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listed in red represents the A- G UC requirement the course meets. Advanced Computer Applications - NONE Ten Credits Open to Grades 10, 11 and 12 PREREQUISITES: None DESCRIPTION: This advanced course involves "hands-on" work
with Microsoft Office X (for Macintosh), developing sophisticated word-processing,
graphic, database, and spreadsheet projects. This course will also provide
extensive instruction and self-paced practice with Adobe InDesign and PhotoShop.
Working within the context of a Graphic Design Studio, students will produce
personal projects as well as documents and presentations requested by the various
components of the school community. Projects will be solicited from all areas
of school life and students will work within a "contract" context to satisfy
the graphic design needs of the school. Students will work with scanners, digital
cameras and other peripherals to complete these projects. Ten Credits Open to Grade 10, 11 and 12 PREREQUISITES: None DESCRIPTION: This course will explore the development of computers, concentrating on the invention and increasing use of the Internet and the World Wide Web. Students will learn the components that go into the creation of website design. Students will learn to write HTML and create web pages from “scratch.” Once the foundations of HTML have been mastered, students will use programs like BBEdit and the Macromedia Studio Suite (Contribute, DreamWeaver, Flash, etc.) to create original Web sites. Ten Credits Open to Grade 10, 11 and 12 PREREQUISITES: Knowledge of HTML codes and Dreamwaever Program and Teacher reommendation. DESCRIPTION: This advanced course
involves “hands-on” work with designing and
Instrumental Music Ensemble - F Ten Credits Open to Grade 9 PREREQUISITES: None (Students are not required to have prior music training.) DESCRIPTION: This course introduces the traditional instruments of the band as well as the basics of harmony, rhythm, and analysis. Students study the art of reading and interpreting music notation, perform music independently and with others, evaluate music by using critical thinking and listening skills, and participate in the cultural life of the community through involvement in school and local music opportunities. The beginning band performs and competes at the Great America Music Festival each spring. Intermediate Band - F Ten Credits Open to Grade 10 PREREQUISITES: Audition and teacher recommendation. All students must pass the intermediate band audition exam. DESCRIPTION: This course builds on the skills acquired in the beginning band program. Students will continue to develop individual technique and performance skills. Students will evaluate music by using critical thinking and listening skills, and participate in the cultural life of the community through involvement in school and local music activities. Concert Band - F Ten Credits Open to Grades 11 and 12 PREREQUISITES: Audition and teacher recommendation. All students must pass an audition exam before acceptance to this course. DESCRIPTION: This course explores and builds upon the skills acquired in the beginning and intermediate band courses. Students will engage in a variety of performance opportunities that include formal concerts, parades, school athletic events, community relations events, and state music festivals. About thirty performances are given each year, some of which include state and national travel. As the most visible travel ensemble on campus, students are expected to maintain the highest standards of instrumental technique, marching skills, and personal/group discipline. 20th Century Music - F Ten Credits Open to Grades 11 and 12 PREREQUISITES: Concurrently enrolled in Concert Band. DESCRIPTION: This is a solo and ensemble performance class. The students will perform solo literature as well as duets, trios and quartets on their instruments. Music from all the periods of music will be performed throughout the year. There are required concert performances every three to four weeks by the students. Jazz Band - F Ten Credits Open to Grades 11 and 12 PREREQUISITES: Concurrently enrolled in Concert Band. Acceptance based on audition and teacher recommendation. DESCRIPTION: An advanced band ensemble with an instrumentation of five saxophones, five trombones, five trumpets, and a percussion section. Instruction includes the history and development of jazz music. Students will receive coaching in the techniques and theories of Jazz, including improvisation. There will be tours of several jazz festivals and workshops. The Jazz Band will perform regularly at school functions and in regional Jazz Band competitions. There will be one major tour in the Spring semester. Introduction to Video Production - NONE Ten Credits Open to Grade 9 PREREQUISITES: None DESCRIPTION: Students learn the art of cinematography, digital video editing, script writing, sound recording and television production. Students are also introduced to many artistic principles and concepts related to video production including short film, documentary, music video, newscast and commercials. Advanced Video Production - F Ten Credits Open to Grade 12 PREREQUISITES: Intro to Video Production with a grade higher than a “B”, Teacher Approval Required. DESCRIPTION: Student are chiefly responsible for producing live newscast on KRHS Channel 6, which are televised during homeroom for the entire student body to watch in order to stay informed about school announcements and events. Students learn how to handle all facets of operating a television studio, in acquiring skills in media performance and behind-the-scenes. Highlights include the talk show, “Heads of State” and the cooking show series. Field production involves working in teams to produce movies, while implementing the principles of video production: camera work, lighting, audio, sound recording, producing and directing. Ten Credits Open to Grade 9 PREREQUISITES: None DESCRIPTION: This class is designed for the student with little or no experience in theatre arts. The curriculum covers the history, application and appreciation of theatre, through on-your-feet improvisation and scene work; acting terminology, theatre history (primitive society to current day); watching and reviewing plays; composing and reciting a Shakespearean sonnet; vocal dynamics; and the discussion or current events. The semester-long ‘Creative Research Project’ is a major component of the final grade, and covers research techniques, outline, bibliography, essay writing and independent study skills. The project culminates in an oral presentation where the student ‘teaches’ the class what he has learned about his topic with the help of show and tell objects/presentation aids. Ten Credits Open to Grade 11 and 12 PREREQUISITES: None DESCRIPTION: This course is a “how to” for beginning actors, where students learn aspects of the craft and work to gain confidence and ease expressing themselves in front of others. Students study terms and techniques, get up on their feet and “do,” and participate in character development vis-à-vis scene study, audition, lip sync, & on-camera techniques. The class encourages imagination, spontaneity, and risk-taking. Activities & exercises include: Character Walk/Observational Analysis/Integrated Character; Rock Star lip-sync; Newscast videotaping; Script Analysis; Rehearsal & Performance; Improvisation; Shakespearean Sonnet; written compositions & reviews; and oral opinions Five Credits (Nine-Week Course) Open to Grades 10, 11, and 12 PREREQUISITES: None DESCRIPTION: Why do we make art? How do we make it? These are the first questions of this introductory course in the visual arts. Becoming aware of art’s social context and Art III and IV - F Ten Credits Open to Grades 10, 11, and 12 PREREQUISITES: Art I & II or by permission of instructor DESCRIPTION: Engaging in problems of visual communication and aesthetics, SPECIAL PROGRAMS College, Career, and SAT Prep - NONE Five Credits (nine-week course) Open to Grade 11 PREREQUISITES: None DESCRIPTION: This quarter-long course is designed to help students explore college | |
