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ART I FV111 Grades 9, 10, 11,
12
Art is an elective course designed to help students
understand the visual world, to develop skills in drawing,
color fundamentals and design principles. Students are
required to purchase their art supplies. The aproximate cost
is $50 for the year. A $10 class fee is required.
PREREQUISITES - None Credit 1
ART II FV211 Grades 10, 11,
12
Art II is a course providing development of skills with
emphasis on strong drawing skills. Areas explored include
drawing, painting, sculpture, and art history. Requirements
include the purchase of individual student supplies,
approximately $50 for the year, and a $15 class fee.
PREREQUISITES - At least 90 avg. in Art I Credit 1
Teacher recommendation required.
ART III (Advanced Art) FV311
Grades 11, 12
Art III is an advanced level course with emphasis on
techniques, composition and color in drawing and painting.
The development of portfolios for college admission begins
at this level. Requirements include the purchase of
individual student supplies, approximate cost $50, and a $20
class fee. Students have at least a 94 average in Art II and
exhibit strong realistic drawing skills .
PREREQUISITES - Art I; Art II; Credit 1
Teacher recommendation required.
ART IV FV431 Grade 12
Art IV is a course with emphasis on individualized
assignments which reinforce the strengths of each student.
Participants should be strong in composition and realistic
drawing skills and highly motivated to perform in a studio
type setting. Students will be working toward the
preparation of a portfolio for college. A class fee of $30
is required. It is recommended that students have at least a
94 average in Art III.
PREREQUISITES - Art I, II, III; Credit 1
Teacher recommendation required.
AP ART FV419 Grade 12
Advanced Placement Studio Art is a specific course of study
prepared by The College Board. It parallels specialized
drawing curriculums and programs in college and university
art departments and in art schools. Two major areas of
drawing are emphasized: perceptual and conceptual. Students
will be required to use a variety of media in the course and
will be required to complete an extensive student drawing
portfolio. The portfolio is evaluated for advanced placement
credit. The course is designed for the student who is
seriously interested in the practice of art. A final
qualifying examination is required and the fee of $75 must
be paid by all students enrolled in this course at the
beginning of the year. A class materials fee of $30 is also
required.
PREREQUISITES - Art I; Teacher recommendation required.
Credit 1
We are a chapter of the National Art
Honor Society.
COLOR GUARD FB111 - 9TH
FB121 - 10TH
FB131 - 11TH
FB141 - 12TH
This course functions as a part of the marching band
program. Instruction is available in flag, saber and rifle
technique. The students learn marching skills and basic
rhythmic theory. This is a second semester class and those
enrolling should also sign-up for the corresponding marching
band number (for which a marching band 1/2 credit will be
awarded during the first semester).
PREREQUISITES - FB112, 1B122, FB132, FB142 Credit 1/2
COLOR GUARD BAND FB112 - 9TH FB132 - 11TH
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
FB122 - 10TH FB142 - 12TH
This course functions as a part of the marching band 1st
semester. The students learn marching skills, basic rhythm
patterns and beginning music theory. Students should
continue in Color Guard 2nd semester to receive a full Fine
Arts credit.
PREREQUISITES - Teacher recommendation required. Credit
1/2
BATTERY PERCUSSION FB251 -
9TH
FB261 - 10TH
FB271 - 11TH
FB281 - 12TH
This course functions as part of both the marching and
concert band programs. Percussionists will focus primarily
on the playing of snare drum, toms, bass drum or cymbals.
Required performances are a large part of the grading
criteria for this class.
PREREQUISITES -Teacher recommendation required.Credit
1
MALLET PERCUSSION FB411 -
9TH
FB421 - 10TH
FB431 - 11TH
FB441 - 12TH
This course functions as part of both the marching and
concert band programs. Percussionists will focus primarily
on the playing of xylophone, marimba, vibraphone, bells and
timpani. Required performances are a large part of the
grading criteria for this class.
PREREQUISITES -Teacher recommendation required.Credit
1
MARCHING BAND FB191 -
9TH
FB291 -10TH
FB391 -11TH
FB491 -12TH
Marching Band, also referred to as Concert Band, is a
performance class dealing with marching as well as concert
music, and includes theory and music appreciation. The group
performs at football games, parades and various concert
performances throughout the year. Marching Band and Concert
Band competitions are included in the curriculum as well as
solo and ensemble participation. Members of regional and
all-state groups are selected from this group. After-school
practices for all phases of the program are decided
according to need.
PREREQUISITES -Teacher recommendation required.Credit
1
THEORY AND HARMONY FM321
Grades 11, 12
Theory and Harmony will provide for a more advanced
study of the rudiments and composition of music than can be
offered by either band or choral music classes. Students
will learn traditional rules of harmonization. They will
also study various music forms and engage in the analysis of
contrasting musical styles. This class is offered to those
students who have completed two (2) years of high school
music (band or chorus).
PREREQUISITES - 2 credits of Vocal or Instrumental Music
Credit 1
GENERAL MUSIC FM172
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
General Music is structured to provide experiences for
all students in the areas of creating, understanding, and
listening to music. Areas of focus are producing and
experiencing music, musical styles, and music in
contemporary life. Students will develop skills in
performing, organizing, and describing music.
PREREQUISITES - None Credit 1
BEGINNING CHORUS FC111 (FEMALE) FC121
(MALE) Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
This course is designed for students with varying
degrees of musical experience. Emphasis will be given to
vocal production and basic fundamentals. Occasional public
performances will be required.
PREREQUISITES - None Credit 1
WOMEN'S CHORUS FC152 Grades 9,
10, 11, 12
This course is designed for students with varying
degrees of musical experience. Emphasis will be given to
vocal production and basic fundamentals. Occasional public
performances will be required.
PREREQUISITES -Teacher recommendation required.Credit
1
INTERMEDIATE CHORUS II FC211
-10TH
FC221-11TH
FC231-12TH
This course is a continuation of Beginning Chorus with
emphasis on expanding the range of the voice and increasing
sight reading skills. Occasional public performances will be
required.
PREREQUISITES -Teacher recommendation required.Credit
1
SHOW CHOIR FC351 Grades 9, 10,
11, 12
This course is a continuation of Intermediate Chorus
with emphasis on the importance of vocal health and the
development of advanced vocal techniques. Occasional public
performances will be required.
PREREQUISITES -Teacher recommendation required.Credit
1
CONCERT CHOIR FC151-
9TH
FC161-10TH
FC171-11TH
FC181-12TH
This course is a continuation of Chorale with emphasis
on refining vocal performance technique appropriate to the
stylistic interpretation of music from the Renaissance to
the present. Occasional public performances will be
required.
PREREQUISITES -Teacher recommendation required.Credit
1
THEATRE ARTS:COMMUNICATION ARTS I
FT111 -9TH & 10TH
FT 211-11TH & 12TH
This course introduces the students to basic
communication techniques, discussion, debate, semantics,
oral interpretation, and parliamentary procedure during the
first semester. In the second semester the student is
introduced to the basics of oral interpretation and acting.
Both formal and casual speech making assignments are part of
the course of study.
PREREQUISITES - NONE Credit 1
THEATRE ARTS: INTRODUCTION TO ACTING
FT241 Grades 10, 11, 12
This course is designed for the performance oriented
student. The student will examine practical and theoretical
approaches to performance, including improvisational acting,
acting styles, acting methodology, and acting scenes. As
part of the course of study, students are required to
critique live theatre performances in the Memphis and
Germantown areas.
PREREQUISITES - Communication Arts I Credit 1
THEATRE ARTS: INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE
FT121 Grades, 10, 11, 12
This course offers the student a broad overview of the
theatre world, theatre production, history, evaluation, and
technical theatre. Students are required to critique live
theatrical productions in the Memphis and Germantown
areas.
PREREQUISITES - Communication Arts I Credit 1
THEATRE ARTS: PLAY PRODUCTION WORKSHOP
FT311 Grades 11, 12
Play Production Workshop provides a workshop setting for
students who desire to learn advanced techniques and gain
practical experience in all phases of theatre and forensic
activities. This course is strictly performance-oriented and
requires after-class hours. An individual course of study is
prepared for each student.
PREREQUISITES - Communication Arts I; Intro. to Theatre or
Credit 1
Intro. to Acting and teacher recommendation
required.
THEATRE ARTS:ADVANCED ACTING FT331
Grades 11, 12
This course is designed to further develop the student's
knowledge of the craft of acting, including the study of
naturalism and method acting. Participation in competitions,
auditions and performances will be required.
PREREQUISITES - Intro. to Acting and teacher recommendation
required. Credit 1
THEATRE ARTS: ADVANCED PLAY PRODUCTION
WORKSHOP FT411 Grades 11, 12
This advanced course is designed to further develop the
knowledge and skills acquired in previous theatre classes.
This class will not only focus on performance, but also
technical and directorial aspects of productions. The
students will have responsibilities for each school
production. Considerable investment of time outside of class
is required of all students.
PREREQUISITES - Play Production Workshop and/or Advanced
Acting and teacher recommendation
THEATRE ARTS: INTRODUCTION TO FILM AND
VIDEO PRODUCTION
FT141 Grades 11, 12
This year-long course is designed to provide the student
with a basic knowledge of film and broadcasting. Included in
the course will be a survey of film history, basic
electronics and film theory, and working sessions devoted to
the skills necessary for video and film production: camera
techniques, editing, sound, lighting, as well as writing,
interviewing and announcing for television. Hours outside of
class will be required for completion of special video
projects.
PREREQUISITES - Theatre Arts 1 or a teacher
recommendation
THEATRE ARTS: ADVANCED FILM AND VIDEO
PRODUCTION FT321 Grade 12
This course is designed for students who have an intense
interest in film and broadcasting. This class offers a
laboratory setting that allows students to work on and
produce films and television new pieces outside of school.
In addition, the class will focus on the production of the
Senior Video. The class requires many after-school hours and
is performance oriented.
PREREQUISITES - Introduction to Film and Video
Production
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