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FINE ARTS
One year of Fine Arts is required.
ART AWARENESS
Grade Level:
9-12
Length: 1 year
UC Requirement Fulfilled: F¨
Prerequisite: none
This
is a fun class for any student who wants to try their hands at drawing, watercolors,
pastels,
acrylic, scratchboard, and more. You don't need to
know how to draw. It's a class with a relaxed environment, you'll learn about
artists and different kinds of art trends. The art elements and principles
of design will be the foundation of your work. You will use colored pencil,
watercolor, pen, and pencil techniques. The drawing skills you will learn
will help you to draw people animals, and cartoon characters, and environments
to set them in. ¨($50 lab fee is required to cover projects
you will take home, in addition you will be provided with a set of brushes
and a 100 page sketchbook. Scholarships are available.
ADVANCED ART
Grade Level: 10-12
Length: 1 year
UC Requirement Fulfilled: F
Fulfills the Practical Arts Requirement
Prerequisite: Any beginning level art class.
The major emphasis of this class is development of a personal style and knowledge
of drawing and painting techniques. Class assignments will include still
life, symbolism, allegory, and surrealism. A strong multicultural foundation
adds interest to the projects. Evaluation of the artistic process and how
it is reflected in your work will be stressed. The works of master artists
will be studied. A field trip to San Francisco' s Museums will be included.
Students will complete a 2'x3' mural to be hung on the school building as
a final project. This class can be repeated for credit a number of times
with the consent of the teacher. Student must have passed Art Awareness with
a C+ grade or higher or have the permission of the instructor.
($50.00 lab fee is required to cover paint, brushes and canvas.) Scholarships
are available.
CERAMICS
Grade Level: 9-12
Length: 1 year
UC Requirement: FulfilledVisual and Performing Arts (A-G)
Prerequisite: None
(there is a course fee of $25 per semester or $45 for the year. This covers
all materials and tools.)
This is a yearlong course, primarily hands on for both the student and the
instructor. Basic instruction is done through demonstartions performed by
the instructor. Emphasis is placed on project-based learning. Students are
encouraged to explore new
concepts
and
are challenged
to push
the limits
of their own
imaginations as well as the medium itself. Cooperative learning is emphasized
in the classroom as well as participating in outside teaching activities
with other schools. Students are shown and required
to participate in the entire
process
of ceramics
increasing
their
awareness
and appreciation
of the work involved. Work accomplished by students is displayed not only
in the classroom but also in a formal show for parents and staff each year.
CHOIR
Grade Level: 9-12
Length: 1 year
UC Requirement Fulfilled: F
Choir is a group activity course designed to provide musical study through
the medium of vocal music. Students will rehearse and perform a variety of
musical styles. In addition, there is daily work to improve vocal technique
and music reading. Outside performance is required.
ADVANCED BAND
Grade Level: 9-12
Length: 1 year
UC Requirement Fulfilled: F
Prerequisite: Students must audition and have the instructor’s approval.
This course is designed to give students of band instruments the opportunity
to continue their study. The intent of the course is to help the student
become more musically literate and proficient on her/his instrument through
performance of band literature and exercises covering a diversity of styles.
The activities include those generally associated with bands: marching, concerts,
athletic program support, school programs and public relations activities.
DRAMA
Grade Level: 9-12
Length: 1 year
UC Requirement Fulfilled: F
Prerequisite: None
In this course the student will study various facets of theater arts. Acting
techniques, including voice control, character analysis, interpretation of
dialogue, pantomime, and movement will be explored and employed in assigned
scenes. Incorporated into the course are units on the history of theater,
scenic design and construction, make-up, costume design and construction,
lighting, publicity and stage production crews. Homework is assigned on a
daily/weekly basis.
Students will receive 2.5 credits. See extra curricular information.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Grade Level: 10-12
Length: 1-year
Prerequisite: None
This course is designed to introduce the student to an artistic exploration of the visual arts using photography as the media. Attention will be given to the student's recognition and application of the relationships found within the expressive communication of the arts. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to work independently with cameras, scanners, printers and computers. Students will compile a digital and real portfolio that can be used to demonstrate their abilities for college entrance or employment in the visual art field. This course is designed to introduce the student to the concepts of photography. Students will be able to independently work with picture taking editing and printing photographs equipment. Scholarships are available. ($75 lab fee
VIDEO
PRODUCTIONS
Length: 2 semesters
Credits: 5 per Semester
CSU/UC Requirement Fulfilled: F
Fee: none
Description: View Productions is a year long, hands on course in which
students are expected to actively participate in all aspects of the class
including: pre-production planning, writing and script editing, on-camera
acting , technical work, critical analysis, post-production editing. It is a
course designed to teach students the history of television and its place
in society, its influence, both creative and original, as well as commercial.
Students are expected to create and produce original video projects that
examine specific genres; i.e., documentary, narrative, expository, entertainment.
Students will understand and effectively use standard pre-production techniques
such as: storyboards, shot lists, script writing, identification of the
target audiences, presentation of project proposals, creation budgets and
schedules and learn to use video and digital video cameras, lights and
audio to effectively communicate an idea and tell a story while effectively
using both linear and non-linear
platforms. Further, students will learn to distinguish between poor and
quality projects and to demonstrate the ability to produce quality programming,
as well as take responsibility for the programs that are produced. The
class also will provide training for occupations in the television and
video fields and students will learn the kind and quality of production
work that is necessary for successful entry into the video job market.
For students intent on attending college, the course will provide background
to help the student succeed in the areas of television production, marketing,
fine and performing arts, film, and multimedia.
PRACTICAL
ARTS
Courses offered in this department meet PRACTICAL ARTS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
WORD PROCESSING
Grade Level: 9-12
Length: 1 year
Prerequisite: None
Word Processing is a course for students to develop their computer skills.
The course emphasizes computer alphabetic keyboarding skills and developing
speed and accuracy. In addition, students learn word processing concepts
by preparing documents (compositions, letters, reports, etc.) for personal
use.