COURSE NUMBER 011 ART I
TEACHER(S): Sandy Stevens & Mary Jane Field
COURSE SYLLABUS – Stevens
COURSE SYLLABUS – Field
CREDIT: 1 (2 semesters)
PREREQUISITES: None
GRADE: 9-10
This course is designed to provide the student with an educational background in many artistic experiences in which a wide variety of art materials are used. Areas that will be covered are penciled drawing, pastel drawing, watercolor painting, art history, lettering, one and two-point perspective, drawing of face, etc. There may be some individual expenses, but the cost should not exceed $15.00 per student.
COURSE NUMBER 021 ART II
TEACHER(S): Sandy Stevens & Mary Jane Field
COURSE SYLLABUS – Stevens
COURSE SYLLABUS – Field
CREDIT: 1 (2 semesters)
PREREQUISITES: Passed Art I with a 75%.
GRADE: 10
This course is designed to provide students with a continuation of concepts and skills developed in Art I. The student will incur a $15 fee.
COURSE NUMBER 031 ART III
TEACHER(S): Mary Jane Field
COURSE SYLLABUS
CREDIT: 1 (2 semesters)
PREREQUISITES: Passed Art II with a 75%
GRADE: 11-12
This advanced course is designed for the student who wishes to work at a more independent level. Students are allowed some choice in project and media selection. Students will incur a $20 fee.
COURSE NUMBER 024–PAINTING
TEACHER(S): Mary Jane Field
COURSE SYLLABUS
CREDIT: 1 (2 semesters)
PREREQUISITES: PASSED ART II with a 75%
GRADE: 11-12
This course is designed to encourage students to develop capabilities in painting. Students will work from memory and observation and develop an understanding of visual organization of art elements to support personal expression. The goal of the course is to encourage a personal approach as well as to develop skills and techniques. A variety of projects will be completed in watercolors and acrylics. A $20.00 fee will be incurred for supplies.
COURSE NUMBER 026 PAINTING II
TEACHER(S):
COURSE SYLLABUS
CREDIT: 1 (2 semesters)
PREREQUISITES: Passed Painting I with a 75%
GRADE: 11-12
This advanced course is designed to further develop students‘ capabilities in painting. Students will work from memory and observation and develop an understanding of visual organization of art elements to support personal expression. The goal of the course is to encourage a personal approach as well as to further develop skills and techniques. A variety of projects will be completed in watercolors, acrylics and oil paints. A $25.00 feel will be incurred for supplies.
COURSE NUMBER 025 DRAWING
TEACHER(S): Sandy Stevens
COURSE SYLLABUS
CREDIT: 1 (2 semesters)
PREREQUISITES: Passed Art II with a 75%. May not enroll in any other Art class unless permission from the teacher is given
GRADE: 11-12
This course will introduce methods of drawing from observation. Emphasis will be on object drawing and on methods of creating the illusion of space. Composition and organization of the elements of design will be a concern at all times. Drawing exercises will include linear perspective, structural drawing, value, contour drawing, gesture drawing, line variation drawings, rendering drawing, hatching/cross-hatching and stippling.
COURSE NUMBER 028 DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
TEACHER(S): Sandy Stevens
COURSE SYLLABUS
CREDIT: 1 (2 Semesters)
PREREQUISITES: 75% in Art II
GRADE: 11-12
This course is designed to develop the students‘ technical and aesthetic skills in digital photography with an emphasis on digital imaging and its potential applications in print and electronic form. Cross- curricular applications will be explored as well. There will be a focus on camera techniques and use of computer software (Adobe Photoshop Elements) for enhancing and refining images and for printing digital files. The students will be learning to use contemporary means of composing, editing, printing, and manipulating compositional imagery from many sources. Students will not be expected to provide their own digital cameras (although helpful); alternative arrangements may be made as there are some cameras to rent out.
COURSE NUMBER 010 BEGINNING BAND
TEACHER(S):
COURSE SYLLABUS
CREDIT: 1/2 (1 semester)
PREREQUISITES: Must have an approved instrument of purchase an approved instrument. Teacher can help with obtaining rental or purchase of instrument.
GRADE: 9-12
Students will be taught the basics of playing a band instrument. Students that advance can be included in regular band 2nd semester. Can be students with no background or students that may have played an instrument in the past.
COURSE NUMBER 012 BAND
TEACHER(S):
COURSE SYLLABUS
CREDIT: 1 (2 semesters)
PREREQUISITES: None
GRADE: 9-12
First and second year high school band students will be expected to participate in the Concert Band, Marching Band, and Pep Band. The students will experience all new musical selections each year and will study a variety of musical styles, rhythmic figures, and composers. Course requirements include over thirty public performances yearly including football games, basketball games, parades, and contests. Students will be encouraged but not required to participate in the state solo and ensemble contest. Third and fourth year high school band students will be required to fulfill all objectives expected of first and second year students. In addition, students will be responsible for additional leadership responsibilities and must participate in state contests. Proper equipment management, an increased involvement in clinics, festival, concerts, tutoring of younger students and advanced training with a private instructor will be used to determine a grade and credit.
COURSE NUMBER 013 AUXILIARY BAND
TEACHER(S):
COURSE SYLLABUS
CREDIT: ½ (1 semester)
CO-REQUISITES: Band (Students must be selected by audition held in the spring)
GRADE: 9-12
This course is for students who participate in the Marching Panther flag squad whose members are active in band during the first and second quarters of the school year. The course of study includes detailed marching instruction; use of flags or other props to help convey the feeling of music; learning to master the use of the guard equipment; working together as a group to achieve a common goal, learning cooperation, leadership, and responsibility, as well as developing a sense of pride in achieving these goals. Students will also learn to relate their movements and enhancements to the overall picture and musical performance, and learn basic counting patterns in the musical selections.
COURSE NUMBER 014 JAZZ BAND
TEACHER(S):
COURSE SYLLABUS
CREDIT: 1 (2 semesters)
PREREQUISITES: Must be in regular band class and have approval of instructor.
GRADE: 9-12
Jazz Band will provide to students instruction in the jazz idiom and style. Participation in performances outside of class will provide a large basis of the course grade.
COURSE NUMBER 015 CHORUS
TEACHER(S):
COURSE SYLLABUS
CREDIT: 1 (2 semesters)
PREREQUISITES: None
GRADE: 9-12
First and second year high school chorus students will be expected to participate in all choral activities. These include Christmas concert, spring concert, baccalaureate and other activities as scheduled. Students will be encouraged to participate in state solo and ensemble contests. Students will experience all new musical selections each year and will study musical styles and rhythmic figures. Third and fourth year high school chorus students will be required to fulfill all objectives expected of first and second year students. An increased involvement in clinics and state solo and ensemble contest will also be required. Grades and credit will be granted on the basis of a successful completion of all of the established objectives.
COURSE NUMBER 016 MUSIC ENRICHMENT AND MUSIC APPRECIATION
TEACHER(S):
COURSE SYLLABUS
CREDIT: ½ (1 semester)
PREREQUISITES: None
GRADE: 9-12
Students will experience an in-depth study of music including: music history, music theory, music technology, music composition, and music appreciation. The course is open to all grade levels and will be a semester class.
