Fine Arts

The Fine Arts graduation requirement can be satisfied by taking an Art or Music class.

Art Courses

Advanced Theater - ART143

Grade: 10 - 12

Length: 1 semester

Credits: .5

Prerequisite: Must earn a C in Intro to Theater, includes audition to continue – see instructor for details.

Follows the same themes and principles as the introductory course, but provides more challenging exercises and activities with greater levels of difficulty. Outside time required.

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AP Art History - ART 273/274

Grade: 10, 11, 12

Length: 2 semesters

Credit: .5 per semester

Prerequisite: None

Cost: AP exam fee fees apply for students seeking AP scores

The AP Art History course welcomes students into the global art world to engage with its forms and content as they research, discuss, read, and write about art, artists, art making, and responses to and interpretations of art. By investigating specific course content--250 works of art--characterized by diverse artistic traditions from prehistory to the present, the students develop in-depth, holistic understanding of the history of art from a global perspective. Students learn and apply skills of visual, contextual, and comparative analysis to engage with a variety of art forms, developing understanding of individual works and interconnections across history.

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Art 1/2 - ART 123/125

Grade: 10 - 12

Length: 1 year

Credits: 1

Prerequisite: None

Students will explore different mediums, styles, and art movements in an exploration of the creative process. This course teaches the basic visual elements and principles of design, and is a prerequisite for Drawing & Painting, Sculpture, or other upper level fine art course.

Contemporary Art & Design - CTE 316/317

Grade: 10 - 12

Program Area: Skilled and Technical Sciences

Length: 1 Year

Credits: 1.0 Fine Arts and CTE Graduation Requirement Met (2 for 1 Policy) or 1.0 CTE

Prerequisite: None

Dual Credit: TBD

Extended Learning : Technology Student Association

Industry Recognized Credential: Precision Exams: 21st Century Success Skills

Do you dream of turning your creative passion into a profession? Do you want to stretch and explore your creativity? Students of all skill levels are invited to experience the dynamic world of applied art and design. In this hands-on, project-based course, students will learn the essential skills, studio habits, and techniques artists use to plan and produce works of art through illustration, bookmaking, color theory, painting, printmaking, sculpture, decorative arts, textiles, mixed media, and more. Draw, paint, sculpt, design, print, and stitch your ideas into life! Creative thinking and craftsmanship will be emphasized, along with essential art elements and design principles. This course serves as a prerequisite for advanced fine art courses: Drawing & Painting and Sculpture.

Introduction to Theater - ART141

Grade: 10-12

Length: 1 semester

Credits: .5

Prerequisite: None

Students will learn an introduction to the stage and what it means to be an actor. We learn through experience, and in this course students will understand and experience the poetry of trust, improvisation, motivation and purpose, sensory awareness, movement and physical involvement, verbal agility as well as fundamentals of the stage. Students will learn the actors’ warm-up, be exposed to theater games, and explore ways of understanding text and creating characters. To continue to Advanced Theater, student must earn a C in Intro and perform an audition.

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Drawing & Painting - ART 231/232

Grade: 10 - 12

Length: 1 year

Credits: 1

Prerequisite: Art 1 or Instructor permission and recommendation with portfolio review

This course builds on the fundamentals of beginning drawing and painting techniques learned in Art 1. Students will explore different drawing and painting mediums, styles, artistic movements, and techniques in order for students to realize their own artistic goals. Students will begin to build college level portfolios.

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Sculpture - ART 261/262

Grade: 10 - 12

Length: 1 year

Credits: 1

Prerequisite: Art 1 or Instructor permission and recommendation with portfolio review

This course builds on the fundamental design concepts in Art 1. With an emphasis in ceramics, students will explore 3-Dimensional design in a variety of mediums and techniques.

Students will begin to build college level portfolios.

Video Production - CTE 307/308

Grade:10 - 12

Program Area: Skilled and Technical Sciences

Length: 1 Year

Credits: 1.0 Fine Arts and CTE Graduation Requirement Met (2 for 1 Policy) or 1.0 CTE

Prerequisite: None

Dual Credit: PNW College Credit: DMA 246, Film 256

CTE Extended Learning: Technology Student Association

Industry Recognized Credential: Precision Exams: 21st Century Success Skills

This collaborative yearlong intro class will give you a running start developing the portfolio required by college and industry applications. Increase your understanding of media messages as you learn the basic technical and aesthetic elements of film and television production. The course requires analysis and production of various video genres. In addition, students study story construction, learn visual storytelling techniques, and produce short narrative films. Students will also learn editing techniques using Adobe Premiere. The finished productions may be shown at school screenings and entered in film festivals.

Advanced Video Production - CTE 309/310

Grade: 11 - 12

Program Area: Skilled and Technical Sciences

Length: 1 Year

Credits: 1.0 Fine Arts and CTE Graduation Requirement Met (2 for 1 Policy) or 1.0 CTE

Prerequisite: Video Production with a C or better.

Dual Credit: TBD

CTE Extended Learning: Technology Student Association

Industry Recognized Credential: Precision Exams: 21st Century Success Skills

Continue to expand your film production and analysis skills as you complete a variety of film-style projects, including Viking TV. Working in groups, students will demonstrate industry standard level competencies in the following major categories: film and video aesthetics, project documentation, script development, sound, camera work, lighting, editing and professional work ethic. Productions are posted on the VTV YouTube channel. VTV segments and other videos produced in this class can be entered in local film festivals.

Digital Design - CTE 116/117

Grade: 9-12

Program Area: Business and Marketing

Length: 1 Year

Credits: 1.0 Fine Arts and CTE Graduation Requirement Completed (2 for 1 Policy) or 1.0 CTE

Prerequisite: None

Extended Learning: Technology Student Association

Dual Credit: PNW College Credit: DMA 103

Dive into the vibrant world of visual storytelling with our Digital Design course – where creativity meets cutting-edge technology! If you're ready to turn your artistic flair into a digital masterpiece, this course is your canvas.

Picture this: You'll start by mastering the foundational elements of color theory, typography, and image manipulation using the industry-standard Adobe Photoshop. But we're not stopping there – get ready to unleash your creativity with graphic art tools and techniques like perspective, animation, and vector graphics.

Hold on, because here comes the exciting part – we're not just creating static images. In this course, you'll be at the forefront of web development, one of the fastest-growing industries out there. As you explore the art of crafting visually stunning web pages, you'll develop a solid working knowledge of HTML, the language of the web.

But that's not all – we're adding a dash of magic with complementary webpage tools like javascript, PHP, and cascading style sheets. It's not just about creating a webpage; it's about sculpting an online experience that captivates and engages.

Join us in Digital Design, where every click, every line of code, and every creative choice brings your vision to life. This isn't just a course; it's your passport to the dynamic intersection of art and technology. Are you ready to design the future? Let the digital journey begin!

FINE ARTS: Music

Courses beyond Concert Band and LSHS Lyric Choir are by audition or instructor permission only

Guitar - MUS 115/116

Grade: 10 - 12

Length: 1 semester

Credit: .5*

Prerequisite: Student provides their own steel or nylon string ACOUSTIC guitar for the class

This elective course is open to students who are interested in learning guitar. Students MUST furnish their own ACOUSTIC guitar for the class. NO EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY and this class has a VERY supportive environment, however, THIS IS A PERFORMANCE CLASS and those "in class" performances (AND the evening open mic concert) ARE A REQUISITE for enrollment. The emphasis in this class is on gaining the skills necessary to cover popular songs of your choosing. Students will learn chords, rhythms, vocal technique (use of your voice is required), and by the end of the course should be able to hold their own performing at least one tune at any open mic.

Concert Band - MUS 111/112

Grade: 10 - 12

Length: 1 year

Credits: .5 per semester*

Prerequisite: C- or above in 9th grade band OR instructor permission

This elective course requires previous study of an instrument of the band or willingness to study privately with an instructor. This is a performance based class and progress towards proficient performance standards is a requisite for this class. Students must meet proficient standards in both theory and performance in order to continue in successive semesters. Music representing different styles and periods of history is learned and performed. Members are required to perform and march at all football and basketball games on the pep schedule as well as assigned parades, contests, competitions, and public performances. Uniform consists of black pants, black socks, black shoes, white button down dress shirt, black tie. (Ladies may wear a black dress so long as its hem falls below the knee when seated and is deemed appropriate).

Jazz Ensemble - MUS 150/151

Grade: 10 - 12

Length: 1 year

Credits: .5 per semester*

Prerequisite: Audition Only OR Instructor’s Permission, must be enrolled in MUS 111/112 or MUS 152/153

Jazz Band is LSHS’s award winning “touring” ensemble. Students perform “Big Band Jazz” in styles ranging from the 1940’s to present day including swing, rock, fusion, and modern. Auditions are held within the first two weeks of school. Jazz Ensemble members will be required to perform at all concerts, contests, and other outside of school performances. Weekly sectionals are mandatory. A tuxedo is required for this ensemble.

Wind Ensemble - MUS 152/153

Grade: 10 - 12

Length: 1 year

Credits: .5 per semester*

Prerequisite: Audition Only or Instructor Approval

The Wind Ensemble is the “elite musical ensemble.” Students will learn more complicated literature and be expected to come to class prepared with their parts. Practice at home is mandatory. Sectionals are mandatory. This is a performance based class and progress towards proficient performance standards is a requisite for this class. Students must meet proficient standards in both theory and performance in order to continue in successive semesters. Wind Ensemble members are required to perform and march at all football and basketball games on the pep schedule as well as assigned parades, contests, competitions, and public performances. Students should work for achievement of higher level skills and performance practices. A tuxedo is required uniform.

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LSHS Choir Programs

LSHS Chamber Choir - MUS 120/121

Grade: 10 - 12

Length: 1 year

Credits: .5 per semester*

Prerequisite: 1st semester required for 2nd semester, audition only

For Advancing Singers SATB voicing. Experienced and knowledgeable students audition for placement in this group, which performs literature of a higher difficulty. This group will focus on the elements needed in chamber music in the contemporary setting and in the historical context. Course content includes music of all styles and periods, note reading, vocal technique, musical vocabulary, musical phrasing and performance varied styles. The choir will perform several concerts, festivals and community service events throughout the year.

LSHS Lyric - MUS 220/221

Grade: 10 - 12

Length: 1 year

Credits: .5 per semester*

Prerequisite: None

A non-auditioned vocal class designed as a high school entry-level performance class, Lyric choir is offered to Soprano/Alto voice part students with a desire to sing and have fun. Course content includes the study and performance of four part choral music. This choir will perform music from all different periods as well as all different styles such as jazz, blues, pop and classical. Students learn skills including note reading, ear training, vocal technique, musical vocabulary, musical phrasing, and performance in varied styles. The ensemble performs at several concerts, festivals, contests and community events throughout the school year.

LSHS Wave - MUS 222/223

Grade: 10 - 12

Length: 1 year

Credits: .5 per semester*

Prerequisite: Audition only or instructor’s permission

The most experienced and knowledgeable SATB students audition for placement into this group, while concurrently enrolled in either Acapella Choir or Chamber Choir. Course content includes music of all styles and periods, note reading, vocal technique, musical vocabulary, musical phrasing and performance varied styles. This course also will register a rhythm section with instrumentalists playing Piano, Bass, Drums and/or Jazz Guitar. The choir will travel often, performing many concerts, festivals and community service events throughout the year.

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Music Appreciation - MUS 180

Grade: 10 - 12

Length: 1 semester

Credit: 1.0

Prerequisite: None

College Equivalency: MUS at Edmonds CC

This course will explore music of many styles ranging from the earliest music on record all the way through the present day. We begin in 1400 B.C. and move quickly to modern classical music similar to what is seen in Fantasia. We then go back to 1900 and listen to the history of Jazz through the modern day. To finish the class we go back to 1950 and study the history of Rock and Roll into the modern day. We will spend a great deal of time listening to and discussing the music, its style, and how it has come to be. Other than the listening tests, this class’ tests are open note. Students will learn about structure, language, and instrumentation.

AP Music Theory - MUS 300/301

Grade: 12

Length: 1 year

Credits: .5 per semester

Prerequisite: Audition Only or Instructor Approval, Continuous enrollment in LSHS band program 10-12

AP Music Theory is designed for those who need it for career study as well as those who desire it for enrichment or academic rigor. The main emphasis is placed on music of the Common Practice Period (1600-1900) and focus is on preparation for the AP Test. It will be offered exclusively to seniors who meet the prerequisite requirements. Enrollment may be granted to students who have not been continuously enrolled in our instrumental music programs on a case-by-case basis with demonstration of equivalent skills or exceptional ability at the discretion of the director.

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