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based on the service participation rubric. Acceptance into this course will require an application process. Placement into this course will be by department chairperson. This course

will receive a Pass/Fail grade.

6500 Peer Leadership (10, 11)

2.5 credits 40 minutes, 1 Semester This elective is offered to Sophomores and Juniors in the Fall semester. It is designed to help students integrate classroom experience with school and community leadership. Students will learn how to effectively communicate with others to foster an environment of inclusion and service in the Notre Dame community while acting as mentors to members of the Freshmen class. The application process to join Peer Leadership must be completed by students in the spring of Freshman or Sophomore year. It is expected that Peer Leaders attend a 3-day Peer Leadership camp in the third week of July. (Communications Concentration)

6510/6515 Peer Leader Practicum (10, 11)

2.5 credits Period 9, 2 Semesters This companion course to the Peer Leadership elective, taken during the same academic year, requires completion of various service projects from July to June of the academic year. Students will meet several times with their teacher outside of the classroom to plan and complete projects whose primary goal is to foster a mentoring relationship between Peer Leaders and students of the freshman class, while serving the wider Notre Dame community.

This course will receive a Pass/Fail grade.

6520 Introduction to Western Philosophical Thought (10,11,12)

2.5 Credits 40 Minutes, 1 Semester This course is an introduction to the methods, problems, and theories of the main branches of Western Philosophy and the fundamental questions raised in regard to reality, truth, power, meaning, purpose, and valid reasoning from ancient times to the present. The central themes of Ethics, Political Philosophy, Free Will & Determinism, Philosophy of Mind, Epistemology and Logic will be addressed, in a topical course format, organized around a set of key questions that invite conversation, analysis, and discussion among the students aimed at developing critical thinking skills. (NCAA, Applied Science Concentration)

6530 Women of Faith, Service and Leadership (10, 11, 12)

2.5 Credits 40 Minutes, 1 Semester This course will explore the lives of women who answered God’s call to lead, to serve and to inspire from biblical times to the present. The significant contributions of women who have made a difference will inspire students to make a difference, too. Emphasis will be placed on how students can actively create a more just and compassionate world. This course is open to both boys and girls.

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7100 Art 1

5 Credits 80 minutes, 1 Semester His is an art survey course that is geared toward students of all skill levels. Students create both 2 and 3 Dimensional projects, explore practices in drawing, painting, sculpture and design, while being given a high degree of choice over self-expression with enough structure to help beginners grow creative confidence. The course also explores artists and art styles from the Renaissance to Modern Day. This course is a prerequisite for Art 2, Art 3 and AP Art.

7110 Drawing and Painting 1 (10, 11, 12)

5 Credits 80 Minutes, 1 Semester This is an intermediate course designed as a sequence in the continued study of art in a twodimensional form. It is intended to expand the student’s knowledge of art fundamentals and help develop technical skills in drawing and painting. This course includes units of study in art history, aesthetics, art criticism and art production. Prerequisite: 88 average in Art 1 and approval of the Art 1 teacher.

7120 Drawing and Painting 2 (11, 12)

5 Credits 80 Minutes, 1 Semester This is an advanced course and is offered to the serious art student who would like to learn more about drawing and painting. The course will cover units of study in the media of pencil, water color, acrylic paint and mixed media. Each unit of study will include art history and reinforcement of the elements

of design and art criticism. Prerequisite: Drawing and Painting 1 and the approval of the Drawing and Painting 1 teacher.

7130 AP Studio Art in 2D Design (11, 12)

5 Credits 80 Minutes, 1 Semesters This AP studio art course is designed for students who are seriously interested in the practical experience of art. It is not based on a written exam; instead students submit a digital portfolio for evaluation at the end of the year to the AP College Board. This course is a rigorous college-level studio art course. The portfolio at the end of the semester requires 12 works in the concentration section and 12 more art works for the breadth section. Highly motivated students must submit 10 art works for approval by the art teacher for evaluation in order to take this class. Prerequisite: Successful completion of at least two semesters of 2D art courses or a Pre-College course, such as University of Arts Saturday courses. Art teacher recommendation with signature and a portfolio of 10 completed works of art for evaluation.

7200 Illustration, Concept Art & Character Design

2.5 Credits 40 Minutes, 1 Semester Illustration, Concept Art & Character Design focuses on exploring the story-telling function of Visual Art and introduces students to a growing career field in the Arts. The course tasks students with building and creating their own characters, environments and storylines through storyboarding, narrative writing and illustration. This course blends traditional studio art practices with digital design practices through utilizing Adobe Photoshop, a computerdriven design software. Students interested in the fields of Graphic Design, Animation, Illustration, Visual Arts, Art Education and Design would benefit from this course.

7210 Multicultural Art Studies

2.5 Credits 40 Minutes, 1 Semester Multicultural Art Studies focuses on the richness and diversity of art across cultures and time through connecting art history with art practice. Lessons will begin with the introduction of a culture, an investigation of that culture’s creative practices and a discussion of the cultural impact and importance of those practices. Students will be required to actively compare the perspective of each of the cultures studied with that of the Catholic perspective. Each lesson will end with a hands-on studio experience where students create work inspired by that culture. Students interested in the fields of History, Cultural Studies, Anthropology, Visual Arts, Art History and Education would benefit from this course.

7300 Fundamentals of 3-D, Emphasis in Ceramics

2.5 Credits 40 Minutes, 1 Semester Students will have the opportunity to explore the world of art through the study of three- dimensional art including ceramics. The course will include an introduction to theory, history and art with projects emphasizing 3-D construction and ceramics. This course is ideal for students who are interested in learning about the visual arts and investigating careers such as fine arts, art education, architecture, engineering, and fiber design. Limited openings available for grades 10, 11 and 12.

7310 Ceramics (10, 11, 12)

5 Credits 80 Minutes, 1 Semester Ceramics is a 3-D art form using clay. The contents of this course include: basic hand building techniques (pinch, oil, drape, slab and press), color slips, glazing and decorating techniques.

7320 Advanced Ceramics (11, 12)

5 Credits 80 Minutes, 1 Semester This course is a continuation of Ceramics. The techniques learned in Ceramics will be applied to make large functional pieces and sculptural forms. The course will involve basic techniques for wheel throwing ceramic pieces, advanced glazing and decorating techniques, glaze preparation, stacking and firing kilns and preparing for art shows. Prerequisite: 85 average in Ceramics.

7340 3-Dimensional Design (10, 11, 12)

5 Credits 80 Minutes, 1 Semester This basic course involves exploring the fundamentals and principles of 3-D forms using space, balance, unity and structure. Formation and structure of positive and negative space is investigated. Use of tools and media are introduced. Clay and sculpture will be introduced. Prerequisite: