Fine Arts

FINE ARTS GRADUATION REQUIREMENT: ONE-HALF CREDIT

PERFORMING ARTS

0600 – SYMPHONIC BAND

One Credit (9, 10, 11, 12) This ensemble provides advanced instrumental experiences through study and performance of all types of band literature. Students are accepted by audition, with assignments made according to proficiency and instrumentation. Students in this ensemble should expect to practice daily in order to meet the demands of the music. Completion of this course involves, in addition to the regular schedule of rehearsals, participation in public performances by the band. Prerequisite: Audition or consent of instructor.

0601 – JAZZ BAND

One Credit (9, 10, 11, 12) Students are exposed to a variety of jazz compositions, arrangements, and improvisational procedures. Jazz band participation promotes a high degree of stylistic and technical competence in performance. This ensemble will engage in events throughout the school and community. Membership is limited by audition and instrumentation demands. This class meets Monday and Thursday from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Prerequisite: Successful audition, prior band experience, prior involvement with Jazz Band, or consent of instructor.

0602 – CONCERT BAND

One Credit (9, 10, 11, 12) This ensemble concentrates on improving individual playing technique and exposing students to appropriate concert band repertoire. Membership in Concert Band does not require an audition. Completion of this course involves, in addition to the regular schedule of rehearsals, participation in public performances by the band. Any student who has experience playing an instrument is encouraged to join this outstanding ensemble.

0604 – CONCERT CHOIR

One Credit (men - 9, 10, 11, 12; women - 11, 12) Concert Choir addresses the fundamentals of vocal technique, sight-singing, and performance skills through the study and performance of music from various genres and traditions. The Concert Choir performs in concerts at school, local festivals, and community events. Participation in performances is required for a passing grade. Students enrolled in this course are eligible to audition for Chamber Singers.

0607 – MUSIC MINISTRY

One-half Credit (0.25 credit per semester) (9, 10, 11, 12) Music Ministry is open to all students – vocalists and instrumentalists, including strings – who wish to participate in the planning and performing of music at Mass. Students learn the fundamentals of how music enhances the texts and rituals of the liturgy from a variety of traditions, including chant, traditional hymns and contemporary. Participation at rehearsals and Masses is required for a passing grade. Music Ministry meets from 6:007:00 p.m. on Tuesday. (Occasionally, meeting times/days must be changed or cancelled due to conflicts.) Students enrolled in this course are eligible to audition for Chamber Singers.

0641 – PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE

One Credit (9, 10, 11, 12) Percussion ensemble fosters the improvement of individual playing technique while exposing students to music specific to the world of percussion. The ensemble is formed from each curricular band’s percussion section. Students with an interest in percussion are encouraged to enroll in this course. Performance opportunities include, but are not limited to, involvement with the curricular bands and the Saint Viator Drum Line. Prerequisite: Previous piano experience, middle school band participation, or consent of instructor.

0642 – TREBLE CHOIR

One Credit (9, 10 – women only) Treble Choir is open to all freshmen and sophomore women. Students will learn fundamentals of singing from various genres and traditions. The Treble Choir performs in concerts at school, local festivals, and community events. Participation in performances is required for a passing grade. Students enrolled in this course are eligible to audition for Chamber Singers.

0643– DIGITAL MUSIC AND PRODUCTION

One-half Credit (9, 10, 11, 12) Digital Music and Production is a semester-long course that is offered to any student at Saint Viator. Students will develop knowledge of the business of music, music copyright laws and ethics, studio recording, basic music theory needed to create music, and the creation and performance of electronic music. Students are introduced to sound editing and creation through the use of a computer and iPad. Prior experience in music is not needed.

0645 –HIP-HOP PRODUCTION

One-half Credit (9, 10, 11, 12) This semester course is designed for students who have an interest in Hip-Hop. Through Hip-Hop principles, students will discover their own musicality and develop their skills as a songwriter,

producer, and scholar. Students will further develop the skills and techniques presented in Digital Music and Production. Prerequisites: Digital Music and Production or consent of instructor.

THEATRE

0650 – THEATRE I

One-half Credit (9, 10, 11, 12) Theatre is primarily an exploratory course covering all of the elements of theatre and acting (imagination, concentration, awareness, pantomime, and script work). Self-confidence and teamwork are strengthened through improvisation. The course increases students’ appreciation and enjoyment of theatre from two perspectives, as audience and as performer.

0651 – THEATRE II

One-half Credit (10, 11, 12) This course offers an extended study of the principles introduced in Theatre I. The emphasis is on performance, script analysis, character development, characterization, and improvisation, leading to original works. Prerequisite: Theatre I or audition.

0655 – FILM STUDY AND PRODUCTION

One-half Credit (11, 12) This course is designed as an introduction to film as an artistic, social and cultural expression. Students will examine the elements of film, including cinematography, editing, lighting, and sound. They will develop a vocabulary necessary to analyze films. Discussions and written reviews will help students articulate their opinions of films. Finally, students will produce short films with classmates to demonstrate the techniques and styles covered in class.

ART, DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY

0623 – INTRODUCTION TO ADOBE PHOTOSHOP

One-half Credit (9, 10, 11, 12) This class explores the uses of Adobe Photoshop CS6 as a creative tool for image editing, commercial design, and using Photoshop as a painting program. Class time will be divided between demonstrations, in-class assignments, discussions, and portfolio development. Students will understand Photoshop as a design tool and develop real-world projects that explore aesthetics, content, composition, and production guideline. The class covers techniques applicable for creating and publishing images, as well as issues of ethics and responsibilities in digital design.

0625 – IPAD MEDIA ARTS

One-half Credit (9, 10, 11, 12) The iPad Media Arts class introduces the student to the aesthetics of photography, videography (using iMovie), and animation through use of an iPad. The emphasis of the course is on using an iPad to create still and moving images, composition, elements,and principles of design and creative expression. Techniques of basic photography are explored using the iPad and a variety of apps while exploring photography and videography as an art form. Themes such as landscape, sports photography, portraits and portrait lighting, photo journalism, animation, and others will be explored, as well as the creation of a variety of videos and animations.

0626 – INTRODUCTION TO VISUAL ARTS

One-half Credit (9, 10, 11, 12) In this course, students will explore a variety of tools, techniques, technology, and media to provide them with the necessary foundation to expand into specialized areas. Studio activities will introduce students to the elements and principles of design and focus on developing skills in drawing, painting and sculpture. Students will become familiar with the major forms of contemporary artistic expression and become informed observers of their visual culture.

0627 – 2-D DESIGN

One-half Credit (9, 10, 11, 12) This course is designed to give students additional experiences in creative thinking and problem solving using 2-D art media. In this class, students will build upon the concepts and skills learned in Introduction to Visual Arts, using a variety of media and technology. Students can focus on a representational or expressive style to produce works of art that relate to specific design issues and themes. Prerequisite: Introduction to Visual Arts.

0628 – ADVANCED 2-D DESIGN

One-half Credit (9, 10, 11, 12) This course is designed for the serious artist student and provides students with a 2-D Design-concentrated program. Emphasis is centered on studio work and the preparation of a digital portfolio. Students work in such 2-D media as charcoal, watercolors, and pastels as well exploring new technologies in art. Studies of the human form, composition, abstract design, and others are examined. Prerequisite: Introduction to Visual Art and 2-D Design.

0634 – 3-D DESIGN

One-half Credit (9, 10, 11, 12) This course provides a hands-on approach for understanding contemporary sculpture. Creative problem-solving techniques are explored through various sculpture media. Students will have the opportunity to work with a variety of technologies and materials including clay, plaster, wood, metals, and others. Students will be introduced to the principles of design in regard to both decorative and functional sculpture.

0635 – ADVANCED 3-D DESIGN

One-half Credit (9, 10, 11, 12) This class gives students advanced experiences in creative thinking and problem solving with three dimensional art issues and media. Students explore ceramics, jewelry making, 3-D printing, metalwork, and other sculpture materials in expressing ideas of creativity, social issues, abstract concepts, and others. Exploring emerging technologies in sculpture and creation of a digital portfolio are embedded throughout the course. Prerequisite: 3-D Design.