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Maine West Fine Arts Course Progression

Visual Arts Course Progression

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
Art 1 (can transfer to Ceramics & Design 2) Art 2  Art 3 AP Studio: Art Drawing
Ceramics & Design 1 (can transfer to Art 2) Ceramics & Design 2 Advanced Ceramics & Design AP Studio Art: 3D Design
Photo 1 Photo 2 Dual Credit Photo 3 Dual Credit AP Studio Art 2D Design: Photo
Digital Art 1 Digital Art 2 Advanced Digital Art AP Studio Art 2D Design: Digital Art

Students may take AP Art History in grades 10,11,12.

Band Course Progression (West)

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
Concert Band Concert Band Concert Band Symphonic Band
Concert Band Symphonic Band Symphonic Band Wind Ensemble
Concert Band Concert Band Symphonic Band Wind Ensemble
Percussion Techniques Percussion Techniques Percussion Techniques Percussion Techniques (possible transfer to Wind Ensemble)

Note: These are typical progressions through the band curriculum. Students are placed into ensembles based on demonstrated ability on their instruments. Please contact the band director regarding proper placement.

Choir Performance Course Progression (West)

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
Chorus Concert Choir Concert Choir Chamber Choir
Chorus Concert Choir Chamber Choir Chamber Choir

Note: Entry level courses are available to all students regardless of grade level. These are typical progressions through the choir curriculum. Students are placed into ensembles based on demonstrated ability. Please contact the choir director regarding proper placement.

Orchestra Course Progression (West)

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
String Orchestra String Orchestra String Orchestra Philharmonic Orchestra
Philharmonic Orchestra Philharmonic Orchestra Philharmonic Orchestra Philharmonic Orchestra
Symphony Orchestra Symphony Orchestra Symphony Orchestra Symphony Orchestra

Note: Students are placed into ensembles based on demonstrated ability. Students may audition into any orchestra.

Non-Performance Music Classes

  • Music Lab (available at West and East)
  • Music Production
  • Guitar & Ukulele 1 and 2
  • Piano 1 and 2
  • Music Theory
  • Advanced Music Theory
  • AP Music Theory

Speech, Theatre and Media Arts Classes

  • Speech 103 Dual Credit (1 semester)
  • Technical Theater
  • Theater Communications
  • Broadcast Communications
  • Visual Effects & Motion Graphics
  • TV & Radio Production
  • Advanced TV & Film Production 1, 2 and 3 (must complete TV & Radio Production and the previous course first)
  • News Weekly (East and West only, requires completion of TV & Radio Production)
  • Theater Workshop
  • Acting & Performance Lab (South only, must complete Theater Workshop)
  • Advanced Theater Studio (must complete Theater Workshop)