Catalog
Fine & Performing Arts
These are the courses North Dakota schools can offer. Ask your counselor which ones run at your school this year.
Topic
Special Education
35 classes
Explore music from ancient times to today, discovering diverse styles and the stories behind them.
- Learn about major musical eras and genres
- Understand how music reflects culture and history
- Develop critical listening skills
Fine & Performing ArtsGrades 9-129101112
Learn the basic building blocks of music, like notes, chords, and rhythms, to understand how songs are made.
- Identify notes and chords
- Understand rhythm and meter
- Explore song structure
Fine & Performing ArtsGrades 9-129101112
Explore music history, theory, and culture through focused, independent study with an expert mentor
- Master music notation and theory basics
- Explore diverse musical genres and eras
- Develop your own musical understanding and skills
Fine & Performing ArtsGrades 9-129101112
Sing your heart out! Learn vocal skills and perform diverse music styles in a fun group setting.
- Improve your singing voice and technique
- Explore different kinds of music
- Perform songs with your classmates
Fine & Performing ArtsGrades 9-129101112
Learn how to sing solo! Develop your voice and listening skills for individual performance.
- Master solo singing ways
- Improve your ear training
- Build performance confidence
Fine & Performing ArtsGrades 9-129101112
Learn and improve your singing voice with personalized coaching and practice.
- Develop vocal technique and control
- Train your ear for music
- Perform and interpret songs
Fine & Performing ArtsGrades 9-129101112
Learn to play a band instrument and perform music with others.
- Master brass, woodwind, or percussion instruments
- Explore diverse musical styles
- Collaborate in ensemble performances
Fine & Performing ArtsGrades 9-129101112
Learn to play brass, woodwind, percussion, or string instruments in a group setting.
- Master basics of your chosen instrument
- Collaborate with fellow musicians
- Perform in ensembles and concerts
Fine & Performing ArtsGrades 9-129101112
Learn to play string instruments and perform music.
- Master ways on violin, viola, cello, and bass
- Rehearse and perform diverse musical pieces
- Develop ensemble playing and musical expression
Fine & Performing ArtsGrades 9-129101112
Learn to play a musical instrument like guitar, piano, drums, and more!
- Master fundamental music ways
- Perform solo or with a group
- Explore different musical genres
Fine & Performing ArtsGrades 9-129101112
Learn your instrument through personalized lessons and practice.
- Master specific musical ways
- Develop your instrumental skills
- Explore different musical styles
Fine & Performing ArtsGrades 9-129101112
Learn the language of music: harmony, rhythm, and melody! Explore how music is written and understood at a college level.
- Master chords, scales, and harmonic progressions
- Analyze musical pieces and identify patterns
- Develop your ear training and musicianship skills
Fine & Performing ArtsGrades 10-129101112
Explore amazing art and artists from ancient times to today! See how art tells stories about history.
- Discover famous paintings, sculptures, and buildings
- Learn about the artists who made them
- Understand how art changed over time
Fine & Performing ArtsGrades 9-129101112
Explore drawing and painting ways to create your own visual art.
- Learn about different art materials like pens, ink, and paint
- Develop your drawing and painting skills
- Create your own 2D artwork
Fine & Performing ArtsGrades 9-129101112
Explore art history and make your own amazing creations.
- Learn about different art styles
- Try out drawing, painting, and more
- Develop your personal art voice
Fine & Performing ArtsGrades 9-129101112
Explore color, line, shape, and balance to create compelling visual designs for different applications.
- Discover rules of color harmony and theory
- Learn to construct geometric forms and use line effectively
- Understand and apply balance in symmetrical and asymmetrical designs
Fine & Performing ArtsGrades 9-129101112
Explore creative art projects like painting, drawing, sculpting, and more.
- Learn different art ways by doing
- Create your own unique art pieces
- Discover different art styles and artists
Fine & Performing ArtsGrades 9-129101112
Learn to draw anything from life, imagination, and reference using different materials like pencils and ink.
- Master basic drawing ways
- Explore different drawing tools and media
- Develop your unique artistic style
Fine & Performing ArtsGrades 9-129101112
Explore different painting styles and ways to express your creativity.
- Learn to use watercolors, acrylics, and oils
- Develop your own artistic style
- Create and display your own paintings
Fine & Performing ArtsGrades 9-129101112
Explore creating art by making prints using different ways and materials.
- Learn relief printing like linocuts and collagraphs
- Try intaglio methods like etching
- Experiment with monoprinting and other print processes
Fine & Performing ArtsGrades 9-129101112
Explore 3D art! Learn to build, shape, and assemble amazing sculptures using different materials.
- Experiment with clay and plaster
- Learn to carve and assemble wood
- Discover mixed media ways
Fine & Performing ArtsGrades 9-129101112
Learn to create art for businesses, from logos to ads.
- Design logos and ads
- Learn digital illustration
- Develop visual communication skills
Fine & Performing ArtsGrades 9-129101112
Learn to use cameras and darkroom ways to create your own unique photographs.
- Master camera functions and settings
- Develop black and white film
- Compose and print striking images
Fine & Performing ArtsGrades 9-129101112
Explore art's impact and influence across global cultures and time periods.
- Analyze artworks from diverse historical contexts
- Understand art's connection to society and power
- Develop careful thinking and visual analysis skills
Fine & Performing ArtsGrades 10-129101112
Explore drawing ways and create a portfolio to showcase your unique artistic voice for college credit.
- Develop advanced drawing skills
- Create a sustained investigation project
- Prepare a digital portfolio for AP exam
Fine & Performing ArtsGrades 10-129101112
Create amazing 2-D art and build a portfolio to impress colleges. Explore drawing, painting, and photography.
- Develop your unique art style
- Master different art ways
- Prepare your artwork for college submission
Fine & Performing ArtsGrades 10-129101112
Explore and create 3D art, developing your own visual voice and building a portfolio for college.
- Experiment with diverse 3D materials and processes
- Develop original concepts and refine your artistic skills
- Prepare a strong portfolio for college applications
Fine & Performing ArtsGrades 10-129101112
Explore acting, stagecraft, and all things theatre to create amazing shows.
- Develop acting skills and stage presence
- Learn about costumes, makeup, and set design
- Collaborate to produce exciting performances
Fine & Performing ArtsGrades 9-129101112
Dive deeper into theatre! Explore acting, history, design, and production ways for exciting stage experiences.
- Master acting ways and character development
- Explore theatre history and diverse dramatic styles
- Learn set, costume, and makeup design rules
Fine & Performing ArtsGrades 9-129101112
Explore dramatic literature's key types and styles, from ancient tragedies to modern social commentary.
- Analyze tragedies, comedies, and melodramas
- Study classical, romantic, and realist drama
- Discover impressionistic and expressionistic movements
Fine & Performing ArtsGrades 9-129101112
Learn to make TV shows and movies using cool tools like animation and editing software.
- Create short films and school TV content
- Master video editing and animation skills
- Explore digital art for media projects
Fine & Performing ArtsGrades 9-129101112
Explore movies! Learn about filmmaking, storytelling, and how to analyze what you see on screen.
- Study film ways like camera angles and editing
- Understand how screenwriters tell stories
- Analyze movies from different genres and eras
Fine & Performing ArtsGrades 10-129101112
Explore advanced film concepts and develop your critical analysis of movies.
- Analyze complex film ways and theories
- Engage with diverse global cinema
- Create your own short film projects
Fine & Performing ArtsGrades 10-129101112
Explore different dance styles like ballet, jazz, and modern, boosting your creativity and physical expression.
- Learn basic dance ways and movements
- Develop coordination and rhythm
- Express yourself through movement
Fine & Performing ArtsGrades 9-129101112
Build your dance skills, create routines, and get ready for the stage.
- Refine ballet, modern, and jazz ways
- Explore creating your own dance steps
- Practice performance and stage presence
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