Course Selection Guide - Toms River Regional Schools

ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES
Advanced Placement Language and Composition (1161)
5 Credits
Grade 11,12
Prerequisite: For Grade 11: A or B+ in English II Honors
For Grade 12: A or B+ in English III Advanced Honors or English III Honors
Letter of Intent is required
The goals of this course are equivalent to an entry-level college class and therefore, the student should demonstrate superior ability
and self-motivation. This course is also designed to prepare the student for the Advanced Placement Language and Composition
Examination, which he/she is expected to take in the spring. The students will study prose written in a variety of periods, disciplines,
and rhetorical contexts and will learn how to become skilled writers who compose for a variety of purposes. AP Language and
Composition focuses on a variety of nonfiction prose, but does not contain a definitive focus on British and World literature (fiction and
nonfiction) that English IV: Honors or the AP Literature and Composition affords the college-bound student. Students may be able to
receive college credit upon successful completion of the course and the examination. The awarding of such credit is based upon the
colleges’ decision.
Advanced Placement Literature and Composition (1130)
Grade 12
5 Credits
Prerequisite: A or B+ in English III Advanced Honors or English III Honors
Letter of Intent is required
The goals of this course are equivalent to an entry-level college class and therefore, the student should demonstrate superior ability
and self-motivation. This course is also designed to prepare the student for the Advanced Placement Literature and Composition
Examination, which he/she is expected to take in spring. The students will study British literature and a sampling of World literature,
and will engage in close reading and critical analysis of literary texts. In addition, the course will include frequent opportunities for
writing literary interpretation as appropriate for an introductory college English course. Students may be able to receive college credit
upon successful completion of the course and examination. The awarding of such credit is based upon the colleges’ decision.
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS DEPARTMENT
HALF-YEAR COURSES
Exploring Art and Artists (2735)
2.5 Credits
Grades 9,10,11,12 Semester 1 or Semester 2
Students in this semester long course will explore many different artists through hands-on activities as well as lectures, research,
journaling and demonstrations. Students will utilize a variety of different materials as they participate in a series of art experiences
based on the styles and techniques of renowned artists. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of style and technique as used to
express ideas, as well as the artist’s place in history. Students will find this introduction to famous artists a valuable asset should they
elect to further explore the creative process in year long course offerings.
Multicultural Art (2736)
2.5 Credits
Grades 9,10,11,12 Semester 1 or Semester 2
Students in this semester-long course will be introduced to art from various cultures throughout the world in the pursuit of cultural
understanding. Studies will include the customs, artifacts, and techniques of art-making from world cultures past and present, and their
relation to our culture today. Emphasis will be placed on history, art critique skills, the appreciation of beauty, and the active pursuit of
cultural understanding through hands-on experiences. Students will find this introduction to the art of many cultures a valuable asset
should they elect to further explore the creative process in year long course offerings.
Introduction to 2-D Design (2737)
2.5 Credits
Grades 9,10,11,12 Semester 1 or Semester 2
This semester long course is designed as an introduction for students who may be interested in continuing their study of fine arts
throughout high school. Students will explore essential concepts and skills that allow them to express themselves in an effective
manner while using a variety of media to create two-dimensional art forms. At the completion of this course, students will have been
introduced to the higher levels of knowledge; skills and aesthetic awareness required for two-dimensional artistic expression and be
prepared to elect year long courses from all art options available in this program.
Introduction to 3-D Design (2738)
2.5 Credits
Grades 9,10,11,12 Semester 1 or Semester 2
This semester long course is designed as an introduction into the world of three-dimensional art making. Students will be introduced to
both additive and subtractive methods and be given opportunities to explore self-expression using various materials and mediums of
production. Students will investigate problem solving techniques to create both representational and more abstract art forms while
producing aesthetically pleasing 3-D structures. At the completion of this course, students will be prepared to elect year long courses
from all art options available in this program.
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