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Musicals
This one semester course chronicles the musical stage from minstrel shows to the
off-Broadway theater of today. It gives the student the opportunity to hear
recordings of musical theater and to study present Broadway musicals in a
variety of ways.
Chorus
Chorus will meet once a week. The work
performed in these classes will stress the mechanics and the artistry needed to
sing as a member of a performing group: improvement of diction and projection,
the ability to read and perform from choral music, and the acquisition of the
poise needed for public appearances. Students will then perform in both the
Christmas and the Spring concerts.
Note: This course is graded
only as Pass-Fail (attendance of at least 70% required to Pass)
Blue Note Express
Blue Note Express is an elite, by-audition-only performing vocal ensemble.
Focusing on popular, jazz and ethnic music, the group rehearses 1-2 periods per
week during the school day as well as after-school rehearsals. Members are
required to perform as members of the Concert Choir. Membership is based upon
academic standing, singing and dance ability, and work ethic. Performances
through the school year include all Open Houses, Liturgies, the Christmas
Concert and the Spring Concert. Other concerts may occur throughout the year.
Pre-requisite: Individual audition Note: This course is graded only as
Pass-Fail
Drawing and Design
Course content includes a continued exploration of
artistic techniques and allows students to begin to develop their own style and
philosophy in art while stressing the importance of realism and originality. The
course includes drawing, painting, printmaking, design, sculpture, mixed media,
craft making, analysis and criticism of art and art history.
Pre-requisite: Approval
by Academic Dean
Graphic Design
This is a graphic art course focusing on design and
composition through the use of computer graphics with an emphasis on Quark
Xpress and PhotoShop. The course includes further exploration of basic design
principles and an introduction to graphic design, including editorial design,
corporate identity, advertising, lettering, and the poster.
Pre-requisite: Approval
by Academic Dean
Studio Art.
This course allows students to explore all areas of artistic expression through
the analysis and synthesis of original concepts in drawing, painting,
printmaking, design, craft making, and mixed media. The Studio Art student will
create an actual portfolio.
Pre-requisite: Drawing and Design,
Graphic Design, and Approval
AP Studio Art
The AP Program in Studio Art is intended for highly motivated students who are
seriously interested in the study of art. There are three studio art portfolios
which students may choose to create: the Drawing Portfolio, the Two-Dimensional
Portfolio, and the Three-Dimensional Portfolio. Students are asked to
demonstrate proficiency in drawing, using a variety of media, color and design
and three-dimensional or sculptural work. Studying and creating work efficiently
and effectively, the AP Studio Art student will create an actual portfolio and a
slide portfolio and will have the opportunity to earn credits for college.Pre-requisite:
Drawing and Design, Graphic Design, and Approval
Photography
Photography students will use the 35-millimeter camera to manipulate light and
time. They will learn the fundamentals of black and white film exposure and
development which will prepare them for contact printing, negative enlargement
and various alternative printmaking processes. Such processes include:
solarization, reverse printing, reticulation, toning, tinting, vignetting, the
creation of photograms, paper and chemistry manipulation and the art of pinhole
photography. Our exploration of photography will involve safety and efficiency
in the darkroom, analysis of photographs, peer critiquing and analysis,
presentation and storage techniques supplemented by still life drawing.
Pre-requisite:
Approval; maximum enrollment 12
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