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In the Visual Arts Department students will be involved
an art program of the highest caliber that fosters proficiency or
above in meeting the California State Content Standards for Visual
Art. Students will participate in an inquiry based and disciplined
approach in making and understanding art through increasingly complex
problems in materials, methods, art theories, art history, critical
thinking, creativity and self-expression. Students will participate
in art courses that meet the “f” requirement for California State
and University admissions. In visual arts classes, due to the nature
of the subject, students will not be restricted to “right/wrong”
oriented answers to problems but will be encouraged to present many
divergent but correct responses. In visual art, students are encouraged
to make decisions and discover for themselves the results, as they
will do in life after graduation.
9th – 12th Grade Courses
Color And Design
Year (10 credits) UC / CSU (f)
Color and Design is a beginning art class in which students will
gain an understanding of: vocabulary of art, color theory, right
brain perception, perspective, drawing, painting and art history.
This class provides students with a wide range of opportunities
to experiment with materials such as pencil, oil pastel, watercolor,
charcoal, prisma, clay etc. Material fees for the class are $10.00
per semester; financial aid is available. This class is the prerequisite
for all other art classes offered and provides a sound foundation
in the design principles and elements of art.
Art 1
Year (10 credits) UC / CSU (f)
Prerequisite: Student should have passed Color and Design.
Art 1 is a 2nd year art class where students will refine skills
and concepts taught in the prerequisite and develop competencies
in more complex and meaningful works in drawing, and painting. Students
will experience opportunities to gain skills and knowledge in the
following: art production, analysis, interpretation, evaluation
and historical and cultural perspectives. Students will combine
art theories, practice and critical thinking skills. Materials cost
is $10.00 per semester and financial assistance is available. Students
are encouraged to show their work publicly. This challenging curriculum
will prepare students to take AP and/or more advanced levels of
art.
10th – 12th Grade Courses
Art 2 SF321Y Year (10 credits) UC / CSU (f)
Prerequisite: Students should have passed Art 1 with a grade of
“C”, or approval of the instructor.
Art 2 is a 3rd year art class where students will use professional
materials, such as acrylic painting, to express personal, social,
historical and technical perspectives producing increasingly more
complex and meaningful works in drawing, and painting. Students
will solve artistic problems in creative and individual ways. Student
artwork will be of a quality appropriate for AP portfolios and public
displays. Many students may take this class concurrently with an
AP class in order to create sufficient quality work or they may
chose to take Art 2 as a stand-alone class. Materials cost is $10.00
per semester and financial assistance is available. This course
will help students explore art as a fulfilling personal form of
expression and a possible career.
3-D Design & Graphics 1
Year (10 credits) UC / CSU (f)
Prerequisite: : Student should have passed Color and Design. This
is a 2nd year course focusing on the fundamentals of 3-Dimensional
Design and Graphic Design. Students will work with a variety of
materials such as clay, wood, metal, and plastics. Students will
create projects using the basic techniques of sculpture, ceramics
and printmaking. Projects are sequenced according to difficulty
and require more skill as the course progresses. Materials cost
is $10.00 per semester; financial assistance is available. Students
will master the skills necessary to complete projects successfully
and gain a sound understanding of 3-D and graphic design principles.
11th – 12th Grade Courses
Art 3
Year (10 credits) UC / CSU (f)
Prerequisite: Students should have passed Art 2 with a grade of
“C”, or approval of the instructor.
Art 3 is a 4th year art class designed for individual specialization
in subject matter, media selection, and historic contributions to
the creative process. Many art problems are based on AP portfolio
requirements (see College Boards). Students may choose to take this
class as a stand-alone advanced level class or concurrently with
an AP class. Students will work one to one with the instructor,
focusing on quality, creativity and production using materials like
oil painting, etching, or computer graphics. Materials cost is $10.00
per semester and financial assistance is available. Students will
show their work publicly. Art 3 will prepare high performing art
students for AP, college, and a lifelong enjoyment of making art.
3-D Design & Graphics 2
Year (10 credits) UC / CSU (f)
Prerequisite: Student should have passed 3-D Design 1. This is a
3rd year intermediate course in 3- Dimensional Design and Graphic
Design. Students will refine previously learned concepts and skills.
The course will encourage students to explore their individual style
and creativity. The course will explore in detail various sculpture,
ceramic, and print making techniques to allow students a wide range
of skills and experiences that will assist them in completing projects
successfully. Students will be given more opportunity to create
independent projects. Materials cost is $10.00 per semester; financial
assistance is available. Students will gain a greater understanding
of concepts and skills used in sculpture and graphic design and
create original well-planned works of art.
Studio Art: Drawing AP
Year (10 credits) UC / CSU (f)
Prerequisite: Students must have a strong art background and have
the approval of the AP instructor. Suggested as an 11th grade class.
Note: Honors/AP application required. The Advanced Placement course
in Studio Art: Drawing is intended for highly motivated students
who are seriously interested in the study of art. Students will
build a portfolio reflecting three major concerns: 1) the evidence
of quality in a student’s work; 2) the student’s concentration on
a particular visual interest; and 3) the student’s demonstration
of breadth of experience in formal, technical, and expressive means.
Students will pay $83.00 for their AP Exam/portfolio; financial
assistance is available. Students will submit their Drawing Portfolio
to be evaluated by the College Board so it may be granted college
or university credit in Drawing.
Studio Art: 2D Design AP
Year (10 credits) UC / CSU (f)
Prerequisite: Students must have a strong art background and have
the approval of the AP instructor. Suggested as a 12th grade class.
Note: Honors/AP application required. The Advanced Placement course
in Studio Art: 2 D is intended for highly motivated students who
are seriously interested in the study of Graphic Design. Students
will build a portfolio reflecting three major concerns: 1) the evidence
of quality in a student’s work; 2) the student’s concentration on
a particular visual interest; and 3) the student’s demonstration
of breadth of experience in formal, technical, and expressive means.
Students will pay $83.00 for their AP Exam/portfolio; financial
assistance is available. Students will submit their 2D Portfolio
to be evaluated by the College Board so it may be granted college
or university credit in 2D.
Studio Art: 3D Design AP
Year (10 credits) UC / CSU (f)
Prerequisite: Students must have a strong art background and have
the approval of the AP instructor. Note: Honors/AP application required.
The Advanced Placement course in Studio Art: 3D is intended for
highly motivated students who are seriously interested in the study
of sculpture. Students will build a portfolio reflecting three major
concerns: 1) the evidence of quality in a student’s work; 2) the
student’s concentration on a particular visual interest; and 3)
the student’s demonstration of breadth of experience in formal,
technical, and expressive means. Students will pay $83.00 for their
AP Exam/portfolio; financial assistance is available. Students will
submit their 3D Portfolio to be evaluated by the College Board so
it may be granted college or university credit in 3D.
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The Performing Arts Department provides a wide variety
of performing groups that engage students in all areas of: Theater
Arts, Instrumental and Vocal Music and Theory programs that meet
or exceed the proficiency levels of the California State Content
Standards for the Performing Arts as well as meeting the “f” requirement
for admission to the UC or CSU college system. Students enrolled
in the Performing Arts courses will be required to perform in “out
of class” performances throughout the year, as they are inherent
to the nature of the classes. Students will be engaged in artistic
perception, creative expression, historical and cultural content,
aesthetic valuing, and applications made throughout their school
curriculum. Students will be encouraged to continue their music/theater
education long after their graduation.
9th – 12th Grade Courses
Theatre Arts A/B
Year (10 credits) UC / CSU (f)
Theatre Arts is designed to give students an opportunity to develop
knowledge and skills in acting and to explore the elements in theatrical
production. Students will study and perform acting exercises such
as pantomime, voice, improvisation, motivation, characterization,
scenes, and monologues. Students will create their own scenes, as
well as, study classic works. Students are required to participate
in the Theatre experience outside of class by attending plays and
getting hands on experience by doing behind the scenes work for
productions. Students will finish the year with a general overview
of theatre arts and with performance experience.
Play Production
Year (10 - 12 credits) UC / CSU (f)
Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or higher in Theatre Arts A/B or teacher’s
permission.
The Play Production class is an advanced Theatre Arts class that
is responsible for producing all the High Schools major productions.
The students in Play Productions will make up the cast and crew
of the shows. Students will learn all aspects of production including
lighting, sound, set construction and design, costumes, props, advertising
and stage management. Students are required to do fundraising and
to participate in after school hours acting or crewing for the productions.
Students will get the full theatrical experience and be encouraged
to further develop their skills.
Choir
Year (10 credits)
Choir is an entry level performing group open to all students wishing
to learn the fundamentals in tone production, notation, diction
and musicianship through singing. Students will sing a variety of
music from different genres in class and in performance throughout
the year. This course will enable students to be involved in public
performances outside of class through either the Music Program or
the Theater Arts Program. Students are prepared (and are encouraged)
to continue their vocal music training in Concert Choir or Chamber
Singers.
Concert Choir
Year (10 credits) UC / CSU (f)
Prerequisite: One year of Choir, and/or teacher recommendation,
and audition.
Concert Choir is an advanced singing class designed to bring the
elements of vocal music fundamentals together in the performance
(public and classroom) of both accompanied and unaccompanied literature.
Students will experience and perform a large repertoire of music
from the Renaissance through the 21st century. Students will be
required to perform in both school and public performances throughout
the school year. Students will be encouraged through successful
completion of this program to take a more advance program in Chamber
Singers or the Advanced Placement Music Theory class.
Chamber Singers
Year (10 credits) UC / CSU (f)
Prerequisite: Audition and/or teacher recommendation.
The Chamber Singers ensemble is the most advanced choral group.
Students will study music primarily written for a cappella groups
although accompanied music will be performed as well. Students will
be encouraged to explore solo works for audition in regional and
statewide honor ensembles. Concerts are given throughout the year
in the greater Woodland and Sacramento areas, including choral festivals.
On special years, the group will undertake a major tour. Performance
attendance is required.
Treble Show Choir
Year (10 credits) UC / CSU (f)
Prerequisite: Previous choral experience or by consent of director.
Students will develop basic vocal pedagogy along with application
of vocal jazz styles. Dance is a regular element of this class.
Concert in school and local community events, mini tours, field
trips are required. This will be a graded course.
Concert Band
Year (10 credits) UC / CSU (f) PHS WHS
Prerequisite: Recommendation by Middle School Instructor, or by
audition and /or teacher recommendation.
The Concert Band is offered to ninth grade band students or students
wishing to begin a second instrument. Students will explore music
literature that will prepare them for the advanced ensembles. Students
will be required to perform (in class and out of class) in concerts,
parades and football games as per the schedule set by the current
band instructor. Instruments are available for loan with a volunteer
use fee/donation of $40 to help offset repair and replacement costs.
Occasionally, the students in this ensemble will participate with
the advanced ensembles on tour. This course will give students an
internalized vision of being a life long musician.
Jazz Ensemble
Year (10 credits) UC / CSU (f)
Prerequisite: Two years of either Concert or Symphonic Band, instructor
approval and/or audition.
The Jazz Ensemble is an advanced performing ensemble (with limited
enrollment) that explores different sub-genres and styles through
performance. Student study will focus on the “Big Band” concept
with the instrumentation that includes saxophones, trumpets, trombones
and a rhythm section of piano, bass, drums and guitar. Students
will participate in concerts, festivals, and public performances
as a requirement for successful completion of the class. Occasionally,
the students in this ensemble will participate with other advanced
ensembles on tour. The course will give students foundations and
experience in the genre of Jazz.
Wind Ensemble
Year (10 credits) UC / CSU (f)
Prerequisite: Instructor’s recommendation and audition. The Wind
Ensemble is the highest level of band that is geared to challenge
the serious band students. The total number of students will dictate
the instrumentation of the ensemble, however the intent is to keep
the ensemble small. Students will use literature of the highest
caliber and will focus on the advanced high school and moderate
college levels. Students in this ensemble may be asked to provide
leadership to the Symphonic and Concert Band in public performances,
which include concerts, football games and parades. Instruments
are available for loan with a volunteer use fee/donation of $40
to help offset repair and replacement costs. Occasionally, the students
in this ensemble will participate with the advanced ensembles on
tour. This course provides an intense experience in both learning
and performing music for wind instruments.
Beginning Piano
Year (10 credits) UC / CSU (f)
This is a course offered to students with no prior piano experience.
Emphasis will be on note reading, chords, simplified major scales,
playing familiar songs and developing proper hand structure and
technique. This course will be graded, can be respected and is intended
to be a low stress and supportive addition to other music courses.
10th – 12th Grade Courses
Symphonic Band
Year (10 credits) UC / CSU (f)
Prerequisite: One year of Concert Band, or Instructor’s recommendation.
The Symphonic Band is an advanced ensemble, made up of skilled performers
who have been playing for more than two years. Students in this
ensemble will explore the history and theory of significant music
selections while performing moderate to advanced literature in required
(in class and out of class) public performances, which include concerts,
football games and parades. Instruments are available for loan with
a volunteer use fee/donation of $40 to help offset repair and replacement
costs. Occasionally, the students in this ensemble will participate
with the other advanced ensembles on tour. This course provides
a venue for advanced music students to perfect their craft.
Intermediate Piano
Year (10 credits) UC / CSU (f)
Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or higher in Beginning Piano or instructor’s
recommendation and audition. This class is a continuation of Piano
1. Emphasis will be on note reading, chords, simplified major scales,
playing familiar songs and developing proper hand structure and
technique. In addition to school performance, there will be mandatory
recitals. This class will be graded.
Music Theory AP
Year (10 credits) UC / CSU (f)
Prerequisite: High performance level on an instrument or voice and
instructor’s approval through interview, application and audition.
Note: Honors/AP application required.
The Advanced Placement Music Theory course is specifically intended
for highly motivated musicians who are seriously interested in the
study of music, musical applications in voice or instrument, history,
appreciation, and composition, as described in the College Board
course description (published each year). The students will be engaged
in the creative process, analysis, and criticism of music of the
18th century however expanding to include the Renaissance through
the 21st century. The course will provide the information and technical
assistance to produce an original, copyrightable composition of
high quality in an 18th century style. Students will be required
to pay $83.00 for their AP exam; financial assistance is available.
The exam is given at the end of the year and may be granted college
or university credit by the College Board.
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