NCVPS Arts Department is ROCK Solid!!

We are pleased to announce NEW & Revised courses for the Summer and Fall.
See below for explanations and prerequisites.

Visual Arts:
AP Art History, revised (Yearlong, offered in Fall) – Study of the art of the world leading to an understanding and enjoyment of architecture, sculpture, and other art forms within their historical and cultural context.

Art One, revised (offered in Summer and Fall) - an introductory course for students interested in taking art. It provides intensive work with various drawing skills and media while introducing students to the basic vocabulary of art and design. NOTE: This course or its face-to-face equivalent is the prerequisite for Digital Photo, the Art of Game Design, Visual Journaling, and Videography.

NEW! The Art of Game Design (offered in Fall) - This multimedia course teaches the basic elements and thought processes of designing games, both digital (video games)and non-digital (board games, card games, etc.). Created in collaboration with the NC Museum of Art. Prerequisite – Art One.

Digital Photo 1, revised (offered in Summer and Fall) - This course explores the techniques and applications of digital photography while utilizing digital-editing software programs to further enhance images. Prerequisite – Art One.

NEW! Digital Photo 2 (offered in Fall) - This course is for students who are interested in pursuing a more advanced study of digital photography. Through a series of projects and critiques, students will expand their technical abilities and explore their own personal aesthetic. Prerequisites – Art One and Digital Photo 1.

NEW! Non-Western Art History (offered in Summer and Fall) - This course introduces non-Western cultural perspectives. Emphasis is placed on, but not limited to, African, Oriental, and Oceanic art forms throughout history.

Videography, revised (offered in Summer and Fall) - The videography class is about learning to use the tools of video-editing to make your original and creative videos. Created in collaboration with the NC Museum of Art. Prerequisite – Art One.

NEW! Visual Journaling (offered in Fall) - This course will explore the history of the visual journal and will guide students through weekly art-making experiences in their own visual journals. Prerequisite – Art One.

Music:
AP Music Theory, revised (Yearlong, offered in Fall) – AP Music Theory is intended for secondary school students who have an interest in music and would like to further their understanding of musical harmony, form and structure or gain a deeper appreciation for the intricate elements in music.

Music Appreciation, revised (offered in Summer and Fall) - This course provides an overview of music from the early ages to the present. The course focuses on the use and value of music in the lives of the human population.

NEW! Music Business (offered in Fall) - This is an entry level music business course that prepares students for careers in the music industry, both in music management and music recording.

For more information, contact Debra Pylypiw, Arts Department Chair,
debra.pylypiw@ncpublicschools.gov