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Video Art I Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes: • Coursework focuses on creative and artistic applications of video art and technology • The course will also focus on the Elements of Art and Principles of Design as they apply to Media Art and video technology • Technical skills relating to the use of digital video/camera equipment, sound recording, composition and editing will be taught Instructional Focus: Lab work Video Art II Prerequisite/Selection Process: Video Art I Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes: • Advanced student exploration and creation of video production. • Strong focus is placed on students demonstrating a personal voice through the filming and editing of their projects. • Additional emphasis will be placed on film presentation, evaluation and analysis of their finished works. Instructional Focus: Lab work AP Studio Art: Drawing/Painting Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11 and 12 Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Major Outcomes: • Exploration of studio art at the college- level • Course is sponsored by the College Board • Students are expected to be able to work independently as an adult member of the class • Completion of comprehensive portfolio made up of Breadth, Concentration and Quality Sections that involve various media and subject matter that are created as 2 dimensional works of art. Focus on a variety of media and techniques • Portfolio [exam] submitted to College Board for review in May: desirable • Course work will receive a separate grade from the teacher in addition to a rating from the College Board Projects, Activities, etc.: Creation of a portfolio of artwork Instructional Focus: Comparable to an introductory college course in studio art 72 AP Studio Art: Ceramics/Sculpture Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Major Outcomes: • Exploration of studio art at the college-level • Course is sponsored by the College Board • Students are expected to be able to work independently as an adult member of the class • Completion of comprehensive portfolio made up of Breadth, Concentration and Quality Sections that involve various media and subject matter that are created as 3 dimensional works of art. • Portfolio [exam] submitted to College Board for review in May: desirable. • Course work will receive a separate grade from the teacher in addition to a rating from the College Board Projects, Activities, etc.: Creation of a portfolio of artwork Instructional Focus: Comparable to an introductory college course in studio art Acting III Prerequisite/Selection Process: Acting II or teacher permission Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One or two trimesters = 0.5 credit or 1.0 credit Major Outcomes: • Prepare an audition piece • Experience in blocking • Analysis of dramatic literature • Acting experience • Scene work Projects, Activities, etc.: Perform scenes from musicals, dramas, and comedies Ins tructional Focus: Active participation Choir I Prerequisite/Selection Process: No prior ex- perience, approval of the vocal music teacher Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Credit: Three trimesters = 1.5 credits Major Outcomes: • Elements of music • Reading music • Performance Instructional Focus: Performance PERFORMING ARTS Acting I Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes: • Foundations of Theater • Creativity • Techniques for improvisation • Beginning scene work • Leadership and communication skills Projects, Activities, etc.: Writing and perform- ance, individual and group performance Instructional Focus: Active participation and collaborative group work Acting II Prerequisite/Selection Process: Acting I or teacher permission Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes: • Original scripts • Character analysis • Collaborative scene work • Acting styles and forms Projects, Activities, etc.: Perform scenes from a variety of styles, write and perform original work Instructional Focus: Active participation and collaboration Choir II Prerequisite/Selection Process: Vocal music teacher determines placement Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Credit: Three trimesters = 1.5 credits Major Outcomes: • Elements of music • Reading music • Performance Instructional Focus: Performance Honors Choir III Prerequisite/Selection Process: Approval of vocal music teacher Intended Audience: Advanced singing students in grades 10, 11, and 12 Credit: Three trimesters = 1.5 credits Major Outcomes: • Advanced development of skills in music elements, reading, and performance. Instructional Focus: Performance Band I Prerequisite/Selection Process: Minimum of one year of band instruction or private study and approval of the band teacher Intended Audience: Grade 9 Credit: Three trimesters = 1.5 credits Major Outcomes: • Elements of music • Reading music • Performance Instructional Focus: Performance High School Registration Guide

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