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Coyle and Cassidy High School
2 Hamilton Street | Taunton, MA 02780 | Phone: 508.823.6164 | Fax: 508.823.2530 |
" Tradition Lives Here " |
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Fine Arts Department
COURSE REGISTRATION GUIDELINES Due to staffing limitations, the department will review course enrollment lists to determine which classes/sections can be held. Any student may register for an arts class for credit. Once enrolled, however, the course may not be dropped. Students who wish to sign up for more than one full year arts course must have the approval of the department head and the academic principal. Class size restrictions as stated in the course selection book must be strictly adhered to. FRESHMAN ART EXPLORATION – (REQUIREMENT) This is a required class for all freshmen who are not enrolled in a full year of art or music This ¼ credit class is an introduction to basic art theory and drawing techniques, and the use of various media. Students will be introduced to a variety of artists and movements from the history of art. There will be lectures, discussions and readings about various art works. Students will then be given the opportunity to create original artworks based on the material covered. This class meets for one semester, during every other scheduling cycle. This course is mandatory for all C-C freshmen who are not enrolled in a full credit Fine Arts course. HOMEWORK: Minimal outside of classroom MARKING: active class participation, completion of all assignments, quality of work and progress made. Grading for this course is “pass/fail” MUSIC CLASSES: CHOIR: Concert Choir is a mixed (SATB) performing ensemble dedicated to the preparation and performance of quality choral literature from a variety of periods and styles. The emphasis throughout the year will be on developing individual and ensemble singing skills, musicianship and technique. In addition, fundamentals of music theory including musical terms, score reading and sight-singing will be studied. Required performances include a Christmas and Spring Concert, various school and community celebrations, and Masses. There may also be required performances scheduled at other locations. Commitment to extracurricular events and performances is a mandatory requirement for enrollment in this course. PREREQUISITES: There are no prerequisites to join Concert Choir. Interested students should speak to the Music Director. Voice part assignment will take place the first week of school in September. HOMEWORK: Practice is your homework. Each student is required to keep their folder in good condition. There may be the odd written homework assignment regarding repertoire, a movie or an extra presentation. These documents must be typed and submitted on time. GRADING: Grades are based on participation and effort, as well as musical growth over the course of the year.
BAND: Concert Band is a traditional instrumental ensemble dedicated to the preparation and performance of quality band literature from a variety of periods and styles. The emphasis throughout the year will be on developing individual and ensemble playing skills, musicianship and technique. In addition, fundamentals of music theory including musical terms, score reading and sight-reading will be studied. Active class participation and attendance at all rehearsals and performances is required. PREREQUISITES: Students enrolling in Concert Band must play a wind or percussion instrument and read music. If any wind player does not own or rent their own instrument they may borrow one from the school. (Note: The school has a very limited number of instruments available, please speak with the Music Director at registration if you need to borrow an instrument.) Percussion equipment (not sticks) is provided by the school. *NOTE: Guitar and keyboard players must get approval from the Music Director before enrolling in Concert Band. HOMEWORK: Practice is your homework. Each student is required to keep their folder in good condition and to take their instrument home each night. There may be the odd written homework assignment regarding repertoire, a movie or an extra presentation. These documents must be typed and submitted on time. GRADING: Grades are based upon participation and effort. The effort grade is figured from weekly practice logs as well as musical growth over the course of the year.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT MUSIC THEORY (Level 4) open to seniors only. Class limit is 10 students. AP Music Theory is a non-performance based class, which will involve intensive study of the fundamentals of music. Music theory will give the student the knowledge and skills necessary to interpret and analyze a musical score as well as the skills necessary to begin composition. Class will include lecture, reading, drills & exercises in aural/oral training and rhythm reading. The course utilizes a college-level text and requires out-of-class study and practice. AP Music Theory culminates in the administration of the Advanced Placement Exam in May. PREREQUISITES: Instructor approval is required for enrollment. Students must read music and be able to identify basic music notation symbols, etc. METHODOLOGY: Lecture/discussion, demonstration, written and aural/oral exercises. HOMEWORK: Daily written homework from textbook and additional workbooks. GRADING: Grades are based upon homework, tests & quizzes, participation and effort. The grade on the AP exam has NO bearing on the course grade. ART CLASSES: STUDIO ART I (Class Limit is 20 students.): This course is for students who are seriously interested in art and for students who might be interested in pursuing art in college. It demands a more sophisticated use of techniques and media than demonstrated in the Freshman Art program, as well as a greater level of creativity, commitment and initiative on the part of the student. Two- and three- dimensional design and sculpture assignments are given in addition to painting and drawing projects. Some assignments and preparation will be required as homework. All projects are designed to contribute to the student’s artistic development and are appropriate for a college portfolio. This class is open to all students who have completed the Freshman Art Exploration course or to incoming freshmen with a serious interest in the visual arts. HOMEWORK: - minimal homework PROJECTS: creating an art portfolio, maintaining a sketchbook, and a midyear assessment project based on a critique of the work of another artist. MARKING: grading is based on creativity, originality, skill in the use if media, completion of all assigned work, and successfully fulfilling the objectives of each individual project.
STUDIO ART II (Class limit is 18 students): This course is designed for advanced level art students who have completed Studio Art I and wish to continue their artistic development and to work on portfolio creation. As students continue to develop their talents, a greater level of initiative, creative problem solving and independent work is anticipated and required. If course enrollment numbers need to be enforced, a teacher recommendation and grades from the Studio Art I class will be taken into consideration. PREREQUISITES:
HOMEWORK:-additional work and preparation outside of class is assigned PROJECTS: creating an art portfolio, maintaining a sketchbook, and a midyear assessment project based on a critique of the work of another artist. MARKING: grading is based on creativity, originality, skill in the use if media, completion of all assigned work, and successfully fulfilling the objectives of each individual project.
ORIENTATION TO THE THEATRE (Level 2) This class is open to all students, Sophomore through Senior year This course is for novice and intermediate acting students who want opportunities to perform different genres of theatre, while learning the history of the art form. Initially we will focus on the development of acting skills, including vocal and physical preparation, observation, memorization and presentation. The first quarter will focus on the roots of theatre, including pantomime and unscripted improvisation. We will then look at the history of theater and read plays from a variety of sources, including, but not limited to, ancient Greece, Shakespeare, Moliere, Wilde, and works of contemporary playwrights. In each of these areas, students will be expected to participate in class readings, and at the end of the unit to perform a scene or monologue from the chosen material. MARKING: will be based on full and active participation, preparation and reading outside of class time, and a commitment to performance. The final evaluation will be a written project, with students writing plays to be performed and directed by their classmates
ADVANCED PLACEMENT STUDIO ART (Level 4) Open to Seniors Only This course is designed to enable highly motivated students to do college level work while still in high school and to prepare them for a college level art program. Evaluation for the AP Art program is not based on a written exam. Instead, students submit a portfolio of work, both slides and originals, of 24-29 original, college level art works. This program requires a significant commitment of time and effort, and is, therefore, recommended only for students who intend to seriously study art in the future. The guidelines of the program have been designed to accommodate a wide variety of interests and approaches to art. The three sections of the portfolio are- QUALITY- “the development of a sense of excellence in art”; CONCENTRATION-“a commitment in depth to a particular artistic concern”; BREADTH-“a variety of experiences in the formal, technical and expressive means available to an artist. Students may opt to work on the Drawing, 2-Dimensional Design or 3-Dimensional Design Portfolio. All students taking this class must take the AP Exam offered in May PREREQUISITES:
METHODOLOGY: Lecture/discussion, critique, independent work and research HOMEWORK: Students are anticipated to spend an equal amount of time creating art outside of class time as they spend in class. There is also a written and visual requirement to be completed during the summer prior to beginning the course. GRADING: Grading is based on the number and quality of works required each quarter, on evidence of advanced-level, independent work, on written self-evaluations and on participation in group critiques. The grade on the AP exam has NO bearing on the course grade. MUSIC: MUSIC APPRECIATION: This course is open to all students, regardless of musical background. Course material covers the history of contemporary American music (jazz, rock, classical, etc.) from the 1920’s to the current year. Multimedia presentations are a large component of this course. GUITAR: This performance and lecture course is open to any student interested in learning basic guitar method or expanding their current skills. The class will contain some individual and ensemble performance requirements. PREREQUISITES: Instructor approval is required for enrollment. Students are required to provide their own equipment. Preferred instrument is acoustic, but electric is permitted with a small practice amplifier. Music and other course materials will be provided. METHODOLOGY: Lecture/discussion, demonstration, written and playing exercises. HOMEWORK: Daily practice. GRADING: Grades are based upon homework, tests & quizzes, participation and effort. ART: WAYS OF SEEING (one semester) This course is open to juniors and seniors who have completed Studio Art I & II, and as possible preparation for the Advanced Placement Studio Art class. Ways of Seeing is a studio course which will endeavor to explore several different art making genres, (printmaking, drawing, sculpture, collage, book arts, etc.) with an eye turned toward experimentation and combining media in new and innovative ways. Students will maintain a journal/sketchbook cataloguing direct observations from daily life, an ongoing process that will provide them with a forum for examining and reevaluating evolving ideas. Group critiques and historical research will be a standard component of this course, as well as the integration of supplemental class materials. In conjunction with the journals and artwork generated throughout the semester, the students will also create a digital portfolio archiving their images. PREREQUISITES:
DIGITAL ART (one semester) This course is open to juniors and seniors who have completed Studio Art I & II, and as possible preparation for the Advanced Placement Studio Art class. Course numbers may be limited by the availability of necessary technology. Digital Studio is a course which will focus on the integration of digital media with traditional art making processes (printmaking, drawing, etc). Through the use of Photoshop, students will gain an appreciation for the computer as a design tool, and learn how to combine images created in classic media with those crafted via Photoshop. The historical roots and social context of digital art as a burgeoning media, its interface with standard modes of design, and an investigation of those artists working in this field will provide the foundation for further exploration and study. Group critiques, methods & materials, written reflections, thematic assignments will culminate in the creation of two portfolios- one textual and one digital, achieving the full scope of the assignments presented. PREREQUISITES:
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