CREATIVE WRITING & PUBLICATION COURSES

The Creative Arts Department offers courses to enhance student creative writing skills and advanced publication understanding.

Creative Writing (1625s)

May be Repeated 

One semester - 0.5 credit

Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

This semester course guides young writers to develop their voice through experimenting with a variety of prose and poetic styles through traditional exercises, modern prompts, and student-inspired ideas. Through it all, you will cultivate your writer’s instinct through handwritten daily exercises and the revision process based on peer and instructor feedback. There will be many formative tasks and all summative assignments will draw from the formative ones, culminating in a self-designed writing project, whether it’s a collection of poetry or short stories, an anthology of both, or even a full-length novel! This is a course for those who are fascinated with words and want to continue that journey. 

Introduction to Journalism (8344s)

One semester - 0.5 credit

Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

This course will introduce students to the field of journalism from text types to page layout and design. Instruction will include generating story ideas, developing interview questions, and establishing article structure along with other aspects such as supporting images and photographs using industry-standard software. The primary focus will be understanding and defining a specific purpose and audience for each piece. All coursework directly corresponds with sections of Feedback, the high school student magazine.

Advanced Journalism (8384y)

May be Repeated 

One year - 1 credit

Grades 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite:  Introduction to Journalism

Recommended:  Creative Writing     

After successful completion of Introduction to Journalism, students will join a team of fellow reporters, artists, and editors to collaboratively produce Feedback, the high school student magazine for the JIS community here and around the world. From reporting on campus events to local topics, highlighting global concerns and detailing popular interests, presenting opinion-editorials and compelling investigations—the forty-year-old publication has always been a magazine of students, by students, and for students. Working individually or in pairs, the team as a whole produces five issues per year through a demanding yet rewarding collaborative development process. 

DANCE COURSES

The High School Dance Program offers three varying levels of performance and technique courses leading into International Baccalaureate (IB) Dance. Dance students planning to continue their postsecondary dance studies should complete the varying levels and IB Dance. Placement in the higher-level dance groups requires teacher’s approval. Dance courses are elective, and all students are welcome to participate. Students wishing to participate in extra-curricular dance groups such as IASAS Dance, must be enrolled in a dance class. Students are expected to assume the cost of dance wear and costuming.

Dance 1: Dance Discovery (9310y)

One year - 1 credit

Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

This course will develop student appreciation of dance as an art form and lifetime activity. Students will focus on building technical skills such as control, coordination, temporal clarity, and spatial awareness, as well as developing performance skills like expression and confidence.  Designed to familiarize students with basic techniques in Hip Hop, Ballet, Musical Theatre and Tap, students will also study vocabulary and explore the historical contexts of each dance style. In each dance class, students will be expected to participate in warmups, across the floor progressions, choreography, and review. This course will have culminating performances as part of the Creative Arts Showcase and the Spring Dance concert. Attendance and participation is mandatory and will include some after school rehearsals prior to the performance. Students are also expected to contribute to the cost of purchasing costumes for public performances. Gaining movement skills and finding confidence and enjoyment through movement and performance are the focus of this class. No previous dance experience is necessary.

Dance 1: Dance Discovery Semester (93101s)

One semester - 0.5 credit

Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

This course is the semester option of the Dance 1 year-long course.  The purpose and goals of the course are the same as the year-long class, however units may differ based on which semester the course is taken.  Students will focus on building technical skills such as control, coordination, temporal clarity, and spatial awareness, as well as developing performance skills like expression and confidence.  If completed during semester one, Dance 1 Semester will have culminating performances as part of the Creative Arts Showcase or the Spring Dance concert.  Attendance and participation is mandatory and will include some after school rehearsals prior to the performance. Depending on the performance, students may also be expected to contribute to the cost of purchasing costumes for public performances. Gaining movement skills and finding confidence and enjoyment through movement and performance are the focus of this class. No previous dance experience is necessary.

Indonesian Studies: Dance (38872s)  

MoE Approved

One semester - 0.5 credit   and   0.5 MoE Indonesian Studies Requirement Credit for Non-Indonesian Passport Holders

Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

This active, one-semester elective course aims to develop the dance student’s knowledge and appreciation of various Indonesian cultural dances and how they have influenced western modern dance. This course allows students to use Indonesian dance traditions as a way to experience cultures, history, politics, religions, and aesthetics from various regions of the archipelago. Throughout the semester, students will explore different practices such as court dances from Java, sacred dances from Bali, and folk dances from Sumatra.  This course will combine analysis (reading, writing, research, and class discussion) combined with the practical application (physical learning) of each dance form studied.  This course will have culminating performances as part of the Creative Arts Showcase or the Spring Dance concert. Attendance and participation is mandatory and will include some after school rehearsals prior to the performance.  Involvement in this course may include travel outside of JIS to view live dance performances.

Dance 2: Dance Design (9320s)

One semester - 0.5 credit

Grades 10, 11, 12

This course is an introduction to dance composition. Students will explore the choreographic process and the basic tools used in choreography. Students will learn through improvisations, assignments, class discussions, and the completion of a final piece that will be presented at the end of the term. This course will have culminating performances as part of the Creative Arts Showcase and/or the Spring Dance concert. Attendance and participation is mandatory and will include some after school rehearsals prior to the performance. Students are also expected to contribute to the cost of purchasing costumes for public performances.

Dance 3: Dance Performance (9330s)

One semester - 0.5 credit

Grades 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite:  Dance 2 - Dance Design   or   Dance Teacher’s approval

Dance 3 focuses on the history of modern dance and how performance and technique have evolved through the 20th century. The practical application of this course will focus primarily on the dance techniques of Lester Horton. This dance course will give students an understanding of the forerunners and pioneers of modern dance and the impact they’ve had on society. Students will take an in depth look at famous works from these innovators and will choreograph a piece that reflects the style and technique of one of these choreographers. Students will learn through class discussions, video performances, and the completion of a final piece that will be presented at the end of the term. This course will have culminating performances as part of the Creative Arts Showcase and/or the Spring Dance concert. Attendance and participation is mandatory and will include some after school rehearsals prior to the performance. Students are also expected to contribute to the cost of purchasing costumes for public performances.

IB S1 Dance (9331y)

One year - 1 credit

Grade 11

Recommended:  Minimum one completed Dance class   or   Dance Teacher’s approval

This is the first of a two-year International Baccalaureate Standard Level (IB S1) Dance course. The course is designed for dance students with an interest in dance performance and choreography, and it is strongly recommended that the student has had prior dance experience. The course consists of three main components: Composition and Analysis, which focuses on the making of dances and on identifying and analyzing the processes through which student dances are composed or arranged; World dance studies, where students, through dancing and classroom activities, will investigation dance cultures and/or traditions, both familiar and unfamiliar to them; and Dance Performance, requiring that students develop and demonstrate technical and performance skills while dancing in solo, duet or group work. This course will have culminating performances as part of the Creative Arts Showcase and/or the Spring Dance concert. Attendance and participation is mandatory and will include some after school rehearsals prior to the performance. Students are also expected to contribute to the cost of purchasing costumes for public performances.

IB H1 Dance (9332y)

One year - 1 credit

Grade 11

Recommended:  Minimum one completed Dance class   or   Dance Teacher’s approval

This is the first of a two-year International Baccalaureate Higher Level (IB H1) Dance course. The course is designed for dance students with an invested interest in dance and it is very strongly recommended that the student has had prior dance experiences. The course consists of three main components: Composition and Analysis, which focuses on the making of dances and on identifying and analyzing the processes through which student dances are composed or arranged; World dance studies, where students, through dancing and classroom activities, will investigation dance cultures and/or traditions, both familiar and unfamiliar to them; and Dance Performance, requiring that students develop and demonstrate technical and performance skills while dancing in solo, duet or group work. This course will have culminating performances as part of the Creative Arts Showcase and/or the Spring Dance concert. Attendance and participation is mandatory and will include some after school rehearsals prior to the performance. Students are also expected to contribute to the cost of purchasing costumes for public performances.

IB S2 Dance (9334y)

One year - 1 credit

Grade 12

Prerequisite:  IB S1 Dance

This is the second year of a two-year International Baccalaureate Standard Level (IB S2) Dance course. Students will continue exploring and working to complete the examination requirements of the IB Dance course. Final compositions will be completed as well as written analyses based on the choreographic process. Familiar and unfamiliar dance cultures and/or traditions will continue to be explored while comparing and contrasting the historical contexts and dance elements of various dances. Performance and technical skills will also be refined through a number of formal and informal performances. This course will have culminating performances as part of the Creative Arts Showcase and/or the Spring Dance concert. Attendance and participation is mandatory and will include some after school rehearsals prior to the performance. Students are also expected to contribute to the cost of purchasing costumes for public performances.

IB H2 Dance (9333y)

One year - 1 credit

Grade 12

Prerequisite:  IB H1 Dance

This is the second year of a two-year International Baccalaureate Higher Level (IB H2) Dance course. Students will continue exploring and working to complete the examination requirements of the IB Dance course. Both duet and group compositions will be completed as well as written analyses based on the choreographic process. Familiar and unfamiliar dance cultures and/or traditions will continue to be explored while comparing and contrasting the historical contexts and dance elements of various dances. Performance and technical skills will also be refined through a number of formal and informal performances. This course will have culminating performances as part of the Creative Arts Showcase and/or the Spring Dance concert. Attendance and participation is mandatory and will include some after school rehearsals prior to the performance. Students are also expected to contribute to the cost of purchasing costumes for public performances.

DIGITAL FILM COURSES

Digital Film courses are designed to ensure an enjoyable, progressively challenging, and differentiated art education for JIS students. While One-to-One laptops have infused the digital world into all JIS classrooms, Digital Film classes rely solely on the advanced technology hardware and software designed for creative purposes. Digital SLR cameras are provided for class use as well as off-campus checkout opportunities. Film students are not held responsible for supplying curricular equipment, but they are held accountable for lost or damaged equipment. Classroom iMacs will be provided or the appropriate software will be installed into the Digital Art student’s MacBook Air. It is highly recommended that students wishing to enter the International Baccalaureate (IB) Film program have prior digital film experience working with Digital SLR cameras and film editing software. Prior digital film experience may have occured within or outside the JIS Digital Film program.

Digital Film Production 1 (8193s)

One semester - 0.5 credit

Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

This one-semester course serves as an introduction to the skills and techniques related to creating films. Students are given the opportunity to create original films using school provided cameras and state of the art non-linear editing software. This is a hands-on course where students experience all phases of film production including brainstorming, storyboarding, planning shooting schedules, filming, editing footage, adding special effects and voice-overs as well as final rendering of the film into multiple display formats.

Digital Film Production 2 (8194s)

One semester - 0.5 credit

Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite:  Digital Film Production 1

Building on the concepts and skills learned in Digital Film Production 1 students will work in teams to produce original films. Advanced post-production techniques will be explored with a focus on audio, script development, lighting and special effects. Films will focus on a variety of visual storytelling techniques including continuity editing, motif, montage and others to convey artistic intentions. This course is highly recommended for art students interested in IB Film.

IB S1 Film (9836y)

One year - 1 credit

Grade 11

Recommended:  Digital Film Production   or   Film Teacher’s approval through Interview

IB SL Film aims to “develop students as proficient interpreters and makers of film texts. Through the study and analysis of film texts, and through practical exercises in film production, the film course develops students’ critical abilities and their appreciation of artistic, cultural, historical and global perspectives in film. Students examine film concepts, theories, practices and ideas from multiple perspectives, challenging their own viewpoints and biases in order to understand and value those of others” (IB Film Guide). This is the first year of a two-year course. The course is suitable for students with a passionate interest in film, and it is appropriate especially for students who wish to pursue any aspect of film at the college level or as a vocation. The course may be taken, however, by students who do not intend to continue with an art education after graduating, but are very enthusiastic about film and can provide sufficient evidence of previous skills and experience. The course follows the content and assessment procedures outlined in the IB Standard Level Film curriculum. During this course, students develop skills to produce a written analysis of a prescribed film, a recorded multimedia comparative study of selected films, and a written film portfolio with experimental film reels.

IB H1 Film (9838y)

One year - 1 credit

Grade 11

Recommended:  Digital Film Production 2   or   Film Teacher’s approval through Interview

IB HL Film aims to “develop students as proficient interpreters and makers of film texts. Through the study and analysis of film texts, and through practical exercises in film production, the film course develops students’ critical abilities and their appreciation of artistic, cultural, historical and global perspectives in film. Students examine film concepts, theories, practices and ideas from multiple perspectives, challenging their own viewpoints and biases in order to understand and value those of others” (IB Film Guide). This is the first year of a two-year course. The course is suitable for students with a passionate interest in film, and it is appropriate especially for students who wish to pursue any aspect of film at the college level or as a vocation. The course may be taken, however, by students who do not intend to continue with an art education after graduating, but are very enthusiastic about film and can provide sufficient evidence of previous skills and experience. The course follows the content and assessment procedures outlined in the IB Higher Level Film curriculum. During this course, students develop skills to produce a written analysis of a prescribed film, a recorded multimedia comparative study of selected films, a written film portfolio with experimental film reels, and a collaborative film project of seven minutes with a written report.

IB S2 Film (9837y)

One year - 1 credit

Grade 12

Prerequisite:  IB S1 Film

This is the second of the two-year International Baccalaureate Standard Level Film course where students are expected to build upon practical and research work done in the first year. Students will gain an appreciation and understanding of film as a complex art form, make critical evaluations of film productions, demonstrate their knowledge of filmmaking traditions in several countries, develop their abilities to formulate stories and ideas in film terms, and learn the practical and technical skills of production. During this second year of this course, students continue to develop skills to produce a written analysis of a prescribed film, a recorded multimedia comparative study of selected films, and a written film portfolio with experimental film reels.

IB H2 Film (9839y)

One year - 1 credit

Grade 12

Prerequisite:  IB H1 Film

This is the second of the two-year International Baccalaureate Higher Level Film course students are expected to build upon practical and research work done in the first year. Students will gain an appreciation and understanding of film as a complex art form, make critical evaluations of film productions, demonstrate their knowledge of filmmaking traditions in several countries, develop their abilities to formulate stories and ideas in film terms, and learn the practical and technical skills of production. During this second year of this course, students continue to develop skills to produce a written analysis of a prescribed film, a recorded multimedia comparative study of selected films, a written film portfolio with experimental film reels, and a collaborative film project of seven minutes with a written report.

MUSIC COURSES

A wide range of opportunities are offered in music, including both performance and academic courses. The student who plans to continue his/her music studies in university should participate in at least one performance group each year of high school. Placement in a performance group generally requires an audition. Music courses are elective and all students are welcome to participate. Instrumental music students are encouraged to use their personal instrument or may rent a school instrument.  Students in all music classes are required to perform in proper concert attire. Generally music classes are year-long and students are expected to make this commitment to the course. Students with class conflicts, for example full IB Diploma candidates, must discuss this with their counselor.

Students wishing to participate in extracurricular music groups such as; IASAS Music, Strings Chamber Music, Jazz Ensemble, etc must be enrolled in a JIS music class. 

Concert Choir (9222y)

May be Repeated

One year - 1 credit    or    Semester - 0.5 credit

Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Concert choir is a performing group that is open to any high school student. The course is designed to introduce healthy singing techniques, basic music theory concepts, note reading, general knowledge of musical symbols and terminology. Students will also begin developing aesthetic and cultural values through critical listening. Students will sing a wide variety of music from various musical disciplines and genres to master performance skills and attain enhanced awareness of the history and events surrounding the development of choral literature. Concert choir performs several concerts each year, on occasion featuring a performance of major choral works with orchestral accompaniment. This course may be repeated for credit. Attendance at all scheduled performances after school or on weekends is required. Students missing for any reason other than severe illness or death in the family will receive an NG in grade book which may negatively affect the semester grade average. Students must pay for their own costumes or uniforms.

Advanced Choir (9870y)

May be Repeated

One year - 1 credit    or    Semester - 0.5 credit

Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite:  Minimum one completed Choir class   or   Choir Teacher’s approval through Audition

The course is designed to build upon the musical and performing skills acquired in the Concert Choir which include correct singing technique, music theory, concepts, note reading, and a more in-depth study of musical symbols and terminology, and advanced performance techniques and skills. In addition to class rehearsals some practice at home is required. The choir gives several concerts each year, on occasion featuring a performance of major choral works with orchestral accompaniment. This course may be repeated for credit. Attendance at all scheduled performances after school or on weekends is required. Students missing for any reason other than severe illness or death in the family will receive an NG in grade book which may negatively affect the semester grade average. Students must pay for their own costumes or uniforms.

Joint Sound (9230y)

May be Repeated

One year - 1 credit    or    Semester - 0.5 credit

Grades 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: Minimum one completed Choir class   or   Choir Teacher’s approval through Audition

Joint Sound is the most advanced and most demanding choral group at JIS and is devoted to the study and performance of A Cappella vocal literature. The course is designed to build upon the musical and performing skills acquired in the Concert or Advanced Choir which include correct singing technique, music theory, concepts, note reading, and a more in-depth study of musical symbols and terminology, and advanced performance techniques and skills. In addition to regular class rehearsal, students in the group are required to practice at home and attend all concerts and rehearsals held in the evenings after school or on weekends. Students missing concerts and dress rehearsals for any reason other than severe illness or death in the family may receive an NG in grade book which will negatively affect the semester grade average. Students must pay for their own costumes or uniforms.

Concert Strings (9240y)

May be Repeated

One year - 1 credit    or    Semester 1 only - 0.5 credit

Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Prerequisites:  Prior string ensemble experience is expected   and   Instrumental Teacher’s approval through Audition

Concert Strings is a performing group open to students who have prior string ensemble experience and who have a sound knowledge of basic bowing and left-hand technique, including some third position. No audition is required. Members of Concert Strings will occasionally join other JIS High School instrumental ensembles in concert. Concert dress is required. With the exception of cellists and bassists students are encouraged to own their own instruments. Some instruments are available for rental. Attendance at all scheduled general rehearsals and performances are required. 

String Sinfonia (9290y)

May be Repeated

One year - 1 credit    or    Semester - 0.5 credit

Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite:  Instrumental Teacher’s approval through Audition

String Sinfonia is an advanced performing ensemble for strings open to all students in grade 9-12 upon instructor approval through audition. In addition to regular concert performances of classical string music, the Sinfonia may occasionally combine with other High School music ensembles to perform chamber or symphonic orchestral works. With the exception of cellists and bassists students are encouraged to own their own instruments. Some instruments are available for rental. Concert dress is required. Attendance at scheduled general rehearsals and performances is required. On rare occasions, the orchestra may be asked to perform off campus. 

Beginning Band (9250y)

One year - 1 credit    or    Semester 1 only - 0.5 credit

Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

This class is designed for students who desire to learn an instrument for the first time, or who wish to learn to play a new or second instrument. Students with no prior musical experience are welcome as are students who have sung or previously played an instrument. Only instruments of the woodwind, brass and percussion families are taught in this class. The teacher reserves the right to limit the types and numbers of instruments offered in the above three families to ensure proper ensemble balance. At the end of one semester, and at the teacher’s discretion, students may then be allowed to move to a section of Concert Band or continue in Beginning Band. An instrument will be provided for each student in the Beginning Band. Unless waived by the teacher, students using school-owned instruments will be charged a nominal rental fee. Attendance at all Beginning Band performances is required. 

Concert Band (9260y)

May be Repeated

One year - 1 credit    or    Semester 1 only - 0.5 credit

Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite:  Prior band ensemble experience is expected   and   Instrumental Teacher’s approval through Audition

Concert Band is open to all students in grades 9 - 12 with prior band experience. Students will perform Grade Level 2 - 3 band literature as well as learning and playing basic theory, including scales, modes, rhythms, etc. No audition is necessary, but it is expected that students applying have completed at least the equivalent of a Beginning Band class. At the very minimum, students are expected to be able to read music at a basic level. With the exception of large instruments, (examples: tuba, euphonium, bassoon, bass clarinet, baritone saxophone) students are encouraged to purchase their own instruments by the time they take this class. A limited number of smaller instruments are available for rent. Attendance at all Concert Band performances is required. 

Wind Ensemble (9270y)

May be Repeated

One year - 1 credit    or   Semester - 0.5 credit

Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite:  Instrumental Teacher’s approval through Audition

Wind Ensemble is the top-level band at JIS and is only open to students in grades 9-12 through a required audition with the teacher. Wind Ensemble performs Grade Level 4-5 band literature. In addition, students will build on the basic theory learned in Concert Band by learning and working in all major, minor and chromatic scales; modes; chords and advanced rhythms. Attendance at all scheduled performances is required. With the possible exception of large instruments, (examples - tuba, euphonium, bassoon, bass clarinet, baritone saxophone) students are expected to purchase their own instruments. 

Strings Serenade (92911s)

May be Repeated

Semester - 0.5 credit 

Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite:  Instrumental Teacher’s approval through Audition

This semester course is designed to provide opportunities for growth as a string player within a string orchestra. The course is open to HS strings students who have a solid understanding and skill level of strings.  The class is considered a middle-level course between the Concert Strings and Strings Sinfonia. Expectations, assessments and repertoire are planned according to expected skills level needed for this particular “intermediate” course. Students will study and perform a wide variety of classical and popular music. In addition, an emphasis is placed on individual instrumental performance and developing musicianship skills. As with all performing ensembles, home practice and concert performances are an expectation. Concert performances are part of the curriculum. 

Guitar 1 (92912s)

May Not be Repeated

Semester - 0.5 credit

Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

This semester course is offered to all HS students who are interested in learning guitar. This class is for beginners and at the same time open for students who would like to improve their skills. By the end of the semester, students will be able to perform music and or songs at a beginner level in a pop, rock and/or classical style, often together with other students in a group (band). All students will have the opportunity to study and perform a wide variety of classical and popular music. In addition, an emphasis is placed on individual instrumental performance and developing musicianship skills. As with all performing ensembles, home practice and concert performances are an expectation. Concert performances are part of the curriculum.

Music Production (9282s)

One semester - 0.5 credit

Grades 9,10, 11, 12

From building basic beats to adding loops and live instruments, students in music production will compose, record and produce their own original music, using software programs such as; Musescore, Garageband, Soundtrap.com, etc. Each student will finish the semester with original compositions or arrangements. No previous musical experience is required. Music Production provides a good foundation for student musicians considering IB Music. It is also a fun elective for creating music. Come and learn how to turn your musical ideas into reality!

Music Theory (9285s)

One semester - 0.5 credit

Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Music Theory is designed for students who have an interest in understanding how music works. We will start with basic note reading and progress through scales and modes, harmony, form and composition. In addition we will work on music dictation (being able to write down what you hear). We will use various computer programs to help us learn. Also, students will have an opportunity to play instruments. Come to music theory to find out how the music you like is put together. No previous music theory experience is required. This course is highly recommended for for student musicians interested in IB Music.

Indonesian Studies: Music (38873s)

MoE Approved

One semester - 0.5 credit   and   0.5 MoE Indonesian Studies Requirement Credit for Non-Indonesian Passport Holders

Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

This fun one-semester elective course aims to develop musicianship through exploration of Indonesian Folk music. This course allows students to learn Solfège, Chord Symbols as well as rhythm and melody exploration based on Indonesian Folk music from various regions of the archipelago. Throughout the semester, students will explore different and distinct music, such as Pelog and Selendro-influenced music from Java, lyrical music from Sulawesi, and short yet lively music from Sumatra, Kalimantan, and Papua. This course will combine basic numbered notation and chord reading combined with ensemble skills using traditional Indonesian instruments such as Kolintang, Angklung and or the Kendang. This course will have culminating performances as part of the Creative Arts Showcase or the Senior Farewell concert. Attendance and participation are mandatory and will include some after-school rehearsals prior to the performance. Involvement in this course may include travel outside of JIS to experience and view live Angklung or Kolintang performances.

IB S1 Music (9881y)

One year - 1 credit

Grade: 11

Recommended:  Choir, Band, or Orchestra experience, Experience on an instrument or voice, Experience reading music notation suggested, and Instrumental Teacher’s approval through Audition

This is the 1st year of a two-year International Baccalaureate Music course. IB SL Music involves an in-depth study of historical and cultural survey of the major style periods of western and non-western music. Students will study, listen to, analyze, perform, create, and write about a variety of music. The course will follow the IB curriculum. Aside from being a foundation for further study in music at university level the class will enrich the education of any student that has an interest in music but is pursuing other careers. 

IB H1 Music (9886y)

One year - 1 credit

Grade: 11

Recommended:  Choir, Band, or Orchestra experience, Experience on an instrument or voice, Experience reading music notation suggested, and Instrumental Teacher’s approval through Audition

This is the 1st year of a two-year International Baccalaureate Music course. IB HL Music involves an in-depth study of historical and cultural survey of the major style periods of western and non-western music. Students will study, listen to, analyze, perform, create, and write about a variety of music. The course will follow the IB Music curriculum. Aside from being a strong foundation for further study in music at university level the class will enrich the education of any student that has an interest in music but is pursuing other careers. IB HL Music students will have an extra assessment of composition and collaboration with other art disciplines in a real world setting.

IB S2 Music (9882y)

One year - 1 credit

Grade: 12

Prerequisite:  IB S1 Music

This is the 2nd year of a two-year International Baccalaureate Music course. IB S2 Music will continue following the SL Music requirements involving an in-depth study of historical and cultural survey of the major style periods of western and non-western music. Students will study, listen to, analyze, perform, create, and write about a variety of music. Aside from being a foundation for further study in music at university level the class will enrich the education of any student that has an interest in music but is pursuing other careers. 

IB H2 Music (9887y)

One year – 1 credit

Grade: 12

Prerequisite:  IB H1 Music

This is the 2nd year of a two-year International Baccalaureate Music course. IB H2 Music will continue following the HL Music requirements involving an in-depth study of historical and cultural survey of the major style periods of western and non-western music. Students will study, listen to, analyze, perform, create, and write about a variety of music. Aside from being a foundation for further study in music at university level the class will enrich the education of any student that has an interest in music but is pursuing other careers. Higher level students will have an extra assessment of composition and collaboration with another arts discipline in a real world setting.

ROBOTICS COURSES

Industries in most of the civilized world have embraced robotic machine involvement. Robotic machines are capable of completing tasks beyond man's capabilities.  How do robotic machines function?  How can a robotic machine be programmed to perform physical tasks?  How are robotic machines designed to assist or disrupt the production of another?  These are three of the many questions which students will evaluate, challenge, and respond to. JIS Robotics Technology courses are designed to ensure an enjoyable, progressively challenging, and differentiated learning experience.

Robotics Technology 1 (8491s)

One Semester - 0.5 credit

Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

In this hands-on course, students will research, design, build and program robots using the VEX robotics kits. Working in teams, students will explore a series of projects designed to help each student understand the basic concepts of robotics: Sense, Plan, and Act. Every unit will culminate in an exciting challenge such as the soccer bot and sumobot, putting both robot and human to the test. In addition we will explore how robots are used in modern society and for scientific research. Robotics: more fun than humans should be allowed to have.

Robotics Technology 2 (8492s)

One Semester - 0.5 credit

Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite:  Introduction to VEX Robotics AND/OR Teacher Approval

Using the concepts and techniques learned in Introduction to VEX Robotics, students will design, engineer, and code a robot to compete in the parameters of the annual VEX challenge. Programming will include a deeper look into variables and control systems. More complex robotics systems will be explored. 

*Students will have the opportunity to travel as a competitive team to international competitions. Travel is not mandatory but encouraged and will have a separate financial expense at the student's cost. 

THEATRE COURSES

The High School Theatre program is designed to provide a flexible and exciting program allowing students to maximize the opportunity to study theatre throughout their four years. Each of the theatre courses is designed to support young theatremakers interested in International Baccalaureate Theatre Studies.

Theatre 1a - Intro to Theatre (95403s)

One semester - 0.5 credit

Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

In this course, students will be introduced to many different aspects of theatre, with a focus on the fundamentals of acting and performance. Students will explore a variety of approaches to performance, including improvisation, mask work, physical theatre, monologue and scene study.  Students will demonstrate their learning in a public performance of a one-act play. While it is preferred that students complete Theatre 1a and Theatre 1b, students may take Theatre 1b without completing Theatre 1a during semester one. 

Theatre 1b - Intro to Theatre (95404s)

One semester - 0.5 credit

Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

In this course, students will build upon skills introduced in Theatre 1a.  In this course, students will continue to engage with many different aspects of theatre and performance and will be introduced to different theatre and performance traditions including Physical Theatre and Devising, British Panto, and Children's Theatre, as well as world performance traditions such as Indonesian Topeng Dance Theatre.  Students will demonstrate their learning in a public performance of a one-act play. While it is preferred that students complete Theatre 1a and Theatre 1b, students may take Theatre 1b without completing Theatre 1a during semester one.  

Theatre 2a - Devising Original Theatre (9570s)

One semester - 0.5 credit

Grades 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite:  Theatre 1a - Intro to Theatre   or  Theatre 1b - Intro to Theatre

Students work in small and full-class ensembles to collaborate, devise, rehearse and perform original pieces of theatre. Students will research a variety of theatre practices and companies that create original work in order to devise their own original pieces of Physical Theatre, Verbatim Theatre, Immersive and Site-Specific work.   In this course, students will learn to create, rehearse, and perform works of Physical Theatre, Verbatim Theatre, Immersive, and Site-Specific Theatre for a live audience.  This course is highly recommended for students wishing to take IB H1 Theatre Arts.

Theatre 2b - Acting Styles (95402s)

One semester - 0.5 credit

Grades 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite:  Theatre 1a - Intro to Theatre   or  Theatre 1b - Intro to Theatre

How could the flick of a fan create outrage in 1670? What was the proper way to doff a hat or greet a host in the 1800s? In this advanced acting course, students will explore specific acting styles in conjunction with the historical life and times that formed those styles. Students will perform scenes from three different genres and styles of classical (western) theatre. The work in this class will couple the technique-oriented and physical aspects of portraying a character from Elizabethan Theatre, Restoration and Comedy of Manners, and Realism (Chekhov and Ibsen), with constant attention to the basics that unite all acting -- character analysis and intention playing. This course is highly recommended for students wishing to take IB H1 Theatre Arts.

Theatre Design and Technology 1 (98610s)

One semester - 0.5 credit

Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Ready to create your unique vision on stage Designers?  Students will be introduced to theatrical design (set, lighting, sound, costumes and  makeup - if time allows) through theoretical and practical applications in the form of 4 - 5 large projects based on a singular script. Through script analysis students will get to the heart of the play and with research find their individual perspective and vision for productions, costumes, scenery, sound and lighting design.. Students will also learn the important skill of collaboration by working together in small teams on a grand final project that includes all aspects of the design process and creative elements needed to produce a scaled in depth model. All work will be documented, collected and graded in a Digital Design Portfolio and in class notebooks to assist in any future college portfolio applications.

Theatre Design and Technology 2 (98612s)

One semester - 0.5 credit

Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite:  Theatre Design and Technology 1

Theatre Design and Technology 2 builds upon the skills learned in Theatre Design and Technology 1 concepts in set, lighting, sound, costumes are explored in greater detail with the opportunity to create design work for several JIS productions throughout the semester. This course also provides students with opportunities to pursue particular areas of interest within technical theatre by assisting with after school concerts and performances as a designer or Stage Manager. Due to the nature of the course, working on a JIS FAT, Jitayu or Mulati production is essential to student learning through hands-on experiences, which cannot be achieved in the classroom, therefore each student is required to assist on a tech crew for at least one performance event within the semester.

IB S1 Theatre Arts (9845y)

One year - 1 credit

Grade 11

Recommended:  Minimum one completed Theatre class   or   Theatre Teacher’s approval through Audition

This is the first of a two-year International Baccalaureate Standard Level Theatre course. The IB Diploma Program Theatre course is a multifaceted theatre-making course of study. It gives students the opportunity to make theatre as creators, designers, directors, and performers. It emphasizes the importance of working both individually and collaboratively as part of an ensemble. It offers the opportunity to engage actively in the creative process, transforming ideas into action as inquisitive and productive artists. Students experience the course from contrasting artistic perspectives. They learn to apply research and theory to inform and to contextualize their work. Theatre arts encourages students to appreciate that through the processes of researching, creating, preparing, presenting and critically reflecting on theatre as participants and audience members they gain a richer understanding of themselves, their community and the world. Throughout IB SL Theatre Arts, students will complete a mock exam for each of the four IB Theatre assessments: The Research Presentation, The Collaborative Project, The Director's Notebook and the Solo Theatre Performance.

IB H1 Theatre Arts (9850y)

One year - 1 credit

Grade 11

Recommended:  Minimum one completed Theatre class   or   Theatre Teacher’s approval through Audition

This is the first year of a two-year International Baccalaureate Higher Level (IB HL) Theatre Arts course. The IB Diploma Program Theatre course is a multifaceted theatre-making course of study. It gives students the opportunity to make theatre as creators, designers, directors, and performers. It emphasizes the importance of working both individually and collaboratively as part of an ensemble. It offers the opportunity to engage actively in the creative process, transforming ideas into action as inquisitive and productive artists. Students will experience the course from contrasting artistic perspectives, and will learn to apply research and theory to inform and to contextualize their work. Theatre arts encourages students to appreciate that through the processes of researching, creating, preparing, presenting and critically reflecting on theatre as participants and audience members they gain a richer understanding of themselves, their community and the world. Throughout IB HL Theatre Arts, students will complete a mock exam for each of the four IB Theatre assessments: The Research Presentation, The Collaborative Project, The Production Proposal and the Solo Theatre Performance.

IB S2 Theatre Arts (9846y)

One year - 1 credit

Grade 12

Prerequisite:  IB S1 Theatre Arts

IB S2 Theatre Arts builds upon learning, performance techniques and theatre processes introduced in IB S1 and focuses on completing the three IB Theater SL assessments. In the Research Presentation students undertake practical and physical research into an unfamiliar world tradition and present their findings. For the Production Proposal, students adopt a directorial perspective and to develop the concept and staging of a published script. It includes written work, scenarios, images, storyboards and any other materials that convey the essence of the proposed performance. Finally, the Collaborative Project gives voice to the students as young theatre makers in creating an original piece of theatre.

IB H2 Theatre Arts (9860y)

One year - 1 credit

Grade 12

Prerequisite:  IB H1 Theatre Arts

IB H2 Theatre Arts builds upon learning, performance techniques and theatre processes introduced in IB H1 and focuses on completing the four IB Theater assessments. In the Research Presentation students undertake practical and physical research into an unfamiliar world tradition and present their findings. For the Production Proposal, students adopt a directorial perspective and to develop the concept and staging of a published script. It includes written work, scenarios, images, storyboards and any other materials that convey the essence of the proposed performance. The Solo Performance is an individual performance based on the theory of an established, published practitioner. Finally, the Collaborative Project gives voice to the students as young theatre makers in creating an original piece of theatre.

VISUAL ARTS COURSES

The JIS Visual Arts Program is designed to ensure an enjoyable, progressively challenging, and differentiated art education for all high school students. Building upon artistic learning at the middle school level, high school visual arts courses will gradually become more intensive while strengthening and developing the art student’s artistic foundation. While an abundance of materials, tools and equipment are available, art students choosing to use materials above and beyond the provided general supplies will be expected to either provide or pay appropriate costs.

Photography and Design classes rely solely on advanced technology hardware and software designed for creative purposes. Digital SLR cameras are provided for class use as well as off-campus checkout opportunities. Students are not held responsible for supplying curricular equipment, but they are held accountable for lost or damaged equipment. The appropriate software will be installed into the student’s MacBook Air.

Before chooses International Baccalaureate (IB) Visual Arts and / or Advanced Placement (AP) Art & Design, it is highly recommended art students complete a minimum of three (3) semesters of JIS high school visual art classes while earning top grades in every art classes. Art students interested in IB Visual Arts and / or AP Art & Design should prepare a portfolio of accomplished work completed during the past three years. The portfolio is to be shared with a JIS high school visual arts teacher for evaluation to ensure appropriate course placement.  If clarification is needed, a meeting will be arranged by the art teacher. 

Indonesian Studies: Drawing and Painting 1 (38874s)

MoE Approved

One semester - 0.5 credit   and   0.5 MoE Indonesian Studies Requirement Credit for Non-Indonesian Passport Holders

Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12

This fun one-semester elective course aims to develop the art student’s drawing and painting techniques through direct connections and influences with Indonesian Culture. Within a curriculum emphasizing Indonesian drawing, batik, and painting techniques, art students will work from direct observation, images, and imagination. Visual arts techniques and concepts are developed while developing a learned and stronger understanding of the elements of art and principles of design. Connections to historically valued and contemporary Indonesian artists will strengthen the student’s holistic understanding of our host country. Where appropriate in the course, students will incorporate technology into their approach. A visual journal will be created for documenting his or her Indonesian Studies journey from initial design ideas to the completion of final Indonesian inspired artworks.

Indonesian Studies: Drawing and Painting 2 (38875s)

MoE Approved

One semester - 0.5 credit   and   0.5 MoE Indonesian Studies Requirement Credit for Non-Indonesian Passport Holders

Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12

Prerequisites:  Indonesian Studies: Art and Culture 1

This advancing fun one-semester elective course aims to develop the art student’s drawing and painting techniques through direct connections and influences with Indonesian Culture. Within a curriculum emphasizing Indonesian drawing, batik, and painting techniques, art students will work from direct observation, images, and imagination. Visual arts techniques and concepts are developed while developing a learned and stronger understanding of the elements of art and principles of design. Increased understanding of historically valued and contemporary Indonesian artists begun in Indonesian Studies: Art and Culture 1 will strengthen the student’s holistic understanding of our host country. Where appropriate in the course, students will incorporate technology into their approach. A visual journal will be created for documenting his or her Indonesian Studies journey from initial design ideas to the completion of final Indonesian inspired artworks.  This course is highly recommended for art students interested in AP Art & Design: Drawing, AP Art & Design: 2D Design, and IB Visual Arts.

Photography and Design 1 (96411s)

One semester - 0.5 credit

Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

In this course, students learn how to use a DSLR (Digital Single-Lens Reflex) camera, compose images using the elements of art, adjust camera settings in manual mode, and edit photographs using the Adobe Lightroom software. Nikon DSLR cameras and Adobe Creative Suite software licenses are available for all the students enrolled in the course. The course begins with an introduction to photography with DSLR cameras and then moves to photographic composition techniques. Students explore the use of the elements of art in photography and how they can be used to convey different messages, meanings, and ideas while taking photographs. Then, camera manual settings are explained, starting with the Aperture and understanding the concept of depth of field and focal lengths in photography. Shutter speed and ISO are presented in the last unit of the course, and students are given the opportunity to explore a variety of techniques to create different types of images. The Adobe Lightroom software is used to organize, edit, and export photographs for assessment submissions throughout the course. 

Photography and Design 2 (96412s)

One semester - 0.5 credit

Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite:  Photography and Design 1

This visual art course is designed to provide photography students with the opportunity to build upon the knowledge and experience gained from the Photography and Design 1 class. Students taking this course are assumed to have taken the Photography & Design 1 course. In this course, students further their understanding of the artistic possibilities of photography using DSLR cameras (digital single-lens reflex). Image composition techniques will be reviewed while learning about other artistic photography applications, such as pinhole cameras, cyanotypes, and stencils. Advanced techniques will then be presented to introduce students to the art of capturing portraits, the use of shadows and reflections, and the digital combination of images to create photographic composites. At the end of the semester, students engage in a personal photographic project in which they can contemplate and reflect on a concept through collections of individual photographs. The Adobe Creative Suite software Lightroom and Photoshop are required for this course, and licenses are provided to all the students enrolled. The goal of this course is to build a strong digital arts foundation for those students interested in pursuing AP Studio Art: 2D Design or IB Visual Arts.

Indonesian Studies: Carving and Crafts (3889s)

MoE Approved

One semester - 0.5 credit   and   0.5 MoE Indonesian Studies Requirement Credit for Non-Indonesian Passport Holders

Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12

This exciting one-semester elective course aims to develop the student’s appreciation and awareness of a variety of Indonesia's ancient and contemporary Cultures and the crafts those cultures create. Students will learn about traditional myths, motifs and techniques for incorporating those motifs into wooden objects. Students will learn to apply the design cycle and use different technologies like laser cutters, 3D modeling software and different power tools to make their own wooden creations. As students learn different woodworking and carving techniques, they will further develop their ability to analyze cultural works from the Indonesian Archipelago in terms of the elements of art and principles of design.

Sculpture and Metals 1 (96511s)

One semester - 0.5 credit

Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12

This fun one-semester elective course specializes in the design and production of 3D (three-dimensional) artworks. Final artworks will include traditional sculpture, ceramic, and jewelry formats. The mediums utilized in this course includes, but are in no way limited to; clay, wire, metals, natural materials, styrofoam, found objects, wood, etc. Creative assignments are designed to enhance the art students’ understanding and use of the elements of art and principles of design. A visual journal documents the learning of the students in his or her journey towards the initial ideas for the completion of final artworks.

Sculpture and Metals 2 (96512s)

One semester - 0.5 credit

Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite:  Sculpture and Metals 1

This advancing fun one-semester elective course specializes in the design and production of 3D (three-dimensional) artworks. Techniques and styles learned in Sculpture and Metals 1 are utilized in this advanced level course and will incorporate mediums including, but are in no way limited to; clay, wire, metals, natural materials, styrofoam, found objects, wood, etc. Creative assignments are designed to enhance the student's understanding and use of the elements of art and principles of design. Where appropriate in the course, art students will incorporate technology into their approach. A visual journal documents the student's journey towards the initial ideas for the completion of final artworks. This course is highly recommended for art students interested in AP Art & Design: 3D Design.

Design Communication 1 (9415y)

One year - 1 credit 

Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

This is a study of visual communication in both two and three dimensions, promoting ideas and information through Digital Media. Following the design process, students will be taught to use a wide range of Graphic Design methods and modeling to achieve their final outcomes. Examples of student experiences are; 2D Graphic Design projects using industry standard software, 3D Graphic Design projects using industry standard software, Architectural modeling, color rendering, package design and layout, scale modeling, and promotional displays.

Graphic Design (84801s)

One Semester - 0.5 credit

Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

This semester course allows students to use the Adobe Creative Suite applications to create both bitmap and vector graphics. Using this industry standard software, students create digital artwork that is suitable for stand-alone presentations or for use within web designs, print media or other digital designs. The class will take students from the basics of digital creation to create interesting and informative compositions. The course includes a mixture of instructor-led activities and independent learning with culmination projects of the student’s designs for a given brief. Prior experience in the software is not expected and the only prerequisite for the course is a willingness to explore and create.

Design Skills (94351s)

One semester - 0.5 credit 

Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

This fun and engaging semester course specializes in developing skills involving one-point and two-point perspective drawing criteria applied to personally chosen concepts in lue of the traditional perspective drawings of buildings and city scenes. Students will utilize physical design tools and traditional mediums to compose black-line perspective drawings prior to colorizing unique designs. For colorizing students will learn proper use of colored pencil, professional marking pens, and digital software options. Creative assignments are designed to enhance the art students’ understanding and use of the elements of art and principles of design. To conclude all projects, students will complete a thorough reflection focused on clearly depicting personal strengths and weaknesses while ensuring subject appropriate vocabulary is included. 

Design Technology 1 (9430y)

One year - 1 credit 

Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Design Technology 1 requires students to determine needs or problems in their environment, analyze and evaluate existing products and systems, and suggest their own alternative solutions to perceived needs. Students develop their ideas graphically, using CAD software or pencil drawings, then plan how to manufacture their solution including selecting appropriate materials and techniques. Depending on the project, students may produce a prototype or model using the latest available equipment and technology as used in Industry, before making a full sized piece. Students will pursue the design process as practiced by professional designers. Design Technology 1 concentrates on projects that can be made mostly using wood, MDF or plastics. There is an emphasis on learning techniques of wood joinery and becoming skilled in the use of traditional hand or powered tools found in a wood shop.

Design Technology 2 (9435y)

One year - 1 credit

Grades 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite:  Design Technology 1

This course is a continuation of Design Technology I and will follow the same course structure; to develop projects utilizing more advanced manufacturing techniques and a greater knowledge of materials and equipment. Design Technology 2 focuses on projects utilizing predominantly metals, metalworking engineering techniques and equipment. Students will also be encouraged to develop projects that tie together woodworking techniques from Design Technology 1 and metals. All course projects can be developed on an incline of difficulty/complexity and will be continually assessed. This course is intended for students interested in Engineering, Architecture or Graphic Design, and if an “A” average is earned, it may be accepted as a course leading to the IB H1 Visual Art or AP Art & Design: 3D Design courses. Upon teacher recommendation, this course may be taken for a second time. 

Advanced Art 2D (96602y)

Grades 10, 11, 12

One year - 1 credit   or   Semester  1 only - 0.5 credit

Indonesian Studies: Drawing & Painting 2 and Photography & Design 2   or   Visual Arts Teacher’s approval through Interview and Portfolio Review

This full-year course is designed for serious art and design students who plan to take AP Art and Design: Drawing, AP Art and Design: 2D Design, or IB Visual Art. Throughout the year assistance and direction will be given towards preparing for one of the mentioned college level art courses. Research and Studio Work in the areas of drawing, painting, collage, illustration, and digital art will be required. Students are expected to keep a visual journal filled with experiences, discoveries, and ideas to be submitted for assessment purposes alongside his or her created Studio Work. The underlying intention in either of the Advanced Art 2D courses is to encourage students to reach beyond previous learning and experience new combinations of techniques while building a strong Advanced Art 2D portfolio of artworks.

Advanced Art 3D (96603y)

Grades 10, 11, 12

One year - 1 credit   or   Semester 1 only - 0.5 credit

Recommended:  Sculpture and Metals 2 and Design Tech 1  or   Visual Arts Teacher’s approval through Interview and Portfolio Review

This full-year visual arts course concentrates on 3D (three-dimensional) sculpture and ceramics. This course is for the serious art student planning to complete the highest level art courses; AP Art & Design: 3D Design or IB Visual Arts. Throughout the year assistance and direction will be given towards preparing for one of the mentioned college level art courses. Research and Studio Work in the area of subtractive and additive sculpture using materials such as clay, metal, wood, wire, foam, found objects, etc. will be required. Students keep a visual art journal filled with experiences, discoveries, and ideas for assessment purposes alongside his or her created Studio Work. The underlying intention in either of the Advanced Art 3D courses is to encourage students to reach beyond previous learning and experience new combinations of techniques while building a strong Advanced Art 3D portfolio of artworks.

AP Art & Design: Drawing (98254y)

One year - 1 credit

Grades 11, 12

Highly Recommended:  Indonesian Studies: Drawing and Painting 2, Advanced Art 2D, and Visual Arts Teacher’s approval through Interview and Portfolio Review

AP Art and Design: Drawing is a fast paced course culminating in a portfolio of eleven to thirteen artworks, completed in eight months. It is of utmost importance that an incoming AP Drawing art student has completed two or three high school art classes and has a foundation of knowledge pertaining to the ‘The Elements of Art and Principles of Design.’ 

The portfolio of artworks, and the documentation of each work’s creation, is called the Sustained Investigation.  All artworks will be visually connected encompassing a student-chosen theme or topic. The creation process involving every artwork will be thoroughly documented and assessed along with each submitted artwork. The course focuses on “traditional” approaches to drawing and painting. 

An AP Art student will be expected to solve creative problems utilizing ‘The Elements of Art and Principles of Design.’ AP Art students will use a range of conceptual approaches while demonstrating outstanding technical skills in a variety of mediums involving traditional and contemporary approaches to art-making. All AP Drawing artworks are self-composed with a focus on challenging the young artist’s ability to strive beyond her/his comfort zone. Through abstract, observational and inventive compositions AP Art students will address a wide range of approaches illustrating individually developed mastery (i.e., "college-level") in concept, composition, and execution in use of medium and tools. Due to the number of required externally examined uploads, the fast paced program requires diligence in production during every class and will most likely require a significant amount of work completed outside of class. 

While every artwork along with associated documentation will be assessed throughout the year, the outcome involves uploading 15 Sustained Investigation images along with 5 selected exemplar works to AP Central for external evaluation and scoring by an AP Visual Arts Reader. The course is equivalent to a first-year college art class and AP Art students are expected to challenge themselves to develop mastery in their ideas, skills, and abilities.

AP Art & Design: 2D Design (98255y)

One year - 1 credit

Grades 11, 12

Highly Recommended:  Photography and Design 2, Advanced Art 2D, and Visual Arts Teacher’s approval through Interview and Portfolio Review

AP Art and Design: 2D Design is a fast paced course culminating in eleven to thirteen artworks and/or products completed in eight months. It is of utmost importance that an incoming AP 2D Design art student has completed two or three high school art classes and has a foundation of knowledge pertaining to the ‘The Elements of Art and Principles of Design.’ 

The portfolio of artworks and/or products and the documentation of each work’s creation, is called the Sustained Investigation. All artworks and/or products  will be visually connected encompassing a student-chosen theme or topic. The creation process involving every 2D Design submitted outcome will be thoroughly documented and assessed along with each submitted artwork and/or product. The course focuses on two-dimensional applications including areas of graphic design, digital art, photography, collage, and printmaking.  

An AP 2D Design art student will be expected to solve creative problems utilizing ‘The Elements of Art and Principles of Design.’ An AP 2D Design art student will use a range of conceptual approaches while demonstrating outstanding technical skills in a variety of mediums involving contemporary approaches to art-making. All AP 2D Design concepts are self-composed with a focus on challenging the young designer’s ability to strive beyond her/his comfort zone. Through abstract, observational and inventive compositions an AP 2D Design art student will address a wide range of approaches illustrating individually developed mastery (i.e., "college-level") in concept, composition, and execution in use of medium and tools. Due to the number of required externally examined uploads, the fast paced program requires diligence in production during every class and will most likely require a significant amount of work completed outside of class.

While every artwork and/or product along with associated documentation will be assessed throughout the year, the outcome involves 15 uploads and 5 selected exemplar works submitted to AP Central for external evaluation and scoring by an AP Visual Arts Reader. The course is equivalent to a first-year college art class and an AP 2D Design art student is expected to challenge themselves to develop mastery in their ideas, skills, and abilities.

AP Art & Design: 3D Design (98256y)

One year - 1 credit

Grades 11, 12

Highly Recommended:  Sculpture and Metals 2, Advanced Art 3D, Design Technology 2, and Visual Arts Teacher’s approval through Interview and Portfolio Review

AP Art and Design: 3D Design is a fast paced course culminating in ten to twelve 3D Forms completed in eight months. It is of utmost importance that an incoming AP 3D Design art student has completed two or three high school art classes and has a foundation of knowledge pertaining to the ‘The Elements of Art and Principles of Design.’ 

The portfolio of 3D Forms and the documentation of each work’s creation, is called the Sustained Investigation. All 3D Forms will be visually connected encompassing a student-chosen theme or topic. The creation process involving every submitted 3D Design Form will be thoroughly documented and assessed along with each submitted form sculpture. The course focuses on three-dimensional applications in use of space (height, width, and depth) in unique and systematic investigation of formal and conceptual adaptations involving creative use of negative space.  

An AP 3D Design art student will be expected to solve creative problems utilizing ‘The Elements of Art and Principles of Design.’ An AP 3D Design art student will use a range of conceptual approaches while demonstrating outstanding technical skills in a variety of mediums involving contemporary approaches to manipulating negative space in a physical product. All AP 3D Design concepts are self-composed with a focus on challenging the young designer’s ability to strive beyond her/his comfort zone. Through abstract, observational and inventive compositions An AP 3D Design art student will address a wide range of approaches illustrating individually developed mastery (i.e., "college-level") in concept, composition, and execution in use of medium and tools. Due to the number of required externally examined uploads, the fast paced program requires diligence in production during every class and will most likely require a significant amount of work completed outside of class.

While every 3D Form along with associated documentation will be assessed throughout the year, the outcome involves 15 uploads and 5 selected exemplar works submitted to AP Central for external evaluation and scoring by an AP Visual Arts Reader. The course is equivalent to a first-year college art class and an AP 3D Design art student is expected to challenge themselves to develop mastery in their ideas, skills, and abilities.

IB S1 Visual Arts (9811y)

One year - 1 credit

Grade 11

Recommended:  Indonesian Studies: Drawing and Painting 2, Photography and Design 1, Advanced Art 2D, and Visual Arts Teacher’s approval through Interview and Portfolio Review

This is the first of a two-year International Baccalaureate Standard Level (SL) Visual Arts course. It is of utmost importance that every incoming IB S1 Visual Arts student has completed two or three high school art classes and has a strong foundation of knowledge pertaining to the ‘The Elements of Art and Principles of Design.’ 

IB SL Visual Art is designed for a student interested in the visual arts, but not focused on pursuing visual arts at the college or university level. The course consists of three main components: Comparative Study, Process Portfolio, and Exhibition. The Comparative Study involves an extensive amount of written documentation involving deep dive analysis of three professional artworks while connecting historically prominent art movements within an array of genres. During the second semester 2-3 Exhibition artworks will be completed. The creation of every Exhibition artwork will be documented in detail. An IB S1 Visual Art student will explore an array of mediums and tools in various techniques ranging from fine art, digital art, and sculpture.  Each student will be challenged to develop mastery in her/his ideas, skills, and artistic abilities. To begin IB S2 Visual Arts, the artwork documentation will be utilized to begin the 18 screen Process Portfolio. IB SL Visual Arts students are assessed from the perspective of a first-year junior college art class.

IB H1 Visual Arts (9820y)

One year - 1 credit

Grade 11

Highly Recommended:  Indonesian Studies: Drawing and Painting 2, Photography and Design 2, Sculpture and Metals 2, Advanced Art 2D, and Visual Arts Teacher’s approval through Interview and Portfolio Review

This is the first of a two-year International Baccalaureate Higher Level Visual Arts course. IB HL Visual Arts is designed for art students with a keen interest in visual art and interested in furthering his or her artistic learning at the college or university level. It is of utmost importance that every incoming IB H1 Visual Arts student has completed multiple high school art classes and has a strong foundation of knowledge pertaining to the ‘The Elements of Art and Principles of Design.’ 

The course consists of three main components: Comparative Study, Process Portfolio, and Exhibition. The Comparative Study involves an extensive amount of written documentation involving deep dive analysis of three professional artworks while connecting historically prominent art movements within an array of genres. IB H1 Visual Art students also complete and document their own art-making in response to the three professional artworks. 

During the second semester 3-4 Exhibition artworks will be completed. The creation of every Exhibition artwork will be documented in detail. An IB H1 Visual Art student will explore an array of mediums and tools in various techniques ranging from fine art, digital art, and sculpture.  Each student will be challenged to develop mastery in her/his ideas, skills, and artistic abilities. To begin IB H2 Visual Arts, the artwork documentation will be utilized to begin the 25 screen Process Portfolio. IB HL Visual Arts students are assessed from the perspective of a first-year top-rated university or art college program.

IB S2 Visual Arts (9810y)

One year - 1 credit

Grade 12

Prerequisite:  IB S1 Visual Arts

In the second of the two-year International Baccalaureate Standard Level Visual Art course students are expected to build upon practical and research work completed during the first year. An IB S2 Visual Arts student is expected to become more independent, self-motivated, self-critical while intently focused on developing a portfolio of Exhibition artworks visually connected encompassing a self-chosen theme or topic. The 18 screen Process Portfolio will continue developing while the IB S2 Visual Arts student continues developing a thought-provoking and visually stimulating Exhibition portfolio. 

Near the conclusion of year-two, an IB Standard Level art student will design and display her/his Exhibition showcasing 6-7 artworks and accompanying Curatorial Rationale. To conclude the course digital copies of the Comparative Study, Process Portfolio, Exhibition photographs, and Curatorial Rationale will be uploaded to IBO and externally examined.

IB H2 Visual Arts (9830y)

One year - 1 credit

Grade 12

Prerequisite:  IB H1 Visual Arts

In the second of the two-year International Baccalaureate Higher Level Visual Art course students are expected to build upon practical and research work completed during the first year. An IB H2 Visual Arts student is expected to become more independent, self-motivated, self-critical while intently focused on developing a portfolio of Exhibition artworks visually connected encompassing a self-chosen theme or topic. The 25 screen Process Portfolio will continue developing while the IB H2 Visual Arts student continues developing a thought-provoking and visually stimulating Exhibition portfolio.

Near the conclusion of year-two, an IB Higher Level art student will design and display her/his Exhibition showcasing 10-11 artworks and accompanying Curatorial Rationale. To conclude the course digital copies of the Comparative Study, Process Portfolio, Exhibition photographs, and Curatorial Rationale will be uploaded to IBO and externally examined.