The actual practice of the arts can engage the imagination, foster flexible ways of thinking, develop disciplined effort, and build self-confidence. Appreciation of the arts is integral to the understanding of other cultures sought in the study of history, foreign language, and social sciences. Fine arts will permanently enhance quality of life, whether the student continues artistic activity as an avocation or appreciation of the arts as an observer and member of an audience. Preparation in the arts will be valuable to college entrants whatever their intended field of study.
Honors Fine Arts Courses are designed for the student interested in more rigor in a chosen Fine Arts discipline. These courses are available to 10th-12th students in the second year or higher of that discipline. Enrollment requires approval from the fine arts teacher of record for the chosen discipline. Extensive research and outside of school day work is required. One Honors Fine Arts credit is allowed per year.
Dance I, II, III AND IV
These courses emphasize cardiovascular and kinesthetic instruction through exposure to jazz, tap, ballet, modern, and folk dance.
Prerequisites: No prerequisite for the first level of the program however, students must progress through levels sequentially
Modern/Contemporary Dance I,II,III AND IV
This course explores the technique and the theory of Contemporary and Modern Dance. Emphasis is placed on technique and the application of movement principles essential to the training of the dancer. In this course, different styles of contemporary and modern dance will be presented with an emphasis on improving dynamic alignment, developing integrated movement patterns and internal connections, rhythmic awareness and using dance as a form of expression, with emphasis on artistry through the contemporary aesthetic in performance.
Location: CVPA
Prerequisites: No prerequisite for the first level of the program however, students must progress through levels sequentially.
IB Dance SL (Year One)
This course fulfills the International Baccalaureate (IB) requirements for Group 6 Arts / Electives. The IB DP dance course takes a holistic approach to dance, and embraces a variety of dance traditions and dance cultures鈥攑ast, present and looking towards the future. Performance, creative and analytical skills are mutually developed and valued whether the students are writing papers or creating / performing dances. The curriculum provides students with a liberal arts orientation to dance. This orientation facilitates the development of students who may become choreographers, dance scholars, performers or those, more broadly, who seek life enrichment through dance. This course will fulfill the Texas graduation requirements for fine arts.
Location: CVPA
Prerequisites: Enrolled in the IB Program, Dance II, or Teacher Approval
IB Dance HL (Year Two)
This course fulfills the International Baccalaureate (IB) requirements for Group 6 Arts / Electives. Students will build on the skills and knowledge of IB Dance SL. This course will fulfill the Texas graduation requirements for fine arts.
Location: CVPA
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: IB Dance SL (Year One)
