Performing Arts

The performing arts electives allow students the opportunity to excel in the areas of music, media production, theatre and visual arts. These courses require students to participate in individual and group assignments, both in and out of the classroom, and to set and meet deadlines for performances, competitions and showcases. While discovering and sharing their talents, students will grow in their understanding of personal responsibility, teamwork, and commitment to others.

This beginning course introduces students to the basic foundations of art and design and is intended for students with all levels of artistic ability and knowledge. The students will work in a variety of media and processes through two-dimensional and three-dimensional projects and sketchbook assignments. Students will learn to evaluate artwork and to see visual relationships through the study of art and artists from the past and present. Elements and principles of design, composition, color theory, perspective, proportions, and scale will be studied as the basis for work in all art media. As they work, students will develop and apply 21st century skills including, but not limited to, creative thinking, time management, self-assessment, problem solving, and critical analysis. Grading is based upon successful completion of projects, studio work habits, application of media and studio skills, and creativity. Students must purchase a sketchbook and supply kit which will be used daily.

ART 1

813

ART 2

814

PREREQUISITES: Art 1, interview, and consent of the instructor.

ART 3

816

PREREQUISITES: Art 2, interview, and consent of the instructor. This intermediate course builds on the basic foundations of art and design learned in Art 1. The students will gain more extensive experience in a variety of media and processes through two-dimensional and three-dimensional projects and sketchbook assignments. Students will be encouraged to attempt more challenging work and apply skills more accurately. Most project assignments offer more creative freedom, allowing students to develop confidence in artistic decision making and deepen personal artistic expression. Students will continue to learn about principles of art and design and develop composition to create original and expressive works. Personal exploration, experimentation, and creative risk taking will be encouraged to help students cultivate innovative solutions to artistic challenges. Students must purchase a sketchbook and supply kit which will be used daily.

This advanced course builds on the basic foundations of art and design learned in Art 1 & 2 and is designed to help prepare a student for AP studio courses. Students will gain extensive experience and further develop their technical skills in a variety of media with an emphasis on advanced drawing and painting techniques and processes. Students will continue to learn about principles of art and design and developing composition to create original and expressive works on an advanced level. Personal exploration, experimentation, and creative risk taking will be encouraged to help students cultivate innovative solutions to artistic challenges. Emphasis will be on the development of personal style and technique. Throughout this course, students will develop a portfolio that shows personal vision, artistic growth over time, and mastery of visual arts skills and techniques. Students must purchase a sketchbook and supply kit which will be used daily.

Performing Arts

815

PREREQUISITES: Art 2, application, portfolio, interview, and consent of the instructor (Art 3 is strongly recommended as a prerequisite, but students are permitted to apply after Art 2) The Advanced Placement program gives the ambitious and highly motivated student an opportunity to work on art at the college level. AP Drawing is for students interested in creating art that addresses drawing issues with a focus on light and shade, line quality, rendering of form, composition, surface manipulation, and the illusion of depth in a variety of two-dimensional media. Students are expected to be competent in all basic drawing skills, processes, and techniques. Throughout this course, students will develop, create, and compile a cohesive body of work to demonstrate mastery of creative, conceptual, and technical ability. Students are required to submit a 15-piece portfolio to the College Board for evaluation in May. Mandatory summer assignments are due in August. Students will also need to purchase a new sketchbook and pay a $50 fee for specialty art supplies at the beginning of the school term. Additional requirements include attending a weekly after school AP lab and working independently outside of class in order to prepare their portfolio for submission.

AP 2-D ART AND DESIGN

819

PREREQUISITES: Art 2, application, portfolio, interview, and consent of the instructor (Art 3 is strongly recommended as a prerequisite but students are permitted to apply after Art 2) The Advanced Placement program gives the ambitious and highly motivated student an opportunity to work on art at the college level. AP 2-D Design is for students interested in creating art that focuses on the principles of design (unity/variety, balance, emphasis, contrast, rhythm, repetition, proportion/ scale, and figure/ground relationship). These principles are to be articulated using a variety of visual elements; line, shape, color, value, texture, and space. A wide variety of media can be used; therefore, students are expected to be competent in a variety of two-dimensional media, skills, processes, and techniques. Throughout this course, students will develop, create, and compile a cohesive body of work to demonstrate mastery of creative, conceptual, and technical ability. Students are required to submit a 15-piece portfolio to the College Board for evaluation in May. Mandatory summer assignments are due in August. Students will also need to purchase a new sketchbook and pay a $50 fee for specialty art supplies at the beginning of the school term. Additional requirements include attending a weekly after school AP lab and working independently outside of class in order to prepare their portfolio for submission.

AP 3-D ART AND DESIGN

822

PREREQUISITES: Art 3, application, portfolio, interview, and consent of the instructor The Advanced Placement program gives the ambitious and highly motivated student an opportunity to work on art at the college level. AP 3-D Design is for students interested in creating strictly three-dimensional work; therefore, students are expected to be experienced and highly competent in all basic three-dimensional art skills, processes, techniques and media, including clay. Throughout this course, students will develop, create, and compile a cohesive body of work, demonstrating mastery of creative, conceptual, and technical ability. Students are required to submit a 15-piece portfolio to the College Board for evaluation in May. Mandatory summer assignments are due in August. Students will also need to purchase a new sketchbook and pay a $50 fee for specialty art supplies at the beginning of the school term. Additional requirements include attending a weekly after school AP lab and working independently outside of class in order to prepare their portfolio for submission.

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PREREQUISITE: Band 1- none Band 2/3/4- consent of the instructor Experience playing an instrument is not required. This ensemble consists of beginners-advanced musicians. Students will play in a concert band setting alongside the drumline as a pep band during varsity football games as well as at other school and community events. Public performances will also include solo and ensemble in the spring and an end of the year concert. Musicians will perform a variety of musical styles from pop, jazz, and classical music. The music director will work with coaches and club sponsors to coordinate schedules for students involved in other school activities.

CHORUS 1/2/3/4

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PREREQUISITE: Chorus 1--none Chorus 2/3/4-consent of the instructor A prior background in singing is helpful but not necessary. Students provide music for community and school functions as well as performing at concerts and festivals. The chorus has performed in numerous events around the Southeast as well as in New York City. Students will receive instruction in proper vocal techniques and musical notation. Attendance is required at all performances and rehearsals. There will be one dress rehearsal the day before the winter and spring concerts. Students are encouraged to participate in chorus in addition to participating in other clubs/sports/activities. The music director will work with coaches and club sponsors to coordinate schedules.

DRUMLINE 1/2/3/4

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PREREQUISITE: Drumline 1-none Drumline 2/3/4consent of the instructor Students will learn skills and techniques on snare drum, cymbals, bass drum, mallet instruments, tympani and other melodic percussion instruments. The students will also learn to read music and explore the areas of writing musical notation, music theory and music history. Experience playing a percussion instrument is preferable but not required. All students will be performing members of the Crusader Drumline, which provides music for school and community functions, including varsity football games. Students may be required to attend and/or participate in rehearsals and performances outside the school day to support, extend, and assess learning in the classroom. One after school rehearsal a week will be held during football season. Students who sign up for drumline are required to attend a two week mandatory band camp scheduled for July 29-August 2 and August 5-9 from 3:30p.m.-7:30 p.m. each day. Auditions to determine instrumentation for current students will be held at the end of the year. Incoming freshmen will be placed during band camp. Participation in drumline requires students to have a current physical on file. Students are encouraged to participate in drumline in addition to participating in other clubs/sports/activities. The music director will work with coaches and club sponsors to coordinate schedules.

GUITAR 1

936

PREREQUISITE: Sophomores, juniors and seniors only The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop basic skills in guitar performance, including interpretation of notation and performance in varied styles. The content should include, but not be limited to, technical performance proficiency, notation and tablature, chord structure, performance styles, improvisation, composition and arranging, performance analysis, instrument care and maintenance, role and influence of guitar music and musicians, connections between music and other subject areas. Students must provide their own ACOUSTIC guitar, capo, and pick.

Performing Arts

Performing Arts

945 The purpose of this course is to enable beginning keyboard (piano) students to develop basic skills, including interpretation of notation and performance in varied styles. Students will learn musical notation, proper piano technique, composition, arranging, improvisation and accompaniment styles. Students must purchase an electronic keyboard with full-sized keys and headphones compatible with the keyboard.

KEYBOARDING (PIANO) 2

947

PREREQUISITES: Keyboarding (Piano) 1 and consent of the instructor Students will build on previous piano techniques and skills through reading music, acquiring and applying knowledge of music theory, and exploring the role of keyboard music in history and culture. Students will also learn repertoire from various styles and time periods, exploring the historical influence keyboards have had on music performance and composition. In addition, students will explore the basic tools of music technology (i.e. MIDI keyboards). Public performances may serve as a culmination of specific instructional goals. Students must purchase an electronic keyboard with fullsized keys and headphones compatible with the keyboard.

THEATRE 1

146

PREREQUISITES: Freshmen and sophomores and/or juniors and seniors with consent of the instructor This course provides an introduction and overview of theatre. Students will study the history and development of theatre throughout the centuries, its cultural manifestations, theatre terms and vocabulary. Beginning performance will include vocal development, non-verbal communication (pantomime), monologues, and small ensemble performances as well as character and script analysis.

THEATRE 2

147

PREREQUISITES: Theatre 1 and consent of the instructor Having mastered the foundations of Theatre 1, Theatre 2 students will begin to focus on more specific areas such as dramaturgy, cultural and historical research for set, costume, and make-up design, simple script writing, and beginning technical design (set and lights).

THEATRE 3

152

PREREQUISITES: Theatre 2 and consent of the instructor In this course students will focus on advanced make-up design, beginning directing, prompt book development, intermediate technical design, and advanced performance. Students will continue to build their repertoire books as well as create a professional resume.

154

PREREQUISITES: Theatre 3 and consent of the instructor With the continual development and mastery in the study and practice of theatre arts, students will focus on advanced performance and technical design, directing, producing, publicity, and the creation of a performing arts portfolio.

SPEECH

145

DEBATE

153

PREREQUISITES: Speech or AP English Language and Composition and consent of the instructor This course develops both fundamental and advanced communication skills. Emphasis is on classical rhetoric and argumentation, public speaking performances, listening skills, and critical analysis. Through oratorical performance, students will become polished presenters and artful communicators of information and viewpoints. Speech is suitable for students of all levels and prepares them to succeed in all academic disciplines, especially at the honors and AP levels, by providing them with the opportunity to develop core skills in outlining, researching, and logical reasoning.

This course provides instruction in the fundamentals of classical argumentation, problem solving, critical thinking, organization, speaking skills, and effective research techniques. Students learn how to put these skills into practice through a variety of debate styles including group, team, and one-on-one formats. This course provides students with the opportunity to master the core academic skills of outlining, research, and logical reasoning. Speech is strongly recommended but not a prerequisite.

CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY

830

PREREQUISITE: Sophomores, juniors and seniors only This course is designed to provide students with the skills necessary to become competent photographers in the field of photojournalism as well as in commercial and fine art photography. Students will learn the basics of camera operation, image capture, file management, business practices, and digital desktop processing. The school will provide a digital camera for students’use.