Memorial
High School Fine Arts
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Introduction
to Two Dimensional Art- Level II (Art I)
One Semester, Grades 9-12
Prerequisites: None
Introduction to two-dimensional art is designed with
an emphasis in drawing and printmaking. Our
goal is to instill the beginning art student with an understanding and
appreciation of the visual arts, both past and present.
This course will offer basic technical and philosophical elements and
principles which are to be developed during the future as an art student.
Students learn various techniques through teacher technical
demonstrations and presentations. Students
use and develop the elements of design: line, color, shape, form, texture, value
and space. Students will experience
various media such as: pencil, pastels, linoleum block prints and pen and ink.
Art History covering Prehistoric, Egyptian and Greek are taught at this
level. Art criticism is also taught
at this level, which allows the student to critically examine current works,
current trends, and explore the role of the art critic in society.
Art criticism is also used as a method of identifying strengths and
limitations in student art work so students can improve their creations as
needed. Students will be introduced
to the aesthetics of art by reflecting on the nature of art and assessing their
ideas and definitions of art and the art community. Emphasis
is placed on class projects with an examination at each quarter.
Materials: $40 art fee, which pays for all materials for this course.
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Advanced
Two Dimensional Art- Level II (Art II)
One Semester, Grades 10-12
Prerequisites: Introduction to Two/Three Dimensional Art
Advanced two-dimensional art is designed with an
emphasis on painting and printmaking. This
course consists of an understanding of color with concentration in watercolor,
tempera, acrylic, oil paints and etching. Students
will also have free assignments to assist in the developing of their own
artistic styles. Art History
consisting of Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque Painting periods are taught at
this level. Art criticism is also
used as a method of identifying strengths and limitations in student art work so
students can improve their creations as needed.
Students will be introduced to the aesthetics of art by reflecting on the
nature of art and assessing their ideas and definitions of art and art
community. Emphasis is placed on the
class projects with an examination at each quarter. Students are required to
purchase a stretched canvas as specified by the instructor late in the first
quarter. Materials:
$40 art fee
Introduction
To Three Dimensional Design- Level II
One Semester, Grades 9-12
Prerequisites: Introduction to Two Dimensional Art
Introduction
to three-dimensional art is designed with an emphasis in ceramics, sculpture and
jewelry. This course will offer
basic technical skills in three-dimensional art and an understanding of form,
texture and color. Students will
have free assignments to assist in the developing of their own artistic styles.
Art History consisting of Roman, Romanesque and Renaissance Sculpture are
taught at this level. Materials: $40
art fee; students are responsible for the cost of precious metals and material
for sculpture.
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Art
History- Level III
Two Semesters, Grades 10-12
Prerequisites: None
This course will introduce the student to the history
of art from the prehistoric to the contemporary art of Western civilization.
This course will emphasize the importance of architecture, drawing, painting and
sculpture and its influences on mankind. An
understanding and awareness of outstanding works of art will be introduced
through slide presentations, movies and museum visits.
This course will also provide information about why man creates visual
images and how his/her experiences are expressed in these images.
Art Appreciation will help the student become visually literate, finding
meaning in the efforts of past and present artists.
This course is available for
college credit through the
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Commercial
Design- Level II
One Semester, Grades 11-12
Prerequisites: Introduction to Two Dimensional Art
This in-depth course utilizes student creativity in a
commercial art atmosphere. Students
will create logos, layouts, and illustrations.
In addition, they will need to develop a complete understanding of
lettering and composition. Technique
will involve computer work along with work by hand.
Students will also work with area businesses in commercial design
projects. Materials:
Art fee of $40.
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Jewelry-
Level II
One Semester, Grades 11-12
Prerequisites: Introduction to Three Dimensional Art with a 4 or above and
teacher permission
This course is an in-depth study into the jewelry
making process. Students will study
the process of soldering, lost wax, stone setting, and metal manipulation.
Students will study current trends as well as the evolution of jewelry
and metal uses throughout history. Students
will learn to critique their own work examining the relationships between
context, form, function, and meaning. Students will be introduced to the
aesthetics of art by reflecting on the nature of art and assessing their ideas
and definitions of art and the art community.
Materials: Art fee of $40;
students will be responsible for cost of precious metals.
Ceramics-
Level II
One Semester, Grades 10-12
Prerequisites: Introduction to Three Dimensional Art
This class is designed for advanced art students that
wish to develop more technical skills in different aspects of ceramics
including: clay construction, potter’s wheel and glaze applications.
Students will have the opportunity to work in low fire oxidation, Raku
and reduction firings. Art History
consisting of an in-depth analysis of historical and contemporary ceramics from
a variety of cultural groups identifying relationships between context, form,
and function will be introduced in this course.
The students will be taught to critically examine their work in
relationship to historical and contemporary ceramic works.
Students will be introduced to the aesthetics of art by reflecting on the
nature of art and assessing their ideas and definitions of art and the art
community. Materials: Art Fee
of $40.
Drawing-
Level II
One Semester, Grades 10-12
Prerequisites: Advanced Two Dimensional Art
This class is designed for advanced drawing students
who wish to acquire more technical skill in drawing. Students will be exposed to
techniques in pastels, colored pencils, charcoal, conte’ crayon and colored
markers. Students will be taught to
critically examine their work in relationship to their peers and to compare
their work to historical and contemporary drawings.
Students will be introduced to the aesthetics of art by reflecting on the
nature of art and assessing their ideas and definitions of art and the art
community. Materials:
Art fee of $40.
Painting-
Level II
One Semester, Grades 10-12
Prerequisites: Advanced Two Dimensional Art
This course is a continuation of Introduction to Two
Dimensional Art with a greater emphasis on painting.
Painting allows the students to explore their creativity through such
medias as oil, acrylic, watercolor or tempera paints. Students will learn to
build frames, stretch and gesso their own canvases and crate work using various
techniques in painting. The students
will be taught to critically examine their work through group discussions,
assessing their ideas and critiques. Materials:
Art fee of $50.
Photography-
Level II
One Semester, Grades 11-12
Prerequisites: None
This course is an introduction to the field of
photographic art. Students will be
responsible for creating works of art by use of a 35 mm camera.
Students will be responsible for the subject matter and full development
of their work. Students will be
taught to critically examine their work as they progress through the semester.
Students will learn to develop film and paper in the darkroom, mount their
photographic images and critically assess their creations.
Students learn to become proficient through repetitive experimentation
with their cameras and in darkroom analysis. Materials:
Art Fee of $40; 35mm camera, photographic paper, film and matting
materials are to be purchased by the student.
PLEASE NOTE:
Due to limited enrollment in this course, first consideration will be
given to students entering their senior year.
Photography
II- Level III
One Semester, Grades 11-12
Prerequisites: Media Arts I with a 4.0 or better or Permission of Instructor
This class is for those students who excelled in
Photography 1 and wish to learn advanced techniques and photo manipulation.
There will be greater emphasis on self-expression and experimentation,
digital imagery, toning, liquid light and hand coloring. Materials: Art Fee of
$40; 35mm camera, photographic paper, film and matting materials are to be
purchased by the student.
One Semester, Grades 10-12
Prerequisites: Introduction to Two Dimensional Art
This course is an in-depth study of the printing
process. Students will study the
processes of intaglio, dry-point, linoleum block, and lithography.
Students will also study current trends as well as the evolution of
printing as an art form. The students will be taught to critically examine their
work in relationship to historical and contemporary prints. Students will be
introduced to the aesthetics of art by reflecting on the nature of art and
assessing their ideas and definitions of art and the art community.
Materials: Art fee of $40.
Advanced
Ceramics- Level III
One Semester, Grades 10-12
Prerequisites: Ceramics
This course is designed for students that excelled in
Ceramics and desire more technical skills. Advanced Ceramics allows much more
artistic freedom and creativity. Students
will have the opportunity to work in low fire oxidation, Raku, and reduction
firings and work with porcelain, stoneware, earthenware and demonstrate unique
glazing techniques. Students will be
introduced to the aesthetics of art by reflecting on the nature of art and
assessing their ideas and definitions of art and the art community. Materials:
Art Fee of $40.
Advanced
Painting- Level III
One Semester, Grades 10-12
Prerequisites: Painting
This course is a continuation of Painting and gives
students the opportunity to explore various techniques learned in Advanced
Two-Dimensional Art and Painting. Students
enrolled in Advanced Painting will be exposed to various techniques in
watercolor, acrylic and oil paints. Students
will learn to build frames, stretch and gesso their own canvases and create work
using various techniques in painting. The
students will be taught to critically examine their work through group
discussions, assessing their ideas and critiques.
Materials: Art
Fee of $40 and wood for stretched canvas.
Advanced
Drawing- Level III
One Semester, Grades 10-12
Prerequisites: Drawing
This class is intended for advanced drawing students
that wish to acquire more technical skills and artistic expression. Students
will be exposed to techniques learned in drawing including: pastels, colored
pencils, charcoal, conte’ crayon and colored markers.
Students will critically examine their work in relationship to their
peers and compare their work to historical and contemporary drawings.
Students will be introduced to the aesthetics of art by reflecting on the
nature of art and assessing their ideas and definitions of art and the art
community. Materials:
Art Fee of $40.
Advanced
Jewelry Making and Metals- Level III
One Semester, Grades 10-12
Prerequisites: Jewelry
This course is for advanced jewelry and metal working
students who want to acquire more knowledge and technical skills in metal
casting and jewelry design. Students
will create metal work with an emphasis on skill and creativity. Materials:
Art Fee of $40; students will be responsible for cost of precious metals.
Studio
Art- Level III
One Semester, Grades 11-12
Prerequisites: Minimum of four previous semesters of visual art
This course is especially important for students
wishing to major in visual art, architecture, fashion design or graphic design
and who will be applying for admittance or scholarships within an institution of
higher learning. The instructor of
this course will teach students preparation skills for a fine arts portfolio for
acceptance and/or scholarships in higher education.
This course will include slide photography, remounting and copying
slides, resume work, design preparation, scholarship information, and portfolio
enhancement of past and present visual artwork.
This course will offer students a comprehensive, competitive edge when
applying for scholarships or admittance into academia.
Materials: Art Fee $40;
students are responsible for slide film and a small slide/digital portfolio.
VOCAL MUSIC
Beginning
Chorus- Level II
Two Semesters, Grades 9-12
Prerequisites: None
Beginning Chorus is designed to offer beginning
students the opportunity to enjoy singing together while learning techniques of
good vocal production and an awareness of the basic principles of musicianship
and performance. There are three
major performances during the school year: Fall
Concert, Christmas Concert, and Spring Concert.
Selected students may be asked to participate in vocal contests and/or
community performances. Reasonable
rehearsal time after school and/or evenings is necessary the week preceding
performances. Members of the chorus
will need to rent a performance outfit from the vocal music department at a cost
$30 per academic year.
Advanced
Chorus (Concert Choir)- Level II
Two Semesters, Grades 10-12
Prerequisites: Audition and/or permission of director
Advanced Chorus is an advanced class designed to meet
the needs of the more experienced and/or dedicated student.
The class includes sight singing, accountability tests, and performances
such as solo/ensemble contest, organizational contest, music festivals, programs
for civic groups, as well as three major performances.
Reasonable rehearsal time after school and/or evenings is necessary
preceding major performances. Members
are required to rent a performance outfit from the vocal music department at a
cost of $30 per academic year. Auditions
will be held before classes are assigned in the spring.
INSTRUMENTAL
MUSIC
Beginning
Concert Band
Intermediate Concert Band
Advanced Concert Band- Level II
Two Semesters, Grades 9-12
Prerequisites: Permission of high school director
This course is primarily composed of three major
performing ensembles, along with supplementary groups for those wishing to
further their musical experience. Marching
season begins the school year with preliminary activities during the month of
July, including band camp and pre-school rehearsals.
The group will have regularly scheduled evening rehearsals, which enable
participation at all
Students taking this course are provided with a
balanced comprehensive study of music through performance. Ensemble and solo
activities are designed to develop elements of musicianship including, but not
limited to: (1) tone production, (2) technical skills, (3) intonation, (4) music
reading skills, (5) listening skills, (6) analyzing music, and (7) the study of
historically significant styles of literature.
Intermediate Orchestra
Advanced Orchestra- Level II
Two Semesters, Grades 9-12
Prerequisites: Recommendation of director
String Orchestra is for the student who has
experience in playing violin, viola, cello, or string bass. Students taking this
course are provided with a balanced comprehensive study of music through string
orchestra. Ensemble and solo activities are designed to develop elements of
musicianship including, but not limited to: (1) tone production, (2) technical
skills, (3) intonation, (4) music reading skills, (5) listening skills, (6)
music analysis, and (7) the study of historically significant styles of
literature. Time outside of the school day may be scheduled for dress rehearsals
and performances. Members of the orchestra will need a performance outfit.
Applied
Music Beginning Guitar- Level II
One Semester, Grades 10-12
Prerequisites: Permission of teacher
Applied Music - Beginning Acoustic Guitar is for the
student who is interested in learning the fundamentals of guitar playing as well
as the fundamentals of music. This
course is reserved for students who have had little or no previous experience in
playing guitar. Skills taught in
this course include reading tablature, reading musical notation, reading chord
symbols, playing various accompanying styles, playing single melodic lines, and
improvising and composing using basic harmonic patterns.
Students are expected to provide their own acoustic guitar, or guitars
will be available through a lease program for a fee.
Applied
Music Piano and Electric Keyboard- Level II
One Semester, Grades 10-12
Prerequisites: Permission of teacher
Applied Music - Beginning Piano is for the student who is interested in learning keyboarding skills and music fundamentals. This course is intended for students who have had little or no experience in playing piano. Skills taught in this class include reading musical notation, keyboard technique, fundamentals of harmony, rhythm and form, musical styles from various cultures and periods.
GENERAL MUSIC
Music
History and Appreciation- Level III
One Semester, Grades 10-12
Prerequisites: None
Music Appreciation is for the student interested in
gaining an understanding and appreciation of the basic elements of music, the
development of music through history, the music of other cultures, and the
history of popular music. This course, along with Music Theory and
Composition, are taught on alternating school years. Music History and
Appreciation will be taught during the 2008--2009 school year.
Music
Theory and Composition- Level III
One Semester, Grades 10-12
Prerequisites: Teacher Recommendation
This course is for students interested in composing
their own music and in gaining an understanding of the fundamentals of music
theory. Students taking this course
will: (1) develop ear training and dictation skills, (2) compose works that
illustrate mastered concepts, (3) understand harmonic structures and analysis,
(4) understand modes and scales, (5) study a wide variety of musical styles, (6)
study notation and sound sources as tools for musical composition, and (7)
receive detailed instruction in the other basic elements of music. Performance
of student compositions may be scheduled during class. This course is
recommended for students interested in advanced music study or in pursuing a
career in music. This course, along with Music History and Appreciation
are taught on alternating school years. This course will not be taught
during the 2008-2009 school year.
Dramatic Arts
Theater
Arts 1- Level II
One Semester, Grades 9-12
Prerequisites: None
Theater
Arts 2- Level II
One Semester, Grades 10-12
Prerequisites: Theater Arts 1 with a grade of 3 or above
Theater Arts II is a class for the student who is serious about developing and refining performance skills. This class will utilize a theater workshop environment to explore the world of theater performance. Students will be introduced to voice and articulation training as well as stage movement. Theater Arts II students will receive training to properly analyze a play and will be expected to demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of a playwright’s meaning. The student will interpret a play and express this interpretation in terms of the actor’s experience and imagination. The student will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of rehearsal techniques and performance skills, which will be introduced in class. The Theater Arts II student should have the ability to read a variety of performance literature independently to develop scenes for performance.
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