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1 Course Name: Introduction to Art Course Number: Prerequisites: None Description: This course introduces students to media, processes, elements of art, principles of design, language of art, art as production, history, criticism, and aesthetics. Teacher Expectations: All students are required to keep a sketchbook of the entire semesters work. Sketchbooks can be purchased on your own or through the arts department. See your teacher for further details. Student Comments: This class has opened my eyes to a world of opportunities and hidden talent that I never knew I possessed Art Student Course Name: Art History 1 Course Number: Prerequisites: None Description: This is both a hand s on and academic course which allows students an opportunity to learn about past cultures and their artworks and processes through the creation of drawn, painted, and sculpted artworks. Art History I also includes the study of paintings, sculpture, architecture, and various minor art forms from the Paleolithic to the Early Renaissance eras. Aesthetics and art criticism will be incorporated into the course as well as a multi-media approach to learning history. This course also fulfills the art pre-requisite requirement for all level I advanced classes. Student Comments: This course was useful in my preparation for AP World History as the art curriculum correlated well with the content of the AP class. The studio activities also allowed a better understanding of art processes and media and informed my decision to take another advanced art course. - Student 1 / 22

2 Course Name: Art History 2 Course Number: Prerequisites: None Description: This is a hand s on and academic course which allows students an opportunity to learn about past cultures and their artworks and processes through the creation of drawn, painted, and sculpted artworks. Art History II also includes the study of paintings, sculpture, architecture, and various minor art forms from the Early Renaissance to Contemporary eras. Aesthetics and art criticism will be incorporated into the course as well as a multi-media approach to learning history. This course also fulfills the art pre-requisite requirement for all level I advanced classes. Course Name: Ceramics 1 Course Number: Term: S Prerequisites: Introduction to Art or Art History 1 or Art History 2 Description: Students will learn about characteristics and design in clay; basic hand building methods, history of ceramic arts; glaze chemistry, surface techniques will be explored. Student Comments: This course has helped me develop patience and time management skills while creating artworks that not only surprised me but also made me proud. Art Student Course Name: Ceramics 2 Course Number: Prerequisites: Ceramics 1 Description: Students will learn the chemistry of clay bodies, hand building and/or potter s wheel, glaze formulation; decorative techniques, kiln firing atmospheres. 2 / 22

3 Student Comments: Ceramics II further developed my knowledge of ceramic processes and help prepare me for AP 3D Design Portfolio. Art Student Course Name: Ceramics 3 Course Number: Prerequisites: Ceramics 2 Description: Students will continue to build upon their knowledge of ceramic processes including hand building techniques as well as an in depth exploration of thrown vessels on the Potter s wheel. Students will use the elements of art and the principles of design to analyze, develop and build their artworks. Course Name: Computer Art 1 Course Number: Prerequisites: Introduction to Art or Art History 1 or Art History 2 Description: This course will acquaint students with the use of the computer and digital media for production of art. This one-semester course is geared toward developing artistic skills and computer skills to communicate ideas through print and multi-media presentations. The majority of coursework will be designed and produced using Adobe Photoshop Teacher Expectations: No prior computer knowledge necessary, this class offers a great alternative to photography if it cannot be fit into your schedule. Student Comments: Computer Art 1 has increased my knowledge and understanding of graphic design which will assist in the development of my college portfolio as well as impact my future career in the arts. 3 / 22

4 Course Name: Computer Art 2 Course Number: Prerequisites: Computer Art 1 Description: This course will acquaint students with additional digital media for production of art. The course continues development of artistic skills and computer skills to communicate ideas through print and multi-media presentations. Course work will emphasize scanning, digital photography and a combination of computer and traditional art media. Course Name: Drawing and Painting 1 Course Number: Prerequisites: Introduction to Art or Art History 1 or Art History 2 Description: Students will learn basic drawing skills, styles, techniques, materials, historical styles, periods, color theory & painting, processes of art criticism. Teacher Expectations: A must for students interested in a career in the visual arts and or those interested in AP 2D Design Portfolio or AP Drawing Portfolio Classes. Teacher Comments: A must for AP drawing class Student Comments: This course is designed to teach you the foundations of drawing and painting. The course focuses primarily on drawing while incorporating the elements and principles of design. You will draw from observation and perspective. You have a slight introduction to painting that instructs you on sensitivity to color and color theory. Course Name: Drawing and Painting 2 Course Number: Prerequisites: Drawing and Painting I Description: Students will learn intermediate drawings & painting skills, techniques, materials, art historical styles and periods, art criticism and aesthetics. Student Comments: This course focuses more on painting. It takes the skills from drawing and painting 1 and allows you to develop your skills as you begin to create your portfolio. More 4 / 22

5 freedom and personal voice is allotted as you create your own works. Inspiration is drawn from research of various artists throughout history as well as styles. Art Student Course Name: Drawing and Painting 3 Course Number: Prerequisites: Drawing and Painting 2 Description: Students will learn advanced exploration of techniques, movements, art criticism, aesthetics, styles and periods. Course Name: Drawing and Painting 4 Course Number: Grade: Prerequisites: Drawing and Painting 3 Description: Students will engage in improvement and mastery of teaching materials, development of personal styles, movements; application of art criticism and aesthetics. Student Comments: In Drawing and Painting 4, I was able to work more with paint and color. I had finished AP Drawing Portfolio the year before and focused mainly on drawings and dry media. Drawing and Painting 4 allowed me to paint on a canvas that was almost the size of me! It was exciting to paint on such a large surface and it definitely enhanced my ability to work with color. It was a great class with a great, relaxing environment. Art Student Course Name: Jewelry Design 1 Course Number: / 22

6 Prerequisites: Introduction to Art or Art History 1 or Art History 2 Description: Students will learn historical, social origins, and art critical processes and aesthetics while creating their own, wearable jewelry using a variety of materials and processes. Course Name: Jewelry Design 2 Course Number: Prerequisites: Jewelry Design I Description: Students will learn historical, social origins, and art critical processes and aesthetics while creating their own, wearable jewelry using a variety of materials and processes. Course Name: Photographic Design 1 Course Number: Term:Semester Prerequisites: Introduction to Art or Art History 1 or Art History 2 Description: This is an introduction course to pinhole photography including making and exposing photos in darkroom. Teacher Comments: A must for AP 2D design. Student Comments: This class provides great appreciation for photography processes and is a great introduction to darkroom developing. Course Name: Photographic Design 2 Course Number: / 22

7 Prerequisites: Photographic Design 1 Description: Students will work with 35mm cameras, expose and enlarge images in the darkroom. Advanced photographic techniques introduced. Teacher Comments: A must for AP 2D design. Teacher Expectations: Students are expected to provide their own 35mm cameras. Digital SLR not accepted. Student Comments: Photographic Design II is a great way to challenge your creativity and further develops knowledge of darkroom developing techniques. Course Name: Photographic Design 3 Course Number: Prerequisites: Photographic Design 2 Description: Students will learn advanced pinhole and/or 35mm techniques; advanced darkroom techniques; special effects. Student Comments: A more advanced version of photo II where alternative processes are explored creating a great breadth of photographic knowledge. Course Name: Photographic Design 4 Course Number: Grade: Prerequisites: Photographic Design 3 Description: Students will learn advanced pinhole and/or 35mm techniques; advanced darkroom techniques; special effects and alternative processes. 7 / 22

8 Course Name: Printmaking 1 Course Number: Prerequisites: Introduction to Art or Art History 1 or Art History 2 Description: Printmaking I introduces art printmaking using monoprint, relief, collograph, intaglio, and serigraphy. A variety of media and tools are explored. The elements or art and principles of design are used to analyze, design, create, and evaluate prints. The course combines aesthetics, art criticism and art history with studio production of print series. Course Name: Sculpture 1 Course Number: Prerequisites: Introduction to Art or Art History 1 or Art History 2 Description: Students learn about additive, subtractive, and modeling methods for relief sculpture and sculpture in the round; elements and principles in three-dimensional form, historical origins, art criticism. Teacher Comments: This course is a must for students interested in AP 3D Design Portfolio. Course Name: Sculpture 2 Course Number: Grade:10 12 Prerequisites: Sculpture 1 Description: Students learn complex additive, subtractive and modeling methods for sculpture with traditional, non-traditional materials, historical origins and functions of sculpture in selected cultures. Advanced Placement Art Courses The four Advanced Placement Art courses enable highly motivated students to do college-level work in art while still in high school. AP Studio Art 8 / 22

9 is not based on a written examination. Instead, candidates submit a portfolio of work for evaluation in early May. Advanced Placement work does involve significantly more time and commitment than most high school courses. Therefore, the program is intended for students seriously committed to studying art. Prerequisites vary by course. Course Name: AP Art History Course Number: Prerequisites: None; AP Commitment Contract Description: Students will study the history of art and its relationship with society from prehistoric to ancient worlds, ending with contemporary art. The course is organized by chronological art movements and creates a frame for meaningful understanding that relates how and why works of art communicate visual meaning. The class is purely academic and prepares the student for the AP Art History exam in the spring. There is no art production in this class. Teacher Comments: This course pairs well with AP World History and also counts as an art credit at many public universities. Student Comments: AP Art History is such an interesting class. Although just like any other AP class it could be challenging, what I love most about it is that we get to go in-depth with so many different artworks. You learn something new and fascinating about a culture or region everyday just through examining their art and that's what makes this an awesome class. The workload is manage-able if you keep up with your homework and notes, but overall every student who is interested in learning the history behind the arts should take this class. APAH is sooo interesting it takes looking at everyday stuff to a whole new perspective and it shows you the world piece by piece. It's a really fun class unlike the other AP classes but like other AP Classes it does require work. Course Name: AP Drawing Portfolio Course Number: / 22

10 Grade: Prerequisites: Introduction to Art or Art History 1 or Art History 2 and Drawing and Painting 1 and Drawing and Painting 2 ; AP Commitment Contract Description: Students earn AP college credit awarded by The College Board, based on evaluation of the portfolio, assembled over a two-semester sequence. Student Comments: AP Drawing Portfolio was a major turning point in my art career. I had taken many art classes before this class hoping I would have the credits to take it. I even put off a sophomore level class to take my senior year so I would have room in my schedule to take it. It was a fantastic learning experience. It helped me manage my time well and it also gave me a credit for college! The outcome was incredible. My best pieces were produced in that class. Art Student Course Name: AP 2D Design Portfolio Course Number: Grade: Prerequisites: Introduction to Art or Art History 1 or Art History 2 and Drawing and Painting 1 and Drawing and Painting 2 or Photographic Design 1 and Photographic Design 2 or Computer Art 1 and Computer Art 2 ; AP Commitment Contract Description: AP college credit is awarded by The College Board, based on evaluation of the portfolio, assembled over two-semester sequence. Course Name: AP 3D Design Portfolio Course Number: Grade: Prerequisites: Introduction to Art or Art History 1 or Art History 2 and Jewelry Design 1 or Ceramics 1 or Sculpture 1; AP Commitment Contract Description: AP college credit awarded by The College Board, based on evaluation of the portfolio, assembled over a two-semester sequence. 10 / 22

11 DRAMA Course Name: Dramatic Acting IA Course Number: Prerequisites: None Description: This semester-long class is for the individual who wishes to learn to think quickly on their feet and enhance self confidence. Beginning acting class includes improvisation techniques, pantomime and beginning techniques of scene study and performance. Course Name: Dramatic Acting IB Course Number: Prerequisites: Dramatic Acting IA Description: A second semester course that continues with greater intensity in vocal and physical work, in addition to, learning various acting techniques. Course Name: Dramatic Acting IIA Course Number: Prerequisites: Dramatic Acting I or Teacher Recommendation Description: In this semester-long class, students explore and develop more advanced 11 / 22

12 styles of acting, directing, playwriting and auditioning techniques. The course also includes vocal and physical training. Course Name: Dramatic Acting IIB Course Number: Prerequisites: Dramatic Acting I or Teacher Recommendation Description: A second semester course that continues with greater intensity in the more advanced styles of acting, directing, playwriting and auditioning techniques as well as greater intensity in vocal and physical training. Course Name: Advanced Drama IA Course Number: Grade: Prerequisites: Audition Description: This class is for the student who is interested in advanced training as a professional actor. Students are accepted by audition or teacher recommendation. Students are trained in current acting techniques, rasaboxes and viewpoints. Teacher Expectations: The course is performance-oriented and students are required to participate in production of plays for public performance and performance competitions. Course Name: Advanced Drama IB Course Number: Grade: Prerequisites: Advanced Drama IA or Audition 12 / 22

13 Description: A second semester course that continues in advanced training of students as a professional actor. Students are accepted by audition or teacher recommendation. Students are trained in current acting techniques, rasaboxes and viewpoints. Teacher Expectations: The course is performance-oriented and students are required to participate in production of plays for public performance and performance competitions. Course Name: Technical Theater 1 Course Number: Prerequisites: None Description: A semester-long class for the student who wishes to gain practical experience in lighting, sound, set construction, makeup, costuming, and stage management. This course will explore the fundamentals of play production, encompassing a range of activities from designing to constructing scenery for school productions. Students gain hands-on experience by providing technical support for functions in the school auditorium. Course Name: Technical Theater 2 Course Number: Prerequisites: Technical Theater 1 Description: A second semester course that continues to advance the experience in lighting, sound, set construction, makeup, costuming, and stage management as well as exploring the fundamentals of play production, encompassing a range of activities from designing to constructing scenery for school productions. Students gain hands-on experience by providing technical support for functions in the school auditorium. 13 / 22

14 Course Name: Musical Theater Course Number: Prerequisites: None Description: This semester course focuses on the production of musical plays in modern theater. Students will learn firsthand how the musical develops from audition to performance. Teacher Expectations: Participation in Spring Musical Required MUSIC Course Name: Beginning Guitar IA Course Number: Prerequisites: None Description: This semester course teaches chords (open and barre), rhythm reading, note reading, lead playing, basic grounding in first position playing. Course Name: Beginning Guitar IB Course Number: Prerequisites: Beginning Guitar IA 14 / 22

15 Description: This second semester course is a continuation of rhythm reading, note reading, lead playing, and basic grounding in the first position playing. Course Name: Piano Lab 1A Course Number: Prerequisites: None Description: This semester course is for beginning piano students. Students work individually at their own pace on electronic keyboards with headphones. Course Name: Piano Lab 1B Course Number: Prerequisites: Piano Lab 1A Description: This second semester course for beginning piano students is a continuation of students studying basic piano technique and music reading on electronic keyboards. Course Name: Intermediate Mixed Chorus (Concert Choir) Course Number: Prerequisites: None Description: This yearlong course is an entry level class where students learn to improve their music reading skills and perform a wide variety of musical styles. Student Comments: I had reservations about joining Concert Choir. I didn't know anyone 15 / 22

16 and I couldn't read music. By the end of the year I was confident with myself and my singing. Chorus has helped me to express myself and what I'm feeling. It is great to be a member of this amazing, united, welcoming chorus family. Being in chorus is the best decision I made in high school. Chorus Student Course Name: Advanced Mixed Chorus (Chorale) Course Number: Prerequisites: Theory Test and Audition Required Description: This yearlong course is for singers who read music at an advanced level and sing with a pure tone. The majority of this group will be upperclassmen with high school chorus experience. Student Comments: Chorale is definitely my favorite class. We sing challenging music and are expected to learn at a fast pace, but we have a lot of fun in the process. Being in Chorale has not only helped me to develop my musical abilities, but I've also gained leadership skills and close friendships with the other members. - Student Course Name: Advanced Women s Chorus (Select Women s Chorus) Course Number: Prerequisites: Audition Required Description: This yearlong course is for singers who read music at an advanced level. Theory test and audition are required. Student Comments: Select Women's Ensemble has taught me how to work as part of a team as well as how to lead and to be independent. It is a relaxed class but we still work hard to make beautiful music - Student. 16 / 22

17 Course Name: Advanced Band II (Concert Band) Course Number: Prerequisites: Previous Director Recommendation, no audition required Description: This yearlong course develops an awareness of music literature through performance and listening. Explore techniques of playing instruments, note reading, simple rhythm, and pitch discrimination. Teacher Expectations: All rehearsals and performances are required Course Name: Advanced Band III (Symphonic Band) Course Number: Prerequisites: Director Recommendation, placement is by audition only Description: This yearlong course is similar to Advanced Band 2, but includes more complex rhythms, pitch discrimination through singing and playing, expression, and music vocabulary. Teacher Expectations: All rehearsals and performances are required Course Name: Advanced Band IV (Wind Ensemble) Course Number: Prerequisites: Director Recommendation, placement is by audition only Description: This yearlong course is similar to Advanced Band 3, but for the most advanced musicians; this is our top performance ensemble at AHS. Course requires very specific commitment to this ensemble. Major wind band literature is studied and performed; extensive knowledge of advanced instrumental technique and music vocabulary is a must. Course content expectations are high. This course requires after-school hours. Teacher Expectations: All rehearsals and performances are required 17 / 22

18 Course Name: Percussion I Course Number: Prerequisites: Director Recommendation Description: This yearlong course develops the basic techniques in solo and chamber percussion playing as well as concert band materials. Emphasis is placed on percussion techniques, composers, percussion literature, and performance etiquette. Teacher Expectations: All rehearsals and performances are required Course Name: Percussion II Course Number: Grade:9 12 Prerequisites: Director Recommendation, by audition Description: This yearlong course is a continuation of Percussion I and develops the intermediate techniques in solo and chamber percussion playing as well as concert and wind band materials. Emphasis is placed on percussion techniques, composers, percussion literature, and performance etiquette; may require some after-school rehearsal hours. Teacher Expectations: All rehearsals and performances are required Course Name: Percussion III (Advanced Percussion Studies) Course Number: Prerequisites: Director Recommendation, by audition Description: This yearlong course is teaches advanced percussion techniques and concepts through study of percussion études, solo and chamber music, concert and wind band, and symphony literature. Emphasis is placed on musicality, technique, current percussion literature, and preparation for college music study. This course requires after-school hours. Teacher Expectations: All rehearsals and performances are required 18 / 22

19 Course Name: Advanced Jazz Lab I (Jazz Band) Course Number: Prerequisites: Director Recommendation Description: This yearlong performance course teaches a variety of styles of jazz music: blues, shuffle, ballad, samba and rock through improvisation and chordal changes. Course Name: Advanced Orchestra I (Folk Styles Orchestra) Course Number: Prerequisites: Teacher Recommendation Description: This is a performance based class that will explore aural transmission and note reading skills of music of the following styles: Fiddle genre including Bluegrass, Old-time Fiddle, Cajun, Western Swing; Big Band genre including jazz, blues, swing and jazz improvisation; Rock, Fusion and Funk. Four performances per semester will be expected of participants. Students will be required to memorize music as it will be learned in an aural tradition. Students should have a personal technology device at home on which to listen to recordings of major performers as well as recordings of themselves. Mechanics of string instrument skill, pitch discrimination, expression and literacy. Students who have an intermediate to advanced skill on the following instruments may be considered for this class: violin, viola, cello, string bass, acoustic guitar, mandolin, and banjo. Course Name: Advanced Orchestra II (Philharmonia Orchestra) Course Number: / 22

20 Prerequisites: Audition and High School Teacher Recommendation Description: The AHS Philharmonia Orchestra will perform String Orchestra literature. Students in this orchestra are expected to be able to play in tune in third position. Classes meet daily and a few after school rehearsals (usually the day of a concert.) When after school rehearsals are posted, they are required attendance and are not optional. Literature will consist of GMEA Level III, IV and some Level V string orchestra literature. Proficiency is expected in at least four two octave scales and arpeggios appropriate for their particular instrument. Skills will be developed during the year in all 12 Major two-octave scales and arpeggios. Students will be taught personal diagnostic skills for individual practice and improvement purposes. Students will be expected to practice a minimum of 100 minutes per week. This orchestra will perform at the Fall, Winter, GMEA Preview, GMEA LGPE, Cluster and Spring Concerts as well as selected community events during the year. Students also have the opportunity to perform at GMEA Solo and Ensemble Performance Evaluation. Teacher Expectations: Audition material will consist of two octave major scales and arpeggios up to 4 flats and 4 sharps. Course Name: Advanced Orchestra III (Chamber Orchestra) Course Number: Prerequisites: Audition and High School Teacher Recommendation Description: The AHS Chamber Orchestra will perform String Orchestra literature. Students in this orchestra are expected to have advanced level technique on their instrument including shifting 1 st through 5 th positions as well as vibrato. Class meets daily and a few after school rehearsals (usually the day of a concert.) When after school rehearsals are posted, they are required attendance and are not optional. Literature will consist of GMEA Level V and Level VI string orchestra literature. Proficiency in all one and two-octave major scales and arpeggios is expected as well as selected two-octave melodic minor scales and arpeggios. Required practice time is a minimum of 120 minutes weekly. This orchestra will perform at the Fall, Winter, GMEA Preview, GMEA LGPE, Cluster and Spring Concerts as well as selected community events during the year. Students also have the opportunity to perform at GMEA Solo and Ensemble Performance Evaluation. All students except seniors are required to play in the graduation orchestra at the end of the year. Audition material will consist of excerpts from the All-State Orchestra Etude and all 12 two-octave major scales and arpeggios. Teacher Expectations: Audition material will consist of excerpts from the All-State Orchestra Etude and all 12 two-octave major scales and arpeggios. 20 / 22

21 Limited Instrumentation Course Name: Advanced Orchestra IV (Symphony Orchestra) Course Number: Prerequisites: Audition and High School Teacher Recommendation Description: The AHS Symphony Orchestra is a Full Symphony Orchestra and requires the highest of skill and ability on your instrument. Class meets daily and after school rehearsals are Tuesdays from 4:00 6:00p.m. Students in this orchestra are expected to be independent as well as group workers. Literature will consist of level GMEA Level V and VI literature in both String and Full Orchestra. This orchestra will perform at the Fall, Winter, GMEA Preview, GMEA LGPE, Cluster and Spring Concerts as well as selected community events during the year. Opportunities exist for solo and ensemble as well as concerto literature. Required practice time is a minimum of 150 minutes weekly. Students in this orchestra must be able to travel with the orchestra when it performs locally, statewide or nationally. Opportunities for fund raising will be provided to assist in defraying travel expenses. Audition material will consist of excerpts from the All-State Orchestra Etude plus two and three octave major and minor scales and arpeggios. Teacher Expectations: All students except seniors are required to play in the graduation orchestra at the end of the year. Limited Instrumentation Course Name: Music Literature Appreciation (The History of Rock) Course Number: Prerequisites: None Description: Study and discussion of contemporary music as an independent art form in relation to other art forms and its relation to society and American culture. It will include music indigenous to America. Contemporary forms to be chosen from: pre-rock influences; rock and roll styles of Bill Haley, New Orleans, Rockabilly, Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Chicago, Beach Boys, Folk Styles, Country Rock, Southern Rock, Soul, Motown, Funk, Hip Hop, Rap, 21 / 22

22 Psychedelic Rock, Jimi Hendrix, Heavy Metal, Fusion, Punk and Alternative Rock. Students will required to identify groups by sound and style and will need to listen to groups outside of class as well as in class listening. Course Name: Song Writing Course Number: Prerequisites: None Description: This yearlong class is for students who want to write and perform their own songs. Topics include reading and notating music, listening and evaluating, and discovering forms of compositions. Teacher Expectations: Do you want to improve your ability to create a melody, select interesting chords, and present your songs in original ways? If so, this class is for you. Course Name: AP Music Theory Course Number: Prerequisites: High School Music Coursework and Teacher Recommendation; AP Commitment Contract Description: This yearlong course is an advanced study of music. Students learn to notate what they hear, write music in four parts, harmonize melodies, and improve sight reading skills. Teacher Expectations: Highly recommended for students studying music beyond high school. Student Comments: AP Music Theory gave me a better insight into the music I play. I enjoyed learning how to recognize harmonic progressions when I hear them. It is fun to write melodies and compose harmonies that work. This class made me a much stronger musician. 22 / 22