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ARTS one credit fine arts graduation requirement. The department offers a wide range of exciting courses. Specific prerequisites are required for advanced art disciplines and may only be waived by the registrar or school counselor. Courses have assignments in addition to class work and may include homework, materials collection, research, writing, drawing, practicing, rehearsing and working in the studios before and after school. Investment of time outside of class is expected from arts students in all areas. Instruction and discussion of what constitutes originality in areas such as thought, design and composition will be consistent through all Arts classes in order to ensure all students understand the meaning of plagiarism Courses in order that they appear in this section (*) fulfills requirement, 1 credit is needed for graduation and students are encouraged to consider one of many introductory courses Mission: To provide students with a deeper appreciation of all creative expressions. The Arts Department provides students with opportunities to acquire comprehensive knowledge about the visual and performing arts. A cornerstone of this curriculum is the opportunity students will have to gain experiential skills within their communities, develop a new aesthetic and a culture of excellence. Listed in this section you will find myriad classes that qualify for the 12 (^) to work toward meeting that requirement Dance I ^* Dance II * Dance III * Performance and Repertory: Dance Company * Piano Lab ^* Music Technology ^* Music Theory I ^* Music Theory II * Music History in the World ^* (‘19-’20) AP Music Theory * Concert Choir ^* Chamber Singers * Treble Choir * Concert Band ^* Jazz Band * www.thorntonacademy.org Wind Ensemble * String Orchestra ^* Orchestra * Acting I ^* Acting II * Visual Arts I ^* Art History: 19th-21st Century * (‘18-’19) Illustration * (‘18-’19) Printmaking * (‘19-’20) Photography * Sculpture * (‘19-’20) Honors Drawing * Honors Painting * Honors Pottery * Honors Fine Art Portfolio * Honors Visual Arts * AP Studio Art * DANCE Dance I (1 credit) Grades 9, 10, 11 and 12 Students will learn the basic elements and principles of modern dance from various perspectives. Students will develop skills through directed practice and improvisational exercises and studies. Students will learn the language of dance as an expressive medium through the processes of critiquing and refining small and large group dances. Understanding the history and aesthetics of dance will be a part of developing dance literacy. Assignments and outside tasks will include reading, writing and choreographic work. Dance II (1 credit) Grades 10, 11 and 12 Prerequisite: Dance I Students will focus on expanding movement vocabulary, improving confidence, and developing technical skills as well as acquiring the knowledge and skills needed for effective performing. The development of 20th century modern dance will be expanded upon. Students will perform dances in different mediums such as