Fine Arts
at Bartlesville High
School/Mid-High
2009-2010
Introduction to Art Concepts
Course Number:
2809
Semesters: 1
Grade Level:
11, 12
Prerequisite:
None
Introduction to Art
Concepts is a course designed to expose students to fundamental art
concepts. Topics will include art
criticism, art history, aesthetic theories, and the elements and principles of
design. Worksheets, quizzes, and tests
will be given over the information covered in each chapter. Studio projects will be developed to
reinforce the art topics covered in the text.
Students’ productivity and good study habits are imperative to achieve
in this course. A passing grade and teacher approval are required before
a student advances to the next level.
Art supplies will be needed
Art I
Course Number:
2811
Semesters: 2
Grade Level:
9, 10
Prerequisite:
None
The fundamentals of art including introduction to
drawing, perspective, water-based painting techniques, color theory, 3-D work,
and general art history are presented in this course. PASS objectives in the visual arts for the
State of
Art II
Course Number:
2812
Semesters: 2
Grade Level:
10, 11, 12
Prerequisite:
Art I and Instructor Approval
This course focuses on successfully employing the
principles of design using a variety of mediums. The proper use of mediums is explored while
reinforcing the theory of design.
Current art history and theory are emphasized. Productivity is imperative to achieve success
in this course. Art supplies will be
needed.
Art II Pre-AP
Course Number:
2815
Semesters: 2
Grade Level:
10
Prerequisite:
Art I and Instructor Approval
Art II Pre-AP is designed
to transition students into the AP Program at the high-school level. Art II Pre-AP is an advanced studio-oriented
course with emphasis on both the college-bound and career artist. Sophomores may enter this course only with
the recommendation of the instructor.
This course is based on the College Board’s studio art
requirements. The portfolio consists of
three sections. The first semester
focuses on the breadth section. The
breadth section includes nine works that vary in medium, subject, and
content. The second semester deals with
the concentration section. The
concentration section is a series of nine pieces that are visually and
conceptually related. The quality
section includes five of the student’s best works. Students at this level must be able to work
independently, creatively solve difficult visual problems, and articulate using
appropriate visual terminology. Students
are expected to complete at least one project every two weeks. Project grades are determined using several
methods of assessment including, but not limited to, group, peer, and
self-critiques, project assessment forms, and student/teacher conferences. Productivity is strongly considered when
calculating grades. Art supplies will be needed.
Art III, IV, and V
Course Number:
2813, 2814, 2818
Semesters: 2
Grade Level:
11, 12
Prerequisite Art III - Art I, II or Instructor
Approval, Art IV – Art I, II, III or Instructor Approval, Art V – Art I, II,
III, IV or Instructor Approval
Art III, IV, and V are similar in the course
structure. The primarily difference between the classes are the higher
expectations for the quality of the students work. The course
are designed to assist students in creating a portfolio. The portfolio consists of two sections. The concentration section is a series of
eight works that are visually and conceptually related. The breadth section includes eight works that
vary in both medium and subject matter.
Students are given the artistic freedom to explore their own personal
aesthetic interests. Art III is
considered an advanced course. Students
should have a strong art foundation and be able to render images from direct
observation. Students are expected to
complete at least one project every two weeks. Project grades are determined
using several methods of assessment including, but not limited to, group, peer,
and self-critiques, project assessment forms, and student –teacher conferences.
Productivity is strongly considered when calculating grades. Art supplies will
be needed
Art IV AP, Art VI AP
Course Number:
2817, 2819
Semesters: 2
Grade Level:
11, 12 (Art VI AP -12 only)
Prerequisite:
Art IV AP - Art I, II, III or Instructor Approval, Art VI AP - Art I,
II, III, IV, V or Instructor Approval
Art IV AP is an advanced studio-oriented course
with emphasis on both the college-bound and career artists. Juniors may enter this course only with the
recommendation of the Mid High School teacher and final approval by the BHS teacher.
Art VI AP Seniors may enter this Course only with the recommendation of the
High School teacher. These courses are
based on the College Board’s art studio portfolio requirements. Students may choose from several types of
portfolios, depending on their interests.
The portfolios consist of three sections. The concentration section is a series of
twelve works that are visually and conceptually related. The breadth section includes twelve works
that vary in medium, subject, and content.
The quality section includes five of the student’s best pieces. Students at this level must be able to work
independently, creatively solve difficult visual problems, and articulate using
appropriate visual terminology. Students
are expected to complete at least one project every week. Project grades are determined using several
methods of assessment including, but not limited to, group, peer, and
self-critiques, project assessment forms, and student/teacher conferences. Productivity is strongly considered when calculating
grades. Juniors entering into Art IV AP
must be enrolled in Art III. Seniors entering into Art VI AP must be enrolled
in Art V. Art supplies will be needed.
Band
Course
Number: 2931
Semesters: 2
Grade
Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite:
Former member of middle school or Mid High band or approval of
director. Students must receive
permission from the director to enroll in the course.
Band is offered as a full year course to qualified music
students who wish to develop their talents through performance on brass, wind,
and percussion instruments. The class
stresses life skills such as leadership skills, time management, and
team-building. The class stresses music skills
such as tone production, musical style, phrasing, articulation, balance,
intonation, and musical discrimination through ensemble and solo
performance. The program offers
concerts, ensemble and solo performance opportunities, full orchestra
experiences, and marching band performances.
Students with no prior band experience who wish to
participate with the Color Guard only, may audition for and participate in the
fall semester only with prior approval from the band staff. Students who play an instrument in the band
are encouraged to participate and are required to continue to play in one of
the concert ensembles offered. Color
Guard is a great opportunity for students to enhance the marching band’s visual
program through dance, movement, flags, rifles, sabers, and other equipment. Additionally, Winter Guard will be offered to
interested students outside the school day from December through April.
The band takes out-of-state trips every year to a music
festival or competition. Every other
year it takes a major out-of-state trip.
Students have opportunities to earn their money for the trip through
booster club-sponsored fund-raisers. For
more information contact the band office.
Band requires extra practices to ensure enough rehearsal time
to have competitive and outstanding performances. Students will be required to attend
additional rehearsals outside of the normal school day before and after school
in addition to the summer. Typically,
the marching band rehearses from 7:00AM until 8:45AM daily during the fall and
the concert bands have required additional rehearsals and/or sectionals from
November through May. The student must also have completed the
Alcohol and Illegal or Performance Enhancing Drug Contract.
Orchestra
Course
Number: 2932
Semesters: 2
Grade
Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite:
Former member of middle school or Mid High orchestra or approval of
director
Orchestra is offered to
qualified stringed-instrument students who play violin, viola, cello, bass, or
harp. Students are offered the means to
attain excellence through group performance.
A variety of styles of music is studied and performed, with emphasis on
traditional “class” music. Full
orchestra (utilizing selected students from the band class) is an integral part
of the class. Participation in
outside-of-class rehearsals is required, as is participation in evening
performances. The schedule for these
events will be distributed as early as possible. Students also have the opportunity to
participate in solo and ensemble contests and performances through this class.
The orchestra usually takes an out-of-state trip to
a music festival. Students have
opportunities to earn their money for the trip through booster-club-sponsored
fund-raisers.
The student must also have completed the Alcohol and Illegal or
Performance Enhancing Drug Contract.
Men’s Chorus
Course Number:
2952
Semesters: 2
Grade
Level: 9, 10
Prerequisite:
Audition and approval of choir director
Men’s
Chorus is a performing group in which advanced vocal techniques are
stressed. Class instruction includes the
study of all classifications of choral literature. Rehearsals and public performances outside of
class are requisite parts of the course.
In addition, individual performance is encouraged. The
student must also have completed the Alcohol and Illegal or Performance Enhancing
Drug Contract.
Women’s Chorus
Course Number:
2950
Semesters: 2
Grade
Level: 9, 10
Prerequisite:
Audition and approval of choir director
Women’s Chorus is a
performing group in which advanced vocal techniques are stressed. Class instruction includes the study of all
classifications of choral literature.
Rehearsals and public performances outside of class are requisite parts
of the course. In addition, individual performance
is encouraged. The student must also have completed the Alcohol and Illegal or
Performance Enhancing Drug Contract.
Mixed Chorus
Course Number:
3071
Semesters: 2
Grade
Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
This course is for those
students who love music and enjoy singing but may not have the outside time
required for the Select Choir. This choir will learn all the same
fundamentals of good singing taught in the Select Choir, as well as
experiencing the same aesthetic values and multi-cultural education, but
out-of-class rehearsals and required performances will be at the discretion of
the director.
Music Theory AP
Course
Number: 2940
Semesters: 2
Grade
Level: 11, 12
Prerequisite:
Students should have average or above average-proficiency in music
reading and/or performance
Music Theory AP is a review
of basic theory and an introduction to college-level harmony. All students planning to major or minor in
music in college are urged to take this class.
Curriculum includes major and minor key signatures, part-writing,
orchestration, secondary dominants, transposition, and figured bass with units
on music history and composition.
Students are encouraged to take the College Board’s Advanced Placement
Exam in Music Theory.
Select Choir
Course
Number: 2953
Semesters: 2
Grade
Level: 11, 12
Prerequisite: Audition and approval of choir director
Select Choir is a
performing group in which advanced vocal techniques are stressed. Class instruction includes the study of all
classifications of choral literature.
Rehearsals and public performances outside of class are requisite parts
of the course. In addition, individual
performance is encouraged. The student must also have completed the
Alcohol and Illegal or Performance Enhancing Drug Contract.
Drama I
Course
Number: 4041
Semesters: 1 or 2
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
This course is designed for students interested in
acting who have little or no experience in the craft or do not have the
outside-of-class time required for Advanced Acting. This course will introduce students to the elements
of acting, such as character, stage presence, script-analysis, and performance
critique. Course-work will include the
examination of both live theatre and film.
Students will have the opportunity to audition for all play productions.
Drama II
Course
Number: 4043
Semesters: 2
Grade
Level: 9, 10
Prerequisite:
Drama I or teacher approval
Focusing
on acting, this class works with introductory acting theories/philosophies to
improve character development and stage presence. Development of acting skills is the primary
focus of students enrolled in this course.
Students are required to participate in drama competition and encouraged
to audition for play productions. The
acting theories of Plato and Aristotle will be among those studied and applied
throughout this course. The student must also have completed the Alcohol and Illegal or
Performance Enhancing Drug Contract.
Advanced Acting
Course
Number: 4042
Semesters: 2
Grade
Level: 11, 12
Prerequisite:
Drama I or II and/or teacher approval
Designed for serious
students of acting, this course includes in-depth study of acting theories,
including those of Stanislovsky, Hagen, Adler and
others. Student participation in
statewide drama competition once per semester is required and students are
encouraged to participate in play productions.
Course work includes individual and scene work as well as oral and
written literary and performance analysis and critique. The student must also have
completed the Alcohol and Illegal or Performance Enhancing Drug Contract.
Stagecraft
Course
Number: 4291
Semesters: 2
Grade
Level: 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
If you like to build things
and use power tools—this is the class for you.
Utilizing a “hands-on” approach, this course is the study of lighting,
sound, scenic design, costume, and make-up for the stage. Wood construction and the safe use of tools
are a primary focus of this course. The
fundamentals of electricity and color theory are also studied. Students will learn technical
drawing/drafting and elements of design for all technical aspects of
theater. Students will be required to
participate in backstage crew for play productions. This course may be taken each year for credit.
Technical Theater
Course
Number: 4044
Semesters: 1
Grade Level: 9, 10
Prerequisite: None
Designed for actors and non-actors alike, this
course is an introductory study of lighting, sound, scenic design, costume, and
make-up. Students will learn technical
drawing/drafting and elements of design for all technical aspects of
theater. Students will be encouraged,
but not required, to participate in back-stage crew for play productions. This class provides a “hands-on” approach to
the role of technical theater in the dramatic arts and includes shop safety and
working with hand tools. This course may
be repeated for credit.
Fine Arts Management
Internship
Course
Number: 4045
Semesters: 1 or 2
Grade
Level: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite:
Written approval from the fine arts manager
This course involves
front-of-house training (house manager and ticket office) and back-stage
training (stage technician). Students
will gain experience rotating between both areas during events at the Fine Arts
Center. Their work will cover
before-event safety checks, making certain the theatre is clean and ready for
the event, instructing the ushers on their responsibilities, as well as
emergency procedures in case of evacuation, etc. they will monitor the lobby
area before, during, and after the event to help provide directions and
information and maintain order.
While working as a stage technician, students will learn
to operate all the different technical systems in the theatre, including the
sound system, lighting system, and fly rail.
They may be required to work an event as the sound board or light board
operator or act as the back-stage manager.
Grades are based on participation, test scores covering
theatre terminology, areas of theatre, proper use of all theatre equipment and
willingness to work. Students are
expected to work all rehearsals and events assigned by the Fine Arts Manager.
Attendance at
events outside of school hours will be required.