2022-23 Visual and Performing Arts

2022-23 High School Program

Visual and Performing Arts Sequence

1 year required in sequence

5 required for graduation

Visual Arts

Name	Yr/Sem	Level	Credits	Pre-requisites	Available to Grades	Elective  / NCAA Core
Drwg Painting 1	Year	CP	5	None	9-12	Elective
Drawing and Painting, a foundation course, will begin the year by developing the fundamental principles of drawing and perception. Skills are introduced through rendering techniques with a greater emphasis placed on drawing from observation and advancing to life drawing through a variety of media. Painting will be introduced midyear with emphasis on watercolor and acrylic painting. Different styles and periods of art history will be examined.
Ceramics 1	Year	CP	5	None	9-12	Elective
This course is designed to introduce students to clay as a viable medium often utilized in the fine arts. Students will explore various construction techniques, surface decoration, and glazing and become familiar with its properties. They will be exposed to contemporary directions in ceramics and prominent ceramicists.
Computer Graphics 1	Year	CP	5	None	9-12	Elective
Computer Graphics will introduce students to art and design through technology. Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and other programs from the Adobe Software will be utilized to create projects with digital photography, book jacket design, logo/packaging, and an introduction to animation, while gaining an understanding of art fundamentals. Students will learn the computer graphic design concepts and programs which will result in personal portfolios for each student. Whereas the course is designed to encourage creativity and individuality, the hands-on approach provides students the opportunity to engage in valuable and career-oriented skills.
Drwg Painting 2	Year	CP	5	Drawing & Painting 1	10-12	Elective
This course will begin by sequentially exploring the observational drawing skills learned in Drawing and Painting 1. Students will work more in depth with drawing technique and with a variety of materials, such as charcoal and ink, while mastering value and contrast of shadow and light. Students will gain a greater vocabulary which will enable them to critique the works of others as well as those in art history. Painting will be introduced midyear with emphasis on oil paint, but will include watercolor and acrylic as well. Emphasis will be on designing creative solutions to new ideas and solutions using a visual artistic language with a concentration on traditional exploration. This class will prepare them for an honors level course and help them understand true composition and the elements and principles of art and design.
Computer Graphics 2	Semester	CP	2.5	Computer Graphics 1	11-12	Elective
Computer Graphics 2 is intended as an expansion beyond Computer Graphics 1. Students will be given the opportunity to concentrate further on design using InDesign and Illustrator. In addition, composition and designing more professional products, like logos, packaging, proper use of text/font design will be covered. Students in this class will experience real world workplace scenarios as they collaborate and have team meetings with the Product Design class. Students will take advantage of using a 3D printer as well in this collaboration.
Digital Photography	Year	CP	5	None	10-12	Elective
Digital Photography is a course that addresses photographic theory/history, camera technology, digital applications, composition, lighting, and practical experience. This course provides the basis for digital photography as well as portfolio development for students interested in pursuing a career in the film arts. The goal of the course is to build a foundational understanding of these mediums that will help them to produce quality photographs. Students will be required to provide their own appropriate camera or pay a rental fee to borrow one from the school.
AP Studio Art 2D	Year	AP	5	Drawing & Painting 2	11-12	Elective
AP Studio Art 2D is for students interested in a rigorous and focused study in art. Students will develop a quality portfolio that demonstrates a mastery of concept, composition, and executive in 2D design. This course is based on a student creating a body of work that demonstrates quality, concentration, and breadth. This portfolio will be submitted to the College Board for college credit. This is a full-year course. As in any college-level course, students will be expected to spend a considerable amount of time outside of class completing assignments, homework, and sketchbook assignments.
AP Studio Art 3D	Year	AP	5	Ceramics 2	11-12	Elective
AP Studio Art 3D is for students interested in a rigorous and focused study in art. Students will develop a quality portfolio that demonstrates a mastery of concept, composition, and executive in 3D design. This course is based on a student creating a body of work that demonstrates quality, concentration, and breadth. This portfolio will be submitted to the College Board for college credit. This is a full-year course. As in any college-level course, students will be expected to spend a considerable amount of time outside of class completing assignments, homework, and sketchbook assignments.
Ceramics 2	Year	CP	5	Ceramics 1	10-12	Elective
Advanced Ceramics is focused on expanding on basic techniques learned in Ceramics. Students will explore more advanced avenues of clay building skills as they develop their own unique style into a varied portfolio of work.
Intro to Art Therapy	Year	CP	5	None	9-12	Elective
Art Therapy is a mental health profession in which clients, facilitated by an art therapist, use art media, the creative process, and the resulting artwork as a vehicle in exploring their feelings, reconcile emotional conflicts, foster self-awareness, manage behavior and addictions, develop social skills, improve reality orientation, reduce anxiety, and increase self-esteem. The course is designed to provide a basic understanding of the methods and practices of the profession and their varied uses across patient needs and concerns

Performing Arts

Name	Yr/Sem	Level	Credits	Pre-requisites	Available to Grades	Elective  / NCAA Core
Symphonic Band 0910	Year	CP	5	None	9-12	Elective
Students will develop a high level of performance by actively participating in this course. The course is focused toward developing performance and rehearsal atmospheres that are musically enjoyable, educationally worthwhile, and valid. Compositions varying in degree of difficulty and representative of all types and periods of music are used as texts. Performances are spread throughout the year to allow for proper preparation and to ensure each student adequate study time.
Concert Choir 0912	Year	CP	5	None	9-12	Elective
Each day, vocal warm-ups and exercises designed to condition and strengthen the various components of the singing voice (diaphragm, vocal chords, facial and neck muscles) are performed. These warm-ups include major and minor scales, tetrachords, solfeggio, sequential, and breathing exercises. Tone production and intonation are also developed. Singing of the current repertoire follows the daily warm-ups. This repertoire includes music to be prepared for performance at one of several concerts during the school year as well as for study purposes. Rehearsal of the repertoire includes musical as well as stylistic consideration. All music is rehearsed with respect to student understanding of dynamics, phrasing, harmonic motion, tempi indications, and musical form. Period music (Baroque, Classical, Contemporary, and Romantic) is studied with historic consideration.