ART
ART I year 9-12 UC/CSU
This course is a first year art course in the fundamentals of art. This course emphasizes the necessary skills to provide the student with a perceptual base leading to understanding artistic perception, creative expression, historical and cultural context(s); aesthetic valuing and connections, relations, applications of the Visual arts. Learning the tools, techniques, materials, technology and application of what is learned in other art forms, subject areas and careers. The art elements and principles of design serve as a foundation for each unit covered. Selected historical or cultural contexts will be applied with attention to analysis, interpretation, and judgment of student work as well as appreciation of works of art from other cultures and times.
ART II year 10-12 UC/CSU
This is an intensified studio course building upon the fundamentals learned in Art I. Studio work will be based upon developing the elements and principles of design to a more advanced degree while incorporating art history, art criticism, and aesthetics. In general, students are allotted more time and given fewer projects, but are expected to resolve more complex visual problems that are both challenging and creative.
ART III year 11-12 UC/CSU
This is an advanced studio course building upon the fundamentals learned in Art I and refined in Art II. Studio work will be based upon developing the elements and principles of design to a more advanced degree while incorporating art history, art criticism, and aesthetics.
3D Arts year 9-12
This is a studio class with a 3-dimensional focus. Projects will be hands-on activities using a variety of materials. Lessons will be structured and presented to include sculptures that hang and stand with a variety of thematic themes. Other projects and processes to be explored will be paper mache, wire, craft, paper arts, origami, basket making, bead making, mosaics and mask wiring. We will discuss the traditional and historical role of crafts as functional, decorative, and ceremonial objects of various cultures.
MEDIA PRODUCTIONS
MEDIA PRODUCTIONS I year 9-12 UC/CSU
The Media Production Fundamentals course offers a dynamic exploration of print, photography, film, video, audio, and interactive media tools. Designed to equip students with essential skills, it combines lectures, assignments, and hands-on projects to establish a solid grasp of media production fundamentals. The course allows for exploration and skill development in various media forms, fostering creativity and technical expertise. The primary focus of this course will be in photography production.
MEDIA PRODUCTIONS II year 10-12 UC/CSU
Media Productions Intermediate builds on the foundational knowledge from Introduction to Media Productions. Students dive deeper into multimedia content creation. The course enhances proficiency in print, photography, film, video, audio, and interactive media, assuming a solid grasp of fundamentals. It features a comprehensive curriculum, including lectures, assignments, and hands-on projects, enabling students to tackle more complex challenges. The primary focus of this course will be in video production.
MEDIA PRODUCTIONS III year 11-12 UC/CSU
Advanced Media Productions is the final step in mastering multimedia content creation. Assuming prior knowledge, the course focuses on practical application, featuring hands-on projects like a school podcast, news coverage, and community marketing. Students will specialize in their chosen area of print/graphic design, photography, or videography. Through advanced projects, you will push your creative boundaries, culminating in high-quality capstone work.
MUSIC & BAND
BAND: TRANSITIONAL year 9-12
Transitional Band is an introductory band course designed to prepare students for advancing into upper-level band courses.
BAND: INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED year 9-12 UC/CSU
Intermediate and Advanced Band is focused on the understanding of rhythm, pitch, dynamics, tempo, articulation expression, theory and notation of music. This course may be taken concurrently with Marching Band. Students will be able to transcribe simple songs when presented orally into melodic and rhythmic notation. Students will learn music vocabulary and terms. Students will learn to play their instrument in tune and blend and balance with other students. Students learn scales, exercises and a good repertoire representing various styles, genres and cultures with expression, technical accuracy, good tone quality and articulation by oneself and ensembles.
MUSIC THEORY year 10-12 UC/CSU
Music Theory is an introduction to the fundamentals of music —notation, scales, intervals, chords, keys, basic harmony and counterpoint—and their practical application in analysis, composition, and performance. No previous musical experience required. Students will obtain and practice ear training skills and skills required for reading music. They will recognize the development of music from an historical and cultural perspective and extend their musical awareness beyond music currently familiar to the student. Individual creativity is nurtured through both rhythmic and melodic compositions and class projects.
GUITAR I year 9-12 UC/CSU
This is an elective course offering beginning instruction for the guitar. Students will learn basic guitar techniques, maintenance, and tuning. Open chords and basic notation will be thoroughly lectured and discussed. Students taking this course will get plenty of time to practice the lessons for weekly assessment. This course also includes music fundamentals, theory, songs, performance, listening, and analyzing music at an appropriate level.