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Introduces the basics of acting and directing for the camera, with a focus on scene study and the differences between theatre and film. Students apply basic acting and directing techniques such as character development, audition techniques, vocal and physical techniques, and script analysis. Introduces students to on-camera performance in various genres and addresses the technical requirements of film acting such as framing, lighting, playing to the camera, shooting out of sequence, and other production considerations. Students explore the process of finding auditions for film and television and getting work on camera.
Presents an advanced, hands-on approach to filmmaking. Students assume the roles of director, actor, producer, and technician to focus on the production of short films. Students apply acting and directing techniques such as character development, audition techniques, vocal and physical techniques, and script analysis. Students address the technical requirements of film acting such as framing, lighting, playing to the camera, shooting out of sequence, editing, and post-production. Students explore the process of finding auditions for film and television and getting work on camera.
This performance-based class provides opportunities for advanced-level performers to increase, develop and refine performance skills and precision on a wind or percussion instrument. Covers performance and production, analysis and theoretical studies, historical and cultural contributions and influences, creative aspects of music, and appreciation of music at advanced levels of understanding. Organizes objectives for self-paced progress. Stresses individual progress and learning strategies, and ensemble experiences. Individual growth and achievement are encouraged through participation in adjudicated solo and ensemble festivals, district honor bands, and private lessons. Participation in concert performances outside of regular class hours is expected.
Offers opportunities for advanced-level performers to increase performance skills and knowledge in guitar techniques. Covers performance and production, analysis and theoretical studies, historical and cultural contributions and influences, creative aspects of music and appreciation of music. Provides an individualized setting.
Students are selected by director's recommendation. Offers advanced-level performers an alternative ensemble experience to large band and orchestra. Emphasizes the performance style and literature of the instrumental chamber group medium. Includes brass, woodwind, percussion, and string ensembles. Covers performance and production, analysis and theoretical studies, creative aspects of music, historical and cultural influences, and music appreciation.
Provides opportunities for advanced-level tenor/bass performers to increase performance skills and knowledge in all-tenor/bass choral singing. Covers performance and production, analysis and theoretical studies, historical and cultural contributions and influences, creative aspects of music and appreciation of music. Stresses self-paced progress and group experiences.
Provides opportunities for advanced-level performers to increase performance skills and precision on orchestral stringed instruments. Covers performance and production, analysis and theoretical studies, historical and cultural contributions and influences, creative aspects of music and appreciation of music. Organizes objectives for self-paced progress through all four levels. Stresses individual progress and group experiences.
Provides opportunities for advanced-level treble performers to increase performance skills and knowledge in all-treble choral singing. Covers performance and production, analysis and theoretical studies, historical and cultural contributions and influences, creative aspects of music and appreciation of music. Stresses self-paced progress and group experiences.
Introduces art history through works of art from antiquity to the present. Covers style, symbolism, media, subject matter, and the purposes of art and artist. Explores the technological, economic, religious, political, and social influences on development of architecture, painting, sculpture, and other art forms. Emphasizes the relationship of history to art criticism, aesthetics, and art productions.
This is for students who have NEVER PLAYED a band instrument who want to learn.
This course is designed to be a beginning guitar course in which students perform, respond, create, and connect to music through the guitar.
Provides opportunities to develop performance skills and knowledge in mixed choral singing. Covers performance and production, analysis and theoretical studies, historical and cultural contributions and influences, creative aspects of music and appreciation of music. Organizes objectives for self-paced progress through all four levels. Stresses individual progress and group experiences.
Students learn how to use digital tools and resources to create, present, respond, and connect to music as an art form and/or industry.
This course is for students who HAVE NEVER PLAYED an orchestral instrument who want to learn to do so.
This course is for students who have NEVER played the piano.
Provides opportunities to explore the historical and socio-cultural development of indigenous American ethnic and folk music. Traces the roots of the music to its origins, styles, composers, performers and socio-political influences.
This performance-based class provides opportunities for intermediate-level performers to increase performance skills and precision on a wind or percussion instrument. Includes performance and production, analysis and theoretical studies, historical and cultural contributions and influences, creative aspects of music, and appreciation of music. Stresses individual progress and learning and group experiences. Strengthens reading skills. Individual growth and achievement are encouraged through participation in adjudicated solo and ensemble festivals, district honor bands, and private lessons. Participation in concert performances outside of regular class hours is expected.
Enhancing previous course, this class is designed to be an intermediate guitar course in which students perform, respond, create, and connect to music through the guitar.
Provides opportunities for intermediate-level performers to increase performance skills and precision on orchestral stringed instruments. Covers performance and production, analysis and theoretical studies, historical and cultural contributions and influences, creative aspects of music and appreciation of music. Organizes objectives for self-paced progress through all four levels. Stresses individual progress and group experiences.
This course is for the most advanced string instrument students. Emphasis is placed on the standard orchestra repertoire, advanced techniques, independence and confidence in performance situations, and thorough understanding of the theoretical and historical basis for the music performed.
This course provides opportunities for mastery-level treble performers to increase performance skills and knowledge in all-treble choral singing. It covers performance and production of more complex choral literature with an emphasis on analysis and theoretical studies, historical and cultural contributions and influences, and the creative aspects of music and music appreciation. An emphasis is placed on self-paced progress and a variety of group experiences.
Introduces production and performance, covering terminology and idioms, elements of music, perceptive listening and attitudes, and appreciation. Stresses the ability to become a literate consumer along with the ability to speak and write fluently about music.
Enhances level-one skills and provides opportunities to apply photographic design methods. Stresses composing and processing techniques using a 35mm/or digital camera and pinhole camera with varied focal lengths. Emphasizes appropriate processing techniques, darkroom techniques and digital photography editing. Continues to explore photography and photographers for historical and critical appraisal.
Enhances level-two skills and provides opportunities to apply more complex photographic designs. Introduces advanced and experimental pinhole and/or 35mm photographic and/or digital techniques. Explores alternative/experimental developing chemicals and digital processes. Stresses personal expression of ideas and depth of exploration in selected photo techniques. Continues to explore photography and photographers for historical and critical appraisal.
Introduces the acting process and the role of the actor in various styles/methods with a focus on scene study. Stresses developing imagination, observation, concentration powers, and self-discipline. Includes developing physical and vocal control while transmitting emotions, convictions, and ideas; enhances self-confidence and self-awareness. Theatre is used as a means to encourage cooperative learning, team work, organization, and leadership skills. The class allows all students the opportunity to perform on a regular basis.
Enhances level-one skills with emphasis on classical and historical scene study.
Studies the artistic, technical, management, and performance elements of a live theatre production. As a part of the planning, rehearsal, and performance, students assume positions of responsibility and demonstrate basic knowledge and skills in acting, directing, artistic criticism, script analysis, staging, character creation, vocal techniques, and physical movement. Students recognize the responsibilities of the producer, director, actors, designers, technicians, and managers through collaboration in the creation of a theatre performance.
The Tech Theatre pathway specializes in design and implementation of sets, lights, sound and costume for theatre and film. Students will focus on several tech roles in theatre and film, culminating in designing or stage managing a show or working behind the camera in a film for a public audience in their senior year.
This course serves as an introduction to the theatre arts. Students investigate theatre as a whole by exploring the techniques and origins of a wide variety of theatre arts in various cultures and periods.
Introduces the style and characteristic elements of musical theater. Explores the mechanics of production, staging, voice, and dance. Explores the career opportunities available in musical theatre and offers opportunity for performance.
Enhances previous skills with a focus on production and career paths while providing opportunities for performance.
Introduces the style and characteristic elements of musical theater. Explores the mechanics of production, staging, voice, and dance. Explores the career opportunities available in musical theatre and offers opportunity for performance.
Enhances previous skills and introduces aspects of student design, creation of lighting, sound, properties, costumes, and make-up design while offering opportunities to apply skills in these areas.
Introduces art history, art criticism, aesthetic judgment, and studio production. Emphasizes the ability to understand and use elements and principles of design through a variety of media, processes, and visual resources. Explores master artworks for historical and cultural significance.
Introduces drawing and painting techniques and a variety of drawing and painting media. Stresses critical analysis of master paintings and drawings of different styles and historical periods; emphasizes problem-solving techniques to achieve desired results in personal work.
Enhances level-one drawing and painting skills and provides opportunities to apply painting and drawing techniques in a variety of media. Stresses critical analysis of master paintings and drawings of different styles and historical periods; emphasizes problem-solving techniques to improve techniques and mastery of materials.
Enhances level-one/two drawing and painting skills and provides opportunities to apply painting and drawing techniques in a variety of media. Stresses critical analysis of master paintings and drawings of different styles and historical periods; emphasizes problem-solving techniques to improve techniques and mastery of materials. Students may also submit a portfolio to College Board for AP Exam review (with teacher approval).
Emphasizes design elements and principles in the production of two- and three-dimensional works. Enhances level-one skills in fashion design and provides opportunities to apply design techniques in a variety of media. Focuses on one or a combination of several techniques to expand knowledge of historical origins of fashion design. Emphasizes mastery of more complex techniques and development of personal style culminating in an illustrated portfolio.
Emphasizes design elements and principles in the production of two- and three-dimensional works. Enhances level-one skills in fashion design and provides opportunities to apply design techniques in a variety of media. Focuses on one or a combination of several techniques to expand knowledge of historical origins of fashion design. Emphasizes mastery of more complex techniques and development of personal style culminating in an illustrated portfolio.
Enhances level-two and three skills and provides opportunities to apply design techniques in a variety of media from a personal perspective. Continues historical study of past and present global fashion and its designers. Stresses proper use of equipment, vocabulary, and technical terms. Culminates in a mini fashion collection to be presented to peers, community, or the public at large.
Introduces photography as an art form. Covers the historical development of photography and photographic design and its cultural influences. Emphasizes the basics of exposing and processing photographs by introducing traditional and digital photography. Stresses appropriate processing techniques and safe use of photographic materials and equipment.
Enhances level-three skills and provides opportunities to apply more complex photographic designs using advanced and experimental pinhole and/or 35mm photographic or digital techniques. Explores alternative/experimental processes in traditional or digital photography. Stresses personal expression of ideas and depth of exploration in selected photo techniques. Continues to explore photography and photographers for historical and critical appraisal.