ART COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

THE FOLLOWING VISUAL ART COURSES ARE TAUGHY BY MRS. KATIE RITCHIE:

Art I is an introduction to the elements of art and principles of design. This class will apply the vocabulary of art, experience a variety of studio applications, study artists and art periods and create original works of art. Art Fees for this class are $10.

PRE AP ART is a course that teaches artists/students advance techniques. Students will explore a variety of two-dimensional and three-dimensional media throughout the year to build artistic confidence and creativity. Compositional solutions are also covered. This course will lay the basic groundwork for further study in other art classes, or to help you build your Advanced Placement Portfolio. Art Fees for this class are $20.

Photography I is a general introduction into the principles of design. Students in Photography will apply the vocabulary of art, experience a variety of studio applications, study artists and art periods and create original works of art. Art Fees for this class are $20.

AP drawing Studio is a college level course taught in high school. The course emphasizes that art is an ongoing process that involves the student in informed and critical decision making. The student should continually strive toward master in skills, ideas and abilities in 2D design. While studying the elements of art and principles of design in this class, the student will have an opportunity to compile a portfolio of their best work for submission and review by the College Board. The body of work submitted for the portfolio may include works created prior to and outside of this AP course. Students will submit the portfolio in May: submissions will be in the form of digital submissions and actual work. Art Fees for this class are $50.

THE FOLLOWING THEATRE ARTS COURSES ARE TAUGHT BY MRS. KARI ANDERSON:

Theatre Arts 1. This year-long course is an overview of Theatre Arts. Students will learn about most aspects of Theatre: acting, design, lighting, sound, directing, theatre history, and dramatic literature. This course meets the fine arts credit for graduation.

Children’s Theatre*. This semester-long, advanced Theatre class produces a children’s play that will be toured to CES and ACW. This is a good way for students to gain theatre production experience if they cannot participate in extracurricular Theatre. Prerequisite: Theatre Arts 1.

Theatrical Production*. This semester-long, advanced Theatre class focuses on the tech skills necessary to produce a play. Prerequisite: Theatre Arts 1.

*Children’s Theatre and Theatrical Production are usually taken in sequence with Children’s Theatre in the Fall and Theatrical Production in the Spring. Together, these courses comprise a year’s elective or fine arts credit.

Theatrical Production 2. This year-long, advanced class is designed for students to explore areas in theatre production of their choosing. This course counts as an elective. Prerequisite: Theatre Arts 1.

THE 1310: Intro to Theatre. This dual credit course is offered through TAMUC. The semester long class is an exploratory course of the fundamentals of theatre production from the point of view of an audience member and as a member of a production company. Students will experience dramatic literature in several formats, including close reading of play scripts and live performances. Students will analyze and critique those experiences, both in writing and in class discussions. Prerequisite: TSI.