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801 Current Perspectives in Music 1
Grades 9 – 12
Credit 0.5
This course is a sociological approach to the study of music and the connection of music to our lives. It contains historical information about music, but it is not taught from the historical approach. Current Perspectives in Music 1 and 2 is an active learning class with almost 450 activities contained within the textbook, Music! Its Role and Importance in Our Lives. This course meets all National Standards for Music Education.here is no prerequisite for this course and no prior musical knowledge is required.
802 Current Perspectives in Music 2
Grades 9 – 12
Credit 0.5
This course is a continuation of current Perspectives in Music 1. Current Music in Perspectives 1 is not a prerequisite for current Perspectives in Music 2 and no prior musical knowledge is required to enroll in this class.
813 Concert Choir *
CP1 – Concert Choir
Grades 9 - 12
Credit 1
The Concert choir is a special branch of the chorus. The members have superior vocal ability and sing unaccompanied music. They also receive instruction in advanced music theory and the fundamentals of singing. After-school rehearsals are held one week before major performances. Both rehearsals and performances are mandatory for Concert Choir members.
PREREQUISITE:
Vocal audition and permission of instructor
822 ConcertBand *
CP1 – Concert Band
Grades 9 – 12
Credit 1
The band is performance-based ensemble. Its members are studentsw ho have already mastered the basic technique for playing a wind or percussion instrument. After-school rehearsals are hed one week before major performances and are mandatory for band members. Students participating in the Advanced Fine Arts Program will earn Honors credit and are expected to complete additional course work.
PREREQUISITE:
Previous experience in instrumental music and permission of instructor
823 Basic Piano
CP1 – Basic Piano
Grades 9 – 12
Credit 1
This course will be open to any student interested in learning to play the piano. The student will learn music fundamentals and basic keyboarding techniques.
826 Guitar
CP1 - Guitar
Grades 9 – 12
Credit 0.5
This class teaches the basic fundamentals and techniques of playing acoustic guitar. Students are encouraged to bring their own guitar or they may rent one from the school for a $50 fee. This course meets all national standards for Music Education. There is no prerequisite for this course; prior musical knowledge is helpful but not required.
827 Guitar 2
CP1 - Guitar 2
Grades 9 – 12
Credit 0.5
This class teaches the basic fundamentals and techniques of playing acoustic guitar. Students are encouraged to bring their own guitar or they may rent one from the school for a $50 fee. This course meets all national standards for Music Education. There is no prerequisite for this course; prior musical knowledge is helpful but not required.
810 Fundamentals of Music Theory
Honors - Fund. Music Th.
Grades 10 – 12
Credit 1
This course examines the structure and design of Music. It emphasizes the basic elements of music: melody, harmony, rhythm, compositional devices, and four-part harmonization. In addition to theory, students also learn basic piano skills.
PREREQUISITE:
Students should have taken at least one year of instrumental or vocal music
ART
831 Basic St. Art
CP1 – Basic Studio Art
Grades 9 – 12
Credit 1
This foundation course will cover the basic handling of tools, materials and techniques. Because this is a basic design course, the students will understand how art works through the elements of art and principles of design. They will be able to write and discuss concepts, ideas, styles and artists, as well as produce art solving technical, visual and creative problems encountered by all artists.
833 Int. St. Art
CP1 – Intermediate Studio Art
Grades 10 – 12
Credit 1
This course is a continuation of Basic Studio Art with an emphasis on using previously acquired skills to express ideas, values and feelings that are important to individuals and society. Students continue to learn about the rich diversity of art forms that have been made throughout history and around the world.
PREREQUISITE:
Grade of C or above in Basic Studio Art
832 Adv. St. Art
CP1 – Advanced Studio Art
Grades 10 --12
Credit 1
This course is a continuation of Studio Art. Various topics will be explored in
more detail. The development of a personal portfolio is expected.PREREQUISITE:
Grade of C+ or above in Studio Art or an interview with the instructor along with submission of drawings
834 World Art I and 835 World Art II
CP1 – World Art
Grades 10, 11, 12
Credit 0.5 (each semester)
Everyone has a strong desire to “make” or create something with his or her hands in this age of super technology. This class offers students the opportunity to learn some of the traditional lost arts and some new ones. The class will have a historical perspective as well as many hands on activities. Focus will be on fiber arts—traditional weaving, cloth and silk dying, sculpture and jewelry making—cold joining, beading, and diachronic fused glass. Papermaking, bookbinding, printmaking and illustration will be studied.
846 Sculpture and 3-D Design
CP1 – Sculpture and 3-D Design
Grades 10 - 12
Credit 0.5
This course introduces students to the idea of thinking conceptually and creating dimensionally. Students are taught sculpture and 3-D design skills using a variety of materials such as cloth, string, clay, plaster, wood, wire, and paper. Students also work on product design as well as theatre props and set design. Creative and "outside of the box" thinking is encourage.
SPEECH AND DRAMA
862 Speech
CP1 – Speech
Grades 10, 11, 12
Credit 0.5 ( fall semester only)
This course is designed to teach public speaking in a practical manner. The goal is to help students learn the skills of speaking as they are used in the real world. Its aim is to help students develop speech skills needed in all aspects of life. Some areas to be included are persuasive, extemporaneous and choral speeches, and the oral interpretation of prose, poetry, and drama.
863 Drama
CP1 – Drama
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Credit 0.5 (spring semester only)
This course is open to those interested in perfecting the art of communication. Drama includes pantomimes, improvisation, voice and diction exercises, theater games, skits as well as monologues, scene development, play reading, and participation in the drama productions. Activities are planned to assist students in sharpening their dramatic skills, improving self-confidence, and creating believable characters. Although some theory is incorporated, the emphasis is on practice.
* Courses marked with an asterisk may be repeated for credit.
