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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
The Visual and Performing Arts Department provides students with the opportunity to grow artistically and to develop the skills necessary to creatively express themselves through their art. Students are encouraged to find their own modes of self-expression by developing creative solutions to problems in music, art and drama. We believe the arts are an important part of a well-rounded education and we welcome students of all ability levels to explore the arts with us.
Alice Belmont, Department Chair
847-731-9400 – BelmontA@zbths.org
INTRODUCTION TO ART VP701
Either Semester - .50 Credit - Elective 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Fees: Materials for projects
Course Description: A lab class designed for the student interested in learning basic skills in art. Areas of study will include both two-dimensional and three-dimensional work in drawing, painting, ceramics, and jewelry. Students will work with various art media, including pencil, colored pencil, marker, watercolor, clay and metal. This course is a prerequisite to other art courses.
3-D ART 1 VP714
Either Semester - .50 Credit - Elective 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Introduction to Art
Fees: Materials for projects
Course Description: A lab class designed for students interested in working three-dimensionally. Students will work with various media, including metal, wood, clay, plaster, textiles and paper. Areas of study will include design, ceramics, sculpture, printmaking, textiles and jewelry.
3-D ART 2 VP715
Either Semester - .50 Credit - Elective 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: 3-D Art 1
Fees: Materials for projects
Course Description: A lab class designed for students interested in advanced three-dimensional study. Students will complete longer term, more extensive, and more sophisticated three-dimensional art pieces using various media. This course may be repeated.
INTRODUCTION TO STUDIO ART: VP717
PORTFOLIO PREPARATION
All Year - 1 Credit - (Grade Weighted) - Elective 11
Prerequisite: Introduction to Art. Written approval from instructor
Helpful Courses: Drawing and Painting 1, 2, Ceramics, 3-D, Jewelry
Fees: Materials for projects
Course Description: The course is preparatory for the senior year when the AP Art student will prepare his/her art portfolio. Students choose to work on projects for the Drawing Portfolio, 2-D Design Portfolio, or for 3-D Design Portfolio. The course will emphasize drawing skills and spatial relationships. A variety of drawing media will be used. Sketchbook drawing homework will be assigned weekly.
AP STUDIO ART VP718
All Year - 1 Credit (Grade Weighted) - Elective 12
Prerequisite: Introduction to AP Studio Art. Written approval from instructor
Helpful Courses: Drawing and Painting 1, 2, Ceramics, 3-D, Jewelry.
Fees: Art materials and AP exam required
Course Description: A course for students preparing an art portfolio (Drawing, 2-D Design, or 3-D Design) for the AP Studio Art exam. The course is individualized to student needs. Each student will prepare and submit an outline of proposed projects of his/her choice to be completed. The teacher will act as a resource person to the student as projects progress.
CALLIGRAPHY VP702
Either Semester - .50 Credit - Elective 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Fees: Student supplies pen and ink.
Course Description: A lab class designed to teach useful skills in hand lettering. Students learn basic Italic alphabet, both capital and lower case. Students will produce hand lettered and decorated art works. Class involves homework.
CERAMICS 1 VP703
Either Semester - .50 Credit - Elective 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Introduction to Art
Fees: Materials for projects
Course Description: A lab class designed for students interested in working with clay. Students will experience hand-building, sculpture, "throwing on the potter's wheel," and glazing techniques. Useful and ornamental objects will be built.
CERAMICS 2 VP7041/VP7043
Either Semester - .50 Credit - Elective 10, 11, 12
Students may repeat this class.
Prerequisite: Ceramics 1
Fees: Materials for projects
Course Description: A lab class designed for the student wishing to expand skills in clay. Hand building skills will be expanded and more emphasis will be placed on improved techniques of "throwing on the potter's wheel." Useful and ornamental objects will be built.
GRAPHIC ART DESIGN 1 VP705
Either Semester - .50 Credit - Elective 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Drawing 1
Fees: Materials for projects
Course Description: A lab class designed for students interested in basic graphics arts techniques. Students will learn design, layout and computer applications that are used in the advertising industry. Adobe Illustrator and MacroMedia Dreamweaver as well as other applications will be explored. Illustrations will be designed and produced on the computer and the final work will be compiled into a web site that the students create. Curriculum content can be viewed on the Graphic Art Design Web Site. This course is open to Technology Academy students in their junior or senior year without the prerequisite art classes.
GRAPHIC ART DESIGN 2 VP706
Either Semester - .50 Credit - Elective 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Graphic Art Design 1
Fees: Materials for projects
Course Description: A lab class designed for students interested in advanced graphic design techniques. Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, MacroMedia Dreamweaver as well as other applications will be explored. Illustrations and computer-generated images created in Photoshop will be compiled into a student generated web site using Dreamweaver. Art students wishing to attend college majoring in graphic arts will be able to have a portfolio of digital images for admissions into college programs. Curriculum content can be viewed on the Graphic Art Design Web Site.
DRAWING 1 VP707
Either Semester - .50 Credit - Elective 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Introduction to Art
Fees: Materials for projects
Course Description: A lab class designed for students interested in expanding and improving their drawing skills. Experiences include work in pencil, colored pencil, pastel, scratchboard and ink. Sketchbook drawing homework will be assigned weekly.
DRAWING 2 VP7081/VP7083
Either Semester - .50 Credit - Elective 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Drawing 1
Fees: Materials for projects
Course Description: A lab class designed for students interested in advanced drawing skills. Students will explore studies in still life, landscape, portraiture, and perspective. Students may also use printmaking techniques to create multiples of their images. May be repeated. Sketchbook drawing homework will be assigned weekly.
JEWELRY 1 VP709
Either Semester - .50 Credit - Elective 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Introduction to Art
Fees: Materials for projects
Course Description: A lab class designed for students interested in developing skills in jewelry making with metals and craft jewelry. Students will learn techniques in sawing, soldering, stone setting, casting and finishing. Useful and/or ornamental objects will be designed and built.
JEWELRY 2 VP7101/VP7103
Either Semester - .50 Credit - Elective 10, 11, 12
Students may repeat this course.
Prerequisite: Jewelry 1
Fees: Materials for projects
Course Description: A lab class designed for students interested in improving skills in metal work. Emphasis will be placed on advanced soldering and casting techniques.
PAINTING 1 VP711
Either Semester - .50 Credit - Elective 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Introduction to Art
Helpful Course: Drawing 1
Fees: Materials for projects
Course Description: A lab class designed for students interested in expanding and improving their painting skills. Students will work in both abstract and realistic styles using watercolor and tempera paints. Sketch/Paint book homework will be assigned.
PAINTING 2 VP7121/VP7123
Either Semester - .50 Credit - Elective 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Painting 1
Fees: Materials for projects
Course Description: A lab class designed for students interested in advanced painting skills. Students will explore studies in both abstract and realistic painting, using watercolor, tempera and acrylic paint. May be repeated. Sketch/Paint book homework will be assigned.
SURVEY OF ART AND MUSIC 1 VP741
First Semester - .50 Credit - Elective 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Fees: Required field trip fees
Course Description: This course will provide students with an overview of art and music in Western civilization from prehistoric times to the 19th Century. Students will explore the characteristics of the art and music in each historical period and the contributions of the major artists and composers. There will be no drawing or singing activities; classes will consist of lectures and audio-visual presentations on painting, sculpture, architecture, instrumental and vocal music, ballet and opera. Field trips to an art museum and a live musical performance will be included. This course is recommended for all students, but especially for those planning to go on to college.
SURVEY OF ART AND MUSIC 2 VP742
Second Semester - .50 Credit - Elective 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Helpful Courses: Survey of Art and Music 1
Fees: Required field trip fees
Course Description: This course will provide students with an opportunity to explore the major trends in art and music of modern times. Twentieth Century revolutions in art and music that will be covered include Impressionism, Abstraction, Op Art, atonality and electronic music. Special attention will be given to the contributions of American artists and composers. There are no drawings or singing activities; classes will consist of lectures and audio-visual presentations. Field trips to an art museum and a live musical performance will be included. This course is recommended for all students, but especially for those planning to go on to college.
ART SEMINAR TBA
Either Semester - .50 Credit - Elective 11, 12 - May be repeated for a total of one (1.0) credit.
Prerequisite: Written approval from instructor and Department Chair
Fees: Materials for projects
Course Description: A lab class designed for students wishing independent study in a specialized art area. The student and instructor will establish course objectives.
TELEVISION COURSES
INTRODUCTION TO TELEVISION VP724
Either Semester - .50 Credit - Elective 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Fees: Materials for projects
Course Description: A lab class designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of television production. Students learn to operate audio and video equipment and perform exercises to develop technical skills in the studio and on location. Regular seminars explore the production aspects of communication technologies, require homework, and will include after-school commitments. Students become members of a TV studio crew and must be willing to accept assignments and work independently and in groups to meet deadlines. Introduction to Television is the prerequisite for Television.
TELEVISION VP7251/VP7253
Either Semester - .50 Credit - Elective 9, 10, 11, 12
Students may repeat this course.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Television
Fees: Materials for projects
Course Description: A lab class designed to continue the study of television production by crewing and creating programs for ZBTV Channel 19. Students gain further expertise in producing, directing, and using the camera, character generator, audio board, special effects buss, and editing console during both studio and remote shoots. Students will fulfill in-school and after-school commitments with maturity and dedication to excellence.
ZBTV MEDIA PRODUCTION VP728
All Year - 1 Credit - Elective 10, 11, 12
Students may repeat this course.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Television
Fees: Materials for projects
Course Description: ZBTV Media Production is a course designed to introduce the student to the many facets of media production, focusing on the practical application of videotaping and editing. The student will be involved in event planning, shooting exercises, specific sport’s coverage, Sports Journalism, graphic design, editing, Hi-light production and marketing of Hi-light videos. Every student will be involved in shooting, logging, editing, and final productions. This course will require students to participate in after school shooting assignments.
THEATRE COURSES
INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE VP727
Either Semester - .50 Credit – Elective 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Fees: Required field trip fees
Course Description: Introduction to Theatre is designed to give the students with an interest in theatre an overview of the basic skills of this performance art. The students will be immersed in the history of the theatre for one half of the course, and will be exposed to basic acting and stage technical principles for the other half of the course. Attendance at school plays is mandatory.
ACTING 1 VP720
Either Semester - .50 Credit - Elective 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Helpful Course: Introduction to Theatre
Fees: Required field trip fees
Course Description: A lab course for beginning acting students that explores a performer's inner resources to create believable action, develop concentration, and strengthen imagination. Acting 1 and Acting 2 students may be members of the same class. Students are required to attend school plays and Fine Arts Fest.
ACTING 2 VP721
Either Semester - .50 Credit - Elective 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Acting 1
Fees: Required field trip fees
Course Description: A lab course for intermediate acting students that uses scripted material to improve the actor's voice and movement. Analyzing and creating believable characters are emphasized. Movement and voice are studied through pantomime, improvisation, monologue, and memorized scene exercises. Acting 1 and Acting 2 students may be members of the same class. Students are required to attend school plays and Fine Arts Fest.
ACTING SEMINAR VP7221/VP7223
Either Semester - .50 Credit - Elective 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Acting 1 and 2. Student must have written approval from instructor and Department Chair.
Fees: Required field trip fees
Course Description: A lab course for advanced acting students who wish to further their skills in vocal and body interpretation of a script. May be repeated. Students are required to attend school plays and Fine Arts Fest.
STAGECRAFT VP7231/VP7233
Either Semester - .50 Credit - Elective 9, 10, 11, 12
Students may repeat this course with consent of instructor.
Prerequisite: None
Fees: None
Course Description: Introduces students to the non-acting areas of theatre: set, lights, costume, makeup, and publicity. Designs and projects related to a specific play are required. Acting students will find this course of particular value. This is a hands-on working lab class. Students will use tools and try out make up. Students will be required to try all activities.
MUSIC COURSES
CONCERT BAND VP731
All Year - 1 Credit - Elective 9, 10, 11, 12 - may be repeated with consent of instructor
Prerequisite: 1) Junior High Band experience/Junior High instructor recommendation. 2) Audition based on note accuracy, rhythmic accuracy, tone quality, and musicianship. 3) Instructor approval.
Fees: Required field trip fees and instrument supplies as needed, including a Music Theory workbook.
Course Description/Requirements: Intermediate band participating in the majority of band commitments. Study of fundamentals, performance techniques, and a variety of band music from difference composers and periods. Concert Band students are required to participate in the following rehearsals and performances: 1) Labor Day Parade. 2) All home football games. 3) Basketball Pep-Band. 4) Two Marching Band rehearsals per week (Monday and Thursday 7:00 – 9:00p.m.) 5) Summer Marching Band Camp 6) Concerts (TBA). 7) Honors and Awards Night. 8) Graduation.
Note: All Summer rehearsals, Summer Band Camp, and any extra dress rehearsals are required of all band students, including color guard members (Flag Team). Students failing to participate in scheduled summer practices, or do not report to pick up their band uniform without approved excuse from the band director may be requested to drop band during registration.
SYMPHONIC BAND VP732
All Year - 1 Credit - Elective 9, 10, 11, 12
Students may repeat this course consent of instructor.
Prerequisite 1) Junior High Band experience/Junior High instructor recommendation. 2) Audition based on note accuracy, rhythmic accuracy, tone quality, and musicianship. 3) Instructor approval.
Fees: Required field trip fees and instrument supplies as needed, including a Music Theory workbook.
Course Description/Requirements: Advanced band, with balanced instrumentation, responsible for the majority of band commitments. Study of fundamentals, performance techniques, and a variety of band music from different composers and periods. Symphonic band students are required to participate in the following rehearsals and performances: 1) Labor Day Parade. 2) All home football games. 3) Basketball Pep-Band. 4) Two Marching Band rehearsals per week (Monday and Thursday 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.) 5) Summer Marching Band Camp 6) Concerts (TBA). 7) Honors and Awards Night. 8) Graduation.
Note: All summer rehearsals, Summer Band Camp, including color guard members (Flag Team). Students failing to participate in scheduled summer practices, or do not report to pick up their band uniform without approved excuse from the band director may be requested to drop band during registration.
BEGINNING GUITAR VP7381/VP7383
Either Semester - .50 Credit - Elective 9, 10, 11, 12
Students may repeat this course with consent of instructor
Prerequisite: None
Fees: Students must purchase two Music Theory workbooks, one Guitar book and guitar picks.
Course Description: Basic instruction in fundamentals of acoustic guitar combined with the study of musical notation, style and form for guitar.
WIND ENSEMBLE VP733
All Year - 1 Credit - Elective 9, 10, 11, 12
Students may repeat this course with consent of instructor.
Prerequisite: 1) Junior High Band experience/Junior High Band instructor recommendation. 2) Audition based on note accuracy, rhythmic accuracy, tone quality, and musicianship. 3) Instructor approval.
Fees: Required field trip fees and instrument supplies as needed, including a Music Theory workbook.
Course Description: Advanced band with balanced instrumentation and one on a part. The Wind Ensemble will focus on the study of music fundamentals, performance techniques and a variety of wind ensemble literature from many different time periods and composers. Wind Ensemble members are required to participate in the following rehearsals and performances: 1) Labor Day Parade 2) All home football games 3) Basketball Pep-Band 4) Two Marching Band rehearsals per week (Monday and Thursday 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.) 5) Summer Marching Band Camp 6) Concerts 7) Solo and Ensemble Contest 8) Honors and Awards Night 9) Graduation.
Note: All Summer rehearsals, Summer Band Camp, and any extra dress rehearsals are required of all band students, including color guard members (Flag Team). Students failing to participate in scheduled summer practices, or do not report to pick up their band uniform without approved excuse from the band director may be requested to drop band during registration
MUSIC THEORY 1 VP746
Semester 1 - .50 Credit – Elective 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Currently enrolled in or formerly enrolled in a high school band program or choir program. Students must pass a placement exam.
Fees: Students will be required to purchase a Music Theory Workbook.
Course Description: A music class that focuses on developing a better understanding of musical concepts, i.e. reading music, writing music, harmonic analysis, formal analysis, melodic structure, form, understanding the history of music, and implementation of these ideas into a performance group both inside and outside of class.
MUSIC THEORY 2 VP747
Sememster2 - .50 Credit – Elective 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Music Theory 1
Fees: Students will be required to purchase a Music Theory Workbook
Course Description: An extension of Music Theory 1 that continues to focus on developing a better understanding of musical concepts, i.e. reading music, writing music, harmonic analysis, formal analysis, melodic structure, form, understanding the history of music, and implementation of these ideas into a performance group both inside and outside of class.
ZB CHORUS VP7391/VP7393
Either Semester - .50 Credit - Elective 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Fees: Students must purchase a Music Theory workbook.
Course Description: This one-semester non-repeatable course will provide students with the opportunity to develop vocal technique and music reading skills. Required performances include the Fall, Winter and Spring Concerts and Fine Arts Festival. Students will sing a variety of music, including traditional, contemporary and popular songs. Experiences in music appreciation will also be included.
TREBLE CHOIR VP734
All Year - 1 Credit - Elective 9, 10, 11, 12
Students may repeat this course with consent of instructor.
Prerequisite: None
Fees: Students must purchase a Music Theory workbook.
Course Description: Beginning female singers will have the opportunity to learn the basics of vocal technique, music notation, and sight singing in this choir. Students will learn to work together as an ensemble through the singing of popular and traditional choral literature. Required performances include the Fall, Winter and Spring Concerts and Fine Arts Festival. Experiences in music listening and appreciation are also included.
VARSITY SINGERS VP736
All Year - 1 Credit - Elective 9, 10, 11, 12
Students may repeat this course with consent of instructor.
Prerequisite: Approval of instructor
Fees: Students must purchase a Music Theory workbook.
Helpful Courses: ZB Chorus, Treble Choir or previous choral experience
Course Description: This mixed chorus will provide students with an opportunity to develop their vocal technique and music reading skills. Required performances include the Fall, Winter and Spring Concerts and the Fine Arts Festival. This group will perform a variety of literature, including traditional, contemporary, and popular music. Experiences in music listening and appreciation are also included.
SWEET HARMONY SINGERS VP735
All Year - 1 Credit - Elective 10, 11, 12
Students may repeat this course with consent of instructor
Prerequisite: Audition required. Admission based on vocal quality, musicianship, stage presence, and voicing needed for choral balance.
Fees: Students must purchase a Music Theory workbook. Required field trip fees and purchase of performance attire are also required.
Helpful Courses: ZB Chorus, Treble Choir and/or Varsity Singers
Course Description: This all-female group is for advanced singers who wish to perform at festivals, contests and community events as well as the Winter and Spring Concerts. Students will learn advanced vocal techniques and develop their solo and ensemble singing skills. Performance literature will include madrigals, spirituals and folk songs, classical choral music, popular, jazz, and show tunes. Experiences in music listening and appreciation and preparation for college music theory are also included.
NEW HORIZONS SWING CHOIR VP737
All Year - 1 Credit - Elective 10, 11, 12
Students may repeat this course with consent of instructor.
Prerequisite: Audition required. Admission based on vocal quality, musicianship, stage presence, and voicing needed for choral balance.
Fees: Students must purchase a Music Theory workbook. Required field trip fees and purchase of performance attire are also required.
Helpful Courses: ZB Chorus, Varsity Singers, Treble Choir, or previous choral experience.
Course Description: The Swing Choir is an advanced performing group for male and female singers who wish to perform at festivals, contests and community events as well as the Winter and Spring Concerts. Students will learn advanced vocal techniques and develop their solo and ensemble singing skills. Performance literature will include madrigals, spirituals and folk songs, classical choral music, popular, jazz, and show tunes. Experiences in music listening and appreciation and preparation for college music theory are also included.
MUSIC SEMINAR TBA
Either Semester - .50 Credit - Elective 9, 10, 11, 12 –
Students may repeat this course.
Prerequisite: Written teacher and Department Chair approval
Fees: None
Course Description: Designed for students wishing to obtain specialized Music credit. Includes an in-depth project in the seminar area of study.
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