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Instrumental Music Website Course Offerings Art 1 Art 1 is a skills-based course in which students develop artistic perception, learn art history/cultural context and develop aesthetic valuing skills through drawing, painting and printmaking. Students create original artworks using new and traditional media and techniques as well as keeping a sketchbook/journal,doing outside gallery visits and reviews, as well as oral and written critiques of student, historical and contemporary artists. Students are also required to maintain portfolios of all their projects/assignments. Units: 10 Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisites: None UC/CSU Approved? - Yes Art 2 Art 2 emphasizes visual problem solving and personal expression through which students continue to develop skills and knowledge of artistic perception, arthistory/cultural context and aesthetic valuing skills. Students continue to develop their drawing, painting, and printmaking skills. Students create original artworks using new and traditional medial and techniques as well as keeping a sketchbook/journal, doing outside gallery visits and reviews, as well as oral and written critiques of student, historical and contemporary artists.Students are also required to maintain portfolios of all their projects of all their projects/assignments. Units: 10 Grade Level(s): 10, 11, 12 Prerequisites: Art 1 UC/CSU Approved? - Yes - Visual and Performing Arts requirement Advanced Art Advanced Art students work at an advanced skill level in a variety of two-dimensional and three-dimensional media. Creative experimentation with media and subject matter is encouraged. Special talents and interest in the arts and art-related fields are addressed. Students participate in the exhibition of their work. Units: 10 Grade Level(s): 11, 12 Prerequisites: Art 2 UC/CSU Approved? - Yes Advanced Art - Honors Advanced Art students work at an advanced skill level in a variety of two-dimensional and three-dimensional media. Creative experimentation with media and subject matter is encouraged. Special talents and interest in the arts and art-related fields are addressed. Students participate in the exhibition of their work. Students who enroll in the Honors option will engage in advanced analysis and critiques of art and artists, prepare written reports and develop a personal portfolio. Units: 10 Grade Level(s): 11, 12 Prerequisites: Art 2 UC/CSU Approved? - Yes Independent Art Portfolio Students work at an advanced skill level in producing an independent portfolio of two-dimensional and/or three-dimensional works. Students choose an artistic concern/theme to serve as the focus of their work. Students are required to collaborate with the teacher to do outside gallery visits and reviews, as well as oral and written critiques of historical and contemporary artists. Units: 10 Grade Level(s): 11, 12 Prerequisites: Advanced Art or Advanced Art, Honors UC/CSU Approved? - Yes Studio Art AP This course is designed to encourage creative and systematic investigation of formal and conceptual issues, while placing an emphasis on making art as an ongoing process that involve the student in informed and critical decision making. AP Studio Art helps students develop technical skills and familiarize them with the functions of the visual elements. Students are encouraged to become independent thinkers who will contribute inventively and critically to their culture through the making of art. Units: 10 Grade Level(s): 11, 12 Prerequisites: Advanced Art UC/CSU Approved? - Yes Photo/Digital Design Photography/Digital Design is a college-preparatory, interdisciplinary approach to visual arts and the humanities. The class enables students to achieve an understanding and appreciation of artistic expression and to write and discuss with discrimination about photography as applied to themes in the humanities and history. Course work will emphasize student-created photographic art works as well as analytical reading, writing, and critiques. Substantial outside reading and research on individual biographies of historic and contemporary photographers, as well as written reviews of works of photographers, will be required. Students will analyze photographic works through discussion or writing using the appropriate vocabulary for describing techniques and aesthetic qualities. Units: 10 Grade Level(s): 10, 11, 12 Prerequisites: n/a UC/CSU Approved? - Yes Digital Photography Advanced In this second-level photography course students will achieve the five major Standards of the California Arts curriculum at an expert or more proficient level. The course will provide students with opportunities to extend and advance their knowledge and skills in the field of photography. This course will familiarize the student with advanced photographic equipment, materials, methods and the digital processes. Also, students will focus on the history of photography and photographers studying and emulating a variety of photographic styles. If the school offers this course as an ROP course, the student must be in 11th or 12th grade in order to enroll. Units: 10 Grade Level(s): 11, 12 Prerequisites: Photography/Digital Design UC/CSU Approved? - Yes Studio Art Photo AP This course is designed to develop student mastery in the concept, composition and execution of their two-dimensional works in photography and 2-D design. Students will have the opportunity to produce a two-dimensional portfolio fulfilling the requirements as set by The College Board for Studio Art AP. The portfolio has specific requirements which include: Section I--Quality, excellence demonstrated in original art works; Section II--Concentration, an in-depth, personal commitment to a particular artistic concern; Section III--Breadth shows a variety of experiences in using the formal, technical and expressive means available to an artist. Units: 10 Grade Level(s): 11, 12 Prerequisites: Digital Photography Advanced UC/CSU Approved? - No Video Production 1 Video Production 1 is a college-preparatory, interdisciplinary approach to the visual arts. This course builds on student's proficiency in photography, creative writing, and design concepts. The class integrates research and writing techniques with artistic creation and expression as outlined in the California Visual and Performing Arts Framework. Students achieve an advanced understanding and appreciation of video used as a tool in artistic expression. Students integrate, create and communicat artistic design using video production techniques. Units: 10 Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisites: n/a UC/CSU Approved? - Yes Video Production 2 Video Production 2 is organized around the five major standards of the California arts curriculum. Students will study and research film genres in order to understand the complexity of video art and its role in film history. As each standard is introduced, students will apply and practice the principles learned in that standard through a major course project. Each project will require the application of sophisticated videography techniques as outlined in the arts standards. The course projects will be included in the student’s cumulative portfolio. If the school site offers this course as an ROP course, the student must be in 11th or 12th grade in order to enroll. Units: 10 Grade Level(s): 10, 11, 12 Prerequisites: Video Production 1 UC/CSU Approved? - Yes Video Production 3 ROP Video Production 3 is an advanced video studies course that will draw upon the advanced video editing techniques learned in Video Production 1 and 2 while investigating new areas uncovered in the lower levels. Students will analyze the power of advertising by researching advertising techniques, target audiences and a variety of ads, learning to identify specific advertising techniques. They will examine the personal vision and belief systems of directors, specifically how a director incorporates political and religious beliefs into a film narrative. Also, students will analyze the changing treatment of race and gender in film and television through the years, reflecting upon how their depiction reflects the attitudes of society; study specific video techniques, such as set lighting, acting methods for the camera, differing video editing styles of diverse directors, and manipulation of more difficult software, including Garage Band, Adobe Go Live, Final Cut Pro, MPEG Streamclip, Adobe ImageReady, and Audacity. Units: 10 Grade Level(s): 11, 12 Prerequisites: Video Production 2 or Advanced Communication Media UC/CSU Approved? - Yes Furniture Design This course is a technical and aesthetic exploration of three-dimensional design through the media of wood, metal, glass, plastic and casting resins, with an emphasis on the artistic expressive possibilities of furniture. Included in the course will be basic drawing and planning skills, design skills, and advanced woodworking skills. Students will analyze the sculptural and architectural nature of furniture design, explore the elements of the contemporary art furniture movement, and create thei own interpretations of traditional and contemporary furniture concepts, which may serve as functional pieces and/or works of fine art. Units: 10 Grade Level(s): 10, 11, 12 Prerequisites: Introductory Wood Technology UC/CSU Approved? - Yes Drama 1 Drama 1 offers the new and continuing theatre student the opportunity to gain experience in dramatic arts through acting, technical theatre, and an exploration of theatre within an historical and cultural context. The student will develop skills in creative self-expression using a variety of methods. The student also will evaluate the informal and formal works of their own and others through both discussion and writing. The course provides an opportunity to develop competence in problemsolving, communication skills, self-confidence, and self-discipline contributing to life-long learning and career skills. Units: 10 Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisites: n/a UC/CSU Approved? - Yes Drama 2 Drama 2 offers the continuing theatre student the opportunity to gain additional experience in dramatic arts through acting, technical theatre, and an exploration of theatre within an historical and cultural context. As a participant in a collaborative process, the student will continue to develop skills in creative self-expression using a variety of methods. The student also will evaluate the informal and formal work of their own and others through discussion and writing. The course provides an opportunity to further develop skills in problem solving, communication, self-confidence, and self-discipline contributing to life-long learning and career opportunities. Units: 10 Grade Level(s): 10, 11, 12 Prerequisites: Drama 1 UC/CSU Approved? - Yes Drama - Advanced Advanced Drama offers the advanced theatre student the opportunity to gain additional experience in dramatic arts through acting, technical theatre, and an exploration of theatre within an historical and cultural context. As a participant in a collaborative process, the student will continue to develop skills in creative self-expression using a variety of methods at the advanced level. The student will also evaluate the informal and formal work of their own and others through both discussion and writing. The course provides an opportunity to develop competence in problem-solving, communication skills, self-confidence, and self-discipline contributing to life-long learning and career skills. Units: 10 Grade Level(s): 11, 12 Prerequisites: Drama 2 UC/CSU Approved? - Yes Choral Performance 1 (Chorale) Choral Performance 1 is a beginning to intermediate choral group which performs many times throughout the year. Music of many styles, from renaissance through contemporary will be performed. In addition, basic training in music reading, vocal and breathing techniques, and music appreciation will be included. Also, although intended primarily as an introductory choir, experienced singers are welcome. Units: 10 Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisites: n/a UC/CSU Approved? - Yes Choral Performance 2 (M/W Ensemble) Choral Performance 2 is a beginning to intermediate vocal music course. Students will further develop their knowledge of music fundamentals, vocal technique, sight-reading, and historical and cultural perspectives of choral music. Members will perform a variety of repertoire from different historic periods and cultures from two, three, and four-part selections for voices. Units: 10 Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisites: Choral Performance 1 UC/CSU Approved? - Yes Choral Performance 3 (Concert Choir) Choral Performance 3 is an intermediate vocal music course. Students will expand their mastery of music fundamentals, vocal technique, sight-reading, and historical/cultural perspectives of choral music. Members will perform four-part mixed voiced music from a variety of genres. Members also will be eligible to participate in the spring musical production. Units: 10 Grade Level(s): 11, 12 Prerequisites: Choral Performance 2 UC/CSU Approved? - Yes Choral Performance 4 (Choral Ensemble) Choral Performance 4 is an advanced ensemble. Students will show understanding and mastery of music theory, sight-reading, and appropriate performance styles. Members will perform advanced literature from the repertoire of choral music and have many opportunities for performing in school and in the community. Students will be expected to undertake leadership and administrative roles. Units: 10 Grade Level(s): 10, 11, 12 Prerequisites: Choral Performance 3; audition required UC/CSU Approved? - Yes Choral Performance 4 (Chamber Singers) Choral Performance 4 is an advanced ensemble. Students will show understanding and mastery of music theory, sight-reading, and appropriate performance styles. Members will perform advanced literature from the repertoire of choral music and have many opportunities for performing in school and in the community. Students will be expected to undertake leadership and administrative roles. Units: 10 Grade Level(s): 11, 12 Prerequisites: Choral Performance 3, audition required UC/CSU Approved? - Yes Concert Band Concert Band is open to all students. There will be continued development of instrumental techniques and ensemble skills through the study of outstanding repertoire for Concert Band. The preparation process is the important component of the program, in that the performance of each student in the instrumental class is critically important to, and affects the performance of, every other student in the class. Units: 10 Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisites: Audition required; minimum one year prior instruction, able to read music UC/CSU Approved? - Yes Jazz Ensemble Jazz Ensemble is a selective and specialized course designed to offer the qualified instrumentalist the opportunity to study and perform a variety of jazz styles. Emphasis is on learning improvisation as well as advanced music reading. This group is involved in several performances throughout the community. The preparation process is the important component of the program, in that the performance of each student in the instrumental class is critically important to, and affects the performance o , every other student in the class. Units: 10 Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisites: Audition UC/CSU Approved? - Yes Orchestra Orchestra offers the opportunity for string players to study and perform music of many styles and musical periods, develop techniques, and participate in a variety of group and ensemble experiences. The preparation process is the important component of the program, in that the performance of each student in the instrumental class is critically important to, and affects the performance of, every other student in the class. Units: 10 Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisites: Previous experience on a string orchestra instrument UC/CSU Approved? - Yes Symphonic Band Symphonic Band performances introduce the more qualified instrumentalist to advanced and challenging band literature of several styles and musical periods. The band performs for several school and community activities throughout the year and offers a wide range of musical and social activities. The preparation process is the important component of the program, in that the performance of each student in the instrumental class is critically important to, and affects the performance of, every other student in the class. Students must have prior experience on a woodwind, brass or percussion instrument. Units: 10 Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisites: n/a UC/CSU Approved? - Yes Music Theory AP This course is designed to develop a student’s ability to recognize, understand, and describe the basic materials and processes of music that are heard or presented in a score. Foundational skills are achieved by addressing fundamental aural, analytical, and compositional skills using both listening and written exercises. These skills lead to creative tasks, such as the harmonization of a melody by selecting appropriate chords. If the school site offers this course as an ROP course, the student must be in 11th or 12th grade in order to enroll. Units: 10 Grade Level(s): 10, 11, 12 Prerequisites: Ability to read music UC/CSU Approved? - Yes |
