University High School has a rich arts program that includes standard offerings as well as a rotation of other courses dependent upon enrollment. Offerings in music, drama and visual arts, including AP courses, are supplemented by January Term opportunities that enhance and broaden the standard curriculum.
The school believes that every student should have the opportunity to create art, understand art and the creative process, perceive art and value art. To achieve this, inclusive experience, composition and theory are elements in all music classes and the studio-art classes include elements of art history. Process is emphasized over product.
The inclusion of arts classes in the graduation requirements; the incorporation of grades for arts classes on an equal basis as academic classes; and the provision for multiple opportunities for public presentation of work demonstrate the school's support of the fine and performing arts department. In addition, the arts faculty is devoted to integration of the arts in the greater school community and curriculum. Finally, the arts teachers are practicing artists themselves, modeling not only the value of art in education, but as a life-long vocation.
Courses offered:
AP Music Theory
AP Studio Art
Advanced Photography
Advanced Studio Art
Band
Choir
Intro to Music/Percussion
Intro to Photography
Modern Photography
Music Theory
Publication Design
String Ensemble
Studio Art
Digital Media Design
Advanced Painting
Musical Theatre
Introduction to Printmaking
Introduction to Painting
AP Art History
Alternative Photography
Documentary Photography
January Term Courses:
Acting
Bach to Beatles
Beat Poets
Creative Elements of Theatre
Culinary Arts
Dance
Film Art
Film Theory
Glassblowing
The History of Film Music
Metalworking
Opera
Portrait of an Artist
Printmaking & Bookbinding
Scenic Acting
A Study of Comedy
Studies in Acting
20th Century Drama
20th Century Music
Theaters of Indianapolis
Video Production
