Fine Arts Course Offerings

Art

I. Course Title: Art I 2 semesters 2 Credits

II. Course Description:

This is an introduction to art principles, methods, and materials. Projects stress skill development and creativity in drawing, sculpture, painting, and design. Visual vocabulary is also strengthened by the study of Art History.

III. Prerequisites: None

IV. Units/Lessons:

• Drawing: simple forms, grid transfer, linear perspective, landscape, still life, portrait, figure.

• Painting: color mixing, application

• Sculpture: wire, clay, mixed media

• Design fundamentals

• Written analysis

• Art History (ten units)

Art II

I. Course Title: Art II (Advanced Art) 2 Semesters 2 Credits

II. Course Description:

This is an extension of the skills and concepts learned in Art I. Students will have opportunities to pursue long-term art projects of their choice.

III. Prerequisites: Art I

IV. Units/Lessons:

With teacher approval students may choose projects based on one or more of these topics: Drawing, painting, sculpture, collage, printmaking, lettering, art history research, computer art, cartooning, poster design, architectural design, product design.

Crafts

I. Course Title: Crafts 2 Semesters 2 Credits

II. Course Description:

This class focuses on the construction of simple hand-made objects of utility or decoration.

III. Prerequisites: None

IV. Units/Lessons:

Design vocabulary, Pattern, Clay/Pottery, Plaster casting, Origami, Macrame, Beading, Weaving, Basketry, Stencil/Screen printing, Paper-Mache

Crafts II

I. Course Title: Crafts II 2 Semesters 2 Credits

II. Course Description:

This is an extension of skills and techniques learned in Crafts class.

III. Prerequisites: Crafts I

IV. Units/Lessons:

With teacher approval students may select their own craft projects.

Music Course Offerings

Band

I. Course Title: High School Band 2 Semesters 2 Credits

II. Course Description:

Students learn basic music skills such as music literacy (note reading, symbol identification, music vocabulary and terms), rhythm reading (how to count and identify beats), performance techniques (learning the specific requirements to play the instrument), and how to prepare for a performance. These are the same skills learned at the elementary and junior high levels, but or a more advanced level.

The High School Band plays an important role throughout the entire school year. Responsibilities include: Marching at Varsity Football games, Hillsdale County Fair Parade, Fall Pops Concert, Holiday Concert, Basketball Pep Band, District Band Festival, Spring Concert, Memorial Day Parade, and Graduation. It is generally assumed that band is a year long commitment. Performances are given outside of class time.

There is also the opportunity to belong to the Jazz Band. This group meets outside of school time.

III. Prerequisites: Elementary and Junior High Band, unless proficient skills can be demonstrated.