2016-2017
(Updated 2/18/2016)
Arts Education
AP Music Theory 5A017X0Y This course develops a student’s ability to recognize, understand, and describe basic materials and processes of music that are heard or presented in a score. This course seeks to instill mastery of the rudiments and terminology of music, introduction of the twentieth-century scales, choral structure, and compositional procedures.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Advanced Placement GRADE: 11-12
Offered: PHS, UPHS
Vocal Music
Vocal Music (Beginning): Semester I 52302X01 This course is open to all students. Students will study basic music theory and a variety of choral literatures. They will learn basic notation and applications to original compositions. Students will develop proper breathing and singing techniques.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Standard GRADE: 9-12
Offered: NMHS, PHS, UPHS
Vocal Music (Beginning): Semester II 52302X02 This course is open to all students. Students will study basic music theory and a variety of choral literatures. They will learn basic notation and applications to original compositions. Students will develop proper breathing and singing techniques.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Standard GRADE: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: Vocal Music (Beginning) Offered: NMHS, PHS, UPHS
Vocal Music (Intermediate): Semester I 52312X01 Vocal Music (Intermediate): Semester II 52312X02
This course offers students opportunities in both singing and playing instruments through improvisation, composition, analysis, and evaluation. Students will expand their knowledge of notation through the study of music theory and apply this to the literature. Proper breathing and singing techniques will be emphasized.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Standard GRADE: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: Vocal Music (Beginning):
Offered: NMHS, PHS, UPHS
Vocal Music (Proficient): Honors Semester I 52325X01 Vocal Music (Proficient): Honors Semester II 52325X02 This course instructs students in the study of improvisation, composition, analysis and evaluation through singing and limited playing of instruments. Students will apply their knowledge of notation.
Continued emphasis will be placed on proper breathing and singing techniques.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Honors GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: Vocal Music (Intermediate):
Offered: NMHS, PHS, UPHS
Vocal Music (Advanced): Honors Semester I 52335X01 Vocal Music (Advanced): Honors Semester II 52335X02 This course will provide students with opportunities to develop and demonstrate advanced vocal practices and to refine the use of the voice as an instrument. Students are expected to sing with
increased technical accuracy and expression, refine sight reading and ear training skills, and sing difficult vocal literature. The ability to perform in various meters, keys, unusual meters, complex rhythms, and subtle dynamic requirements is expected.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Honors GRADE: 12
PREREQUISITE: Vocal Music (Proficient): Honors Offered: NMHS, PHS, UPHS
Instrumental Music
Band (Beginning): Semester I 52552X01 Band (Beginning): Semester II 52552X02
This course includes specific instrumental study, music reading and notation, music listening and analysis, evaluation of music and music performance.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Standard GRADE: 9-12
Offered: NMHS, PHS, UPHS
Band (Intermediate): Semester I 52562X01 Band (Intermediate): Semester II 52562X02 This course will include specific instrumental study. Emphasis will be placed on music notation and reading, listening and analysis, evaluation of music, and music performance skills. The student will also learn the relationships between music and the other disciplines, history, and culture.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Standard GRADE: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: Band (Beginning); or, audition with band director Offered: NMHS, PHS, UPHS
Band (Proficient): Honors Semester I 52575X01
Band (Proficient): Honors Semester II 52575X02 This course will include specific instrumental study beyond the intermediate level. Emphasis will be on
more advanced music notation and reading, listening and analysis, evaluation of music, and a higher level of music performance skills. The student will perform, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.
The student will also learn the relationships between music and other disciplines, history, and culture.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Honors GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: Band (Intermediate); or, audition with band director Offered: NMHS, PHS, UPHS
Band (Advanced): Honors Semester I 52585X01 Band (Advanced): Honors Semester II 52585X02
This course will teach concepts including specific instrumental study at the highest level. Emphasis will be on the highest level of music notation and reading, listening and analysis, evaluation of music, and the highest level of music performance skills. The student will perform, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music. The student will learn to identify, by genre or style, aural examples of music from various historical periods and cultures.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Honors GRADE: 12
PREREQUISITE: Band (Proficient) Honors; or, audition with band director Offered: NMHS, PHS, UPHS
Music Specialization (Beginning): Electronic Keyboard Music Semester I 52162X01EK Music Specialization (Beginning): Electronic Keyboard Music Semester II 52162X02EK This class will encompass basic piano technique from the beginner level. Concepts will include basic notation and reading skills. The student will work at his/her own pace to achieve the course objectives.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Standard GRADE: 9-12
Offered: NMHS, UPHS
Music Specialization (Proficient): Honors Jazz Band Semester I 52185X01JB Music Specialization (Proficient): Honors Jazz Band Semester II 52185X02JB
This course will provide students study on specific instrumentation in the jazz era. The main focus will be on improvisation. Students will study music reading and notation, music listening and analysis, and evaluation of music and music performance.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Honors GRADE: 10-11
Offered: NMHS, PHS, UPHS
Music Specialization (Advanced): Honors Jazz Combo Semester I 52195X01JC Music Specialization (Advanced): Honors Jazz Combo Semester II 52195X02JC This course provides additional extensions of the improvisation process in a smaller band setting. The goals and objectives will advance the student proficiency in jazz improvisation. Emphasis will be on the highest level of music notation and reading, listening and analysis, evaluation of music, and the highest level of music performance skills.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Honors GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: Music Specialization (Proficient): Honors Jazz Band Offered: NMHS, PHS, UPHS
Music Specialization (Beginning): Marching Percussion 52162X01MP This course explores the intricacies of percussion instruments. The class will consist of all percussion instruments to include snare, bass drum, cymbals, and trio, quad quint, and pit instruments.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Standard GRADE: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: Previous course or audition with band director Offered: PHS
Music Specialization (Intermediate): Marching Percussion 52172X01MP This course explores the intricacies of percussion instruments. The class will consist of all percussion instruments to include snare, bass drum, cymbals, and trio, quad quint, and pit instruments.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Standard GRADE: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: Previous course or audition with band director Offered: PHS
Music Specialization (Beginning): Marching Music I, Fall Semester 52162X01MM
This course includes specific instrumental study, music reading and notation, music listening and analysis, evaluation of music, and music performance as it pertains to the Marching Band.
COURSE NOTE: Offered in fall only.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Standard GRADE: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: Audition with band director Offered: NMHS, PHS, UPHS
Music Specialization (Intermediate): Marching Music II, Fall Semester 52172X01MM
This course includes specific instrumental study, music reading and notation, music listening and analysis, evaluation of music, and music performance as it pertains to the Marching Band.
COURSE NOTE: Offered in fall only.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Standard GRADE: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: Marching Music (Beginning); or, audition with band director Offered: NMHS, PHS, UPHS
Music Specialization (Proficient): Honors Marching Music III, Fall Semester 52185X01MM
This course includes specific instrumental study, music reading and notation, music listening and analysis, evaluation of music, and music performance as it pertains to the Marching Band.
COURSE NOTE: Offered in fall only.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Honors GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: Marching Music (Intermediate); or, audition with band director Offered: NMHS, PHS, UPHS
Music Specialization (Advanced): Honors Marching Music IV, Fall Semester 52195X01MM
This course includes specific instrumental study, music reading and notation, music listening and analysis, evaluation of music, and music performance as it pertains to the Marching Band.
COURSE NOTE: Offered in fall only.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Honors GRADE: 12
PREREQUISITE: Marching Music (Proficient); or, audition with band director Offered: NMHS, PHS, UPHS
Orchestra (Beginning): Semester I 52402X01
This course of study focuses on the development of concepts, knowledge and skills in music reading, improvisation, rhythm intervals, musical terms, and harmonic principles.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Standard GRADE: 9-12
Offered: NMHS, PHS, UPHS
Orchestra (Beginning): Semester II 52402X02
This course involves the study and performance of increasingly difficult literature with the violin, viola, cello and bass. The content of this course focuses on the development of concepts, knowledge and skills in music reading, improvisation, rhythm intervals, musical terms, and harmonic principles.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Standard GRADE: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: Orchestra (Beginning); or, audition with Orchestra Director Offered: NMHS, PHS, UPHS
Orchestra (Intermediate): Semester I 52412X01 Orchestra (Intermediate): Semester II 52412X02
This courses places emphasis on orchestral techniques and performance of various styles and periods of string ensemble literature including classical, show tunes, contemporary, and pop. It includes an
introduction to music theory and history.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Standard GRADE: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: Orchestra (Beginning) Offered: NMHS, PHS, UPHS
Orchestra (Proficient): Honors Semester I 52425X01 Orchestra (Proficient): Honors Semester II 52425X02 This course involves the study and performance of increasingly difficult literature. The content of the course focuses on developing skills learned in Orchestra II and expanding harmonic principles. This course will also expand knowledge of music theory and appreciation.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Honors GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: Orchestra (Intermediate) Offered: NMHS, PHS, UPHS
Orchestra (Advanced): Honors Semester I 52435X01
This course develops advanced proficiencies in performance, conducting, listening, appreciation, history, analyzing, and composing. Students will apply advanced techniques through challenging music literature.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Honors GRADE: 12
PREREQUISITE: Orchestra (Proficient) Honors Offered: NMHS, PHS, UPHS
Orchestra (Advanced): Honors Semester II 52435X02
A course designed to introduce the strings student of the violin, viola, cello, and bass to more advanced technique and music literature. The elements of music, composition, analysis, music history, and music appreciation are studied more in depth. This course allows for the student to develop as an individual musician as well as a group player.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Honors GRADE: 12
PREREQUISITE: Orchestra (Advanced) Offered: NMHS, PHS, UPHS
Theatre Arts
Theatre Arts I (Beginning) 53152X0
This course is based in theater history. Students will study the fundamentals of theater arts including acting, voice work, movement work, and technical theater. There will be a performance at the end of the semester that is open to the public.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Standard GRADE: 9-12
Offered: NMHS, PHS, UPHS
Theatre Arts (Intermediate) 53162X0
This course will continue the study of theater with more in-depth work in acting and theater production through formal and informal performances. Students will analyze and critique work created by
themselves and by other students in the exploration of voice and bodywork, improvisation, and character analysis. Students will explore stage construction, lighting, sound, props and makeup. Students will do research for background material about characters, playwrights, and historical settings of plays.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Standard GRADE: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: Theatre Arts (Beginning) Offered: NMHS, PHS, UPHS
Theatre Arts (Proficient): Honors 53175X0S 53175X0Y
This course will continue the study of theater at a more challenging level. Acting study continues and refines the concepts of voice and bodywork, improvisation and character analysis. Students will continue to explore set construction, lighting, sound, props, and make up as each applies to the dramatic
literature being studied. In addition, design constructs are introduced. Theater study at this level places a greater emphasis on the execution of skills, ensemble work, and collaboration with other students.
Research to support both formal and informal performances is emphasized.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Honors GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: Theatre Arts (Intermediate) Offered:, NMHS, PHS, UPHS
Theatre Arts (Advanced): Honors 53185X0S 53185X0Y
This course will consist of advanced, more individualized work in a seminar style with in-depth research, analysis, application, and theater production. Special emphasis will be placed on directing and script writing.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Honors GRADE: 12
PREREQUISITE: Theatre Arts (Proficient): Honors Offered: NMHS, PHS, UPHS
Theatre Arts Specialization (Beginning): Technical Theater I 53612X0S 53612X0Y
This class focuses on research and application of the backstage elements of theater. Students will be trained in scene design and construction, scene painting, costume design, lighting and sound, stage management, and properties.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Standard GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: Theater Arts (Beginning) Offered: NMHS, PHS
Theatre Arts Specialization (Intermediate):Technical Theater II 53622X0S 53622X0Y This course extends skills learned in Technical Theater I. Students will be trained in scene design and construction, scene painting, costume design, lighting and sound, stage management, and properties.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Standard GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: Theatre Arts Specialization (Beginning): Technical Theater I Offered: NMHS, PHS
Theatre Arts Specialization (Proficient): Honors 53635X0S This course will study acting, stage management, makeup, lighting, scenery, construction, and painting in
a practical setting to support the class productions.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Standard GRADE: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: Theatre Arts (Intermediate) Offered: NMHS, PHS, UPHS
Theatre Arts Specialization (Advanced): Honors Student Directing 53645X0S This course will require students to complete independent projects in theatre performance and production. Research and analysis of scripts and characters, script writing and directing for stage and video will be emphasized.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Honors GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITES: Previous course or theatre director recommendation Offered: NMHS, PHS, UPHS
Visual Arts
AP Studio Art – Drawing 5A047X0Y
This course is designed to address a very broad interpretation of drawing issues. Examples include many types of painting, printmaking and studies for sculpture as well as abstract and observational works. The images produced for the portfolio will include twenty-four slides of the images and six actual works. All portfolios should reflect a proficient product.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Advanced Placement GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: Visual Arts (Intermediate) Offered: PHS
AP Studio Art - 2D Design 5A027X0S 5A027X0Y This course is designed to address a very broad interpretation of two-dimensional issues. This type of design involves purposeful decision making about how to use the elements and principles of art in an integrative way. For this portfolio, students are asked to demonstrate proficiency which can include but are not limited to: graphic design, weaving, illustration, painting, digital imagery, typography,
printmaking and collage.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Advanced Placement GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: Visual Arts (Intermediate) Offered: PHS
AP Studio Art – 3D Design 5A037X0S 5A037X0Y
This course addresses a broad interpretation of sculptural issues in depth and space. These may include mass, volume, form, plane, light and texture. A variety of approaches to representation, abstraction and expression may be part of the portfolio including traditional sculpture, architectural models, apparel, ceramics, fiber arts or metalwork. A total of twenty-five works must be selected for presentation.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Advanced Placement GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: Visual Arts (Intermediate) Offered: PHS
Visual Arts (Beginning) 54152X0S This course is a basic introductory course designed to give students practical experience in drawing, painting, sculpture, color, design, and crafts. The elements of art, the principles of design, art history, and appreciation are studied. An emphasis is placed on development of hand/eye coordination and on basic techniques and skills.
COURSE NOTE: Also offered as a North Carolina Virtual Public School Course
*see NCVPS Section for more information
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Standard GRADE: 9-12
Offered: NMHS, PHS, UPHS
Visual Arts (Intermediate) 54162X0S
This course allows students to build on drawing and painting skills developed in Visual Arts I. The course provides an intense study of different styles of drawing/painting and an in-depth study of art history.
Acrylic, ink, watercolor, pencil, and marker will be the media studied.
COURSE NOTE: Also offered as a North Carolina Virtual Public School Course
*see NCVPS Section for more information
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Standard GRADE: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: Visual Arts (Beginning) Offered: NMHS, PHS, UPHS
Visual Arts (Proficient): Honors 54175X0S
This course is designed for the advanced art student willing to complete more challenging assignments.
The course allows flexibility for the student to develop as an individual through his/her use of various media and techniques. The student can study art history and appreciation, films, design, advanced sculpture, advanced painting and ceramics, digital photography and computer graphics. Emphasis is placed on student development of compositional concerns and graphic expression through media, process, and content.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Honors GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: Visual Arts (Intermediate) Offered: NMHS, PHS, UPHS
Visual Arts (Advanced): Honors 54185X0S This course of study is designed for the more advanced art student. The student will work with the instructor to design a course of independent study in the visual elements and principals of design. The student will develop a portfolio of work with more challenging assignments to demonstrate
achievement in an area of art. The student will also study art history, design, advanced painting, and drawing techniques.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Honors GRADE: 12
PREREQUISITE: Visual Arts (Proficient): Honors Offered: NMHS, PHS, UPHS
Visual Arts Specialization (Beginning): Ceramics I 54612X0CER This course will focus on 3-D design through ceramics. Oral and written analysis and evaluation of art works will develop critical thinking skills. Basic hand building techniques, wheel-thrown pottery, glazing and firing will be studied.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Standard GRADE: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: Visual Arts (Beginning) Offered: NMHS, UPHS
Visual Arts Specialization (Intermediate): Ceramics II 54622X0CER
This course will focus on expanded 3-D design through ceramics. Oral and written analysis and evaluation of art works will develop advanced critical thinking skills. Intermediate hand building techniques, wheel- thrown pottery, glazing and firing will be studied.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Standard GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: Visual Arts Specialization (Beginning): Ceramics I Offered: NMHS, UPHS
Visual Arts Specialization (Beginning): Digital Photography I 54612X0DIG This course teaches basic skills of photography and digital editing. Students enrolled in this class will create imagery that is imaginative, creative, and attentive to detail. Students will develop an
understanding of the application of core design principles. A digital darkroom will be used to explore two dimensional issues. Research, essays, and a portfolio will be required.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Standard GRADE: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: Visual Arts (Beginning) Offered: PHS, UPHS
Visual Arts Specialization (Intermediate): Digital Photography II 54622X0DIG This course is designed for the serious student who wishes to continue to use the digital camera as a medium for creating art. This course will focus on different photographic genres including portrait photography, landscape and nature photography, action and sports photography, architectural
photography, and photojournalism. Students will be encouraged to search and develop their own creative voice within their photography. Intermediate level image manipulation projects, student portfolios, photographic projects, research, and presentations are all required for this course.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Standard GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: Visual Arts Specialization (Beginning): Digital Photography I Offered: UPHS
Visual Arts Specialization (Intermediate): Graphic Design 54622X0GRA This course is an introductory course that explores the world of visual design. Students will study 1) the relationship of text and visual images used in marketing and advertising 2) the history of graphic design 3) various components of design and 4) the design process. Students will complete digital and non-digital projects.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Standard GRADE: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: Visual Arts (Beginning) Offered: UPHS
Career and Technical Education (CTE)
Agricultural Education
Agriscience Applications AU102X0S This course focuses on integrating biological and physical sciences with technology as related to the environment, natural resources, food production, science and agribusiness. Topics of instruction include agricultural awareness and literacy, employability skills and introduction to all aspects of the total agricultural industry. Skills in biology, language, writing, computers, mathematics, and physics are reinforced in this course. Field trips, job shadowing, agriscience projects are possible activities for this course. Supervised agricultural experience programs and FFA leadership activities are a large part of this course and allow students to learn more about opportunities in this field of study.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Standard GRADE: 9-11
Offered: NMHS, PHS, UPHS
CTE Advanced Studies: Agriculture CS952X0AGR This course requires students to work under the guidance of a teacher with expertise in the content of the completer course in collaboration with community members, business representatives, and other school-based personnel. The four parts of the course include writing a research paper, producing a product, developing a portfolio, and delivering a presentation.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Standard GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITES: Two CTE credits in one Career Cluster - One must be a completer course (see Career and Technical Education - Career Clusters Chart).
Offered: NMHS, PHS, UPHS