Course Descriptions

ART & CULTURE (9, 10, 11, 12)

Pending CCUSD Board, UC/CSU and NCAAApproval

One Year

Course Description: The purpose of this course is for students to develop an appreciation for other cultures and to exploretheir

individual roles in their culture through expressive projects. Students will understand the significant role of art in culture.Students will learn about the use of art in general as tools that comment on the society or culture of the time. Students willdiscuss different uses for art and study particular cultures and the ways that they use art. Students will also conduct individualresearch using the

Internet to research more in depth about these cultures.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) STUDIO ART (11, 12)

NCAA: NO

One Year

Fulfills UC/CSU Requirements: YES—Subject Area - F

Suggested Coursework: Drawing & Painting with a grade of a ‘B’ or better AND the Instructor’s permission with evaluation of a portfolio of work

Course Description: This Advanced Placement course is designed for a specific course of study that readily parallelsspecialized drawing and design curricula and programs in college and university art departments, as well as art schools.You can receive

college credit in this course by submitting a portfolio and receiving a passing score of 3, 4, or 5. Seniors will only receive studio art credit if they decline to submit their portfolio to the College Board. Upon completion of the course, the student willbe able to use drawing and painting to express feelings, ideas, and observations of a personal nature. Appropriate drawing skills such as being able to draw a representational image of a person or object in its situation of space and light inthe three-dimensional world is an appropriate skill for the student artist to develop. Being able to draw from an “abstract” point of view or feeling, to express the “real” world abstractly is an equally valuable ability. $30.00 per semester for thematerials used to create artwork taken home by each student. Additional art materials are strongly recommended. In May,students in this class are expected to take the AP

examination.

CERAMICS (12)

NCAA: NO

One Year

Fulfills UC/CSU Requirements: YES—Subject Area - F

Suggested Coursework: An interest in art and the ability to handle equipment and machinery in a responsible manner

Course Description: This course focuses on the basic techniques of making creative and useful pottery and sculpture.Students will be made aware of the basic art elements as they relate to the three-dimensional form using stoneware and porcelain clay bodies. The study of basic formation techniques; pinch, coiling, slab, sculpture and wheel throwing as well as staining, decorating, glazing,

and firing procedures will be covered extensively. There is a materials fee of $30.00 is required per semester.

YEARBOOK DESIGN (10, 11, 12)

NCAA: NO

One Year

Fulfills UC/CSU Requirements: YES—Subject Area - F

Suggested Coursework: Permission of Instructor, with application in the Spring of previous year

Course Description: This class is responsible for organizing & preparing the school yearbook. Students demonstrate theability to budget, sell advertisements & yearbooks, fundraise, publicize sales, develop a theme, organize contents, design layout, & write

copy. Students demonstrate journalistic writing, art, photography, printing techniques, book structure, and preplanning for

production deadlines.

THEATRE ARTS I (9, 10, 11, 12)                                                                                                                  NCAA: NO

One Year

Fulfills UC/CSU Requirements: YES—SubjectArea - F

Suggested Coursework: Interest in Theatric Arts

Course Description: Theatre Arts I is an elementary course designed to introduce students to the various elements of the theatre and to encourage students in further participation. Students will examine and study the role that acting, directing,sound, lights, set, costumes, make-up, and publicity play in the creation of a line production. Students will also learn the basicapproach to

working comfortably on the stage, through warm-ups, monologues, scene work and improvisation. Basic techniques of movement, voice projection, character development, and performance will be taught. Students will be required to view andanalyze one

professional production during the semester. Guest speakers will be featured.

ADVANCED THEATRE (10, 11, 12)                                                                                                               NCAA: NO

One Year

Fulfills UC/CSU Requirements: YES—SubjectArea - F

Suggested Coursework: Theatre Arts I with grade of ‘C’ or higher and audition

Course Description: This course will prepare students for college-level theatre arts courses, enabling students to developand

refine their understanding, appreciation and application of the art of theatre and theatre performance by researching,designing, reporting on and performing in theatre exercises, presentations, and full performances. This course requires amuch higher

commitment from the student than that required by its prerequisite, Theatre I, and may lead to internships and/or opportunities

to take West LA/SMC courses for college credit.

TECHNICAL PRODUCTION FOR THEATRE (9, 10, 11,12)                                                                              NCAA: NO

One Year

Fulfills UC/CSU Requirements: YES—SubjectArea - F

Suggested Coursework: None

Course Description: This course will engage in hands-on opportunities to explore set design, lighting design, sound design, costume design, state management and construction as they relate to theatrical productions. Students will reflect on design

elements found in school and outside productions with design analysis and critiques. Students will learn practicalapplication and

specialized skills by working on productions. Problem solving and leadership are stressed.

STAGECRAFT AND PLAY PRODUCTION (10, 11, 12)                                                                                    NCAA: NO

One Year

Fulfills UC/CSU Requirements: YES—SubjectArea - F

Suggested Coursework: Technical Production for Theatre I

Course Description: This course is the more advanced version of the required Technical Production class. It will require ahigher

commitment from the student than required by its prerequisite, and may lead to internships and/or opportunities to take WestLA College courses for college credit.

BAND: CONCERT & MARCHING (9, 10, 11, 12)

NCAA: NO

One Year

Fulfills UC/CSU Requirements: YES—Subject Area - F

Suggested Coursework: Ability to play a woodwind, brass or percussion instrument and read music.

Course Description: Marching Band is for 9^th and 10^th grade students who will receive P.E. credit. Concert Band isfor 11^th and 12^th graders who will receive Performing Arts credit. Students will combine to perform as the Centaur Marching Band. The first quarter features performances at football games, pep rallies, and other events as scheduled. Repertoire is focused on

marching and pep-band music. The second quarter of the year includes the annual fall and winter music concerts. Thesecond semester will primarily be devoted to preparing for the district music festival, high school music concerts, andother opportunities,

including festivals and clinics outside school.

ORCHESTRA (9, 10, 11, 12)

NCAA: NO

One Year

Fulfills UC/CSU Requirements: YES—Subject Area - F

Course Description: The Orchestra is for students with prior playing experience on violin, viola, cello, and string bass.The purpose of this class is to further students’ playing ability and musical knowledge. Fundamentals stressed include properposture and

playing position, development of characteristic tone quality and training in music literacy. It is designed to challenge students

through performance opportunities as individuals, in small ensembles, and in large ensemble. Repertoire for string ensemble and chamber orchestra is explored, featuring music from a wide variety of styles and genres. Required performances include a Fall, Winter, and Spring concert, as well as possible festivals as scheduled by the director.

INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC TECHNOLOGY (9, 10, 11, 12)                                                                            NCAA: NO

One Year

Fulfills UC/CSU Requirements: YES—SubjectArea - F

Course Description: This course will introduce students to the uses, concepts, techniques, and terminology associated with

technology in music composition and recording. The student will gain experience with current hardware and software for music sequencing, notation, synthesis, recording, sound design, and music performance practice. This class is also designed as an

introduction to music fundamentals, notation, and theory through computer technology, such as MIDI, online and softwareapplications, and digital recording. Students will produce original compositions, arrangements and compilations.

This class embeds the Visual and Performing Arts Standards by developing and expanding musical expression, electronicmusic

concepts, aesthetic judgments, connections in society, as well as providing a greater understanding of music from various classical periods, composers, and cultures.