FINE ARTS
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Course Number |
Course Description |
Pre-Requisites |
Grade |
Units |
Diploma Option C-College Prep TC – Tech/Career |
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VISUAL ART |
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50.0211099 |
Visual
Arts: Comprehensive Y introduces art history, criticism, aesthetic judgment & studio
production to the beginning art student. Emphasizes the ability to understand
& use the elements of art & principles of design through a variety of
media processes both 2-D and 3-D. A chronological study of the history of art
and criticism accompanies the studio experiences. |
N/A |
09-12 |
1.0 |
Elective |
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50.0313099 |
Drawing
& Painting I Y introduces
drawing & painting techniques and a variety of drawing & painting
media. Emphasizes development of drawing & painting skills from
observation and utilizes problem solving skills to achieve desired results.
Stresses critical analysis of master paintings & drawings of different
styles & historical periods. |
Comprehensive |
09-12 |
1.0 |
Elective |
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50.0321099 |
Painting
I Y explores a variety of techniques
and a wide range of painting media. An emphasis is placed on developing basic
painting skills and examining problem solving through color theory &
composition. Critical analysis skills are developed through responding to
master paintings. |
Comprehensive |
10-12 |
1.0 |
Elective |
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50.0322099 |
Painting
II Y enhances skills learned in the
level one course and offers more opportunity for applying painting techniques
in a variety of media. Resolves selected painting problems and emphasizes the
development of personal style. |
Comprehensive |
10-12 |
1.0 |
Elective |
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50.0411099 |
Ceramics/Pottery
I Y introduces
the characteristics of clay & design using various techniques of
construction & surface treatments. Studio processes are emphasized and
students are involved in firing & presenting their clay work. Critical
analysis of historical & contemporary clay work is included. |
Comprehensive |
09-12 |
1.0 |
Elective |
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50.0412099 |
Ceramics/Pottery
II Y enhances
skills learned in the level one course and provides additional opportunities
for various clay techniques in hand building & wheel throwing. Evaluation
& aesthetic judgment of student work is emphasized & personal
expression in clay is encouraged. |
Comprehensive |
10-12 |
1.0 |
Elective |
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50.0711099 |
Photography
I Y introduces
photography as an art form; covers the historical development of photography
and photographic design. A formal photographic critiquing method will
be taught and used in evaluating works of others & self. Introduces
enlarging negatives and stresses composing and processing techniques using a
35 mm camera & pinhole camera. The safe use of photographic materials and
equipment is stressed. |
Comprehensive |
10-12 |
1.0 |
Elective |
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50.0712099 |
Photography
II Y enhances skills acquired in the
level one course and provides additional opportunities to apply photographic
design methods. Composition and print quality is stressed. Explores a variety
of image capturing methods and alternative processing techniques. The
exploration of the history and development of photography continues. |
Comprehensive |
10-12 |
1.0 |
Elective |
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50.0811095 |
Advanced
Placement Studio/ Drawing Y conforms
to College Board’s topics for the Advanced Placement Studio Art Drawing
Portfolio Examination. Requires submission of original works & slides to
be evaluated on quality, breadth & concentration of an idea or concept.
Emphasizes experiences using different drawing media and approaches. This
course provides students with college-level studio experiences and encourages
self-expression. |
Comprehensive |
10-12 |
1.0 |
Elective |
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50.0921095 |
Advanced
Placement Art History Y conforms
to College Board’s topics for the Advanced Placement History of Art
Examination. Covers prehistory to Egyptian, Greek and Roman, Early Christian,
Byzantine, Early Medieval, Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Mannerist, 17th
and 18th century, 19th century, 20th century
and non-Western Art. |
Comprehensive |
10-12 |
1.0 |
Elective |
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DRAMA |
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52.0610099 |
Acting
I Y serves as the prerequisite for
other theatre courses. It will include the study and application of
stage movement, pantomime, vocal techniques, improvisation, and character
development. Composition will be integrated through script writing of
scenes for principle application. Personal growth/skill will be
assessed through solo/group performances. |
None |
09-12 |
1.0 |
Elective |
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52.0220099 |
Fundamentals
of Drama II Y
offers advanced theatre students a performance opportunity by performing a
play designed for an audience of children. Students will learn the
techniques for performing for children and will participate in all aspects of
the production process. Composition may be included through the
scripting of a children’s play. The course will culminate in the
production for an audience of children. |
Acting I |
10-12 |
1.0 |
Elective |
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52.0410099 |
Technical
Theatre I Y
introduce the technical aspects of play production including set design and
construction, properties, lighting/sound design, box office and business
management, publicity, make-up design, and costume design/construction.
Students will have a hands-on experience in all of these areas by providing the
technical needs for current productions. |
None |
9-12 |
1.0 |
Elective |
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52.0620099 |
Acting
II Y will
enhance introductory acting skills with character study and scene work.
Through utilization of scene study, play analysis, and higher-level
improvisations, this class will focus on scene strategies for actors working
in scenes together. Tempo strategies, creative blocking and stage
business, staging of unusual scene elements, and stage combat techniques will
be included. |
Acting I |
9-12 |
1.0 |
Elective |
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BAND |
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53.0371099 |
Percussion
Band Y is an
intermediate band performance class for instrumentalists that have previous
experience. Students can read music and have an understanding of
individual and ensemble performance skills. |
Teacher |
9-12 |
1.0 |
Elective |
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53.0381099 |
Symphonic
Band Y is an
advanced band performance class for instrumentalists that have solid training
in performance fundamentals. Students will deepen their understanding
of individual and ensemble performance skills through the performance of
advanced literature. |
Teacher |
9-12 |
1.0 |
Elective |
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53.0383099 |
Wind
Ensemble Y is
an advanced band performance class for instrumentalists that have solid
training in performance fundamentals. Students will deepen their
understanding of individual and ensemble performance skills through the
performance of advanced literature. |
Teacher |
9-12 |
1.0 |
Elective |
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CHORUS |
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54.0212099 |
Beginning
Mixed Chorus Y is a
beginning performance class for male and female voices that focuses on basic
fundamentals of tone production, music reading, and part singing |
Teacher |
9-12 |
1.0 |
Elective |
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54.0231099 |
Advanced
Mixed Chorus I Y
is an advanced choral performance class for male and female voices with
previous training in choral music. Students will continue to advance
their skills in tone production, intonation, diction, music reading, music
theory, and group balance and blend |
Teacher |
9-12 |
1.0 |
Elective |
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54.0261099 |
Advanced
Women’s Chorus I Y is an
advanced choral performance class for female voices with previous training in
choral music. Students will continue to advance their skills in tone
production, intonation, diction, music reading, music theory, and group
balance and blend |
Teacher |
9-12 |
1.0 |
Elective |
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ORCHESTRA |
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53.0230095 |
AP
Music Theory Y is
an advanced placement preparatory course for college music theory, this
course will require students to read, notate, and compose music, as well as,
develop skills in harmonization, techniques of modulation, key relationships,
and notational skills.
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Teacher |
10-12 |
1.0 |
Elective |
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53.0561099 |
Beginning
Orchestra IY is a
beginning string instrument performance class that focuses on the basic
fundamentals of tone production, music reading, and performance.
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Teacher |
9-12 |
1.0 |
Elective |
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53.0571099 |
Intermediate
Orchestra IY is
an intermediate string instrument performance class for instrumentalists that
have previous experience. Students can read music and have an
understanding of individual and ensemble performance skills.
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Teacher |
9-12 |
1.0 |
Elective |
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53.0581099 |
Advanced
Orchestra IY is
an advanced band performance class for instrumentalists that have solid
training in performance fundamentals. Students will deepen their understanding
of individual and ensemble performance skills through the performance of
advanced literature.
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Teacher |
9-12 |
1.0 |
Elective |