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COURSE TITLE (590)	Virtual High School (Year)
LEVEL	Regular, Honors, Accelerated, AP
GRADE(S)	11, 12
CREDITS	5.0
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Course Catalog is available at www.govhs.org. Working in the Virtual High School environment demands good time management skills. Students participate in group discussion, do group projects, complete papers, and communicate with their teachers and peers located around the world via the internet. Students should take time to visit the Virtual High School site, look through the Course Catalog, select three options, and email Mrs. Andrews. The email of 100 words should indicate why the student is interested in taking online courses, which course(s) he/she is interested in taking and why. This will begin the application process. Mrs. Andrews will contact you with further information. Parents & students can send questions to Mrs. Andrews at nandrews@unioncatholic.org
PREREQUISITE	A desire to experience the online course environment, good time management skills, and a good academic record.

COURSE TITLE (591)	Virtual High School (Sem. 1)
LEVEL	Regular, Honors, Accelerated, AP
GRADE(S)	11, 12
CREDITS	2.5
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Course Catalog is available at www.govhs.org. Working in the Virtual High School environment demands good time management skills. Students participate in group discussion, do group projects, complete papers, and communicate with their teachers and peers located around the world via the internet. Students should take time to visit the Virtual High School site, look through the Course Catalog, select three options, and email Mrs. Andrews. The email of 100 words should indicate why the student is interested in taking online courses, which course(s) he/she is interested in taking and why. This will begin the application process. Mrs. Andrews will contact you with further information. Parents & students can send questions to Mrs. Andrews at nandrews@unioncatholic.org
PREREQUISITE	A desire to experience the online course environment, good time management skills, and a good academic record.

COURSE TITLE (592)	Virtual High School (Sem. 2)
LEVEL	Regular, Honors, Accelerated, AP
GRADE(S)	11, 12
CREDITS	2.5
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Course Catalog is available at www.govhs.org. Working in the Virtual High School environment demands good time management skills. Students participate in group discussion, do group projects, complete papers, and communicate with their teachers and peers located around the world via the internet. Students should take time to visit the Virtual High School site, look through the Course Catalog, select three options, and email Mrs. Andrews. The email of 100 words should indicate why the student is interested in taking online courses, which course(s) he/she is interested in taking and why. This will begin the application process. Mrs. Andrews will contact you with further information. Parents & students can send questions to Mrs. Andrews at nandrews@unioncatholic.org
PREREQUISITE	A desire to experience the online course environment, good time management skills, and a good academic record.

COURSE TITLE (904)	Beginning Art (Semester 1)
LEVEL	Regular
GRADE(S)	9, 10, 11, 12
CREDITS	2.5
COURSE DESCRIPTION
In this elective course students will learn the basic principles of design, color theory and drawing. In addition, this course will give students a basic understanding and appreciation for Art, as it will be encountered on the high school level and beyond.
PREREQUISITE	None

COURSE TITLE (906)	Beginning Art (Semester 2)
LEVEL	Regular
GRADE(S)	9, 10, 11, 12
CREDITS	2.5
COURSE DESCRIPTION
In this elective course students will learn the basic principles of design, color theory and drawing. In addition, this course will give students a basic understanding and appreciation for Art, as it will be encountered on the high school level and beyond.
PREREQUISITE	None

COURSE TITLE (908)	Intermediate Art (Semester 1)
LEVEL	Regular
GRADE(S)	10, 11, 12
CREDITS	2.5
COURSE DESCRIPTION
In this elective students will learn new techniques and creative thought processes, as well as different applications for the skills and concepts learned in Beginning Art. This will result in students gaining a better understanding on how to solve creative problems, while developing a greater appreciation of the visual arts.
PREREQUISITE	Successful completion of Introduction to Art or Art 1 Note: B average or better needed to proceed onto Honors Art

COURSE TITLE (910)	Intermediate Art (Semester 2)
LEVEL	Regular
GRADE(S)	10, 11, 12
CREDITS	2.5
COURSE DESCRIPTION
In this elective students will learn new techniques and creative thought processes, as well as different applications for the skills and concepts learned in Beginning Art. This will result in students gaining a better understanding on how to solve creative problems, while developing a greater appreciation of the visual arts.
PREREQUISITE	Successful completion of Introduction to Art or Art 1 Note: B average or better needed to proceed onto Honors Art

COURSE TITLE (913)	Graphic Design
LEVEL	Honors
GRADE(S)	11, 12
CREDITS	5.0
COURSE DESCRIPTION
In this elective students will learn to apply basic design principles to solve graphic design problems. Using industry standard software and related programs, students develop the ability and confidence to determine appropriate and successful designs. Primary focus will be on print media such as brochures, packaging, promotional materials, logo creation, and corporate identity materials.
PREREQUISITE	Successful completion, with B average or better, of Beginning Art and Intermediate Art or Art 2 or approval from Curriculum Specialist

COURSE TITLE (915)	Studio Art
LEVEL	Honors
GRADE(S)	11, 12
CREDITS	5.0
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This elective is designed for advanced art students who are self-motivated and creative. The purpose of this course is to give students the opportunity to explore and express individual creative ideas in a wide selection of medium and techniques. Students will also develop and apply their own unique perspective to their drawings and artwork. Specific goals and assignments will be managed on an individual basis between student and instructor. Students will be required to keep a weekly sketchbook/journal.
PREREQUISITE	Successful completion, with B average or better, of Beginning Art and Intermediate Art or Art 2 or approval from Curriculum Specialist

COURSE TITLE (917)	Portfolio Art
LEVEL	Honors
GRADE(S)	12
CREDITS	5.0
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This elective is designed for serious Art students planning to pursue a career in the field of art. The purpose of this course is to give the student the opportunity to prepare and arrange various pieces of finished artwork required by colleges/art schools for admission. The course will require that students play a large role in setting the educational goals that are necessary for their continued growth in the visual arts field. Specific goals and assignments will be managed on an individual basis between student and instructor. Students will be required to keep a weekly sketchbook/journal.
PREREQUISITE	Successful completion, with B average or better, of Beginning Art and Intermediate Art or Art 2 or approval from Curriculum Specialist

COURSE TITLE (971)	Digital Film 1
LEVEL	Regular
GRADE(S)	10, 11, 12
CREDITS	5.0
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Students will learn the basics of filmmaking in the digital format, including script writing, staging, filming, and editing. Students will also view short and feature length films for purposes of appreciation and reference.
PREREQUISITE	Class size is limited, please see Mr. McCabe for an application.

COURSE TITLE (973)	Digital Film 2
LEVEL	Honors
GRADE(S)	11, 12
CREDITS	5.0
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Students will expand upon their first year of filmmaking focusing on projects for other departments in the school. Students will complete portfolio projects.
PREREQUISITE	Completion of Digital Filmmaking 1 with a B or better