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8110
Art 1-2
Grade
Level: 10, 11, 12
Year
Course/10 Credits
Prerequisite: None
Permission: None
UC, CSU
The
students will study art elements of line, shape, form,
value, color, space and texture and their use according
to the principles of design. It will include free hand
drawing and the use of tempera, portraiture, art
history, color theory, inks, pastels, watercolor and
wire.
8120
Art 3-4
Grade
Level: 10, 11, 12
Year
Course/10 Credits
Prerequisite: Grade of A in Art 1-2 or Design
Exploration (year course). Those not UC, CSU
qualifying otherwise may seek recommendation of the Art
teacher.
Permission: Instructor
This
course is intended for the serious art student who is
self-motivated and who wants to further explore the
various media of art, including mosaics, drawing,
painting, sculpture, and printmaking. Attendance at art
exhibitions, and weekly sketchbook drawings are
required. Exploring career opportunities in art is also
included.
8160
Design Exploration
Grade
Level: 10, 11, 12
Year
Course/10 Credits
Prerequisite: None
Permission: None
UC, CSU
Using
two and three dimensional exploration in contemporary
and folk art, students will be given the opportunity to
experiment in a variety of mediums. Activities may
include ceramics, painting, print making, and papier
mache.
8150
Studio Art (AP)*
Grade
Level: 11, 12
Year
Course/10 Credits
Prerequisite: Instructor's Approva1
UC, CSU
Advanced Placement Studio Art is an art course that
provides students with opportunities to produce works of
art that demonstrate an advanced intellectual,
perceptual and technical range. It provides students who
have completed Art 1-2, Art 3-4, or presented a
portfolio of works for entrance, the opportunity to
study visual art concepts in depth and earn Advance
Placement credit with the submission of a completed
portfolio to the College Board in May. The three
portfolio options (Drawing, Two-dimensional and
Three-dimensional) share a basic, three section
structure: concentration, breadth
and
quality.
8510
Beginning Guitar
Grade
Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Year
Course/10 Credits
Prerequisite: None
Permission: None
UC, CSU
This
course introduces students to basic guitar playing. No
previous experience is required. Students will study
note reading, interpreting chord symbols and music
theory as applied to the guitar, while learning guitar
techniques. A variety of strumming and fingerpicking
techniques, playing of melodies, and soloing on the
guitar will be covered. Students are expected to supply
their own acoustic guitar, with case.
8610
Strings 2
Grade
Level: 10, 11, 12
Year
Course/10 Credits
Prerequisite: B or better in 8510 Beginng Guitar
Permission: Instructor
Strings
2 is a continuation of the techniques and music
fundamentals that students learned in Beginning Guitar.
The focus is on more advanced techniques. Students will
learn songs from folk, Latin, contemporary and other
styles using a variety of strumming techniques. Note
reading, scales, and scale patterns, common chord
progressions and improvising on the guitar are
addressed.
8520
Jazz Band
Grade
Level: 10, 11, 12
Year
Course/10 Credits
Prerequisite: 1 year previous playing experience; 2.0
GPA or better
Permission: Instructor - Audition Required
UC, CSU
This is
a performance class covering jazz styles including
swing, big band, Latin, funk and rock. Jazz theory,
stylistic interpretation, and improvisation will be
studied. Students are required to participate in
performances on and off campus, during and after school
hours. This course is designed for experienced players
and acceptance into the class will be finalized by the
director.
8530
Symphonic Band
Grade
Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Year
Course/10 Credits
Prerequisite: 1 year previous playing experience;
2.0 GPA
or better.
UC, CSU
This is
a performance class covering traditional to contemporary
band literature. Music theory, advanced playing
techniques, interpretation of musical symbols, and
composers and their works will be studied. Students are
required to participate in performances both on and off
campus, during and after school hours. Students are
expected to supply their own instrument unless special
arrangements are made with the instructor.
8550
Beginning Instruments
Grade
Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Year
Course/10 Credits
Prerequisite: None
Permission: None
UC, CSU
Beginning Instruments is designed to give students basic
playing skills on an instrument of their choice. Playing
techniques, note reading, music theory and
interpretation of musical symbols will be covered. This
is a preparatory course for entrance into other band
courses. Students are expected to supply their own
instrument unless special arrangements are made with the
instructor.
8540
Chamber Choir
Grade
Level: 10, 11, 12
Year
Course/10 Credits
Prerequisite: 2.0 GPA and academically eligible
Permission: Instructor - Audition Required
UC, CSU
This
mixed choir performs works from all periods, sacred and
secular. All choirs will study vocal technique, sight
reading, theory and music history. Choirs will perform
at school liturgies, school and community events, plus
other performances and festivals. There is a concert
attire requirement for all groups.
8560
Concert Choir
Grade
Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Year
Course/10 Credits
Prerequisite: 2.0 GPA and academically eligible
Permission: Instructor
UC, CSU
This
mixed choir performs works from all periods, sacred and
secular. All choirs will study vocal technique, sight
reading, theory and music history. Choirs will perform
at school liturgies, school and community events, plus
other performances and festivals. There is a concert
attire requirement for all groups.
8570
Prima Voce Choir
Grade
Level: 10, 11, 12
Year
Course/10 Credits
Prerequisite: 2.0 GPA and academically eligible
Permission: Instructor - Audition Required
UC, CSU
This is
a women's choir performing works from all periods,
sacred and secular. All choirs will study vocal
technique, sight reading, theory and music history.
Choirs will perform at school liturgies, school and
community events, plus other performances and festivals.
There is a concert attire requirement for all groups.
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