SMHS Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) Electives

Table of Contents

Music Classes

Marching / Concert Band

Beginning Guitar

Intermediate Guitar

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Visual Arts Classes

Art 1

Art 2

Digital Arts 1

Digital Arts 2

Photography 1

Photography 2

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Visual Performing Arts (VPA) classes count towards the 75 units of elective credits needed for graduation

What does Visual & Performing Arts have to offer?

Elective credit Click Here to View Graduation Requirements

1 Year of Fine Art Required for graduation

College/University transfer credits

Scholarship opportunities

Portfolio building for college or career

Creative expression, academic/personal growth, and fun!

Art 1

Intermediate Drawing

• Prerequisite: None!
• Drawing/Painting
• 9th-12th grade
• UC Approved

• Prerequisite: Art 1
• Focus on Drawing
• 10th-12th grade
• UC Approved

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Art I

Art 2

Ceramics 1

CTE Digital Art 1

CTE Digital Art 2

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• Prerequisite: None!
• UC Approved - a CTE Class
• 9th-12th grade

Designed for students with an interest in the field of fine arts and the use of digital imaging technology. Students will learn how to draw & paint using computer app’s, learn 3D modeling, and experiment with digital photography.

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• Prerequisite: Digital Art 1
• UC Approved - A CTE Class
• 10th-12th grade

Further study of for those interested in exploring their artistic talents with digital imaging. Projects are more in-depth and reflect real world applications.

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CTE Digital Art

CTE Photography 1

CTE Photography 2

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• Prerequisite: None!
• UC Approved - a CTE Class
• 9th-12th grade

Designed for students with an interest in the field of fine arts and the use of digital imaging technology. Students will learn how to draw & paint using computer app’s, learn 3D modeling, and experiment with digital photography.

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• Prerequisite: Digital Art 1
• UC Approved - A CTE Class
• 10th-12th grade

Further study of for those interested in exploring their artistic talents within photography. Projects are more in-depth and reflect real world applications.

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CTE Photography 1

CTE Photography 2

Beginning Guitar

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• No previous musical instrument knowledge required
• School-provided guitars to use during the class
• Go from beginner to performer in this one-year course

Intermediate Guitar

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• Prerequisite: Beginning Guitar
• Further your study and increase your performing skills
• Guitar Orchestra participation is required

Marching/Concert Band

Beginning/Symphony

• For students previously enrolled in band in junior high but new to high school band
• 9th-12th grade

Intermediate/Wind Symphony

• Prerequisite Beginning Marching/Symphony Band
• 10th-12th grade
• Further develops fundamentals and musicianship

Advanced/Symphonic Wind Ensemble

• Prerequisite of at least Beginning if not also Intermediate Marching/Concert Band
• 10th-12th grade
• Continuation of building music knowledge and musicianship

Theater Arts 1

Choir