
Music Technology I or II |
Band |
Orchestra |
Choir |
Guitar |
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Ensembles by Music Discipline |
Concert Band |
String Orchestra I |
Concert Choir |
Guitar I |
Symphonic Band |
String Orchestra II |
Mixed Choir |
Guitar II |
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Wind Ensemble* |
String Orchestra III |
Colore Dolce |
Guitar III |
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Percussion Ensemble |
String Orchestra IV |
Advanced Choir* |
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Advanced Percussion Ensemble |
String Orchestra V* |
Choir Performance Ensemble |
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Jazz Band A* |
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Jazz Band B |
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Marching Band |
Music Technology
Music Technology - NOT offered until SY25-26 or later
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Required Elective |
Music Theory |
Music Technology I |
Music Technology II |
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*Optional Electives |
Music Performance Ensemble by Audition |
Music Performance Ensemble by Audition |
Music Performance Ensemble by Audition |
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AP Music Theory |
AP Music Theory |
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Theater Performance
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9th |
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Required Elective |
Introduction to Theatre |
Intermediate Theatre |
Advanced Theatre |
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Dance I |
Dance I or II |
Dance I, II or III |
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Music Performance Ensemble |
Music Performance Ensemble |
Music Performance Ensemble |
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Public Speaking I |
Public Speaking I or II |
Public Speaking I or II |
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Creative Writing |
Creative Writing |
Creative Writing |
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Theatre Practicum: Acting & Directing |
Technical Theater
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Required Elective |
Stagecraft I |
Stagecraft II |
Stagecraft III |
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*Optional Electives |
Introduction to Theatre |
Introduction to Theatre or Intermediate Theatre |
Introduction to Theatre or Intermediate Theatre or Advanced Theatre |
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Visual Art I |
Visual Art I or II |
Visual Art I, II, or III |
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Technical Drawing & Design I |
Technical Drawing & Design I or Advanced Architectural Drawing and Design II |
Technical Drawing & Design I or Advanced Architectural Drawing and Design II |
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Theatre Practicum: Technical Theatre |
Dance
Dance - NOT until SY 25-26 or later
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Required Elective |
Dance I |
Dance II |
Dance III |
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*Optional Electives |
Colorguard |
Colorguard |
Colorguard |
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Music Performance Ensemble by Audition |
Music Performance Ensemble by Audition |
Music Performance Ensemble by Audition |
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Introduction to Theatre |
Introduction to Theatre or Intermediate Theatre |
Introduction to Theatre or Intermediate Theatre or Advanced Theatre |
Studio Visual Arts: 2-D
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Required elective MUST start in 9th grade
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Required Elective |
Art I |
Art II |
Art III |
Art IV* |
*Optional Electives |
Ceramics I |
Ceramics I or II |
Ceramics I, II or III |
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AP Art History |
AP Art History |
AP Art History |
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Graphic Design and Multimedia I |
Graphic Design and Multimedia I or II |
Advanced Graphic Design and Multimedia II |
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Commercial Photography I |
Commercial Photography I or II |
Commercial Photography II |
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AP 2-D Art & Design | ||||
AP Drawing |
Studio Visual Arts: 3-D
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Required elective MUST start in 9th grade
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Required Elective |
Art I |
Ceramics I |
Ceramics II |
Ceramics III |
*Optional Electives |
Art II |
Art II or III |
Art II, III, or IV* |
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AP Art History |
AP Art History |
AP Art History |
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AP 3-D Art & Design | ||||
AP 2-D Art & Design | ||||
AP Drawing |
Photography
Required elective MUST start in 9th grade
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Required Elective |
Art I |
Art II |
Commercial Photography I |
Commercial Photography II |
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Art III |
Art IV |
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Graphic Design and Multimedia I |
Advanced Graphic Design and Multimedia II |
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AP Art History |
AP Art History |
AP Art History |
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AP 2-D Art & Design |
Graphic Design
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Required Elective |
Art I |
Graphic Design and Multimedia I |
Advanced Graphic Design and Multimedia II |
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Art II |
Art II or III |
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Technical Drawing & Design I |
Technical Drawing & Design I or Advanced Architectural Drawing and Design II |
Technical Drawing & Design I or Advanced Architectural Drawing and Design II |
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Journalism I |
Journalism I or II |
Journalism I or II |
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AP 2-D Art & Design |
TV & Media Design
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Required Elective |
Television and Media Production I |
Dual Enrollment Television and Media Production II |
Television and Media Production III |
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*Optional Electives |
Public Speaking I |
Public Speaking I or II |
Public Speaking I or II |
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Debate I |
Debate I or II |
Debate I or II |
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Creative Writing |
Creative Writing |
Creative Writing |
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Journalism I |
Journalism I or II |
Journalism I or II |
Game Design
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Pathway Description |
The game design industry is the fastest revenue growing entertainment medium, and has created many new job disciplines. They will analyze, design, prototype, and critique interactive games within a project management environment. Career opportunities across multiple industries, including the entertainment and educational arenas, will be explored. |
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Game Design and Development I |
Game Design and Development, Advanced |
Programming I |
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Game Design and Development I |
Game Design and Development, Advanced |
JAVA Programming |
Programming I |
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Programming I |
Programming, Advanced |
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CTE Courses
- Game Design and Development
- Java Programming (Oracle)
- Programming
- Programming, Advanced