Course Descriptions Visual/ Performing Arts · Visual/ Performing Arts Course Descriptions Visual/Performing Arts 111 Updated 2009-2010 ... poise, self-con-fidence, and creative ability

DANCE AHS CHS CAMS JHS LHS MHS PHS RHSA RHS WHS__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Ballet Folklorico •__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Dance 1-2 (Beginning Dance) • • • • • • • • •__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Dance 3-4 (Intermed. Dance 1-2) • • • • • • • •__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Dance 5-6 (Intermed. Dance 3-4) • • • • • • •__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Dance 7-8 (Intermed. Dance 5-6) • • • •__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Dance 9-10 (Adv. Mod. Dance 1-2) • • • • • • •__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ MUSIC - GENERAL AHS CHS CAMS JHS LHS MHS PHS RHSA RHS WHS__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Exploring Music • • •__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Music Theory (AP) • •__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ MUSIC - INSTRUMENTAL AHS CHS CAMS JHS LHS MHS PHS RHSA RHS WHS__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Advanced Chamber Orchestra • •__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Band 1-2, 3-8 • • • • • • •__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Guitar 1-2 • • • • •__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Guitar 3-8 • • • • •__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Instruments 1-2, 3-4 • • • •__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Intermediate String Orchestra • •__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Jazz Band 1-2, 3-8 • • • • • • •__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Orchestra 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 • •__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Piano 1-2 • • • • •__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Piano 3-8 • • • • •__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Steel Drums •__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Symphonic Winds 1-2, 3-8 • • •__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

MUSIC - VOCAL AHS CHS CAMS JHS LHS MHS PHS RHSA RHS WHS__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Cecilian Singers 1-2, 3-8 • •__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Chorus 1-2 • • • • • • • •__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Chorus 3-8 • • • • • • • •__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Concert Choir 1-2 • • • • •__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Concert Choir 3-4 • • • • •__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Concert Choir 5-6 • • • • •__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Concert Choir 7-8 • • • • •__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

International Choir • •__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Studio/Vocal Jazz Singers 1-2 • •__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________



Studio/Vocal Jazz Singers 7-8 • •__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Varsity Chorale 1-2, 3-8 • • •__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Vocal Ensemble/Chamber Singers 1-2, • • • •3-8

Visual/Performing Arts

Course Descriptions

Visual/Performing Arts 111Updated 2009-2010

THEATRE ARTS AHS CHS CAMS JHS LHS MHS PHS RHSA RHS WHS__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Advanced Theater Arts • • • • •__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Cinema 1-2 •__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Theater Arts IB HL •__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Improvisation for the Theater 1-2 •__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Intermediate Theater Arts • • • • • • • • •__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Introduction to Theater Arts • • • • • • • • •__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Intro. to Video Production 1-2, 3-4 • • • • • • •__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Play Production • • • • • • •__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Production Stage Crew 1-6 • • • •__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Stage Technology • • • • • • •__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

VISUAL ARTS AHS CHS CAMS JHS LHS MHS PHS RHSA RHS WHS__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Advanced Costume Design •__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Architectural Design 1-2 • • • • •__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Architectural Design 3-4, 5-6 • • • • •__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Art and Animation 1-2 • • • •__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Art and Animation 3-4 •__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Art History (AP) • • • • •__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Ceramics 1-6 • • •__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Digital Art and Imaging • • • •__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Digital Filmmaking • •__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Drawing/Painting 1-2 • • • • • • • • •__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Drawing/Painting 3-4 • • • • • • • • •__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Drawing/Painting 5-8 • • • • • •__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Exploring Art 1-2 • • •__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Film IB HL 1 •__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Film IB HL 2 •__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Graphic Design and Printmaking • • • • •__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Introduction to Costume Design •__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Visual Art IB SL •__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Photography 1-2 • • •__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Photography 3-4 • •__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Studio Art: Drawing AP • • • • • •__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Studio Art: 2D Design Portfolio AP__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Studio Art: 3D Design Portfolio AP__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Three Dimensional Art 1-2 • • • • • • • • •__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Three Dimensional Art 3-8 • • • • • • •__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Visual/Performing Arts 112

AHS Avalon High School MHS Robert A. Millikan High SchoolCHS Cabrillo High School PHS Polytechnic High SchoolCAMS California Academy of Math & Science RHSA Renaissance High School for the ArtsJHS David Starr Jordan High School RHS Will J. Reid High SchoolLHS Lakewood High School WHS Woodrow Wilson Classical High School

• Course offered IB Int’l. Bac.

Biotechnology

Updated 2009-2010

Each visual/performing arts course that is of-fered will satisfy the graduation requirementfor fine arts, unless otherwise noted.

DANCE

Ballet Folklorico____________________________3480Length of Course: 2 semestersGrade Level Option: 9, 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: None

This course is designed to teach students the culturaldances of Mexico and other Latin countries, their his-torical, geographical, and mythological roots, the sig-nificance of the costumes and music and the instrumentassociated with each one. This course will help studentslearn the skills of dance while improving their tech-nique, poise, self-confidence and creative ability as wellas deepening their understanding of and appreciationfor the rich and colorful heritage that each dance repre-sents.

This course will meet the “f” entrance requirement for the Universityof California and California State University systems.

Dance 1-2 ______________________________________ 3483

Length of Course: 2 semestersGrade Level Options: 9, 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: Teacher’s approval

This course helps students learn the beginning skills ofdance while improving their techniques, poise, self-con-fidence, and creative ability. Students will choreographand dance in class presentations.

These courses meet the “f” entrance requirement for the Universityof California and California State University systems.

Dance 3-4 ______________________________________ 3484Dance 5-6 _______________________________________3485Dance 7-8 ______________________________________ 3486Length of Course: 2 semestersGrade Level Options: 9, 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: Audition and Teacher’s approval

These courses help students learn the intermediate andadvanced skills of dance while improving their tech-niques, poise, self-confidence, and creative ability. Stu-dents will choreograph and dance in schoolproductions. Students will also demonstrate develop-ment and refinement of skills needed to create danceswith coherence and aesthetic unity.

These courses meet the “f” or “g” entrance requirement for the Uni-versity of California and California State University systems.

Dance 9-10____________________________________ 3487


This course helps students learn the advanced skills ofdance while improving their techniques, poise, self-con-fidence, and creative ability. Students will choreographand dance in a school production.

This course will meet the “f” or “g” entrance requirement for the Uni-versity of California and California State University systems.

MUSIC - GENERAL

Exploring Music____________________________ 3390

Length of Course: 2 semestersGrade Level Option: 9, 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: Approval of Instructor

Exploring Music is a course designed to increase thenonperformer’s understanding and enjoyment of music.This course is based on the California Visual and Per-forming Arts Content Standards, emphasizing an un-derstanding of the elements and structure of music.Recordings, videos, films, and live concerts are used tostudy the music of cultures and periods. Although noprevious technical knowledge of music is required, theinstructor’s approval is needed for admission.

Music Theory (AP)________________________ 3392

Length of Course: 2 semestersGrade Level Option: 9, 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: Music reading ability is recommendedMusic Theory is a course designed for to develop theability to recognize, understand, and describe the basicmaterials and processes of music. Students will extendtheir technical skills involved in music reading, analyz-ing, score analysis, arranging, and composing. Studentswill develop skills with melodic and harmonic analysisto be used to manipulate musical materials for their owncreative activities. California Visual and Performing ArtsStandards—Advanced are infused throughout thecourse.Students who pass the AP exam have the opportunity to earn credit oradvanced standing at most of the nation’s colleges and universities.This course will meet the “f” or “g” entrance requirement for theUniversity of California and California State University systems.

MUSIC - INSTRUMENTAL

Advanced Chamber Orchestra__ 3458

Length of Course: 2 semestersGrade Level Options: 9-12Prerequisite: Approval of instructor

Advanced Chamber Orchestra is a course for advancedstring students with extensive training and experience.Students study and perform a variety of orchestra andchamber music from different historical periods. Stu-


dents continue their development of technique, musi-cianship, as well as personal practice habits and per-formance etiquette. Standard orchestral compositionsare studied for performance at special school events suchas assemblies, plays and musical theater productions,and at concerts and festivals. Students also study andperform chamber music in small ensembles. Studentsborrowing school instruments are expected to insurethem. Rehearsals and performance outside of class timeare required. California Visual and Performing Arts Stan-dards are infused throughout the course.

This course will meet the “f” or “g” entrance requirement for theUniversity of California and California State University systems.

Band 1-2_________________________________________ 3429Band 3-8 ________________________________________3430Length of Course: 2-8 semestersGrade Level Options: 9, 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: Teacher’s approval

Band is a course for students who have had previous ex-perience in playing an instrument. Emphasis in thiscourse is given to the students’ development of tech-nique and musicianship. Standard band compositionsare studied for performance at special school events suchas assemblies, athletic contests, and at parades, concerts,and festivals. Students borrowing school instrumentsare expected to insure them. Rehearsals and perform-ances outside of class time are required. California Vi-sual and Performing Arts Standards are infusedthroughout the course.Band 1-2 will meet the “f” entrance requirement for the University ofCalifornia and California State University systems.Band 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 will meet the “f” or “g” entrance requirement forthe University of California and California State University systems.

Guitar 1-2______________________________________ 3477


Guitar is a course for students with no previous experi-ence or training on the guitar. The course addresses allfive strands of the California Visual and Performing ArtsContent Standards. The emphasis of this course is onthe development of basic guitar techniques, music read-ing skills, comprehension of the fundamentals of musictheory and harmony, as well as the development of per-sonal practice habits and performance etiquette. Hav-ing a guitar at home is not required; students haveadequate class time to practice independently on schoolinstruments.

This course meets the “f” entrance requirement for the University ofCalifornia and California State University systems.

Guitar 3-8______________________________________ 3479

Length of Course: 3-8 semestersGrade Level Options: 9, 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: Teacher’s approval

Guitar 3-8 is a course for students with previous formaltraining on the guitar. Students entering Guitar 3-8should be able to read and play at a minimum advancedelementary level. The emphasis of this course is on thefurther development of basic guitar technique, musicreading skills, comprehension of more advanced musictheory and harmony concepts, and the further develop-ment of personal practice habits and performance eti-quette. In addition, students will continue to exploreimprovisatory playing and the interpretation of a “lead-sheet.” The course addresses all five strands of the Cal-ifornia Visual and Performing Arts Content Standards.Having a guitar at home is not required, but at this levelaccess to a guitar outside of school is helpful. Studentshave a large amount of classtime to practice independ-ently on school instruments.

This course meets the “f” or “g” entrance requirement for the Uni-versity of California and California State University systems.

Instruments 1-2____________________________ 3466Instruments 3-4____________________________ 3467

Length of Course: 2 semestersGrade Level Options: 9, 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: None

Instruments is a course designed for students who wishto learn to play string, woodwind, brass, or percussioninstruments. The emphasis of this course is on the de-velopment of proper playing techniques, theory, musi-cianship, and ensemble playing. The California Visualand Performing Arts Content Standards are infusedthroughout the course. Students who do not own an in-strument may borrow one from the school with the un-derstanding that the borrower insures the instrument.Each school may specialize in a particular instrument.

Instruments 1-2 meets the “f” entrance requirement for the Univer-sity of California and California State University systems.

Instruments 3-4 meets the “f” or “g” entrance requirement for theUniversity of California and California State University systems.

Intermediate String Orchestra_______________________________________ 3456

Length of Course: 2 semestersGrade Level Options: 9-12Prerequisite: Approval of instructor

Intermediate String Orchestra is a course students whohave had some previous training and experience in play-ing a stringed instrument. The emphasis of this courseis on the development of individual technique and mu-sicianship in order to prepare the student to progress toone of the more advanced lasses. The California Visualand Performing Arts Content Standards are infusedthroughout this course. The Intermediate Orchestra mayperform at special school events such as assemblies,plays and musical theater productions, and at concerts


and festivals. Students borrowing school instrumentsare expected to insure them. Rehearsals and perform-ance outside of class time are required.Intermediate String Orchestra meets the “f” or “g ”entrance require-ment for the University of California and California State Universitysystems.

Jazz Band 1-2________________________________ 3443Jazz Band 3-8_________________________________ 3444

Length of Course: 2-8 semestersGrade Level Options: 9, 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in Band

or Orchestra and Teacher’s approval

Jazz Band is a course for experienced instrumentalistswho wish to study and perform jazz compositions. Theemphasis of this course is on the development of indi-vidual techniques, musicianship, performance skills, im-provisational techniques, and stylistic interpretations, aswell as the development of personal practice habits andperformance etiquette. The California Visual and per-forming Arts Content Standards are infused throughoutthis course. The Jazz Band my perform at school, civicfunctions and festivals. Students borrowing school in-struments are expected to insure them. Rehearsals andperformances outside of class time are required.

Jazz Band 1-2 will meet the “f” entrance requirement for the Univer-sity of California and California State University systems.Jazz Band 3-8 will meet the “f” or “g ”entrance requirement for theUniversity of California and California State University systems.

Orchestra 1-2________________________________ 3451Orchestra 3-4_________________________________ 3452Orchestra 5-6_________________________________ 3453Orchestra 7-8_________________________________ 3454Length of Course: 2-8 semestersGrade Level Options: 9, 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: Teacher’s approval

Orchestra is a course for students with previous instru-mental training and experience. The emphasis of thiscourse is given to the students’ development of tech-nique, musicianship, as well as the development of per-sonal practice habits and performance etiquette.Standard orchestral compositions are studied for per-formance at special school events such as assemblies,plays, and musical theatre productions and at concertsand festivals. The California Visual and Performing ArtsContent Standards ae infused throughout this course.Students borrowing school instruments are expected toinsure them. Rehearsals and performances outside ofclass time are required.

Orchestra 1-2 will meet the “f” entrance requirement for the Univer-sity of California and California State University systems.

Orchestra 3-8 will meet the “f” or “g” entrance requirement for theUniversity of California and California State University systems.

Piano 1-2_______________________________________ 3473


Piano 1-2 is a course for students with no previous ex-perience or training on the piano. The emphasis of thiscourse is on the development of basic piano techniques,music reading skills, comprehension of the fundamen-tals of music theory and harmony, as well as the devel-opment of personal practice habits and performanceetiquette. The California Visual and Performing ArtsContent Standards are infused throughout the course.Having a piano at home is not required; students haveadequate class time to practice independently on schoolinstruments.


Piano 3-8_______________________________________ 3475


Piano 3-8 is a course for students with previous trainingon the piano. Students entering Piano 3-8 should beable to read and play at a minimum advanced elemen-tary level. The emphasis of this course is on the furtherdevelopment of basic traditional piano technique, musicreading skills, comprehension of more advanced musictheory and harmony, and the further development ofpersonal practice habits and performance etiquette. Inaddition, students will continue to explore impro-visatory playing and the interpretation of a “lead-sheet.”The California Visual and Performing Arts Content Stan-dards are infused throughout the course. Having a key-board at home is not required, but at this level access toa keyboard outside of school is helpful. Students have alarge amount of classtime to practice independently onschool instruments.

Meets the “f” or “g” entrance requirement for the University of Cali-fornia and California State University systems.

Steel Drum Band_________________________ 3311

Length of Course: 2 semestersGrade Level Options: 9-12Prerequisite: 1 year of High School Music or by

audition

This course is designed for students to develop and re-fine their ability to read, play, improvise and composemusic on steel drums. Immersed in all aspects of music,they transcribe songs, sight-read accurately and expres-sively, and analyze music as to musical elements, tech-niques and use of form. They perform by themselvesand in ensembles a more complex repertoire of musicwith accuracy and artistry. Students will also study mu-sicians and the historical aspects and music developedin various cultures and time periods. The California Vi-sual and Performing Arts Content Standards are infused


throughout the course. Rehearsals and performancesoutside of class time are required.


Symphonic Winds 1-2_____________________ 3463Symphonic Winds 3-8_____________________ 3464Length of Course: 2-8 semestersGrade Level Options: 9, 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: Freshman and sophomores will be

admitted in exceptional cases only Audition with teacher’s approval

Symphonic Winds is a course for advanced wind andpercussion players with previous successful band or or-chestra experience. The emphasis of this course is givento the students’ development of technique, musician-ship, as well as the development of personal practicehabits and performance etiquette. This ensemble stud-ies advanced symphonic music of all styles, and com-prises the wind and percussion sections of the schoolorchestra. The California Visual and Performing ArtsContent Standards are infused throughout the course.Students borrowing school instruments are expected toinsure them. Rehearsals and performance outside ofclass time are required.

Symphonic Winds 1-2 will meet the “f” entrance requirement for theUniversity of California and California State University systems.Symphonic Winds 3-8 will meet the “f” or “g” entrance requirementfor the University of California and California State University systems.

MUSIC - VOCAL

Cecilian Singers 1-2______________________3400Cecilian Singers 3-8______________________3401Length of Course: 2-6 semestersGrade Level Options: 9, 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: Teacher’s approval glee or other choral

group experience desirable.

Cecilian Singers is a course designed for the study andperformance of advanced glee repertory selected frommany periods and styles arranged for soprano, secondsoprano, and alto voices. Students refine their ensembleskills, technique, musicianship and music reading skills,as well as continue the refinement of personal practicehabits and performance etiquette. The California Visualand Performing Arts Content Standards are infusedthroughout this course. This ensemble performs forschool and community events, concerts, and partici-pates in festivals. Rehearsals and performance outside ofclass time are required.

Cecilian Singers 1-2 will meet the “f” entrance requirement for theUniversity of California and California State University systems.Cecilian Singers 3-8 will meet the “f” or “g” entrance requirementfor the University of California and California State University sys-tems.

Chorus Voice 1-2___________________________3413Chorus Voice 3-8___________________________3414

Length of Course: 2-4 semestersGrade Level Options: 9, 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: Teacher’s approval. No previous glee

experience required.

Chorus is a course for the study and performance ofstandard choral repertory selected from many periodsand styles arranged for soprano, alto, tenor, and bass.The emphasis of this course is on the development ofthe singing voice, the ability to sing in harmony, musicreading skills, musicianship, ensemble skills, as well asthe development of personal practice habits and per-formance etiquette. The California Visual and Perform-ing Arts Content Standards are infused throughout thiscourse. The Chorus performs at school and communityevents, concerts, and participates in festivals. Rehearsalsand performances outside of class time are required.

Chorus Voice 1-2 will meet the “f” entrance requirement of the Uni-versity of California and California State University systems.

Chorus Voice 3-4 will meet the “f” or “g” entrance requirement ofthe University of California and California State University systems.

Concert Choir 1-2 _________________________3417Concert Choir 3-4__________________________3418Concert Choir 5-6 _________________________3420Concert Choir 7-8__________________________3421

Length of Course: 2-8 semestersGrade Level Options: 9, 10, 11, 12 (Freshmen will be

admitted only in exceptional cases)Prerequisite: Audition with teacher’s approval

Concert Choir is a course designed for experiencedchoral singers who study and perform advanced choralrepertory selected from many periods and stylesarranged for soprano, alto, tenor, and bass. Students re-fine their ensemble skills, technique, musicianship andmusic reading skills, as well as continue the refinementof personal practice habits and performance etiquette.The California Visual and Performing Arts Content Stan-dards are infused throughout this course. This ensembleperforms for school and community events, concerts,and participates in festivals. Rehearsals and perform-ances outside of class time are required.Concert Choir 1-2 will meet the “f” entrance requirement for theUniversity of California and California State University systems.

Concert Choir 3-8 will meet the “f” or “g” entrance requirement forthe University of California and California State University systems.

International Choir______________________3394


International Choir is a course designed for intermediateand advanced singers who study and perform multicul-tural repertory selected from many periods and stylesarranged for any voicing of soprano, alto, tenor, andbass. The emphasis in this course is on the developmentof the singing voice, music reading skills, musicianship,


ensemble singing, as well as the development of per-sonal practice habits and performance etiquette. TheCalifornia Visual and Performing Arts Content Standardsare infused throughout this course. This ensemble per-forms at school, concerts, and serves as a vocal outreachto various organizations in the community.

International Choir meets “f” entrance requirement for the Universityof California and California State University systems.

Studio/Vocal Jazz Singers 1-2____3402Studio/Vocal Jazz Singers 3-4____3404Studio/Vocal Jazz Singers 5-6____3406Studio/Vocal Jazz Singers 7-8____3407Length of Course: 2-8 semestersGrade Level Options: 9, 10, 11, 12 (Freshmen and

sophomores will be admitted in exceptional cases only

Prerequisite: Teacher’s approval

Studio Jazz Singers is a course designed for advanced vo-calists who wish to study and perform vocal jazz litera-ture arranged for soprano, alto, tenor, and bass. Studentsrefine their ensemble skills, select timbres and styles ap-propriate to each jazz selection, and study chord pro-gressions and improvisation. The California Visual andPerforming Arts Content Standards are infused through-out this course. The Jazz Singers perform at school andcommunity events and participate in festivals. Many re-hearsals and performances outside of school time are re-quired.

Studio/Vocal Jazz Singers 1-2 will meet the “f” entrance requirementfor the University of California and California State University systems.

Studio/Vocal Jazz Singers 3-8 will meet the “f” or “g” entrance re-quirement for the University of California and California State Uni-versity systems.

Varsity Chorale 1-2_______________________3396Varsity Chorale 3-8_______________________3397

Length of Course: 2-8 semestersGrade Level Options: 9, 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: Admission by tryout only

Varsity Chorale is a singing group which studies and per-forms standard glee repertory selected from many peri-ods and styles, and is arranged for tenor, baritone, andbass. The emphasis of this course is on the developmentof the singing voice, the ability to sing in harmony,music reading skills, musicianship, ensemble skills, aswell as the development of personal practice habits andperformance etiquette. The California Visual and Per-forming Arts Content Standards are infused throughoutthis course. The Chorale performs at school and com-munity events, concerts, and participates in festivals. Re-hearsals and performances outside of class time arerequired.

Varsity Chorale 1-2 will meet the “f” entrance requirement for theUniversity of California and California State University systems.

Varsity Chorale 3-8 will meet the “f” or “g” entrance requirement forthe University of California and California State University systems.

Vocal Ensemble/Chamber Singers 1-2___________________3422Vocal Ensemble/Chamber Singers 3-8___________________3423Length of Course: 2-8 semestersGrade Level Options: 9, 10, 11, 12

(Freshmen and sophomores will be admitted only in exceptional cases)

Prerequisite: Teacher’s approval

Vocal Ensemble/Chamber Singers is a course designedfor advanced choral singers who study and performtechnically difficult choral music from varied styles andperiods arranged for soprano, alto, tenor, and bass. Stu-dents refine their ensemble skills, technique, musician-ship and music reading skills, as well as continue therefinement of personal practice habits and performanceetiquette. The California Visual and Performing ArtsContent Standards are infused throughout this course.This ensemble performs for school and communityevents, concerts, and participates in festivals. Rehearsalsand performances outside of class time are required.

Vocal Ensemble 1-2 will meet the “f” entrance requirement for the Uni-versity of California and California State University systems.

Vocal Ensemble 3-8 will meet the “f” or “g” entrance requirement forthe University of California and California State University systems.

THEATER ARTS

Advanced Theatre Arts _____________ 3356

Length of Course: 2 semestersGrade Level Option: 9, 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: Intermediate Theatre Arts with a grade

of “B” or better and the teacher’s approval

This course utilizes students’ strengths in acting and ex-pands their repertoire of skills into the areas of writingand directing. Historical studies of theatrical materialsare emphasized. Play production concepts, the study ofdramatic structure and style and the audition process areintegral pieces of this course.

This course will meet the “f” or “g” entrance requirement for theUniversity of California and California State University systems.

Cinema 1-2_____________________________________ 1049Length of Course: 2 semestersGrade Level Options: 9-12Prerequisite: None

Cinema is a course in which students will study film-making as an art form from its earliest beginningsthrough modern times. Students will study and learn toappreciate the historical and cultural significance of theadvance of film as an art medium in the modern world.Students will study and learn to appreciate acting tech-niques and the filming techniques of directors that cre-ate the art medium of film, as well as studying theindividual significance of each director and film in thecontext of the historical progression of film art. Studentswill study and compare the films of each era with other


dents learn to work productively as part of an ensemble.

This course will meet the “f” or “g” entrance requirement of the Uni-versity of California and California State University systems.

Introduction to Theater Arts_____3353Length of Course: 2 semestersGrade Level Option: 9, 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: None.

This course is designed to introduce students to theworld of theatre arts. Exercises to build self-esteem, trustand empathy are integrated with the technical aspectsof drama. Basic stage terms are taught, vocal and move-ment exercises as well as writing activities are incorpo-rated. Students learn the art as an audience member aswell as a performer.

This course will meet the “f” entrance requirement of the Universityof California and California State University systems.

Introduction toVideo Production 1-2 _________________6696Length of Course: 2 semestersGrade Level Option: 9-10Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in Computer

Operations, Theater Arts or consent ofinstructor

Introduction to Video Production is designed to teachstudents to demonstrate and apply knowledge and skillsin the video production process to performance, oraland written critical evaluations and hands on equip-ment operation in pre production, production and postproduction. The course will teach students to writescripts, utilize vocabulary, and operate technical equip-ment. Also, students will plan, create and edit videoprojects, as well as investigate careers in the televisionand industry.

Play Production_____________________________3341Length of Course: 2 semestersGrade Level Option: 11, 12Prerequisite: Advanced Theatre Arts with a grade of

“B” or better or the teachers approval

This course is designed to spotlight the talents of the stu-dent dedicated to theatre arts. The extent of their skills,ability and extensive training is showcased in seasonalplay productions. Students will leave this class ready toparticipate in a variety of theatre settings.

This course will meet the “f” entrance requirement of the Universityof California and California State University systems.

Production Stage Crew 1-6________6685

Length of Course: 2 semestersGrade Level Option: 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: 1 semester of Stagecraft and instructor’s

approval

This course is taught in a workshop format. It is designedto provide students with the opportunity to practice thebasic theories of technical theatre and their application

films of that genre or time, learning to ascertain and ap-preciate cinematic techniques. Students will study thedifferent genres and types of film, comparing and con-trasting them with foreign films and directors. Studentswill also apply their knowledge of film by creating andacting in their own films, following various stages of filmproduction, such as scriptwriting, storyboarding, and ap-plication of film techniques in production. (Parental per-mission will be needed for selected films.)These courses meet the “f” entrance requirement for the Universityof California and California State University systems.

Theater Arts IB HL _______________________6795Length of Course: 1-8 semestersGrade Level Option: 9, 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: Acceptance in the IB Magnet or at least

1 yr experience in theatrical studies andinstructor’s approval

This course is taught in a workshop format. Emphasis isplaced on projects that include all aspects of theatrestudies. Students will apply their skills during rehearsals,performances, critical evaluations and historical studiesof dramatic literature. Each year of study focuses on dif-ferent periods of the development of world theatre.

This course will meet the “f” or “g” entrance requirement of the Uni-versity of California and California State University systems.

Improvisation for theTheatre 1-2 ___________________________________6682Length of Course: 2 semestersGrade Level Option: 9-12Prerequisite: One year of Theater Arts, Acting

Experience or consent of instructor

This course is designed for students interested in careersin acting. Students will learn the fundamentals of actingby participating in a variety of short improvisations,which consist of short form unrelated scenes; long formimprovisations, in which the scenes are interrelated insuch a way as to form a long narrative, and improvisa-tion games in which the performers attempt to create acomprehensible scene while conforming to certain spec-ified and restrictive rules. Improvisation is one of theprimary tools used in actor training, and students willpractice the basic theories of acting while developing en-semble, mime and movement, vocal, and rehearsal andperformance skills.

Intermediate Theater Arts_________3355Length of Course: 2 semestersGrade Level Option: 9, 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: Introduction to Theatre Arts with a

grade of “B” or better and the teacher’s approval.

This course provides the opportunity to strengthen basicskills of voice and movement, play analysis and inter-pretation, and performance. Students will acquire an un-derstanding of demands of theatre production. Exploringcareer possibilities is accomplished through projects. Stu-


through rehearsal and performances. Students will be re-quired to design all on and off campus productions.This course does not meet the graduation requirement for Fine Arts.

Stage Technology ____________________________1495


Students enrolled in this class have an opportunity tolearn all of the aspects of theatrical stage productionsuch as: lighting, sound, color theory, design and con-struction of scenery, audio technology and theatre man-agement. Students in this class are responsible for allaspects of theatre management and staging for produc-tion at the site. Maximum credit 20 semester periods ex-cept for stage manager, assistant stage manager, andchief electrician. Maximum credit for these students, 30semester periods. They must have the recommendationof the teacher and the approval of the counselor to re-ceive the additional credit.This course does not meet the graduation requirement for Fine Arts.

VISUAL ARTS

Advanced Costume Design_________ 1033Length of Course: 2 semestersGrade Level Options: 9, 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: Introduction to Costume Design, consent

of instructorThis course is a follow-up to the Introduction to Cos-tume Design course. It is the next level for students whowish to further develop their knowledge and akills in thefields of costume and fashion design. Emphasis in thiscourse is placed on designing and creating the costumesfor all school productions. Students will further developskills in fashion illustration and design in order toachieve an advanced level of proficiency. Students willrefine their technical skills in costume patterning andgarment construction necessary to create a variety ofcostumes for stage productions.

Advanced Costume Design will meet the “f” or “g” entrance require-ment for the University of California and California State Universitysystems.

Architectural Design 1-2____________ 2601Length of Course: 2 semestersGrade Level Options: 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: NoneStudents learn basic drafting and design skills necessaryto prepare preliminary architectural drawings for a sin-gle-story wood frame residence. A study of architecturalsymbols, lettering, wood framing, career opportunities,area and room design, interior elevations, and color isincluded. This class may provide both computer assisteddrafting (CAD) instruction and traditional drawingboard, t-square, paper and pencil drafting instruction.Please check with the instructor for more details con-

cerning the extent of CAD instruction within the class.

This course will meet the “f” entrance requirement for the Universityof California and California State University systems and the fine artsgraduation requirement.

Architectural Design 3-4____________ 2603Length of Course: 2 semestersGrade Level Options: 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: Architectural Design 1-2This course builds on the experiences of ArchitecturalDesign 1-2. Students design and develop a set of work-ing drawings for a single-story residence. Areas of studyinlude: plot and roof plan, foundation plan, floor plan,interior and exterior elevations, electrical plan, sched-ules details, and computer-aided design/drafting.

This course will meet the “f” or “g” entrance requirement for theUniversity of California and California State University systems andthe fine arts graduation requirement.

Architectural Design 5-6____________ 2605Length of Course: 2 semestersGrade Level Options: 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: Architectural Design 1-2, 3-4This course covers functional aspects of architecturaldrafting, stressing current practice in the field of do-mestic architecture. Drafting room procedure is fol-lowed with reference to handbooks, drafting roommanuals, tables, and other reference materials. Archi-tectural problems are developed in detail from prelimi-nary sketch to complete set of working drawings.Independent study is emphasized at this level of work.

This course will meets the fine arts graduation requirement.

Art & Animation 1-2____________________ 1044Length of Course: 2 semestersGrade Level Options: 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: Computer Applications

and/or Art & Imaging

This class will introduce students to the fundamentals,history and evolution of animation. Students will learnbasic drawing skills, techniques for character design, thenature of movement, sequential thinking, storytellingand background development techniques. Students willlearn basic drawing skills, techniques for character de-sign, the nature of movement, sequential thinking, sto-rytelling and background development techniques.Students will also learn perspective, composition, com-puter basics and applications. The State Visual Arts Con-tent Standards are integrated into the curriculum.

This course will meet the “f” requirement for the University of Cali-fornia and California State University systems.


Art & Animation 3-4____________________ 1045Length of Course: 2 semestersGrade Level Options: 10-12Prerequisite: Art & Animation 1-2

This class continues the progress developed in Art andAnimation 1-2 by having students produce more com-plex animations. Students will focus on advanced com-puter animation programs and their application on theInternet. Students will also learn how computer anima-tors rely on a drawing skill-set and tradition animationtechniques to make professional animations.

Art History (AP)____________________________ 1021Length of Course: 2 semestersGrade Level Options: 11, 12Prerequisite: Teacher approval

This course is designed to provide students with the op-portunity to examine the artistic heritage of man fromPaleolithic period to the twenty-first century. It is a sur-vey class of western and non-western civilizations, withan emphasis on the art, religion, history, science andachievements of each society. Students learn to look atartworks critically and analyze what they see. Thiscourse includes college level writing assignments. TheState Visual Arts Content Standards are integrated intothe curriculum.Students who pass the AP exam have the opportunity to earn credit oradvanced standing at most of the nation’s colleges and universities.

This course will meet the “f” or “g” requirement for the University ofCalifornia and California State University systems.

Ceramics 1-2___________________________________1026


Ceramics is an exploration of objects made of clay andfired in a kiln to a permanent form. Fabrication meth-ods such as pinching, coiling, slab and throwing are ex-plored. Technical skills, design, decoration and glazingof clay are developed while creating works of art withclay. Historical overview and ancient traditions of clayare also incorporated in class projects. State Visual ArtsContent Standards are integrated into the curriculum.Ceramics 1-2 will meet the “f” entrance requirement for the Univer-sity of California and California State University systems.

Ceramics 3-4/5-6__________________1086/1088


Advanced Ceramics focuses on applying the skillslearned in the beginning class with an emphasis onsculpture. Students work on developing a body of work,which shows their understanding of the media in depth.Students are exposed to the potter’s wheel; wedging,centering, opening, pulling up, nd trimming. Studentsalso explore different decorating techniques, such as

glazing nd using stains and oxides, and firing principlesused in the kilns. The world history of ceramic art is ex-plored. State Visual Arts Content Standards are inte-grated into the curriculum.Ceramics 3-6 will meet the “f” or “g” entrance requirement for theUniversity of California and California State University systems.

Digital Art & Imaging________________ 1046Length of Course: 2 semestersGrade Level Options: 9, 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: Drawing & Painting 1-2

In this class, students explore visual problem solvingskills, creative expression, and communication throughthe computer. Digital imaging skills are taught usingPhotoshop and Illustrator programs. Historic periodsand artists are compared and contrasted through read-ing, writing and computer based activities. State VisualArts Content Standards are infused in the course.


Digital Film Making____________________ 1048Length of Course: 2 semestersGrade Level Options: 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: Computer Applications

or similar courseIn this class students produce their own digital films,gaining an understanding of filmmaking from concep-tion to exhibition. Students will develop their aestheticperception skills by discussing and writing about variousfilm genres. They will use their creative expression andproblem solving skills by making their own films, andanalyze film’s historical development through history.Aesthetic valuing through class critiques will be used inall stages of the production process. State Visual Con-tent Standards are integrated into the curriculum.

Drawing/Painting 1-2________________ 1005Length of Course: 2 semestersGrade Level Options: 9, 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: None

This course develops a foundation in drawing and paint-ing through the five components of the Visual Arts Con-tent Standards. Using a variety of media; pencils, charcoal,pastels, ink, watercolor and tempera paint, students ex-plore different techniques and methods to express them-selves. Students learn about the elements and principlesof art, as well as perspective, color theory, aesthetic valu-ing, art careers and art history throughout the year. Stu-dents begin to compile portfolios of their artwork.



Drawing/Painting 3-4_________________ 1006Length of Course: 2 semestersGrade Level Options: 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: Drawing and Painting 1-2 with a “B”

or better or permission of the instructor

This course continues to build on the skills and tech-niques learned in drawing and painting 1-2. Studentsexplore in more depth aesthetic valuing, art history andart careers, while continuing to compile their portfolios.Emphasis on understanding and using the elements andprinciples of art are stressed. The students start to de-velop a personal style through experimenting with var-ious media, researching artists and art styles, observingnature, and using different art techniques.


Drawing/Painting 5-6/7-8_ 1007/1008Length of Course: 2-4 semestersGrade Level Options: 11, 12Prerequisite: Drawing and Painting 1-2, 3-4 with a

grade of “B” or better, or instructor’s permission

This course continues to build on skills and techniqueslearned in drawing and painting 3-4. Through visualproblem solving, researching various art styles andschools, experimenting with techniques, and drawingfrom observation and imagination, students continue todevelop a personal style in the visual arts. Art careers andcolleges are explored in depth and an art portfolio shouldbe completed by the end of the year.

Drawing/Painting 5-6 and 7-8 will meet the “f” or “g” requirementfor the University of California and California State University systems.

Exploring Art________________________________ 1033Length of Course: 2 semestersGrade Level Options: 9-12Prerequisite: None

The major emphasis of this course is to provide a foun-dation of visual arts concepts and to explore the con-cepts intellectually and experientially. Students will useand experience a variety of two and three dimensionalart medias, as well as define and use appropriate art vo-cabulary. Students will also explore selected art formsfrom diverse cultures and time periods. This course isintended to develop an appreciations of visual arts in ad-dition to developing technical skills. The five compo-nents of the State Visual Arts Content Standards areintegrated into the curriculum throughout the year.

This course will meet the “f” entrance requirement for the Universityof California and California State University systems.

Film IB HL 1____________________________________ 3345Length of Course: 2 semestersGrade Level Options: 11-12Prerequisite: IB candidate or drama/video teacher

recommendation

Through the study of film texts and exercises in film-making and analysis, this Film IB HL 1 introduces filmhistory, theory and student film production. This courseaims to develop students’ skills so they begin to inter-pret film texts and practice making their own film texts.Through this course, students will be introduced to in-ternationalism within the world of film and to learnabout the theories and ideas from the points of view ofdifferent individuals, nations and culture. Students willthen utilize this learning in the creation of their ownfilms and through this they will develop the organiza-tional and technical skills needed to express themselvescreatively in film.


Film IB HL 2____________________________________ 3349Length of Course: 2 semestersGrade Level Options: 11-12Prerequisite: IB candidate or drama/video teacher

recommendation

After a year’s study in the basics of film appreciation andcreation, the Film IB HL 2 course further explores filmhistory, theory and expands student film production.This course aims to refine students’ skills so they becomeadept in both interpreting and making film texts.Through this course, students will develop an apprecia-tion of internationalism within the world of film and toconsider the theories and ideas from the points of viewof different individuals, nations and cultures. Studentswill then use this understanding in the creation of theirown films and through this they will develop the orga-nizational and technical skills needed to express them-selves creatively in film.


Graphic Design andPrintmaking___________________________________2639Length of Course: 2 semestersGrade Level Options: 9, 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: None

In this course students will communicate ideas througha variety of graphic media by learning the basics ofgraphic design using typography, printmaking tech-niques, page layouts, storyboards and computer appli-cations. Students will use various printmakingprocesses; silkscreen, linoleum block, hand cut stencil,paper stencil, photographic stencil, and digital photog-raphy to reproduce graphic images. Students will studya variety of graphic design styles and methods to gainan understanding of the historical and cultural signifi-


cance of these methods. Aesthetic valuing, and careers ingraphic art are introduced. The State Visual Arts Con-tent Standards are integrated into the curriculumthroughout the course.


Introduction to Costume Design___________________________ 1022

Length of Course: 2 semestersGrade Level Options: 9-12Prerequisite: None

This one-year course introduces students to the fieldof costume design. Students will develop skills infashion illustration and design in order to effectivelyillustrate a fashion or costume concept. Emphasis isplaced on research of the historical costume periodsand specific theatrical genres, as well as units on theprinciples and elements of design, color theory, tex-tiles and the application of these concepts to the de-sign process. Students will also develop the technicalskills in costume patterning and garment construc-tion necessary to create costumes for stage produc-tions. This course will meet the “f” requirement for the University of Califor-nia and California State University systems.

Photography 1-2__________________________ 1028Length of Course: 2 semestersGrade Level Options: 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: Drawing & Painting 1-2 or

permission of instructor

Students will explore the elements and principles of artas they apply to the art of photography. Fundamentalphotographic techniques using various types of camerasare introduced. The students learn basic camera usedarkroom techniques, composition, lighting, portraitureand value through the lens. Photography history, aes-thetic valuing, and careers in photography are intro-duced. State Visual Arts Content Standards areintegrated into the curriculum.

This course will meet the “f” requirement for the University of Califor-nia and California State University systems.

Photography 3-4__________________________ 1030

Length of Course: 2 semestersGrade Level Options: 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: Photography 1-2

This course provides advanced photographic techniquesusing a 35mm camera and black and white enlarger. Ad-vanced techniques in composition, lighting, portraitureand critical analysis will be highlighted. Techniques in-troduced will include medium format and view cameras,synchronized flash, color printing and alternative processprinting. Further visual heritage and theories of aestheticvaluing will be stressed.

This course will meet the “f” or “g” entrance requirement for the Uni-versity of California and California State University systems.


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AP Studio Art Courses are for students who areseriously interested in the practical experience of art.These courses are not based on written exams; insteadstudents submit portfolios for evaluation at the end ofthe school year. Course content is college level plannedfor the highly motivated student interested in the seri-ous study of the visual arts. Students will make creativeand systematic investigations of formal and conceptualissues: make art as an ongoing process that involves thestudents in informd and critical decision making; gaintechnical skills; learn the functions of the visual arts andencourage students to become independent thinkerswho will contribute to their culture through the makingof their art. AP courses should address three major con-cerns: a sense of quality in a student’s work; the student’sconcentration on a particular visual interest or problem;and the student’s need for breadth of experience in theformal, technical and expressive means of the artist.

Studio Art: Drawing (AP)___________ 1023Length of Course: 2 semestersGrade Level Options: 11, 12Prerequisite: Teacher approval

The drawing portfolio is designed to address a very broadinterpretation of drawing issues and media. Light andshade, line quality, rendering of form, composition, sur-face manipulation, and illusion of depth are drawing is-sues that can be addressed through a variety of means,which could include painting, printmaking, mixedmedia, etc. Abstract, observational, and inventive worksmay demonstrate drawing competence. Mastery ofdrawing should be apparent in the composition, con-cept, and execution of the artwork reflected in three areasof concern: quality, concentration, and breadth.Students who pass the AP exam have the opportunity to earn credit oradvanced standing at most of the nation’s colleges and universities.


Studio Art: 2-D DesignPortfolio (AP)_______________________________ 1029Length of Course: 2 semestersGrade Level Options: 11, 12Prerequisite: Teacher approval

This 2-D desi portfolio is intended to address two-di-mensional design issues. Design involves purposeful de-cision making about how to use the elements andprinciples of art in and integrative way. Students areasked to demonstrate mastery of 2-D design through anytwo-dimensional medium or proces, including but notlimited to graphic design, digital imaging, photography,collage, fabric design, weaving, illustration, painting andprintmaking. Studio Art 2-D requires submissions inthree distinct sections: quality, concentration and

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breadth. Any two-dimensional medium may be used forthis portfolio.Students who pass the AP exam have the opportunity to earn credit oradvanced standing at most of the nation’s colleges and universities.


Studio Art: 3-D DesignPortfolio (AP)_______________________________ 1031Length of Course: 2 semestersGrade Level Options: 11, 12Prerequisite: Teacher approval

This 3-D desi portfolio is intended to address sculpturalissues. Students are asked to demonstrate their under-standing of design principles as they relate to depth andspace. Design involves purposeful decision makingabout using the elements and principles of art in an in-tegrative way. Students must demonstrate mastery of 3-D design through any three-dimensional approach,including, but not limited to figurative or non-figurativesculpture, architectural models, metal work, ceramics,and three-dimensional fiber arts. Content, style, andprocess are completely open. Whatever direction the stu-dent chooses, the work should address such issues asmass, volume, and form. Any three-dimensionalmedium may be used for this portfolio. Mastery of 3-Ddesign should be apparent the composition, concept,and execution of the artwork reflected in three areas ofconcern: quality, concentrations, and breadth.Students who pass the AP exam have the opportunity to earn credit oradvanced standing at most of the nation’s colleges and universities.


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Three Dimensional Art 1-2________ 1010Length of Course: 2 semestersGrade Level Options: 9, 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: Drawing and Painting 1-2 or permission of

instructorThis course introduces students to the fundamentals ofsculpture and 3-D design. Students are asked to demon-strate their understanding of design principles as they re-late to mass, volume, shape and space. Students usematerials such as wood, paper, clay, metal, plastic, plas-ter, fabric and fiber, to create figurative or non-figurativesculpture, metal work, ceramics, and three-dimensionalfiber arts. Historical periods, art movements, artists andcareer paths are studied through research, writings andstudio activities. the State Visual Arts Content Standardsare integrated into the curriculum throughout thecourse.This course meets the “f” entrance requirement for the University ofCalifornia and California State University systems.


Three Dimensional Art 3-8__________________________________________ 1011/1012/1013Length of Course: 2-6 semestersGrade Level Options: 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: Three Dimen. Art 1-2, 3-4 with a “B” or

better, or permission of instructorThese courses extend and build on the exploration ofthree dimensional design presented in the preceding sec-tions. Projects and design processes introduced proceedin complexity producing developed works showing com-mand of media and social/historical connections. Criti-cal thinking skills are developed through research,discussion, creative expression, and the exploration ofcultural context. Writing components could include aes-thetic valuing, criticism, interpretations, judgments, andanalysis of works by students/historical artists/move-ments/periods.Three Dimensional Art 3-4, 5-6, 6-7 will meet the “f” or “g” entrancerequirement for the University of California and California State Uni-versity systems.

Visual Arts IB SL ____________________________ 1020

Length of Course: 2 semestersGrade Level Options: 11-12Prerequisite: Drawing and Painting 1-2

In the LBUSD, Visual Arts IB Standard Level is an electivecourse of the International Baccalaureate Program. TheInternational Baccalaureate Visual Arts program is an artcourse, which promotes written communication and re-search skills, respect for the art and culture of the stu-dent, the influence of the culture in which they live,while exploring a wide range of other cultural influencesthrough the study of art history and a wide range of tech-niques and materials. The Studio Art program encouragesstudents to see art works critically. Aesthetic Valuing is amethod of critiquing artworks in four categories. This isachieved through the description of an art piece, analy-sis of its art elements and arts principles used, an inter-pretation by researching the artist and explaining whatthey think the artist was trying to achieve in the artpiece, and judgment in which they are able to express anopinion about the art work. The Visual Arts studio artprogram strives to enrich the international and culturalawareness of IB students and develop in them the ap-preciation of a wide variety of art styles, techniques, anddifferent cultures through theme based research, mu-seum trips, artist interviews, journaling, and creating ex-perimental studio artworks of their own to create aportfolio. This course includes college level written as-signments.This course will meet the "f" or “g” entrance requirement for the Uni-versity of California and California State University systems.This course includes college level writing assignments.

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