Kyle's Maclay Upper School Art Class - Art 2-D (3) is a fabulous class to drop in and out on to see what cool things they have in the works.This past week they were working on canvas paintings using acrylic paints. This hands on class is complete with canvas and paint brushes. Our Visual Arts Department has restructured our Upper School curriculum. Below you will see our updated class list.
MACLAY UPPER SCHOOL
CURRICULUM
FINE ARTS COURSE
DESCRIPTIONS FOR THE 2017-2018 ACADEMIC YEAR
FINE ARTS
NON-ACADEMIC
Foundations of Art (one semester)-This introductory studio art class presents a variety
of art techniques designed to increase a visual awareness of the elements and
principles of design. This course is designed to be an introduction to more
advanced art courses and will include units on photography, clay and graphic
design. First Semester has a focus on drawing and
materials include graphite pencil, colored pencil, pen and ink, watercolor,
charcoal, and Second semester has a focus on painting and materials
include acrylic paint, tempra paint, oil pastels, color pencils, and clay. No
Prerequisite
This course satisfies the fine arts credit
requirement for graduation from Maclay School.
Concert Band (two
semesters)-This course is open to all students who play a band instrument.
Beginners may join with the permission of the director. The concert band is a
performing group that represents Maclay at concerts, band festivals, and
various other events. Students have opportunities to participate in smaller
ensembles within the band such as pep band and jazz ensemble. Students also
have the opportunity to act as student directors and tutors. Deserving band
students are recognized for their achievements with awards given at the
district, state, and national level. This course satisfies the fine arts
credit requirement if taken for two semesters.
Dance Education (offered both semesters)-In this class students are introduced to the
study of dance technique and history. Students will explore dance in a myriad
of forms, from classical ballet through the newest jazz and contemporary
styles. This course satisfies the fine arts or physical education credit
requirement if taken for one complete semester.
Stubbs Music (one
semester-may be repeated)-Piano and guitar instruction may be taken for credit
through Stubbs Music Center. Students may choose to take classes two days per
week (a private lesson and a theory class), or they may choose to take the
class four days a week (two private lessons and two computer generated theory
classes). Students who take the course four days a week will receive ½ credit
per semester, while students who take the course for two days a week will
receive ¼ credit per semester. For more information, please contact Martha
Stubbs at 893-8754. There is an extra fee for this course, which is paid
directly to Stubbs Music Center. This course satisfies the fine arts credit
requirement if taken for one complete semester (four days per week) or two semesters
(two days per week).
ACADEMIC
2D Studio Art 2 (one semester) Students develop and refine technical skills and create
2-D compositions with a variety of media in drawing, painting, printmaking,
collage, and/or design. Student artists sketch, manipulate, and refine the
structural elements of art to improve mark-making and/or the organizational
principles of design in a composition from observation, research, and/or
imagination. Through the critique process, students evaluate and respond to
their own work and that of their peers. This course incorporates hands-on
activities and consumption of art materials. Prerequisite: Foundations of
Art or teacher approval. This course satisfies the fine arts credit requirement
for graduation.
2D Studio Art 3 (year-long course) - Students demonstrate proficiency in the
conceptual development of content in drawing, painting, printmaking, collage,
and/or design to create self-directed or collaborative 2-D artwork suitable for
inclusion in a portfolio. Students produce works that show evidence of
developing craftsmanship and quality in the composition. Through the critique
process, students evaluate and respond to their own work and that of their
peers. Through a focused investigation of traditional techniques, historical
and cultural models, and individual expressive goals, students begin to develop
a personal art style. This course incorporates hands-on activities and
consumption of art materials. Prerequisite: Studio Art 2 and teacher approval.
Digital Photography 2 (one semester) - These will include studies on the camera and its
functions as well as fundamentals of composition, exposure and lighting.
Students must provide their own camera. Prerequisite: Foundations of Art or
teacher approval. This course satisfies the fine arts credit requirement for
graduation.
Ceramics/Pottery 2 (one semester)-Special emphasis is placed on the development of basic
technique for throwing pots on the potter’s wheel. Craftsmanship, creativity,
and an appreciation for the elements that are inherent to well-made functional
pottery are emphasized in this class. Students will learn how to finish their
pieces with various types of glaze and firing techniques. The terminology and
definitions of materials and ceramic processes as well as ceramic art history
will be presented.
Prerequisite: Foundations of Art or teacher
approval. This course satisfies the fine arts credit requirement for
graduation.
Art Collaboration: Designing Solutions for Art,
Work and Life (DIS) - Students in this inquiry-based course use arts
processes to explore and imagine new connections and/or postulate solutions to
real-world problems. Using a combined seminar, studio, and business management
approach, this teacher-facilitated, yet highly independent setting requires
that students use their individual strengths and interests in one or more arts,
in combination with other content areas and current and emerging technology as
needed, to examine local, cultural, historical, technical, and/or global
interests relative to life and work in a creative, global economy. Significant
independent research, class discussion, and analysis are required. Prerequisite:
teacher approval.
AP Studio Art (year-long
course) - This course is designed for artistically gifted seniors. It follows
the AP Studio Course outline presented by the College Board. In lieu of an
exam, students are required to submit a portfolio of twenty-four pieces of
artwork to the College Board for evaluation, in May. Open to seniors ONLY,
unless special arrangements are made directly with the teacher.
Prerequisite: teacher approval.
Graphic
Communications (Career Preparatory Internship / year-long
course) – This course is designed for artistically gifted and driven juniors
and seniors. An application process can be found on the Maclay Arts page.
Students must submit form before May 15th. The purpose of this program is to prepare students for initial
employment in the Graphic and/or Communications industry. This program offers a
sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with
challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills
needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Arts; provides
technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning
that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and
problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical
skills, and occupation-specific skills. The course content includes, but is not
limited to, an understanding of photography and graphic communications
industry, digital production, and the application of finishing and distribution
processes. Prerequisites: Foundations of Art, Photography
and teacher approval.
Americana I: A History and Application (one semester, offered both semesters)-This is a course designed to
strengthen a student’s understanding of American musical trends and their
social influences. Through playing musical instruments, the student will learn
how the musical traits found within each genre relate to social changes. Open
to grades 9-12 and any musical level, including beginners. This course fulfills
the fine arts requirement. This course is a pre-requisite for Americana II.
Americana II: A History and Application (one semester, offered both semesters)-This course is a continuation
of Americana I. A greater emphasis will be placed on playing musical
instruments in an open environment. Prerequisite: Americana I.
AP Music Theory: (one or two semesters) a typical introductory college music theory
course that covers
topics
such as musicianship, theory, musical materials, and procedures. Musicianship
skills, including dictation and other listening skills, sight singing, and
harmony, are considered an important part of the course. Through the course,
students develop the ability to recognize, understand, and describe basic
materials and processes of tonal music that are heard or presented in a score.
Development of aural skills is a primary objective. Performance
is also part of the curriculum through the practice of sight singing. Students
understand basic concepts and terminology by listening to and performing a wide
variety of music. Notational skills, speed, and fluency with basic materials
will also be emphasized. Prerequisite:
teacher approval.
A rubric is always good for assessment!
Our Lower School and Middle School Curriculums follow vertical alignment.
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