ISD
30 9-12 FINE ARTS 2011-2012
* Course meets
Oklahoma’s Promise Requirements
Introduction to Art Concepts*
Course
Number: 2809
Semesters:
1
Grade
Level: 11,12
Prerequisite:
None
Introduction to
Art is a course designed to expose students to fundamental art concepts. Topics
will include the elements and principles of design, art criticism and art
history. Studio projects will be
developed to reinforce the elements and principles of design. Students’ productivity
and strong work ethics are imperative to achieve success in this course. A
passing grade and teacher approval are required before a student advances to
the next level. Some art supplies will
be necessary.
Art I*
Course
Number: 2811
Semesters: 2
Grade
Level: 9, 10
Prerequisite: None
The fundamentals
of art including introduction to drawing, perspective, water-based painting techniques,
color theory, 3-D work, and general art history are presented in this
course. PASS objectives in the visual
arts for the State of
Art I Pre-AP *
Course Number: 2878
Semesters:
2
Grade
Level: 9, 10
Prerequisite:
Portfolio Review, Middle School teacher Recommendation, Mid-High Teacher
Approval
This course is
designed to prepare the Advanced Art student for Pre-AP Art II and AP Studio
Art. A portfolio containing a body of work is required for enrollment in this
class along with a teacher recommendation from the 8th grade art teacher. The
fundamentals of art including introduction to drawing, perspective, water-based
painting techniques, color theory, 3-D work, and general art history are
presented in this course. PASS
objectives in the visual arts for the State of Oklahoma are emphasized. A passing grade for this course is required
as well as teacher approval to advance to the next level. Student productivity is imperative to achieve
in this course. Some art supplies will be necessary.
Art II *
Course
Number: 2812
Semesters: 2
Grade
Level: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Art I and Instructor Approval
This course
focuses on successfully employing the elements and principles of design using a
variety of media. The proper use of media is explored while reinforcing the
theory of design. Current art history
and theory are emphasized. Productivity and strong work ethics are imperative
to achieve success in this course. Some art supplies will be necessary.
Art II Pre-AP*
Course
Number: 2815
Semesters: 2
Grade
Level: 10
Prerequisite: Art I and Instructor Approval
Art II Pre-AP is
designed to transition students into the AP Program at the high-school
level. Art II Pre-AP is an advanced
studio-oriented course with emphasis on both the college-bound and career
artist. Sophomores may enter this course
only with the recommendation of the instructor.
This course is based on the College Board’s studio art requirements. The portfolio consists of three
sections. The first semester focuses on
the breadth section. The breadth section
includes nine works that vary in medium, subject, and content. The second semester deals with the
concentration section. The concentration
section is a series of nine pieces that are visually and conceptually
related. The quality section includes
five of the student’s best works.
Students at this level must be able to work independently, creatively
solve difficult visual problems, and articulate using appropriate visual
terminology. Students are expected to
complete at least one project every two weeks.
Project grades are determined using several methods of assessment
including, but not limited to, group, peer, and self-critiques, project
assessment forms, and student/teacher conferences. Productivity is strongly considered when
calculating grades. Art supplies will be
necessary.
Art III *
Course
Number: 2813
Semesters:
2
Prerequisite:
Art I, Pre-AP Art I, Art II, Pre-AP Art II
This course focuses
on successfully employing the elements and principles of design using a variety
of mediums. The students will continue
developing skills in drawing, painting and 3-D projects. Strong work ethics and
productivity are imperative to achieve success in this course. Juniors
excelling in this class may enroll in an AP Drawing or Design course as a Senior the following year. The work completed in this course
may be used in a future Advanced Placement Studio Art Course at the high school
level. Some art supplies will be
necessary.
Art III AP – Drawing *
Course
Number: 2880
Semesters:
2
Grade
level: 11th, 12th
Prerequisite:
Art II, Pre-AP Art II, or Instructor Approval.
Art II AP is an
advanced studio-oriented course with emphasis on both the college-bound and
career artists. Juniors may enter this
course only with the recommendation of the Mid High School art teacher and
final approval of the BHS art teacher.
Seniors may enter this Course only with the recommendation of the high
school teacher. This course is based on
the College Board’s AP Studio Art Drawing Portfolio requirements. The portfolios consist of three
sections. The Concentration section is a
series of twelve works that are visually and conceptually related. The Breadth section includes twelve works
that vary in medium, subject and content. The Quality section includes five of
the student’s best pieces. Students at
this level must be able to work independently, creatively solve difficult
visual problems, and articulate using appropriate visual terminology. Students are expected to complete an average
of one project every week. Project
grades are determined using several methods of assessment including, but not
limited to, group, peer and self-critiques, project assessment forms and
student conferences. Productivity is
strongly considered when calculating grades.
AP III Drawing students may take two hours of art daily by enrolling in
the Art IV class. The students are
expected to submit their portfolios to the College Board during the second week
of May for evaluation and to possibly earn college credit. Some art supplies will be necessary.
Art IV AP – Design*
Course
Number: 2817
Grade
Level: 12 only
Prerequisite:
Art III AP Drawing – and/or Instructor Approval through a Portfolio Review
Art IV AP is an
Advanced Placement studio-oriented course with emphasis on both the
college-bound and career artists. Art IV AP Seniors may enter this Course only
with the recommendation of the High School art teacher. This course is based on the College Board’s
studio art portfolio requirements of the 2D Design portfolio or the 3D Design
portfolio. Students may choose from either type of
portfolio, depending on their interests). The portfolios consist of three
sections. The BREADTH section includes twelve works that vary in medium,
subject and content and are completed the first semester. The CONCENTRATION section is a series of
twelve works that are visually and conceptually related and are completed the
second semester. Both the Breadth and Concentration sections will be submitted
digitally to the College Board. The QUALITY section of the 2D design portfolio includes
five of the student’s best pieces that will be submitted for actual viewing to
the College Board. The Quality section of the 3D Portfolio includes 5 of the
student’s best pieces and will be submitted digitally for grading. Students
are expected to complete at least one project every week. Project grades are determined using several methods
of assessment including, but not limited to, group, peer and self-critiques,
project assessment forms and student/teacher conferences. Productivity is strongly considered when
calculating grades. AP IV Studio Art
students may enroll in two hours of art by also enrolling in Art VI second
hour. Some art supplies will be
necessary.
Art IV, Art V*
Course
Number: 2814, 2818
Semester:
2
Grade
Level: 11, 12
Requirement:
Must be enrolled in Art III AP Drawing or Art IV AP Design.
Students enrolled
in Art III-AP Drawing Portfolio may enroll in Art IV as a second hour of
Art. Students enrolled in Art IV-AP
Design may enroll in Art V as a second hour of art. Art IV and Art V are studio-oriented classes
with emphasis on both the college-bound and career artists. Grade assessment
will be determined by student work ethics, productivity of work and teacher/student
critics. The students will be given
opportunity to explore new materials and develop a student voice in their
artwork while developing an AP portfolio. Some art supplies will be necessary.
Band*
Course
Number: 2931
Semesters: 2
Grade
Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Former member of middle school or Mid High
band or approval of director. Students
must receive permission from the director to enroll in the course.
Band
is offered as a full year course to qualified music students who wish to develop their talents through
performance on brass, wind, and percussion instruments. The class stresses life skills such as
leadership skills, time management, and team-building. The class stresses music skills such as tone
production, musical style, phrasing, articulation, balance, intonation, and
musical discrimination through ensemble and solo performance. The program offers concerts, ensemble and
solo performance opportunities, full orchestra experiences, and marching band
performances.
Students with no prior band
experience who wish to participate with the Color Guard only, may audition for
and participate in the fall semester only with prior approval from the band
staff. Students who play an instrument
in the band are encouraged to participate and are required to continue to play
in one of the concert ensembles offered.
Color Guard is a great opportunity for students to enhance the marching
band’s visual program through dance, movement, flags, rifles, sabers, and other
equipment. Additionally, Winter Guard
will be offered to interested students outside the school day from December
through April.
The band takes out-of-state trips
every year to a music festival or competition.
Every other year it takes a major out-of-state trip. Students have opportunities to earn their
money for the trip through booster club-sponsored fund-raisers. For more information contact the band office.
Band
requires extra practices to ensure enough rehearsal time to have competitive
and outstanding performances. Students
will be required to attend additional rehearsals outside of the normal school
day before and after school in addition to the summer. Typically, the marching band rehearses from
7:00AM until 8:45AM daily during the fall and the concert bands have required
additional rehearsals and/or sectionals from November through May. The
student must also have completed the Alcohol and Illegal or Performance Enhancing
Drug Contract.
Orchestra*
Course
Number: 2932
Semesters: 2
Grade
Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Former member of middle school or Mid High
orchestra or approval of director
Orchestra is
offered to qualified stringed-instrument students who play violin, viola,
cello, bass, or harp. Students are
offered the means to attain excellence through group performance. A variety of styles of music is studied and
performed, with emphasis on traditional “class” music. Full orchestra (utilizing selected students
from the band class) is an integral part of the class. Participation in outside-of-class rehearsals
is required, as is participation in evening performances. The schedule for these events will be
distributed as early as possible.
Students also have the opportunity to participate in solo and ensemble
contests and performances through this class.
The orchestra usually takes an out-of-state
trip to a music festival. Students have
opportunities to earn their money for the trip through booster-club-sponsored
fund-raisers.
The student must also have completed the Alcohol and
Illegal or Performance Enhancing Drug Contract.
Men’s Chorus*
Course
Number: 2952
Semesters: 2
Grade
Level: 9, 10
Prerequisite: Audition and approval of choir director
Men’s Chorus is a performing group in which
advanced vocal techniques are stressed.
Class instruction includes the study of all classifications of choral
literature. Rehearsals and public
performances outside of class are mandatory parts of the course. In addition, individual performance is
encouraged. The student must also have completed the Alcohol and Illegal or
Performance Enhancing Drug Contract.
Women’s Chorus*
Course
Number: 2950
Semesters: 2
Grade
Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Audition and approval of choir director
Women’s Chorus is a
performing group in which advanced vocal techniques are stressed. Class instruction includes the study of all
classifications of choral literature.
Rehearsals and public performances outside of class are mandatory parts
of the course. In addition, individual
performance is encouraged. The student must also have completed the
Alcohol and Illegal or Performance Enhancing Drug Contract.
Mixed Chorus*
Course
Number: 1273071
Semesters: 2
Grade
Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
This course is for
those students who love music and enjoy singing but may not have the outside
time required for the Select Choir. This choir will learn all the same
fundamentals of good singing taught in the Select Choir, as well as experiencing
the same aesthetic values and multi-cultural education, but out-of-class
rehearsals and required performances will be at the discretion of the director.
Music Theory AP*
Course
Number: 2940
Semesters: 2
Grade
Level: 11, 12
Prerequisite: Students should have average or above
average-proficiency in music reading and/or performance. First priority will be given to seniors.
Music Theory AP is
a review of basic theory and an introduction to college-level harmony. All students planning to major or minor in music
in college are urged to take this class.
Curriculum includes major and minor key signatures, part-writing,
orchestration, secondary dominants, transposition, and figured bass with units
on music history and composition.
Students are encouraged to take the College Board’s Advanced Placement
Exam in Music Theory.
Select Choir *
Course
Number: 2953
Semesters: 2
Grade
Level: 11, 12
Prerequisite: Audition and approval of choir director
Select Choir is a
performing group in which advanced vocal techniques are stressed. Class instruction includes the study of all
classifications of choral literature.
Rehearsals and public performances outside of class are mandatory parts
of the course. In addition, individual
performance is encouraged. The student must also have completed the
Alcohol and Illegal or Performance Enhancing Drug Contract.
Drama I*
Course
Number: 4041
Semesters: 1 or 2
Grade
Level: 9, 10
Prerequisite: None
This course is designed for students
interested in acting who have little or no experience in the craft or do not
have the outside-of-class time required for Advanced Acting. This course will introduce students to the
elements of acting, such as character, stage presence, script-analysis, and
performance critique. Course-work will
include the examination of both live theatre and film. Students will have the opportunity to
audition for all play productions.
Drama II*
Course
Number: 4043
Semesters: 2
Grade
Level: 9, 10
Prerequisite: Drama I or teacher approval
Focusing on acting, this class works with introductory acting theories/philosophies
to improve character development and stage presence. Development of acting skills is the primary
focus of students enrolled in this course.
Students are required to participate in drama competition and encouraged
to audition for play productions. The
acting theories of Plato and Aristotle will be among those studied and applied
throughout this course. The student must also have completed the Alcohol and
Illegal or Performance Enhancing Drug Contract.
Advanced Acting *
Course
Number: 4042
Semesters: 2
Grade
Level: 11, 12
Prerequisite: Drama I or II and/or teacher approval
Designed for
serious students of acting, this course includes in-depth study of acting
theories, including those of Stanislovsky, Hagen,
Adler and others. Student participation
in statewide drama competition once per semester is required and students are
encouraged to participate in play productions.
Course work includes individual and scene work as well as oral and
written literary and performance analysis and critique. The student must also have
completed the Alcohol and Illegal or Performance Enhancing Drug Contract.
Stagecraft*
Course
Number: 4291
Semesters: 2
Grade
Level: 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
If you like to
build things and use power tools—this is the class for you. Utilizing a “hands-on” approach, this course
is the study of lighting, sound, scenic design, costume, and make-up for the
stage. Wood construction and the safe
use of tools are a primary focus of this course. The fundamentals of electricity and color
theory are also studied. Students will
learn technical drawing/drafting and elements of design for all technical
aspects of theater. Students will be
required to participate in backstage crew for play productions. This course may be taken each year for
credit.
Technical Theater
Course
Number: 4044
Semesters: 1
Grade
Level: 9, 10
Prerequisite: None
Designed for actors and non-actors alike,
this course is an introductory study of lighting, sound, scenic design,
costume, and make-up. Students will
learn technical drawing/drafting and elements of design for all technical
aspects of theater. Students will be
encouraged, but not required, to participate in back-stage crew for play
productions. This class provides a
“hands-on” approach to the role of technical theater in the dramatic arts and
includes shop safety and working with hand tools. This course may be repeated for credit.
Fine Arts Management
Internship
Course
Number: 4045
Semesters: 1 or 2
Grade
Level: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Written approval from the fine arts manager
This course
involves front-of-house training (house manager and ticket office) and
back-stage training (stage technician).
Students will gain experience rotating between both areas during events
at the Fine Arts Center. Their work will
cover before-event safety checks, making certain the theatre is clean and ready
for the event, instructing the ushers on their responsibilities, as well as
emergency procedures in case of evacuation, etc. they will monitor the lobby
area before, during, and after the event to help provide directions and information
and maintain order.
While working as a stage technician,
students will learn to operate all the different technical systems in the
theatre, including the sound system, lighting system, and fly rail. They may be required to work an event as the
sound board or light board operator or act as the back-stage manager.
Grades are based on participation, test
scores covering theatre terminology, areas of theatre, proper use of all
theatre equipment and willingness to work.
Students are expected to work all rehearsals and events assigned by the
Fine Arts Manager.
Attendance
at events outside of school hours will be required.