FINE ARTS
2008-2009
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
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 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
Course Number:
2813, 2814, 2818
Semesters: 2
Grade Level:
11, 12
Prerequisite Art
Art
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,
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
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
Band is offered to qualified music students who wish to develop
their talents through performance on brass, wind, and percussion instruments. The class stresses tone production, musical
style, phrasing, articulation, balance, intonation, and musical discrimination
through ensemble and solo performance.
Program includes concerts, ensemble and solo performance opportunities,
full orchestra programs, and marching band performances.
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 insure enough rehearsal time to have competitive and outstanding
performances. Students will be required
during marching band to attend summer band which starts August 1 and rehearses
in the morning. At the start of school
marching band rehearses daily at
The student must also have completed the Alcohol and Illegal or
Performance Enhancing Drug Contract.
Treble Chorus
Course
Number: 2951
Semesters: 2
Grade
Level: 9, 10
Prerequisite: None
Treble Chorus is offered to
beginning singers. This course emphasizes
basic choral techniques and elementary vocal skills. Public performance 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.
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.
Select Choir
Course
Number: 2953
Semesters: 2
Grade
Level: 9, 10, 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.
Non-Competitive Choir
Course Number: 2954
Semesters: 2
Grade
Level: 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
This course is for those
students who love music and enjoy singing but who are inexperienced in choral
technique or do 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 limited.
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, 11, 12
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.
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.
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.