7119: 3D Design II (Sculpting) (0.5 credit, Gr. 10-12)

Prerequisite: 3D Design I (Sculpting)

Advanced Three Dimensional Design is an advanced art course. Students will expand their three-dimensional experience by creating more advanced projects. Students will also develop a deeper understanding of three- dimensional composition. Clay, found objects, wood, and plaster are some of the media that will be used. Students will use formal critique criteria in viewing student work to encourage discussion and the building of art-related vocabulary. Art history will be incorporated with most projects to give students a base of aesthetic knowledge on which to create their own art-work. Success in advanced three-dimension design could evolve into a portfolio suitable for submission as an Advanced Placement Three-Dimensional portfolio. In addition, students will be participating in subject-related reading and writing activities and will have outside the classroom work. This will be a continuation of the career pathway to many fields in the fine arts.

 

7127: 3D Design III (Sculpting) (1 credit, Gr. 11-12, weighted)

Prerequisite: 3D Design (Sculpting) II

Sculpture III is an advanced art course. Students will expand their three-dimensional experience by creating more advanced projects. Students will also develop a deeper understanding of three- dimensional composition. Clay, found objects, wood, and plaster are some of the media that will be used. Students will use formal critique criteria in viewing student work to encourage discussion and the building of art-related vocabulary. Art history will be incorporated with most projects to give students a base of aesthetic knowledge on which to create their own art-work. Success in advanced three-dimension design could evolve into a portfolio suitable for submission as an Advanced Placement Three-Dimensional portfolio. In addition, students will be participating in subject-related reading and writing activities and will have outside the classroom work. This will be a continuation of the career pathway to many fields in the fine arts. Sculpture III will prepare students for the Advanced Placement exam. 

 

7125: AP Studio Art: Three-Dimensional Design Portfolio (1 credit, Gr. 11-12, weighted)

Prerequisite: 3D Design (Sculpting) III

Students in this course will develop a portfolio consisting of three-dimensional works of art (including ceramic, relief, assemblage, sculpture in the round, etc.) for the Advanced Placement Service.  The nature and number of portfolio pieces will be prepared according to the specifications prescribed by Advanced Placement Services. An area of concentrated study will be chosen by the student. Completion of the portfolio, approximately thirty-five works of art, is required for the course, but submitting the portfolio to the Advanced Placement Service for evaluation is optional. This rigorous course of study pro- vides students the opportunity to earn advanced placement in college courses. Work outside of class is required to meet Advanced Placement expectation. Before entering this class, the enrolling student will undergo a portfolio review. During this assessment process, Advanced Placement expectations and requirements will be clarified to the enrolling student.  Students enrolled in AP courses must take the AP exam.

 

 

VOCAL MUSIC PATHWAY

7301: Freshman Women’s Choir (1 credit, Gr. 9)

High school choir has curricular requirements as do other academic disciplines, but also has out of-class time requirements. Required concerts and performances take place outside of the school day. This class is comprised of freshman women interested in vocal training, group singing and performances.  Successful completion of this course serves as a prerequisite for Women’s Chorus and/or Concert Choir.

 

7303: Women’s Glee Club (1 credit, Gr. 10-12)

High School choir has curricular requirements, as do other academic disciplines, but also has out of class time requirements. Required concerts and performances take place outside of the school day. This class is comprised of women interested in vocal training, group singing and performances.

 

7305: Men’s Choir (1 credit, Gr. 9-12)

High school choir has curricular requirements as do other academic disciplines, but also has out- of-class time requirements.    Required concerts and performances take place outside of the school day.  This class is comprised of men interested in vocal training, group singing and performances.  Successful completion of this course serves as a prerequisite for Concert Choir.

 

7307: Women’s Choir (1 credit, Gr. 10-12)

Prerequisite: Entrance in this ensemble is by audition, meeting established prerequisites or at the discretion of the director. 

High school choir has curricular requirements as do other academic disciplines, but also has out-of-class time requirements.   Required concerts and performances take place outside of the school day. Women’s Choir is a select group of performance singers.  Entrance into this ensemble is gained by audition, meeting established prerequisites or at the discretion of the director.  Freshman can be considered for entrance only upon the approval of the director.

 

7309: Concert Choir/Chorale (1 credit, Gr. 10-12)

Prerequisite: Entrance in this ensemble is by audition, meeting established prerequisites or at the discretion of the Director.

High School choir has curricular requirements, as do other academic disciplines, but also has out of class time requirements. Required concerts and performances take place outside of the school day. Concert Choir/Chorale is a select group of performance singers. Entrance into this ensemble is gained by audition, meeting established prerequisites or at the discretion of the director. Freshman can be considered for entrance only upon the approval of the director.

 

7320: Chamber Choir (1 credit, Gr. 10-12)

Prerequisite: Entrance in this ensemble is by audition, meeting established prerequisites or at the discretion of the Director.

High School choir has curricular requirements, as do other academic disciplines, but also has out of class time requirements. Required concerts and performances take place outside of the school day. Chamber Choir is the highest select group of performance singers. Freshman can be considered for entrance into this ensemble only upon the approval of the director. 

 

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PATHWAY

7312: Freshmen Concert Band (1 credit, Gr. 9) (THS only)

Prerequisite: Marching Band in 1st semester of freshman year

Upon the completion of marching band, all freshman band members will audition and be placed in the Freshman Concert Band.  All Students will be moved to a separate hour second semester.  This schedule change is completed for the students by the counseling department. This band performs three concerts annually and participates in the MSHSAA festivals.  Other performance opportunities are made available for the members of freshman band which include: Pep Band, Woodwind Choir, Brass Choir, Percussion Ensembles, MSHSAA solo and ensemble festivals.

 

7314: Concert Orchestra (1 credit, Gr. 9-12) 

Prerequisite: Participation in ISD Middle School Orchestra or a comparable program.

Concert Orchestra is a non-auditioned course. In this course students will solidify musical concepts such as key signatures, notes outside of the first position, and tone quality. Concert Orchestra will prepare students for Symphonic Orchestra. Students enrolled in Symphonic Orchestra may enroll in Concert Orchestra to learn a secondary instrument and or fulfil a leadership role within the orchestra.  Students will be expected to provide their own instrument. Students enrolled in 7315 Symphonic Orchestra to enroll in 7314 Concert Orchestra to learn a secondary instrument and or fulfil a leadership role within the orchestra.

 

7315: Symphonic Orchestra (1 credit, Gr. 10-12)

Prerequisite: Concert Orchestra 

Students enrolling for Symphonic Orchestra are sophomores, juniors, or seniors that have completed a year of Concert Orchestra and passed the audition for Symphonic Orchestra. Students will be expected to have knowledge of first through fourth position, solid tone quality, and basic knowledge of music theory. Students will be expected to provide their own instrument.

 

7317: Marching Band (0.5 credit, Gr. 9-12)

Marching Band is a co-curricular course which meets during first semester. This band pro- vides unique and worthwhile performance opportunities for each student involved. Each member is expected to attend all required performances and rehearsals, many of which occur outside of the school day and prior to the start of the school year.

 

7318: Symphonic/Concert Band (0.5 credit, Gr. 9-12 VH & WC, Gr. 10-12 THS)

Prerequisite: Marching Band in 1st semester of current year

Upon the completion of marching band season, students will participate in either Symphonic or Concert band.  Membership in either band is based upon a student’s audition.  These bands perform three concerts annually and participate in the MSHSAA sanctioned large ensemble festival.  Other performance opportunities are made available to these students including:  WW choir, Brass Choir, Pep Band, Musical Orchestra, solo and small ensemble festivals. 

 

MUSIC THEORY & APPRECIATION

7332: Music Appreciation - Bach, Beethoven and the Boys (0.5 credit, Gr. 9-12)

This course takes a historical approach to music’s development. The students will follow mu- sic as it passes through various stages of history and become familiar with some of music’s true giants. Students will be able to listen to some of the world’s greatest music ever written. Students will be able to understand how cultural change affects development in music as well.

 

7333: Music Appreciation - History and Development of Rock and Roll (0.5 credit, Gr. 9-12)

During this one-semester course students will examine how rock and roll music got its start by looking at its roots and the culture from which it came. Students will then follow rock’s development through the last 50 years and the many styles that emerged. Attention will be paid to those individuals and groups that were the real trend setters, tune makers, and earth shakers.

 

7334-Music Appreciation - Music in the Movies (0.5 credit, Gr. 9-12)

This one-semester course will focus on music’s roll in motion pictures. Students will make a brief historical study of how the film industry grew and incorporated more and more music into its movies. Students will look at the many different kinds of music that are used in different movies. Students will also examine how different styles of movies might use different kinds of music. Some of the all-time great film score composers will be highlighted.

 

7321: Music Theory - Fundamentals of Music (0.5 credit, Gr. 10-12)

Prerequisite: Enrollment in a performing music ensemble or completion of Music Appreciation.

This course will study the basics in music theory and composition.  Key content areas of study will be harmony, melody, composition, form and rhythm.

 

7319: AP Music Theory (1 credit, Gr. 12, weighted)

This advanced music course will have a strong emphasis on listening skills involving melodic perception, harmonic function and recognition of compositional techniques. In this AP Music Theory class “the ultimate goal is to develop a student’s ability to recognize and understand the basic material and process of music that is heard or read in score.” (AP Course Description, Music Theory--College Board) College credit is available by concurrent enrollment through Blue River Community College. These 3-6 hours of credit may fulfill both Fine Arts and Humanities requirements at 2 or 4 year colleges / universities. Students enrolled in AP courses must take the AP exam.

 

SPEECH & DEBATE PATHWAY

1521: Competitive Debate I (1 credit, Gr. 9-12)

Competitive Debate I is an introductory course to develop critical thinking, teach structured argumentation,  and introduce  basic  library  research skills. Students practice written communication of the issues introduced and perform oral communication of the events introduced. Participation in interscholastic competition is required. Students must remain eligible as defined by MSHSAA.

 

1523: Competitive Debate II (1 credit, Gr. 10-12)  

Prerequisite: Competitive Debate I

Competitive Debate II is designed to develop further critical thinking, teach persuasive argumentation and introduce computerized library re- search skills. Students will practice written and oral communication of current national debate topics. Emphasis will be on improved writing skills and enhanced performance skills. Participation in interscholastic competition is required. Students must remain eligible as defined by MSHSAA.

 

1525: Competitive Debate III—Argumentation 212 (1 credit, Gr. 11-12, weighted) College Credit Available

Prerequisite: Competitive Debate II

Competitive Debate III is designed as a complete study of the national debate topics. Higher-level reasoning skills, critical thinking, basic theories of argumentation and university- based library research are required. Emphasis will be on oral presentational skills in a minimum of two events.

Semester evaluation of advanced-level research and theory proficiency is required. Participation in interscholastic debate competitions is required on a regular basis. Students (twelfth grade only) enrolled for both semesters in Competitive Debate III are eligible to participate in the college credit course, Argumentation 212. UMKC fees are required for students enrolled for three hours of college credit. Participation in interscholastic competition is required. Students must remain eligible as defined by MSHSAA.

 

1527: Competitive Debate IV—Argumentation 212 (1 credit, Gr. 12, weighted) College Credit Available

Prerequisite: Competitive Debate III

Competitive Debate IV is a complete study of national debate topics and requires interscholastic performance in at least three competitive events.  The course requires semester evaluations of proficiency in advanced theory and oral presentations, peer coaching of Level I and II students, and supervisory positions in the tournament hosted by the school. Students enrolled for both semesters in Advanced Debate IV are eligible to participate in the college credit course, Argumentation 212. UMKC fees are required for students enrolled for three hours of college credit.

Participation in interscholastic competition is required. Students must remain eligible as defined by MSHSAA.

 

 

COMPETITIVE DRAMA

1505: Competitive Drama I (1 credit, Gr. 9-12)

This course is designed for the student who wants to improve skills in acting and performance. Activities in humorous and dramatic interpretation, prose and poetry reading, duet acting, and duo interpretation allow individuals to refine acting skills and techniques. Participation in interscholastic competition is required. Students must remain eligible as defined by MSHSAA.

 

1509: Competitive Drama II (1 credit, Gr.10-12)

Prerequisite: Competitive Drama I

This course is designed for the student who wants to improve skills in acting and performance. Activities in humorous and dramatic interpretation, prose and poetry reading, duet acting, and duo interpretation allow individuals to refine acting skills and techniques. Participation in interscholastic competition is required. Students must remain eligible as defined by MSHSAA.

 

1511/1513: Competitive Drama III - IV (1 credit , Gr. 11-12) College Credit Available

Prerequisite: Competitive Drama II/III

This course is designed for the student who wants to improve skills in acting and performance. Activities in humorous and dramatic interpretation, prose and poetry reading, duet acting, and duo interpretation allow individuals to refine acting skills and techniques. Participation in interscholastic competition is required. Students must remain eligible as defined by MSHSAA.

 

ACTING/THEATRE PRODUCTION

7803-Acting I (0.5 credit, Gr. 9-11)

This is an introductory course in acting. Students will take part in improvisations, warm-ups,team building, memorization, movement, staging, blocking, and duet performances. Character development, vocal and physical techniques will also be explored.

 

7804-Acting II (0.5 credit, Gr. 9-11)

Prerequisite: Acting I

Acting II will utilize and expand basic acting techniques. Students will create characters using emotional, intellectual, and social characteristics. The analysis of dramatic literature will be used to enhance the performance of acting. Students will incorporate subtext, motivational units and dramatic build to assigned scene work. The study of different acting theories emphasizing works from the American Theatre will be explored.

 

7805/7806: Acting III/IV (0.5 credit, Gr. 10- 12)

Prerequisite: Acting II/III

Acting III and IV will require students to stretch their acting abilities into different genres and periods of theatre. Students will perform scenes and monologues from contemporary, modern and classical theatre (primarily Shakespeare). The study and analysis of dramatic literature will include directing and playwriting. Students will take part in written one-acts and/or children’s theatre and study American Musical Theatre.

 

7822: Introduction to Theatre Design (0.5 credit, Gr. 9-12)

This is an introductory course in which students will examine people, places, occupations and equipment in the world of theatre to learn the basics of both technical theatre and acting. Students will participate in fundamental acting, theatrical design and stagecraft activities. This course is a prerequisite for Theatre Production.