Animation Art

Credit: ½ Credit (half year course)

Course Description: The course will build upon the skills learned in cartooning to create projects that create the illusion of movement through art. This course will require students to work on independent projects under the supervision and guidance of the teacher. This course may be used toward obtaining a Regents sequence in Art.

Art and Culture

Credit: ½ Credit (half year course)

Course Description: This course is geared to students who are considering studying Art in college. Students will explore the role of Art in various cultures and its influence on music, literature, dance, and cuisine. Projects can be, but are not limited to: Art studio projects, written assignments, and oral presentations. This course may be used toward obtaining a Regents sequence in Art.

Artistic Branding

Credit: ½ Credit (half year course)

Course Description: This course provides insight concerning the essential components for artist advancement in the music industry. Instruction is designed to define, develop, and promote your “it.” Students will learn the standard expectations regarding headshots, resumes, social media promotion, 30 second elevator pitch, and other mechanisms that contribute towards brand building and control.

Cartooning

Credit: ½ Credit (half year course)

Course Description: This course will focus on animation art through comic books, silver screens, lithographs, and portraits. This course may be used toward obtaining a Regents sequence in the Arts.

Ceramics A

Credit: ½ Credit (half year course)

Course Description: This course is an elective that covers basic ceramic techniques, the use, and limitations of the medium, various glazes, uses and types of firing procedures, slab and coil method, decorative styles, and methods. This course is one of two half credit courses covering basic techniques and vocabulary. This course may be used toward obtaining a Regents sequence in Art.

Ceramics B

Credit: ½ Credit (half year course)

Course Description: This course offers experience in the design and construction of ceramic objects. Various techniques will include the preparation and shaping of clay in a functional and sculpture manner, glazing, working on the pottery wheel ceramic sculpture, kiln preparation and firing. This course may be used toward obtaining a Regents sequence in Art.

Commercial Art I (CTE)

Credit: ½ Credit (half year course)

Course Description: This course is an elective that introduces students to the basic tools and processes used to create Advertising Art. Commercial Art includes advertising design, publication design, fabric design, illustration, package/poster design, and business logos/trademarks. This course may be used toward obtaining a Regents sequence in Art and CTE Pathway for Graphic design.

Commercial Art II

Credit: ½ Credit (half year course)

Prerequisite: Commercial Art I

Course Description: Students will continue with the skills learned in Commercial Art. Students will learn more advanced techniques in the areas of advertising design, publication design, fabric design, illustration, package/poster design, and business logos/trademarks. This course may be used toward obtaining a Regents sequence in Art and CTE Pathway for Graphic design.

Digital Photography I (CTE)

Credit: ½ Credit (half year course)

Course Description: This course is an introduction to digital photography and digital editing. Students will learn to use a digital camera and comprehend the various techniques necessary to master basic software and methods to create artwork on the computer. This course will teach students to analyze and manipulate images in a digital environment. Students will be expected to purchase a standard memory size flash drive to store their work. This course may be used toward obtaining a Regents sequence in art.

Digital Photography II (CTE)

Credit: ½ Credit (half year course)

Prerequisite: Digital Photography I

Course Description: Students will continue with the skills learned in Digital Photographic Art. Students will learn various advanced features of a digital camera and various advanced techniques. Students will be required to create a digital portfolio and display their work. Students will have a better understanding of Adobe Photoshop.

Drawing

Credit: ½ Credit (half year course)

Course Description: This course is an elective that covers basic one-point perspective, two-point perspective, figure proportion, figure movement, and portrait drawing. This course may be used toward obtaining a Regents sequence in art.

Graphic Design I (CTE)

Credit: ½ Credit (half year course)

Prerequisite: Studio Art A, Studio Art B, Drawing, and Painting

Course Description: This is a course that focuses on typography, computer graphics and illustration art. This course is designed for higher level art students who have taken previous art courses such as Studio in Art A&B, Drawing and Painting. Digital Photography as a prerequisite for this course is not required, but recommended, as is previous computer knowledge. In this course, students will learn a basic knowledge of page layout, photo manipulation, and illustration skills with the goal of implementing this knowledge commercially. Instruction will include both hand-drawing and digital techniques. This course may be used towards the completion of the CTE Pathway for Graphic design.

Graphic Design II (CTE)

Credit: ½ Credit (half year course)

Prerequisite: Graphic Design I

Course Description: Students will continue with the skills learned in Graphic Design I. Students will learn more advanced techniques in the areas of typography, computer graphics and illustration art. Digital Photography as a prerequisite for this course is not required, but recommended, as is previous computer knowledge. In this course, students will enhance their knowledge of page layout, photo manipulation, and illustration skills with the goal of implementing this knowledge commercially. Instruction will include both hand-drawing and digital techniques. This course may be used towards the completion of the CTE Pathway for Graphic design.

Independent Study

Credit: ½ Credit (half year course)

Prerequisite: Eligibility determined by School Counselor along with teacher authorization to conduct the study

Course Description: Career focused research project and portfolio for the CTE pathway.

Painting 

Credit: ½ Credit (half year course)

Course Description: This course, an elective, covers the fundamentals of painting such as color theory and mixing of colors. Students will paint primarily with a Gloss Tempera as they learn various techniques in manipulating paint as an artistic medium. The students are expected to have a small portfolio of various paintings upon completion of the course to receive half the credit. This course may be used toward obtaining a Regents sequence in art.

Studio in Art A

Credit: ½ Credit (half year course)

Course Description: This class is a foundations course where students learn how to create art through a multitude of 2-dimensional art forms. The class will cover the exploration of art forms, fundamentals, the principles and elements of art, and art appreciation. Projects will consist of 2-dimension art forms. Studio A and B may be combined to fulfill the HS one credit in arts. The classes may be taken in any order. You may also combine Studio in Art A or B with Music in Our lives to fulfill the one credit in the arts. This course may be used toward fulfilling the New York State Regents requirement for one credit in art and/or music.

Studio in Art B

Credit: ½ Credit (half year course)

Course Description: This class is a foundations course where students learn how to create art through a multitude of 3-dimensional art forms. An emphasis will be on self-expression as students learn about the principles and elements of art. Studio A and B may be combined to fulfill the HS one credit in arts. These classes may be taken in any order. You may also combine Studio in Art A or B with Music in Our Lives (MIOL) to fulfill the one credit in the arts. This course may be used toward fulfilling the New York State Regents requirement for one credit in art and/or music.

Beginning Band

Credit: 1 Credit (full year course)

*Fulfills NYS Graduation Requirement

Course Description: This course is for students who have never played a band instrument or who want to return to playing an instrument. Instrument selection will be based on availability and need. Students will be expected to practice their assigned instrument daily.

Beginning Orchestra

Credit: 1 Credit (full year course)

*Fulfills NYS Graduation Requirement

Course Description: This course is for students who have never played a string instrument or who want to return to playing an instrument. Instrument selection will be based on availability and need. Students will be expected to practice their assigned instrument daily. Student must be able to work in both group and independent settings.

Beginning Guitar

Credit: 1/2 Credit (half year course)

Course Description: Students will learn the fundamentals of guitar playing. Students will learn how to read both music and fret board charts. Students in this class are expected to work both independently and in group settings.

Concert Choir

Credit: 1 Credit (full year course)

*Fulfills NYS Graduation Requirement

Course Description: The Concert choir is open to students in grades 9-12. Beginners are welcome to audition. This course prepares a mixed-voice performance group that will participate in community activities, school assemblies. Students will be required to perform in after-school functions and concerts including dress rehearsals. Attendance in SGI (Small Group Instruction) is mandatory. Public performances, including winter and spring concerts, and NYSSMA Major Organization Festival (if applicable), are required.

College Chorale Prep

Credit: 1 Credit (full year course)

Course Description: This course is designed for vocal students who want to further their musical skills and/or who are considering singing in college. This intense class is designed to prepare choral students for sight-singing, dictation, and music theory. Although like Music Theory, this class focuses more on the vocalist. Students will learn rudimentary keyboard skills to complete class assignments. In addition, students will prepare solo and vocal chamber literature in preparation for college and auditions.

Intermediate Band

Credit: 1 Credit (full year course)

*Fulfills NYS Graduation Requirement

Course Description: Students should be able to play an instrument at a NYSSMA Level III on their principal instrument and be prepared to explore more advanced literature to prepare for NYSSMA Level IV. Public performance, including winter and spring concerts, football games, community parades, and NYSSMA Major Organization Festival (if applicable), is required. Attendance in SGI (Small Group Instruction) is mandatory.

Intermediate Orchestra

Credit: 1 Credit (full year course)

*Fulfills NYS Graduation Requirement

Course Description: This course affords students the opportunity to perfect their musical knowledge, understanding, and skills that will prepare them for the Symphonic Orchestra. Public performances, including winter and spring concerts, and NYSSMA Major Organization Festival (if applicable), are required. Attendance in SGI (Small Group Instruction) is mandatory.

Music In Our Lives

Credit: 1/2 Credit (half year course)

*Fulfills NYS Graduation Requirement

Course Description: This course is designed to give students an overview of music through a “hands on” experience with the electric piano and electric guitar. With the skills acquired in this class, students will create musical compositions.

Piano Lab I

Credit: 1/2 Credit (half year course)

Course Description: Students will learn the fundamentals of the piano using an electronic keyboard. Students will learn how to read piano music as well as learn how to play various chords. Students will explore a variety of musical styles as well as compose music.

Piano Lab II

Credit: 1/2 Credit (half year course)

Prerequisite: Piano Lab I

Course Description: Students will continue learning piano keyboard fundamentals begun in Piano Lab. In this course, students will be expected to read more complex music as they explore a variety of musical styles as well as compose music.

Select Chorale

Credit: 1 Credit (full year course)

*Fulfills NYS Graduation Requirement

Course Description: This course is designed to expose advanced level music students to a variety of musical selections and styles. The performance objective supports the concept of a mixed choir of highly trained vocal music students who perform publicly. Students will be expected to learn and sing a variety of musical selections and materials. Students enrolled in this program must meet the audition criteria established by both the high school chorus teacher and director of music. Students are expected to be positive role models who will represent Hempstead High School at various musical events in the community. Attendance in SGI (Small Group Instruction) is mandatory. Public performances, including winter and spring concerts, and NYSSMA Major Organization Festival (if applicable), are required.

Symphonic Band

Credit: 1 Credit (full year course)

*Fulfills NYS Graduation Requirement

Course Description: The Symphonic Band is a large ensemble in which students perform classic and contemporary works. The Band concentrates on broadening students' knowledge of music by increasing a student's instrumental proficiency, self-image, self-discipline; and creating esprit de corps through excellence in performance. Attendance in SGI (Small Group Instruction) is mandatory.

Theater Arts I

Credit: 1/2 Credit (half year course)

Course Description: This introduction to the theater will guide students in the study of acting, scene study, theater history, improvisation, pantomime, voice and diction, playwriting, character development and many other skills and tools for the stage and life. This course can be used towards the New York State Regents requirement for one credit in the arts.

Theater Arts II

Credit: 1/2 Credit (half year course)

Course Description: This class will supplement, reinforce, and further develop the skills learned in Theater Arts I. Additionally, the principles of directing, and dramatic literature will be introduced. Individual and group projects will be assigned. Active participation in school productions is encouraged. This course can be used towards the New York State Regents requirement for one credit in the arts.

Acting I

Credit: 1/2 Credit (half year course)

Course Description: Acting I is an introduction to the craft of acting. Acting skills are explored and developed through both structured and improvised classroom activities. Text analysis is taught and applied to monologues and scenes selected from contemporary dramatic literature.

Acting II

Credit: 1/2 Credit (half year course)

Course Description: Skills acquired in Acting I will be further developed. More advanced monologue and audition techniques will be explored. Focusing on “technique” that produces well –rounded performances, this course accentuates practical application through scene work using classical text.

Introduction to TV Broadcasting

Credit: 1/2 Credit (half year course)

Course Description: This introduction students to the industry of TV Broadcasting. Students will ge the chance to learn how to use broadcasting technology, conduct interviews, and practice their oratory skills.

TV Production

Credit: 1 Credit (full year course)

Course Description: Students will learn the basic skills behind television production including video control, operating of cameras and sound devices, interviewing, staging, and lighting.