Grade 9-12

Prerequisite

1.0 Credit

None

Elective

Two Semesters

Art 2 Drawing

Grades 10-12

Prerequisite

1.0 Credit

Art 1

Elective

Two Semesters

The Art Two student increases skills in creating practical applications, and select from a variety of art media and tools to communicate specific ideas in drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, and computer graphics in such areas as still life,
figure, perspective and landscape. The student develops and organizes ideas while increasing drawing skills in the creation of original artworks designed to formulate multiple solutions while expanding personal themes demonstrating intent. The
student will demonstrate an understanding of art history and culture as records of human achievement.

Art 3 Drawing

Grades 11-12

Prerequisite

1 Credit

Art 2

Elective

Two Semesters

This course is recommended for the serious art student interested in a progressive indepth study who may wish to take a later course for Advanced Placement credit and/or pursue art as a course of further study or a career. The student will prepare a
portfolio of original art works illustrating flexibility in solving problems, creating multiple solutions, and thinking imaginatively. Art 3 students will increase skills by selecting from a variety of art media and tools to express intent in drawing, painting,
printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, as well as computer graphics. The student will demonstrate an understanding of art history and culture as records of human achievement.

A.P. Art Studio - 2/Design or

A.P. Art Studio - Drawing

Grades: 11-12

Prerequisite:

1 Credit

Art 3 / Teacher Recommendation:

Porfolio Review

Restricted Enrollment Elective

Two Semesters

The Advanced Placement (AP) Studio Art Program enables highly motivated students to do college level work in studio art while still in high school. Taken for college credit as an advanced placement course, each student is aided in the preparation of a portfolio for review by the College Board. Candidates are required to produce a portfolio featuring sections of quality, breadth and a concentration. These students are preparing for professional development and/or a career in an art related field. Content
requirements are prescribed in the College Board Publication Advanced Placement Course Description published by the College Board.

Band*

Grade: 9-12

Prerequisite:

Marching and Concert Band

1 Credit

None

Elective

Two Semesters

This course aims to develop an appreciation of instrumental music. Students will be introduced to an instrument and will attain the ability to perform before an audience as well as learn the mechanics and interpretations of a wide variety of music. They
will be taught proper care and maintenance of the instrument and be expected to perform in a minimum two public concerts a year. After school and night time practices may be required, as well as participation in half-time performances during football season, special Reicher functions and parades.

Choral Music*

Grade: 9-12

Prerequisite:

1 Credit

None

Elective

Two Semesters

Spirit, Mind, Body Voice

It takes a whole person to sing and rejoice!

The Reicher Choir is an eclectic ensemble that performs a variety of music to serve the community as worship leading and our audiences as choral entertainers. Students receive systematic sequential instruction in vocal technique, sightreading and repertoire with the intent of developing musically literate vocal artists. No prior experience is necessary; however, pitch-matching ability is highly preferred. As a course requirement, all RCHS Choir members will perform on all scheduled concerts, events and competitions.

Theatre Arts*

Grade: 9-12

Prerequisite:

1 Credit

None

Elective

Two Semesters

Theater Arts is a performance-based class designed to introduce students to various aspects of theater. Students will develop acing skills through character development and analysis, monologue presentations, duet acting and performance in non-musical and musical plays. The second semester will be devoted to performing and producing a Broadway-based musical. The technical aspects of theater will be introduced through script writing and analysis, set design and construction, and crew detail through preparation and application in a live performance setting. The course also includes study of the historic evolution of the theater from the Renaissance era to present day.

Dance*

Grade: 9-12

Prerequisite:

1 Credit

None

Elective

Two Semesters

This course is a performance-based class introducing students to the art of movement through the dance genres of Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Theatrical and Social (Ballroom). Technical skills and a vocabulary of dance will be developed using warm-up exercises, short combinations and full routines. Performance opportunities may be provided through showcases at Christmas and in the spring. A second year of dance will continue and advance the techniques and terminology from year 1 with the addition
and exploration of improvisational skills.