a work’s structure, style, and themes, as well as its use of figurative language, imagery, and symbolism. Writing assignments include expository, analytical, and argumentative essays that require students to analyze and interpret literary works. FINE ARTS COURSE Performance Art Band Camerata (Choir) Drama (I, II, III, IV) Music Appreciation Music Theory I Music Theory II AP Music Theory Visual Arts Ceramics Digital Media Drawing and Painting I Drawing and Painting II Graphic Design Hon. Portfolio Hon. Photo Portfolio Photography I Photography II AP Portfolio
LENGTH
CREDIT
GPA WEIGHT
2 Semesters 2 Semesters 1 Semester 1 Semester 1 Semester 1 Semester 2 Semesters
1 1 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 1
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.33
1 Semester 1 Semester 1 Semester 1 Semester 1 Semester 2 Semesters 2 Semesters 1 Semester 1 Semester 2 Semesters
0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 1 1 0.5 0.5 1
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.666 0.666 0.00 0.00 1.33
PERFORMANCE ART BAND Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Students from 9-12 are combined into one performing ensemble. In class, students further refine their technical skills and music reading skills. Students adventure into more challenging concert music with independent parts and continue to perform music literature from a wide variety of styles, historical periods, and cultures appropriate to their growing technical abilities. Students learn about the historical period and culture from which their music selections come, and further their music reading skills and knowledge of music theory. Students are encouraged to play solos and in chamber ensembles at the Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) Solo and Ensemble Adjudicated Event. Students are also encouraged to play their instruments as a part of school liturgies and other school events. In addition, students are given the opportunity to perform in a pep band at several home football and basketball games. *This course may be taken as many times as a student wants to participate. (Freshmen taking health are permitted to take Band for only one semester.)
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