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Course Descriptions - Visual & Performing Arts
Calvary Chapel High School offers a broad range of visual and performing arts courses. Through the disciplines of Art, Choir, Drama, Music and Photography, our goal is to encourage and broaden the creative talents that God has bestowed upon our students. In addition to seeking to increase these gifts it is our desire to teach students how to use their gifts for the Lord. Instruction is provided by way of lecture, demonstration, active hands-on participation, performance and evaluation. ART A/B Visual & Performing Art – College Prep Grades 9-12 Full Year This course introduces the creative field of art. Lessons explore a spectrum of creative arts making use of clay, mosaics, printmaking and more. Gaining an understanding of art elements and principles of design, students develop basic drawing skills. Some work outside of class is required. COMPUTER GRAPHICS A/B
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& Performing Art – College Prep Grades 9-12 Full Year These courses, offered in succession, introduces students to computer graphic art. Students learn fundamentals including drawing, color theory, balance, typography, and graphic art history. Hands-on training includes instruction and use of several software packages to complete class projects. Students are required to complete detailed graphic assignments, computer illustrations, and animated graphics. DRAMA A/B Visual & Performing Art – College Prep Grades 9-12 Full Year These courses, offered in succession, introduce the student to a broad range of acting techniques. Included are in-depth studies in improvisation, scene work, and stage combat. The course also includes the structure and production of scenes from existing scripts, as well as a study in student-generated scenes, scripts and monologues. Visual & Performing Art – College Prep Grades 9-12 Full Year This course emphasizes realism in drawing. Taught step-by-step, instruction builds a visual vocabulary and teaches essential theories. Two dimensional drawing, value, composition and design, color theory and perspective with an introduction to portraits and the human figure are some of the concepts covered to develop and refine skills using the mediums of graphite, charcoal, colored pencils and pastels. Second semester offers more opportunity for self expression with the parameters of the art elements and principles of design. Portfolio work outside of class is required. PHOTOGRAPHY A/B Visual & Performing Art – College Prep Grades 9-12 Full Year The goal of these classes, taught in succession, is to equip students with basic skills and confidence needed to consistently produce high quality photographic imagery. Students become familiar with technical aspects of camera control, precision metering, and problem solving in the field. Exploration of light, color, perspective, and motion develop foundational aptitudes of visual communication and composition. Students are required to provide their own 35mm SLR camera. Additional material fee. MULTIMEDIA Visual
& Performing Art – College Prep Grades 10-12 Full Year Prerequisite: Computer Graphics A/ B with grades
of B’s or better and instructor approval by application This course is an excellent opportunity for
students to further their creative potential and compositional skills by
utilizing multimedia production technology. Students will gain hands-on training in the areas of video
production and DVD authoring on the computer. General knowledge of basic
computer application is required.
It is also strongly recommended that students purchase/have their own
digital video cameras. Students
are required to attend certain activities outside of the regular school day. ADVANCED PAINTING Visual & Performing Art – College Prep Grades 10-12 Full Year Prerequisite: Drawing A/B or Art A/B with grades of C’s or better both semesters This course is designed as a journey of discovery – developing skills, learning to use paint expressively, becoming knowledgeable about the process of constructing a painting and experimenting with alternative processes. Course covers principles of composition, color theory, material selection, tools, terminology and techniques. Portfolio work outside of class is required. AP STUDIO ART / DRAWING Visual & Performing Art – Advanced Placement Grades 11-12 Full Year Prerequisite: Drawing A/B and Advanced Painting or Administrator approval. Students are required to pass the summer assignment. This course is intended for qualified students and is equivalent to an entry-level college course. It is intended for highly motivated students who wish to pursue serious study in the arts. Students will gain an understanding of the way art functions in our lives, as well as a basic understanding of art history and art criticism. Using a wide variety of media, students will acquire good technical abilities while demonstrating originality, expressiveness, risk taking, and successful creative problem solving. Students are expected to work independently on outside-of-class assignments and will produce a body of 30 art works for the required portfolio. The focus will be on quality, concentration, and breadth. This class will prepare students for the portfolio assessment administered by the College Board Placement Program. Many colleges may grant college course credit to those who qualify by receiving a score of 3, 4, and 5 on the portfolio assessment. AP STUDIO ART / 2D DESIGN Visual & Performing Art – Advanced Placement Grades 10-12 Full Year Prerequisite: Photography A/B with grades of B’s both semesters or Administrator approval. Students are required to pass the summer assignment. AP ART HISTORY Visual & Performing Art – Advanced Placement Grades 10-12 Full Year Prerequisite: Students are required to pass the summer assignment This course is intended for qualified students and is equivalent to an entry-level college course. It is a comprehensive study of art through the ages, from prehistoric to modern times. Lecture, visual aids, mandatory weekend field trips and hands on projects are used to provide a richer understanding of art history. Biblical comparison, references and a time line will show the correlation between the history of art and the Word of God. Due to the extent of course material, students are expected to complete independent reading and homework assignments. Students are required to take the AP Exam in May. Those who receive a score of 3, 4, or 5 may be eligible to receive college credit. Additional material fees. ADVANCED MULTIMEDIA Visual & Performing Art – College Prep Grades 11-12 Full Year Prerequisite: Completion of Multimedia with grades of C’s or better and
instructor approval Students in this course will continue to create
multimedia projects for the school, including the DVD yearbook. |
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