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Fine Arts Electives:
Students must complete at least two credits from either the vocal or the instrumental options. Please note: Due to the nature of performance ensembles, students are expected to register for this class with the understanding that dropping a performance class affects the entire ensemble; therefore, students interested in dropping a performance class are expected to contact the teacher first.
Vocal Music Options: Concert Choir and Chorale Instrumental Music Options: Symphonic Band and Orchestra
(Exceptions to the two-year options require Department approval.)
The following courses are offered strictly as electives and do not meet the Fine Arts requirement for graduation:
FINE ARTS PROGRAM
Padua Franciscan offers a four-year program in both studio arts and music performance. One credit in Fine Arts OR two credits in music performance is required to satisfy Padua’s graduation requirement.
Students may meet this requirement by choosing one of these options:
Option I – General Fine Arts Options:
Option II – Performance Option:
One credit may be earned from a combination of two of these 1⁄2 credit courses:
Introduction to Drawing Graphic Design Introduction to Band Introduction to Music Digital Media Introduction to Acting Theatrics II (1 credit)
Introduction to Painting & Design Art History
Music Appreciation
Music Theory
Advanced Digital Media Theatre Appreciation Stagecraft (1 credit)
Jazz Ensemble Marching Band
Bel Canto Chamber
A Cappella Choir Horizon Men’s Ensemble Yearbook Orchestral Winds
If a student has a completed PE Waiver, these courses can fulfill the additional 0.5 credit requirement. (See page 44, item 4), under PE Waiver)
GENERAL INFORMATION
Semester Introduction to Drawing
Painting & Design Figures & Nature
Graphic Design Digital Media
Full Year AP/Honors 2-D Art & Design
Option II – Performance Option
Introduction to Painting & Design Painting & Design Themes & Methods Art History
Adv. Digital Media
These major ensembles – Orchestra, Symphonic Band, and Chorale – are intended to meet the needs and interests of students who enjoy music in the more structured environment of public performance. Students are encouraged to make a four-year commitment to a major performance ensemble. The minimum expectation is that one of these ensembles
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