ARTS: VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS (FINE ARTS): Students must complete one year of either a visual/performing art course OR o

ARTS: VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS (FINE ARTS): Students must complete one year of either a visual/performing art course OR one year of a foreign language, or one year of Ornamental Horticulture to meet graduation requirements.

2001 Art Exploration

Grade: n 9 n 10 n 11 n 12
Course Length: o Semester nYear	Credit: 10	*UC requirement “f” only – Visual/Performing Arts credit*
Prerequisite: None

This class introduces students to a variety of art media and techniques, addressing the art elements of line, shape, color, value, and texture. Design, composition, and presentation principles are discussed during each unit. Projects are primarily 2-D and include units in: drawing, creative interpretation, ink, pastels, watercolor, portraits, and painting. Students use sketchbooks and participate in three to five public shows presented on campus. There are weekly informal "Art Nights" to socialize and make art. Students participate in the Annual Chalk Festival.

2003 Advanced Art Exploration 2, 3, or 4 (P)

Grade: o 9 n 10 n 11 n 12
Course Length: o Semester nYear	Credit: 10	*UC requirement “f” – Visual/Performing Arts credit*
Prerequisite: Art Exploration

Having successfully completed Art Exploration, students will explore mark-making and will attempt more complicated drawing and painting projects with a wider range of materials and media. Design elements are emphasized in this course. Focus is on composition. Topics covered include further exploration of value drawing, landscape, still-life, figure drawing, and portraits. Emphasis on portfolio compilation is a focus of this class. There will be numerous student displays and students will participate in a solo portfolio show. An optional evening class, “Art Night,” is offered to prepare for art competitions and to socialize. Students participate in the Annual Chalk Festival.

2018 Advanced Placement Studio Art (AP)

Grade: o 9 o 10 n 11 n 12 Class Fees $75; Study Time per week = 3-5 hours
Course Length: o Semester nYear	Credit: 10	*UC requirement “f” – weighted Visual/Performing Arts*
Prerequisite: Advanced Art Exploration with a B+ or better

NOTE: Homework substantially exceeds expectations and time commitment of Advanced Art Exploration. Class fees do not cover AP exam cost.

The Advanced Placement Program in Studio Art enables highly motivated students to do college level work in Studio Art, while still in high school. Advanced Placement Studio Art is not based on a written examination; instead, candidates submit a portfolio of 24 pieces of work for evaluation at the end of the school year. The three sections of the portfolio required by the College Board are: Quality - the development of a sense of excellence in art; Concentration - 12 pieces: a commitment in-depth to a theme or a particular artistic concern; Breadth – 12 pieces: a variety of experiences in the formal, technical, and expressive means available to an artist -- a skills section. AP Students participate in the Annual Chalk Festival and often travel to a major art center, such as New York City.

2013 Hands on Art History: Mexico and Mesoamerica (P) (offered every other year)

Grade: n 9 n 10 n 11 n 12
Course Length: o Semester nYear	Credit: 10	*UC requirement “f” only – Visual/Performing Arts credit*
Prerequisite: None

This year long course traces the development of the art and culture of Mexico and Mesoamerica from pre-history to the present. While studying the Olmecs, Aztecs, and Mayans, students will be crafting their art forms from clay, pencil, and dry color. Students can expect to make masks, stone heads, and ritual objects. Modern day painters such as Diego Rivera, Frida Kahlo, Orozco, and others show us the politics and social issues of the time as well as their personal stories. Museum and gallery excursions will be included along with films, guest speakers, and participation in a chalk festival.

2005 Beginning Ceramics

Grade: n 9 n 10 n 11 n 12
Course Length: o Semester nYear	Credit: 10	*UC requirement “f” only – Visual/Performing Arts credit*
Prerequisite: None

This year-long course approaches the study of clay both for utilitarian purposes and fine art design. The first semester will focus on hand-building techniques, basic glazing, and decorating methods. The second semester will emphasize learning to "throw" on a potter's wheel, sculptural methods, and more sophisticated glazing methods will be presented. Students will be offered the opportunity to display works to the public in one or more ceramic shows. This course may be taken only one time for credit. Students will be required to purchase a shop card for clay or reclaim clay at no cost.

2008 Advanced Ceramics 2, 3, or 4 (P)

Grade: o9 n 10 n 11 n 12
Course Length: o Semester nYear	Credit: 10	*UC requirement “f” – Visual/Performing Arts credit*
Prerequisite: Grade B or better in Beginning Ceramics

This course is designed as an advanced study of Ceramics. The course will emphasize hand-built techniques, develop methods of construction suitable for large sculptured pieces, and continue to develop throwing skills. Surface decoration, glaze-making, kiln care, and firing techniques will be introduced. Cultural and historical traditions will be researched for background purposes and for incorporation in artwork. Students will be required to display and represent their works to the public in one or more shows. Students will be required to purchase a shop card for clay or reclaim clay at no cost.

2002 3D Art & Design (P)

Grade: n 9 n 10 n 11 n 12
Course Length: o Semester nYear	Credit: 10	*UC requirement “f” only – Visual/Performing Arts credit*
Prerequisite: None

Students will create a variety of 3-D Art & Design projects addressing the art elements with an emphasis on sculpture using various mediums. Students will work with both additive and subtractive methods using wire, wood, clay, plaster, found objects, and stone. Other 3-D Art areas of study include mosaics, metal assemblage, batik, and mask-making. There will be two public shows, one each semester. This course may be taken only one time for credit.

2021 AP 3-D Studio Art (AP)

Grade: o 9 n 10 n 11 n 12 Class Fees $50-$100; Study Time per week = 3 hours
Course Length: o Semester nYear	Credit: 10	*UC requirement “f” – weighted Visual/Performing Arts*
Prerequisite: Completion of Beginning & Advanced Ceramics, 3-D Art recommended

NOTE: Class fees do not cover AP exam cost. AP 3-D Studio Art is intended to address a broad interpretation of sculptural issues in depth and space. These may include mass, volume, form, plane, light, and texture. Such elements and concepts may be articulated through additive, subtractive, and/or fabrication processes. A variety of approaches to representation, abstraction, and expression may be part of the student's portfolio. This course will address three major concerns; 1) a sense of quality in a student's work; 2) the student's concentration on a particular visual interest or problem; and 3) the student's need for breadth of experience in the formal, technical and expressive means of the artist.

2207 Choir (P)

Grade: n 9 n 10 n 11 n 12
Course Length: o Semester nYear	Credit: 10	*UC requirement “f” only – Visual/Performing Arts credit*
Prerequisite: None

This class gives students the opportunity to develop vocal skills, musicianship, and team building techniques. Choral music pieces are rehearsed and performed in a united atmosphere committed to excellence. Students must be available to participate in concerts after school and weekends in December and May.

2101 Speech & Drama (P)

Grade: n 9 n 10 n 11 n 12
Course Length: o Semester nYear	Credit: 10	*UC requirement “f” only – Visual/Performing Arts credit*
Prerequisite: None

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to skills necessary to speak and perform onstage and to instill an appreciation for drama and dramatic literature. First semester is basic-skill oriented, introducing students to general theater skills as applied to scene-work from modern plays. Second semester builds on first-semester skills by casting and rehearsing students in scenes from classic plays culminating in public workshops/showcase performances. Requirements for this course include at least two written reviews of school dramatic productions and full participation in all activities.

2102 Advanced Drama (P)

Grade: o 9 n 10 n 11 n 12
Course Length: o Semester nYear	Credit: 10	*UC requirement “f” – Visual/Performing Arts credit*
Prerequisite: B or better in Speech & Drama , and/or instructor approval; possible audition for Advanced Drama The Circuit (touring class)

This course is a continuation of Speech and Drama with the principal difference being that a higher level of commitment is required along with an emphasis on the craft and skill of direction. Students participate in the production of plays, be it as actor, technician, or stage manager. Any stage production involves rehearsal time beyond that of the class itself, and therefore, the Advanced Drama student must be willing to rehearse two hours after school and during production up to four days a week. In the past, advanced drama students have written and performed their own works, done lunch-time theatre, major weekend productions and toured productions to other schools in the County.

2200 Beginning Band

	Grade: n 9 n 10 n 11 n 12
	Course Length: o Semester nYear	Credit: 10
	Prerequisite: None

Beginning band offers students a hands-on experience that teaches the performance skills needed to play in school ensembles. Time will be spent covering each instrument of the woodwind, brasswind, and percussion families. Practice time and concerts outside of school will be necessary to facilitate learning.

2201 Concert Band 1, 2, 3, or 4 (P)

Grade: n 9 n 10 n 11 n 12
Course Length: o Semester nYear	Credit: 10	*UC requirement “f” only – Visual/Performing Arts credit*
Prerequisite: Two years band experience or equivalent & ability to read and play music proficiently

The band prepares and performs symphonic band music covering a wide range of styles. Instruction emphasizes the importance of music fundamentals, instrument technique, and solo/group performance. Students will also explore music history and culture, critical listening skills, music notation, and improvisation. Cooperative effort is stressed as the means by which musical goals are achieved. The band also represents the high school at athletic events and parades. Individual practice, as well as, evening and weekend performances will be required

2202 Stage Band 1, 2, 3, or 4

	Grade: n 9 n 10 n 11 n 12
	Course Length: o Semester nYear	Credit: 10
	Prerequisite: Director’s Permission

Stage band is concerned with acquiring the knowledge and skills necessary for performing music in the jazz idiom. Traditional and current practices particular to this idiom are emphasized in training the student to improvise, and communicate creatively in the jazz style. Students must be able to read and play at a proficiency level determined by the instructor. This group is active in performances. Attendance at clinics, festivals, and concerts is required.

2017 Photography (P)

Grade: o 9 n 10 n 11 n 12 10th graders must be 16 years of age or older
Course Length: o Semester nYear	Credit: 10	*UC requirement “f” only – Visual/Performing Arts credit*
Prerequisite: Student 16 years and older

This course introduces students to the basics of photography, digital photography, printing, and editing. Upon successful completion of the course, students will have the skills to obtain an entry-level job in photography, desktop publishing, digital labs or other related areas.

6101, 6102 Advanced Video Production/Filmmaking (P) (1 or 2 periods) Allan Hancock College articulation credit available

Grade: o 9 n 10 n 11 n 12 (10th graders must be 16 years of age or older by Jan of school year)
Course Length: o Semester nYear	Credit: 10	*UC requirement “f” – Visual/Performing Arts credit*
Prerequisite: Video Production or instructor’s approval

Students will learn the basics of video production to prepare them for jobs in the video industry. Areas covered will include camera operation, audio recording, video composition, writing for video and video editing. Video project categories will include music videos, documentaries and commercials. In addition to formal classroom learning experiences, students will be working on community based projects and/or projects at the high school.

6076 Visual Technology (P) (formerly Multimedia Occupations) Allan Hancock College articulation credit available

Grade: o 9 n 10 n 11 n 12 (10th graders must be 16 years of age or older by Jan of school year)
Course Length: o Semester nYear	Credit: 10	*UC requirement “f” – Visual/Performing Arts credit*
Prerequisite: None, but students should be comfortable using a computer

This course provides a broad overview of the multimedia industry and teaches students design concepts using s variety of multimedia software. Instruction will cover design, graphic arts, 3D modeling, computer images, basic animation, presentations and introduction to web page design.