Course Catalog 2018_w_ CTE draft

exploration of composition and media as means of expression. Student participation in school exhibits is required. There is a $12.00 art fee for this course. Students may take this class twice for credit.

PAINTING (STUDIO LEVEL)

9132(1 credit) Grade Level: 10, 11, and 12 Prerequisite: Foundations Art I and Foundations Art II

Painting is a studio course that will enable the student to explore in depth the development of painting and its various techniques. Watercolors, tempera and acrylics are the primary media used. Emphasis will be placed on the application of value and tonal studies using a variety of wet and dry media. Student participation in school exhibits is required. There is a $12.00 art fee for this course. Students may take this class twice for credit.

SCULPTURE (STUDIO LEVEL)

9133(1 credit) Grade Level: 10, 11, and 12 Prerequisite: Foundations Art I and Foundations Art II

This course is designed as an in-depth study of only three-dimensional art. Students will begin explorations into materials and process, as well as tools and construction methods. Projects focus on 3-D formal applications of line, plane, form, and space with investigations of positive/negative, interior/exterior, volume/mass, multiple repetition, scale, color/surface, texture, etc. In regards to ceramics, students will learn how to construct pieces by using pinch, coil, slab and wheel thrown methods. Further works will involve assemblage, altered art, jewelry, stained glass, plaster, weaving and paper mache. Student participation in school exhibits is required. There is a $12.00 art fee for this class. Students may take this course twice.

MUSIC

ADVANCED CONCERT CHOIR

9281(1 credit) Grade Level: 10, 11, and 12 Prerequisite: Audition, previous choral experience

Advanced Concert Choir members will study and perform traditional and contemporary choral literature. This class will also contain instruction in music theory, correct singing techniques and performance skills. Performance will include school and community events, competitions at the district and state level and choral concerts. Out-of-class rehearsals and performances are required.

CONCERT CHOIR

9280(1 credit) Grade Level: 10, 11, and 12(Fall Semester); 9, 10, 11, and 12(Spring Semester Prerequisite: Interest in choral music

This class will contain instruction in the area of general choral music, beginning theory and performance techniques. Both traditional and contemporary choral literature will be taught and performed. Performances will include school and community events and choral concerts. Out- of-class rehearsals and performances are required.

FRESHMAN CHORUS

9279(1 credit) Grade Level: 9(Fall Semester) Prerequisite: Interest in choral music