Visual & Performing Arts
OVERVIEW
ART:
Contemporary Crafts (CP) : HS72122 (.5 credit)
Contemporary Crafts is a hands-on course that gives students the opportunity to develop skills in a variety of craft techniques. Students will explore 2D and 3D processes using traditional and nontraditional media. Examples may include fiber arts, stained glass, sculpture, bookmaking, printmaking and paper construction. Satisfies ½ Fine Arts requirement.
Art History (CP): HS72317 (.5 credit)
Historical period of Art will be examined and discussed. Students will address the following questions: What is art? How is it made? What inspires art styles and revolutions?
Students will have the opportunity to demonstrate understanding of historical art periods through either completing art work or writing structured essays.
Prerequisite: Sophomore English or the equivalent
Ceramics I (CP): HS72251 (.5 credit)
This course is for students who have a great interest in working with clay. The course covers all hand building (pinch pot, slab, coil, sculpting), glazing, and firing. Projects will range from cups, plates and boxes to sculpting the clay.
Ceramics II (CP): HS72252 (.5 credit)
This course is for students who wish to continue their ceramic experience. The course builds upon prior knowledge, while developing creativity, craftsmanship, and design skills. The course covers all hand-building methods (pinch pots, coils, slab and sculpting). Students will also have the opportunity to try out the pottery wheel. You will have guidelines to help you create a well-rounded approach to practice your technical and creative skills. Students must complete Ceramics I before taking this class.
Prerequisite: Beginning Ceramics
Ceramics III (CP): HS72253 (.5 credit)
This course is for students who wish to continue their ceramic experience. The course builds upon prior knowledge, while developing creativity, craftsmanship, and design skills. Students are encouraged to become more independent thinkers. Student may choose to work strictly with only the hand-building method or focus on improving their skills on the pottery wheel. Or the student may do a combinations of the two. Students must complete Ceramics II before taking this class.
Prerequisite: Intermediate Ceramics
Ceramics IV (CP): HS72254 (.5 credit)
This course is for students who wish to continue their ceramic experience. Students are expected to become independent thinkers. With the guidance of the teacher, the student will design their course of study based on their strengths. The course covers more advanced hand building and/or the pottery wheel project. The student will work towards finding his/her voice and style through sketches, research, and continued practice and more challenging works. Students will also be introduced to new clay and glaze techniques. The emphasis will continue to be based on good technique, personal style, form, and design.
Prerequisite: Advanced Ceramics
Drawing I (CP): HS72221 (.5 credit)
In Drawing, students will experience a sequential approach to drawing that will help them be more accomplished at perception and realistic rendering. Students will work with a variety of media and techniques including ink, drawing pencils, charcoal, pastels, and colored pencils. Projects will include drawing from observation, portraiture, landscapes, and imaginative art.
Prerequisite: Foundations of Art
Drawing II (CP): HS72222 (.5 credit)
Drawing II is for students who have successfully completed Drawing I and are ready for further exploration into techniques covered in Drawing I. The class is combined with Drawing I students, but the Drawing II students have the opportunity to explore each technique presented without going through the introductory exercises.
Prerequisite: Drawing I
Foundations of Art (CP): HS72101 (.5 credit)
In Foundations of Art, students will be introduced to Elements of Art and the Principles of Design and how to utilize them by creating 2D and 3D artworks. Projects may include drawing, painting, color and design, and 3D media expolrations.
Painting I (CP): HS72201 (.5 credit)
In Painting, students will explore various media and techniques including ink, tempera, watercolor, and acrylic paint. Learn about different art styles, design principles, art history, art criticism, and aesthetics. Students must complete Foundations of Art before taking this class.
Prerequisite: Foundations of Art
Painting II (CP): HS72202 (.5 credit)
Painting II is for students who have successfully completed Painting I and are ready for further exploration into techniques covered in Painting I. The class is combined with Painting I students, but the Painting II students have the opportunity to further explore each technique without going through the introductory exercises.
Prerequisite: Painting I, Drawing I
Printmaking (CP): HS72305 (.5 credit)
Learn various printmaking techniques such as Gelli prints, linoleum block prints, engravings, screenprinting, and collagraphs. Design basics such as composition and color theory will also be covered.
Prerequisite: Foundations of Art
Digital Art (CP): HS72313 (.5 credit)
Digital Art covers online software and Wacom tablets to complete artwork in various genres.
Prerequisite: Foundations of Art
Metal Arts (CP): HS72219 (.5 credit)
Metal Art explores various types of metal art including 2D and 3D sculptures, and may include jewelry making, metal embossing, and wire sculptures.
INDUSTRIAL ARTS:
Tech Trades - Metals I (CP): HS82506 (.5 credit)
Students are introduced to the safe and proper use of cutting, forming, and joining tools and techniques as they create simple projects out of metal. Measuring and marking tools, including rules, tape measures, squares, and scribes will be discussed and used extensively. The class will cover the basics of small metalworking, starting with a sheet metal box, then advancing to a welded steel shelf and bracket. Students will do significant practice before attempting their projects as they learn proper brazing and welding techniques. The Engineering Design Process is introduced to help students imagine, design, and create their projects.
Tech Trades - Metals II (CP): HS82508 (.5 credit)
Students review, practice, and demonstrate safe and appropriate use of tools and equipment learned in Tech Trades Metals I, and will also learn and demonstrate safe and appropriate use of the MIG and Stick Welding, and metals casting. Students will use the Engineering Design Process to imagine, design, and construct an advanced box project and a student designed project that combines new and old techniques.
Prerequisite: Tech Trades - Metals I
Tech Trades - Woods I (CP): HS82501 (.5 credit)
Students are introduced to the safe and proper use of hand and power tools as they design and build projects out of wood. Measurement tools, including rules, tape measures, and squares will be discussed and used extensively. The class will cover the basics of fine woodworking, starting with a basic box project, then advancing to a cutting board, woodturning to create a custom pen and pencil set, and and an advanced box project such as a jewelry box or tool box. Students will learn measuring, marking, cutting, joinery, glueing, and assembly of wood projects. The Engineering Design Process is introduced to help students imagine and create their projects.
Tech Trades - Woods II (CP): HS82502 (.5 credit)
Students will review, practice, and demonstrate safe and appropriate use of tools and equipment learned in Tech Trades Woods I, and will also learn and demonstrate safe and appropriate use of the Table saw. Students will use the Engineering Design Process to imagine, design, and construct an advanced box project utilizing box-joints, dados, and mortise and tenon joinery, and advanced turning projects, such as a candlestick or bud-vase set, and 2 bowls.
Prerequisite: Tech Trades - Woods I
Tech Trades - Woods III (CP): HS82503 (.5 credit)
This course will continue from Tech Trades Woods II. Students review, practice, and demonstrate safe and appropriate use of tools and equipment learned in Tech Trades I, and will also learn and demonstrate safe and advanced use of tools already learned. Students will use the Engineering Design Process to imagine, design, and construct several advanced woodworking projects, such as a band-saw box, a furniture piece, an offset turned lidded box, and a segmented bowl. Advanced finishing techniques and variety of finish materials will be discussed and used.
Prerequisite: Tech Trades - Woods II
Tech Trades - Woods IV (CP): HS82511 (.5 credit)
This course will continue from Tech Trades III with a focus on advanced design work. Students review, practice, and demonstrate safe and appropriate use of tools and equipment learned in Tech Trades III, and will learn and demonstrate further advanced techniques for tools already learned. Students will use the Engineering Design Process to imagine, design, and construct several advanced woodworking projects, such as an inside-out turned project, a natural edge bowl or platter, a bent wood clock, and a student chosen & designed project. Advanced finishing, casting, and stabilizing techniques and variety of finish materials will be discussed and used.
Prerequisite: Tech Trades - Woods III
Tech Trades - Woods V (CP): HS82512 (.5 credit)
This course will focus on advanced design and production techniques to allow for the creation of a student-chosen large project, such as a grandfather clock, river table, or other type of fine work that involves all of the processes learned through the Tech Trades sequence. This project must be agreed upon in advance between student and instructor, and the student is responsible for the cost of all materials not normally carried in the shop. Students review, practice, and demonstrate safe and appropriate use of tools and equipment learned in Tech Trades I- IV, and will learn and demonstrate further advanced techniques for tools already learned. Students will use the Engineering Design Process to imagine, design, and construct their capstone project, including using CADD software to assist in design. Advanced topics in tool use, construction, and finishing will be addressed according to the needs of the project.
Prerequisite: Tech Trades - Woods IV
MUSIC:
Band: HS72411/HS72412 (1 credit)
Instrumental music lessons are provided to any student who demonstrates an interest in acquiring proficiency in a particular instrument. Participation in the band is contingent upon a student achieving an acceptable level of performance and demonstrating behavior suitable to a performance-oriented group. Students will express ideas and feelings through performance of works from a variety of cultures and historical periods. Students will learn to reflect upon and assess the characteristics and merits of instrumental works and performances. Band members are required to participate in all scheduled lessons and performances.
This course meets on alternating days all year.
Chorus: HS72511/HS72512 (1 credit)
This course is designed to acquaint students with proper vocal techniques and a variety of choral literature. Participation in the chorus is contingent upon a student achieving an acceptable level of performance and demonstrating behavior suitable to a performance-oriented group. Concert and recording participation is contingent upon the student achieving an appropriate skill level. Students will express ideas and feelings through performance of works from a variety of cultures and historical periods. Students will learn to reflect upon and assess the characteristics and merits of choral works and performances. Vocal lessons are provided to those interested in achieving a basic performance level. Members are required to participate in all scheduled lessons and performances.
This course meets on alternating days all year.
Music Production (CP): HS72521 (1 credit)
Students will be given a background in acoustical concepts related to audio recording and will learn the application of a digital audio workstation through major production projects. The class will prepare students for post-secondary study in communications, production, and audio engineering at colleges, universities, and technical schools. Students will learn basic digital editing using Apple Logic Pro.
Theater 1 (CP): HS72604 (.05 credit)
This course will offer students an introduction to and understanding of theater and its cultural significance. The course will provide history and insight to the elements of theater (performance, design, tech) and give students the opportunity to explore the process of how a production is created and the terminology/pedagogy that relates to theater. Students will learn about each element that brings a production to life (lights, sound, costumes, set/props, performers, director, stage manager). There will be an emphasis on student's creativity, interpersonal communication and analytical skills.