Tuesday, September 12, 2017

Claude Monet Water Lilies


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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