not a special kind of person; every person is a
special kind of artist. Eric Gill, Sculptor
Beginning Guitar
This course is all about discovering the musician in all of us.
Students with no prior knowledge on the guitar will learn the skills
to play some of the standard folk music of today and of the past.
Basic techniques will be mastered and there will opportunities for
singing, recording and writing your own music.
Advanced Guitar and Songwriting
In this course students will explore the beginnings of folk music
and the role that it plays in our society. They will build upon
their existing guitar skills, learn some of the standard folk music,
and gain an understanding of musical forms and theory in order to
write their own songs. Technology, such as a 12-track digital recorder
and computer notation software, will be used.
Advanced Music – Mighty Snappy
This course explores the history of jazz and how it fits into our
society today. We will build upon the prior skills that each student
has on his/her instrument, adding an understanding of basic music
theory and improvisational techniques. The students will form an
ensemble that will perform several concerts throughout the school
year.
Studio Art – A Beginner’s Paradise
In this course you will be introduced to the diverse world of studio
arts and the many skills and materials artists consider when creating
their work. Our projects will be diverse and shift from sculpture
to painting, from bodycasting to printmaking, and from moldmaking
to ceramics. We will be using materials such as plaster, clay, alginate,
plasticene, wire, paint, foam and stone. Studio Art
is your opportunity to experience a multitude of artistic applications
and experiences. Students will need a sketch pad for this class.
Advanced Art – Masters in the Making
This course is designed to serve as an independent study within
a group setting. Together, each student and the teacher will develop
a curriculum that applies to his/her particular passion, goals,
and choice of medium. The group is expected to critique and encourage
each other’s works with a more contemporary perspective; questioning
the choice of materials, messages, and meaning in each individual
effort. Students will need a sketch pad for this course.
Stop–Motion–Animation and Short Film: It’s About
Harnessing Message and Meaning on Film!
This class will begin exploring the basics of stop-motion animation.
We will use digital cameras and the I-Movie program to create our
movies. Students will produce simple-cut paper, clay, wire, and
“found” objects animations and, ultimately, sculpt their
own characters and build a set for their short, animated films.
Students who are more interested in creating real time films are
invited to do so for their final class project. There may also be
time to use our photo lab for black and white photography. Students
will need a sketch pad for this class.
Drama I
This course is designed to expose the student to all aspects of
the theater. The following techniques will be taught: improvisation
and acting, memorization and performance, design and operation of
light and sound, set design and construction and how to plot a script
to include lights, sound, costumes, props and set. There will be
one performance second semester. Stage management and make-up techniques
will be learned in the process. Students completing this program
will be prepared for the advanced drama course.
Advanced Drama
This course is based on stage performance. Students will perform
all types of theater: improvisation, monologue, dialogue, which
includes one-act and full-length plays. Both acting and technical
positions will be available to students. Outings to see live theater
will be planned. Skills learned in Drama I will be honed and improved
upon. This class will end each year with a large production performed
on graduation weekend. This class may be repeated up to three times
for credit.
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