AP Art/Visual Art Portfolio B0823SC 2 quarters 1 credit
Instructor Permission Required -This course is designed for students who have an interest in a fine arts career, or who want to develop their technical skills to prepare portfolios for CP 1 admission. Emphasis in this course is on independent projects. Students will be required to reach a high level of craftsmanship, maintain a sketchbook of ideas, notes, and vocabulary, and participate in class critiques. They will also need to exhibit their artwork. At the end of this course, students will have a portfolio of work that can be used for college admission. AP Students create a portfolio of work to demonstrate inquiry through art and design and development of materials, processes, and ideas over the course of a year. Portfolios include works of art and design, process documentation, and written information about the work presented. In May, students submit portfolios for evaluation based on specific criteria, which include skillful synthesis of materials, processes, and ideas and sustained investigation through practice, experimentation, and revision, guided by questions. AP Art and Design is designed to be equivalent to an introductory college course.
Foundations in Art B0821QC 1 quarter .5 credit
Serving as the prerequisite for many other art courses, this course introduces students to the elements of art and principles of design through the use of both 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional projects. Students will explore a variety of methods and materials, and learn basic art vocabulary. They will be acquainted with art history, on a basic level, focusing on how artists have used the elements and principles in their work. Students will be required to reach a high level of craftsmanship, maintain a sketchbook of ideas, notes, and vocabulary, digital portfolio, and participate in class critiques.
Draw/Paint I 1 semester1 1.0 credit
This course is designed to strengthen students’ observational drawing skills. A series of assignments will investigate using the elements of art (line, form, value, color, etc.) and principles of design (balance, composition, etc.) with a wide variety of media. Students will study still-life, figure, portrait, and landscape drawing. Through intensive studio work, students will improve their image-making skills, heighten their visual awareness, and develop personal expression through drawing. Students will be required to reach a high level of craftsmanship, maintain a sketchbook of ideas, notes, and vocabulary, and participate in class critiques.
Illustration B0809QC 1 quarter .5 credit
This course is designed to give students a means to incorporate the use of ‘narrative’ in their work. Students will explore the use of both traditional and non-traditional media to develop a personal style of illustration. Students will access a variety of resources, including children’s book illustrations, and magazine illustrations, from various cultures and time periods, to understand how images can be used to enhance words. Students will be required to reach a high level of craftsmanship, maintain a sketchbook of ideas, notes, and vocabulary, digital portfolio, and participate in class critiques.
Illustration 10 1 quarter .5 credit
This course is designed to give students a means to incorporate the use of ‘narrative’ in their work. Students will explore the use of both traditional and non-traditional media to develop a personal style of illustration. Students will access a variety of resources, including children’s book illustrations, and magazine illustrations, from various cultures and time periods, to understand how images can be used to enhance words. Students will be required to reach a high level of craftsmanship, maintain a sketchbook of ideas, notes, and vocabulary, digital portfolio, and participate in class critiques.
Fashion Design B00971FC 1 semester 1 credit
In this course students learn processes, techniques, and tools that artists use to design and create fashions.
Students will work in 2D & 3D to design sketches, patterns & garments.
Printmaking/Mixed Media B0811QC 1 quarter .5 credit
Printmaking is the art of producing multiple images of a drawing or design. This course will introduce the many processes that can be used to create prints. Students will also explore how materials from sculpture, drawing, painting, and printmaking can be combined to create new art forms. Students will be required to reach a high level of craftsmanship, maintain a sketchbook of ideas, notes, and vocabulary, digital portfolio, and participate in class critiques.
Sculpture/3D Design B00977QC 1 quarter .5 credit
This course will introduce the elements of art and principles of design in three-dimensional forms. Students will complete projects involving additive and subtractive techniques, as well as other methods of construction. Three-dimensional structures will be created using a variety of materials, including (but not limited to) wood, wire, string, cardboard, fabric, plaster, found objects, papier mâchè, and various clays. Students will be acquainted with the history of sculpture and view work by a wide range of artists. Students will be required to reach a high level of craftsmanship, maintain a sketchbook of ideas, notes, and vocabulary, digital portfolio, and participate in class critiques.
Ceramics I B00972FC 2 quarters 1 credit
This course will provide students with an introduction to hand-building and wheel-throwing techniques. Students will learn to use tools, glaze, and under-glaze to create both decorative and functional pieces. In addition, students will study the work of prominent ceramists to understand the role that clay has played in various cultures throughout history. Students will be required to reach a high level of craftsmanship, maintain a sketchbook of ideas, notes, and vocabulary, and participate in class critiques.
Ceramics II B00973FC 1 quarter .5 credit
This course is a continuation of Ceramics I. In this class we will explore more advanced hand-building techniques and wheel-throwing techniques. Students will use class time to create self-directed works of art using clay, glazes, and lusters. Surface design will be examined more thoroughly and together we will learn how to begin contextualizing our work through various peer reviews, collaboration, and presentations of our work.
Photoshop for Art B0802QC 1 quarter .5 credit
This course will introduce Adobe Photoshop for fine art. The quarter will primarily focus on becoming comfortable with the use of Photoshop, including using different tools, filters, and more. Projects include digital self-portraits, digital collages, text art, and surrealism. Students will be required to reach a high level of craftsmanship, maintain a sketchbook of ideas, notes, and vocabulary, digital portfolio, and participate in class critiques.
Graphic Design B00976QC 1 quarter .5 credit
This course will use Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and In-Design for commercial art. Practical assignments will use the principles of design. Projects include logo design, business card design, brochures, map making, and web-site design. Students will be required to reach a high level of craftsmanship, maintain a sketchbook of ideas, notes, and vocabulary, digital portfolio, and participate in class critiques.
Digital Photography B0803FC 2 quarters 1 credit
This course will introduce students to the basics of digital photography, focusing on the use of Photoshop tools and techniques to enhance or alter their photos. Other Mac applications like Photo-Booth, iMovie, iPhoto and GarageBand will also be introduced. Students will be required to reach a high level of craftsmanship, maintain a sketchbook of ideas, notes, and vocabulary, and participate in class critiques. Students are required to have a digital camera for this course!
Visual Art Portfolio B0823SC 2 quarters 1 credit
Instructor Permission Required -This course is designed for students who have an interest in a fine arts career, or who want to develop their technical skills to prepare portfolios for CP 1 admission. Emphasis in this course is on independent projects. Students will be required to reach a high level of craftsmanship, maintain a sketchbook of ideas, notes, and vocabulary, and participate in class critiques. They will also need to exhibit their artwork. At the end of this course, students will have a portfolio of work that can be used for college admission.
Basics of Art 9 B00974QC 1 quarter .5 credit
Suggested prerequisite for many other art courses, this course introduces students to the elements of art and principles of design through the use of both 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional projects. Students will explore a variety of methods and materials, and learn basic art vocabulary. Students will be required to reach a high level of craftsmanship, maintain a sketchbook of ideas, notes, and vocabulary, digital portfolio, and participate in class critiques.
Music 10
For students who took Music Foundations in 9th grade. Description coming soon.
Music Production B0852FC 2 quarters 1 credit
Create your own music. Make Beats. Compose. Produce. Whichever way you say it, you are going to need the same basic set of skills, knowledge, and experience. In this class, you will learn the rhythms, melodies, harmonies, and forms that all popular music has in common. You will use a keyboard and a computer to record music, both individually and with other students.
Guitar B00979FC 2 quarters 1 credit
This course is designed to give students the basic musical skills and knowledge needed to start playing pop, rock, blues, folk, jazz, classical, or any other style of guitar. No previous musical experience is necessary.
Piano B00980FC 2 quarters 1 credit
This course is designed to give students the basic musical skills and knowledge needed to start playing pop, rock, blues, folk, jazz, classical, or any other style of piano. No previous musical experience is necessary.
Advanced Music B00981FC 2 quarters 1 credit
Suggested prerequisite: Piano, Guitar, or special permission of the Fine Arts Director. This course is for students who have a solid foundation in performing vocal or instrumental popular music and are looking to advance their skills. Individual and group songs will explore 7th chords, key changes, syncopations, and irregular time signatures in popular, jazz, and classical styles. This course will prepare students for college auditions and public performances.
Choir 9
Description coming soon.
Band 9
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Theater Arts I B0007FC 1 semester 1 credit
In this class, we discover what it means to hold nearly every job in the world of theater: director, actor, playwright, designer, and producer. We take on these roles with a lot of hands-on activities and group projects. We both watch and put on several short plays (and film adaptations of plays) throughout the semester. This class is for people who like to take risks and have fun-- you have a chance to try new things every day!
Theater Arts II B0279FC 1 semester 1 credit
Theater Arts II is a continuation of Theater Arts I. In this class, we look to expand upon the elements of theater you learned about in Theater Arts I and work on putting on a full production. We need actors, set designers, lighting techs, and stage crew! See what putting on a full show is all about!
Dance B00970FC 1 quarter .5 credit
This course includes introduction to dance, dance history, a proper warm-up, across-the-floor progressions, and combinations. Emphasis will also be placed on learning performance skills such as connecting with the audience and telling a story through dance and facial expressions. Class includes intro to ballet, jazz, contemporary, and tap. Will count for PE credit.
Theater Arts 9
This course explores the arts and practices of theater from classical to contemporary times. Students are introduced to the basic concepts of theater as well as elements of the theater arts productions process such as acting, directing, technical design, and improvisation. Students will get a chance to act, create and direct peers. A major focus of the class will be to build a supportive culture and confidence in students whether they choose to pursue theater in the future or just want to explore building confidence in their public speaking abilities. This class is a great way for incoming freshmen to build new relationships at the start of their high school career.