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Art & Music

ART010: Fine Art However, Introduction to Arts serves as a prerequisite for
This fast passed art course combines art history, Fine Arts and AP Art History.
appreciation, and analysis, while engaging students in Special Note: This course qualifies as a Humanities course.
hands-on creative projects. Lessons introduce major
periods and movements in art history while focusing on
masterworks and the intellectual, technical, and creative ART020: Music Appreciation
processes behind those works. Several studio lessons This course expands on students’ knowledge of the history,
throughout the semester provide opportunities for drawing, theory, and genres of music. The course explores the
painting, sculpting, and other creative endeavors. history of music, from the surviving examples of
Course Length: Yearlong rudimentary musical forms through to contemporary pieces
Suggested Grade: 10-12 from around the world. The first semester covers early
Prerequisites: Introduction to fine arts (A or B) or a survey musical forms and classical music. The second semester
course in World History is recommended as a prerequisite presents modern traditions, including gospel, folk, soul,
or co-requisite. blues, Latin rhythms, rock and roll, and hip hop and jazz.
Special Note: This course qualifies as a Humanities course The course explores the relationship between music and
social movements and reveals how the emergent global
society and the prominence of the Internet are making
ART011: Foundations of Art A musical forms more accessible worldwide.
Listening Logs are mastery assignments contained within
Introduction to Art A is an exciting entry-level art
appreciation course. Within this one semester course you the course that allow for a demonstration of student
will study the elements of art and principles of design while understanding of key components and curricular
elements. Practice and performance is a necessary
engaging in an introductory exploration of ancient art and
component of music learning and growth and is highly
art history. Part A of the course will explore ancient cultures
and their artwork from different parts of the world. While encouraged as an additional complement to Music
studying the different cultures, history and artworks Appreciation.
students will be required to make art to demonstrate their Course Length: Yearlong
Suggested Grade: 10-12
knowledge of the elements, principles, techniques and
history learned within this exciting introductory course. Prerequisites: ART021 Foundations of Music A or ART022
Course Length: One Semester Foundations of Music B or other music background.
Suggested Grade: 10-12 Special Note: This course qualifies as a Humanities course.
Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this course;
however Introduction to Arts serves as a prerequisite for
Fine Arts and AP Art History. ART021: Foundations of Music A
Special Note: This course qualifies as a Humanities course This course will explore how music interacts with society,
ultimately shaping the way we view and engage with the
world around us. Students will examine music from its
ART012: Foundations of Art B creation to how it is interpreted by the mind. The course
Introduction to Art B is an exciting entry-level art provides an interdisciplinary look at the cognitive aspects of
appreciation course. Within this one semester course you music, as relating to aesthetics, appreciation, and
will study the elements of art and principals of design while therapeutic means of learning. Major topics include: World
engaging in an introductory exploration of modern art. Part Music, Music and the Mind, Music and Conflict, and Music
B of the course will explore modern art and art movements and Social Change.
th
of the 20 century. While studying modern art, art Course Length: One Semester
techniques and art movements, students will be required to Suggested Grade: 10-12
make art to demonstrate their knowledge of the elements, Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for Foundation of
principles, techniques and history learned within this Music A however this course serves as a prerequisite for
exciting introductory course. Music Appreciation.
Course Length: One Semester Special Note: This course qualifies as a Humanities course.
Suggested Grade: 10-12
Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this course;

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