Fine Arts

 

 

Department Chair: Ms. Amy Holland: (770) 888-3470 Ex. 331551

Department Overview: A fine arts education, including music, theater, drawing, painting, and sculpture, has been a part of any well-rounded curriculum for decades. At West Forsyth High School, students are encouraged to pursue their passions and creativity through our award-winning Fine Arts programs.

 

See below for detailed descriptions of our Fine Arts Pathways or click below

for the PDF version. 

Fine Arts Pathway PDF

Fine Arts Pathways and Courses at West

Pathway	Courses & Ensembles	Pathway Completion Requirements	Additional Opportunities & Details
Band	Percussion Ensemble Symphonic Band Wind Symphony West Wind Ensemble	Complete any 3 Band courses.	Competitive programs available: "Pride of the West" Marching Band Indoor Percussion Winter Guard Jazz Band
Chorus	Intermediate Treble Choir (Non-Auditioned) Intermediate Tenor/Bass Choir (Non-Auditioned) Advanced Treble Choir (Auditioned)	Earn 3 credits and fulfill related requirements.	Advanced Chamber Choir (Auditioned group, meets outside of class time) Open to all students with a passion for singing.
Music Tech	Music Technology	Not explicitly specified in flyer.	Edit, produce, and make music on a computer. Explores music production and real-life applications in the music industry.
Orchestra	Philharmonic Orchestra Symphonic Orchestra	Earn 3 credits in Orchestra.	Philharmonic: For students with less than 3 years of experience or beginners (violin, viola, cello, bass). Symphonic: For students with 3 or more years of playing experience.
Theatre	Acting (several levels) Drama Musical Theatre Technical Theatre	Earn 3 course credits.	Part of the Studio West theatre program. Opportunities from Performance to Theatrical Design. Participation in International Thespian Society service activities.
Visual Art	Visual Art I-III AP Art & Design 2D AP Art and Design Drawing Sculpture I-III AP Art and Design 3D Photography I-III	Take 3 Visual Art courses (beginning with Visual Art I).	Opportunity to participate in an honor society. Art club participation available.