Visual and Performing Arts

1 credit required for all students for graduation

Course Grade Level Credit / Prerequisite

Advanced Ceramics 9,10,11,12 ½ Ceramics Advanced Digital Design/Photography 9,10,11,12 ½ Photography/Digital Design Advanced Placement Art History 9,10,11,12 1 Any History Course Advanced Placement Studio Art 12 1 Portfolio review/art teacher permission Advanced Sculpture 9,10,11,12 ½ Art 1 9,10,11,12 ½ Art 2 9,10,11,12 ½ Art 1 Art 3 11,12 1 Art 1, Art 2, or art teacher permission Ceramics 9.10.11.12 ½ Digital Design/Photography 9,10,11,12 ½ Fiber Arts 9,10,11,12 ½ Advanced Stained Glass 9,10,11,12 ½ Stained Glass High School Band ∞ 9,10,11,12 1 Prior participation or audition High School Chamber Choir 9,10,11,12 1 Audition only High School Chamber Ensemble 9,10,11,12 1 Audition only High School Concert Choir 9,10,11,12 1 Prior participation High School Concert String Orchestra 9,10,11,12 1 Prior participation or audition/approval Mixed Media 9,10,11,12 ½ Sculpture 9,10,11,12 ½ Stained Glass 9,10,11,12 ½

VISUAL ARTS

ART 1

Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Course Credit: ½ credit, 5 periods/week, one semester

Description: Art 1 is a lively, inviting, and comprehensive course for beginning artists that includes interactive activities and multicultural studio projects representing a wide variety of cultures, artistic styles and art media. This course is designed to enrich the lives of its participants through discovery and creative problem solving. It provides students with a broader perception of their environments and cultural perspectives. This course is designed around the following concepts: meaningful, hands-on learning experiences that allow for personal growth and creative expression; integration of elements and principles of design; aesthetics, art criticism, art history, and studio production; sequentially planned projects that build on concepts and provide learning opportunities that incorporate a wide variety of media, artistic styles, and historical periods. Art 1 is a prerequisite for Art 2 and Art 3.

Prerequisite: none Fees: $20.00. Sketchbook is provided.

ART 2

Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Course Credit: ½ credit, 5 periods/week, one semester

Description: This class is an in-depth study of painting techniques and media that will encourage the development of a personal style. Media will include acrylic, watercolor, dyes, gouache, and mixed media. Students will express original ideas by developing solutions that utilize design and technical skills, while studying different artists and art styles along the way.

Prerequisite: Art 1 Fees: $15.00 plus cost of major supplies ($25-50). Sketchbook is required.

ART 3 (Formerly Studio Art)

Grade Level: 11,12 Course Credit: 1 credit, 5 periods/week, full year

Description: This course gives advanced students a chance to expand areas of interest and develop portfolios. Assignments will be based on the elements and principles of design. For those students planning to take AP Studio Art in the future, this course provides an opportunity to prepare portfolio pieces in advance for AP Studio Art. Students will show growth and discovery through studio art experiences with a variety of media and techniques. All students are required to keep an edited collection of their work. Students will document all work through a digital photo file as well as an actual portfolio.

Prerequisite: Art 1, Art 2, or permission of a HS art teacher Fees: $30.00 plus cost of major supplies ($25 -50). Sketchbook is required.

CERAMICS

Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Course Credit: ½ credit, 5 periods/week, one semester

Description: Ceramics is a course in which students will learn to approach ceramic artwork as both functional and decorative sculptural objects. Emphasis will also be placed on the elements and principles of design, as well as basic hand-building techniques: pinch, coil, and slab construction. Craftsmanship, design and overall composition is a vital component of each and every project created, as well as within other studio art classes taken. Ceramics is a prerequisite for Advanced Ceramics.

Prerequisite: none Fees: $40.00. Sketchbook is provided.

ADVANCED CERAMICS

Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Course Credit: ½ credit, 5 periods/week, one semester

Description:

This course is geared towards students that have already taken Ceramics and are motivated to undertake ambitious work in clay while furthering their understanding of ceramic art as a means of artistic expression. Students will learn how to create more advanced functional and decorative sculptural objects than they learned in the beginning level Ceramics course. Emphasis will be placed on the elements and principles of design, as well as basic hand-building techniques: pinch, coil, and slab construction. Students will learn how to wheel throw while on a field trip to Queen City Clay.

Prerequisite: Ceramics Fees: $40.00. Sketchbook is provided.

FIBER ARTS

Grade Level: 9,10,11,12 Course Credit: ½ credit, 5 periods/week, one semester

Description: This course is designed for students to explore the world of fibers. Students will be introduced to various forms of textiles. Emphasis will be placed on incorporating the elements and principles of design in their work. Students will look at historical and contemporary artists and their works to see how this art form has evolved. Sample projects include batiks, embroidery, felting, weaving, and sewing (hand and machine). Both 2D and 3D art will be created.

Prerequisite: None Fees: $15.00. Sketchbook is provided.

MIXED MEDIA

Grade Level: 9,10,11,12 Course Credit: ½ credit, 5 periods/week, one semester

Description: This course is designed to enable students to have an opportunity to create artwork mixing many medias together. Students will experiment with combinations using drawing, painting, and collage. We will look at a wide range of processes such as relief printing, marbling, and stenciling. Students will organize and assemble the project pieces to create a series of mixed media works combining a variety of different surfaces and effects during this course. This class is designed for all levels and those wishing to experiment with new methods of working with texture and combinations of traditional and non-traditional materials.

Prerequisite: None Fees: $15.00 Sketchbook is provided.

STAINED GLASS

Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Course Credit: ½ credit, 5 periods/week, one semester

Description: This course is designed to enable students to have an opportunity to create stained glass art works such as: sun catchers, window panels, and mosaics. Students will learn about the elements and principles of design, color theory, and craft techniques. In addition, students will learn the history of stained glass and glass Mosaics, while being exposed to famous glass artists. Students will also learn about the various types of glass and how they are made. Orderly and safe working habits will be heavily stressed. Projects will begin small and progress to larger works.

Prerequisite: None Fees: $45.00

ADVANCED STAINED GLASS

Grade level: 10,11,12 Course Credit: ½ credit, 5 periods/week, one semester

Description: This class will give students an opportunity to further their craft skills and design skills using both cold and warm glass techniques. Creativity will be stressed as students create more in-depth stained-glass panels and mosaics, as well as 3-dimensional glass art works, jewelry pieces, glass paintings, etc. Projects will involve cold glass as well as warm glass techniques such as: glass fusing (melting glass together in layers in a kiln), glass slumping (melting glass in a kiln over objects to make them 3-dimensional), glass casting (melting glass in molds), glass etching (a process used to create designs in glass), glass painting (using both glass frit and paint), etc. May also include flame working (glass bead-making). Students will again be exposed to famous artists, art history, and art criticism. Instruction on the safe use of equipment and materials will be stressed.

Prerequisite: Students must have successfully completed Stained Glass Fees: $55.00

DIGITAL DESIGN/PHOTOGRAPHY

Grade Level: 9,10,11,12 Course Credit: ½ credit, 5 periods/week, one semester

Description: Digital Design and Photography is a beginning level introductory course that covers the basic fundamental skills of photography and design digitally. No previous experience is required. During this course, students will learn how to use compositional guidelines as well as the elements and principles of design to compose their photographic imagery as well as using technology to create one of a kind digital works of art. Students will work mainly with digital cameras, iPads, photoshop, and illustrator. In addition, students will be exposed to both famous photographers and designers throughout history, as well as art criticism. The class will utilize the latest trends and styles in digital art, apps, iPhones, procreate, adobe draw and more.

Prerequisite: None Fees: $35.00

ADVANCED DIGITAL DESIGN/PHOTOGRAPHY

Grade Level: 10,11,12 Course Credit: ½ credit, 5 periods/week, one semester

Description: Advanced Digital Design and Photography is an advanced class that builds on photography and design skills. Photography or Graphic Design experience is required. During this course, students will learn how to use compositional guidelines as well as the elements and principles of design to compose their photographic imagery as well as using technology to create one of a kind digital works of art. Students will work mainly with digital cameras, iPads, photoshop, and illustrator. In addition, students will be exposed to both famous photographers and designers throughout history, as well as art criticism. This class will utilize the latest trends and styles in digital art, apps, iPhones, procreate, adobe draw and more. Students will be given more creative and larger concepts ideas projects building on their previous art skills.

Prerequisite: Digital Design/Photography Fees: $35.00

SCULPTURE

Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Course Credit: ½ credit, 5 periods/week, one semester

Description: Sculpture is a hands-on course that will teach basic-intermediate hand-building skills and techniques while utilizing a variety of 3D building materials such as paper, cardboard, wire, plaster, clay, wood, papier-mache, found objects, etc. Students will learn to think of three-dimensional objects as an object that can be viewed from all sides while further developing their skills in additive, subtractive, assemblage, and mixed media based sculptural techniques. Lessons in art history are also incorporated into projects, referencing the style or theme used by artists. Individual creativity and experimentation with a variety of media will be stressed. Sculpture is a prerequisite for Advanced Sculpture.

Prerequisite: None Fees: $25.00. Sketchbook is provided.

ADVANCED SCULPTURE

Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Course Credit: ½ credit, 5 periods/week, one semester

Description: This course is geared towards student who have taken Sculpture and are motivated to undertake more ambitious work in three-dimensional building materials and techniques while furthering their understanding of sculpture as a means of artistic expression. Students will learn much more advanced sculptural techniques than they learned in Sculpture. Emphasis will be placed heavily upon the elements and principles of design as well as creating sculptural objects that are expressionistic, meaningful, and aesthetically pleasing from all sides. Advanced 3D design will be explored through problem-solving and design solutions while furthering students’ skill in additive, subtractive, assemblage, and mixed media sculptural materials and techniques. Individual creativity and experimentation with a variety of media will be stressed.

Prerequisite: Sculpture Fees: $25.00. Sketchbook is provided.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT STUDIO ART

Grade Level: 12 Course Credit: 1 credit, 5 periods/week, full year, weighted grade

Description: This is an accelerated art studio class that corresponds to the national advanced placement curriculum for 2D studio art. Students will make purposeful decisions about using the elements and principles of art through a variety of mediums and processes which may include: painting, collage, photography, digital imaging, fabric design, illustration, and printmaking. Students are encouraged to develop and show a personal style or “voice” in their artwork. Students will submit a 2D Design Portfolio in digital form in the spring instead of taking an exam. The 2D Design Portfolio is broken down into two sections which are 5 selected works and sustained investigation.

Prerequisite: Submission of 5-piece portfolio and acceptance from a HS art teacher. Fees: $40.00 plus cost of major supplies, including digital photo costs. $97.00 for the Advanced Placement Studio Art portfolio submission.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT ART HISTORY

Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Course Credit: 1 credit, 5 periods/week, full year, weighted grade

Description: AP Art History is a course designed to give students the opportunity to discover, appreciate, and acquire knowledge of art history through the ages, from the Paleolithic era to contemporary times. The students will learn to examine and critically analyze major forms of artistic expression from diverse cultures and understand their contributions to the arts. A variety of art media and styles will be studied as students look at architecture, manuscripts, painting, drawing, printmaking, and sculpture, as a reflection of a given civilization and time period. This class will give students the opportunity to use their prior knowledge of history, geography, politics, religion, languages, literature, and the visual arts.

The history of art will be taught and learned by students through a combination of materials such as: selected readings, visual presentations, research papers, educational videos, and museum visits. Students’ active participation and discussion related to reading assignments and slide show lectures are required for the class. Students will learn how to write about art using a specialized vocabulary to describe and critically analyze work.

The curriculum is modeled after introductory college level art history survey courses and reflected by the College AP Art History Course Description. Tests and quizzes are given throughout the year using the format of the AP Art History Exam with multiple-choice, short answer, and long essay questions, some of which are based on slides. Students are to approach their study in a self-disciplined manner, including preparation for class, reading, visual and written note taking, essay writing, and class participation. Students enrolled in this course are expected (or encouraged) to take the AP Art History examination. The grade will be weighted.

Prerequisite: Any History course Fees: $15.00 and $97.00 for the Advanced Placement Art History exam.

HIGH SCHOOL CONCERT CHOIR

Grade Level: 9,10,11,12 Course Credit: 1 credit, 5 periods/week, full year

Description: The Mariemont High School Concert Choir is open to all students who enjoy singing and possess a desire to participate in a non-auditioned vocal group. Students enrolled in this course will learn and perform a variety of music appropriate for the size of the ensemble, including everything from classic choral music to jazz, Broadway and pop. The class will focus on learning correct techniques for singing both solo and ensemble music, music reading, audition techniques, rehearsal techniques and etiquette. Emphasis will also be places on learning how to rehearse and sing in small groups and how to perform a solo. The Mariemont High School Concert Choir is a performance-based organization. The ensemble will perform at a wide variety of school and community events, including concerts, sporting events, and other events in the community. This ensemble also travels and performs nationally every other year, with previous performances including Carnegie Hall in New York City and the annual holiday show at Epcot in Disneyworld. Attendance and performance at all concerts is required and will reflect a large part of your grade. Fees: $80.00. This covers the cost of performance attire, theory books, accompanist, and solo & ensemble fees. Prerequisite: Previous performance in a choir and/or permission of the instructor. NOTE: This course may be repeated for credit

HIGH SCHOOL CHAMBER CHOIR

Grade Level: 9,10,11,12 Course Credit: 1 credit, 5 periods/week, full year

Description: Chamber Choir is the highest-level choir offered at MHS. It is a select ensemble. Interested students must audition for the director in the spring before the following school year. This ensemble also performs a wide variety of vocal and choral music, with more emphasis placed on independent and small group learning and solo singing. This class moves at a faster pace and students must be able to sight read well and independently hold their part. Chamber ensemble performs at many school and public events, including concerts, sporting events, graduation, and other community events. This ensemble also travels and performs nationally every other year, with previous performances including Carnegie Hall in New York City and the annual holiday show at Epcot in Disneyworld. Chamber choir members are also required to compete at OMEA Solo and Ensemble. Attendance and performance at all concerts is required and will reflect a large part of the grade.

Fees: $80.00. This covers the cost of performance attire, theory books, accompanist, and solo & ensemble fees. Prerequisite: Audition only. Students must have participated in at least one year of concert choir. NOTE: This course may be repeated for credit

HIGH SCHOOL BAND

Grade Level: 9,10,11,12 Course Credit: 1 credit, 5 periods/week, full year

Description: The Mariemont High School Band is a two-semester course open to all students in grades 9-12 who demonstrate proficiency and/or desire to play a band instrument. Students who enroll in this course will rehearse music for concert band throughout the school year, marching band music during the first quarter, and 24

pep band music after marching season and into the second quarter. Students will also attend a week-long band camp at the end of July and other rehearsals throughout the summer months. High School Band provides its membership with a well-rounded, balanced exposure to nearly all facets of current instrumental music performance. Private instruction on one’s instrument is highly recommended but not required. Prerequisite: Prior participation in a school band and/or permission of the director. Fees: $100.00 for Marching Band, including Band Camp and Marching Band show drill design. NOTE: This course may be repeated for credit

HIGH SCHOOL CHAMBER ENSEMBLE

Grade Level: 9,10,11,12 Course Credit: 1 credit, 5 periods/week, full year

Description: The Chamber Ensemble is open to students in grades 9 through 12 who possess advanced skills on the violin, viola, cello, or double bass. Enrollment is by audition. This performance and skill-based class will include small and large ensemble playing and advancing skill technique. Pianists need the instructor’s permission to register. The strings study and perform idiomatic literature for string orchestra. Special placement for advanced woodwind and brass players may also be available during some semesters. This performancebased class will include class A & B concert, solo and ensemble music literature as well as original unabridged literature.

Prerequisite: Audition Only Fees: $85.00 NOTE: This course may be repeated for credit

HIGH SCHOOL CONCERT STRING ORCHESTRA

Grade Level: 9,10,11,12 Course Credit: 1 Credit, 5 periods/week, full year

Description: The Concert String Orchestra is open to all students in grades 9 through 12 who play violin, viola, cello or double bass. With approval, students interested in studying for the first time and who are willing to take some private lessons, will be admitted. The emphasis of the course is on growth in proficiency of ear training, technique, orchestral literature, rehearsal skills and etiquette and performance. Enrollment is by audition or director recommendation only. This performance-based class will include class B & C concert, solo and ensemble music literature.

Prerequisite: Prior participation in a school string orchestra and permission from the orchestra director. Students new to the district will need to play an informal audition. Fees: $85.00 NOTE: The course may be repeated for credit