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ART MAJOR PORTFOLIOS Students planning to major in art at the college level will need to submit a portfolio of artwork as part of the application process. This portfolio is a critical part of the college admission process. It is important to note that this requirement is for students who plan to concentrate in all areas even architecture, fashion design, interior design, and photography. Subsequently, it is the strong recommendation of the Visual Arts program that students planning to major in art at the college level take Drawing & Painting, Advanced Drawing &Painting, and at least one year of Portfolio. Other areas of art electives are also strongly encouraged based on individual interests. ART MINOR OR SUPPLEMENTARY PORTFOLIOS Students planning to minor in art or submit a supplementary art portfolio as part of the college application process usually submit eight to twelve works of art with at least several works that demonstrate observation skills. This portfolio is beneficial in the college application process as it demonstrates a well-rounded education, creativity, divergent thinking, observation skills, unique problem solving, and attention to detail. Subsequently, it is the strong recommendation of the Visual Arts program that students planning to submit a supplementary portfolio at the college level take Drawing & Painting, Advanced Drawing & Painting and at least one year of Portfolio. Other areas of art electives are also strongly encouraged based on specific interests. COURSE OFFERINGS: CERAMICS I 821 Grades: 9-12 Grouping: Heterogeneous Prerequisite: None In the Ceramics I course students will learn basic techniques of hand-building such as pinch, coil, slab, and drape, followed by an introduction to wheel throwing. Assignments emphasize inventive design and technical skill in constructing both functional and non-functional forms. Various surface texture and glaze application methods will be explored. Semester course, 5 times per week, 2.5 credits 85
CERAMICS II 828 Grades: 9-12 Grouping: Heterogeneous Prerequisite: Ceramics I with a B- or higher Ceramics II builds on skills and concepts developed in Ceramics I, with a major emphasis placed on wheel throwing techniques. New constructions may include handled forms, drape molding, altering forms and assemblage. Sculpture and vessel making will focus on form, surface design, and good craftsmanship. Exposure to historical and contemporary ceramics will be included. Semester course, 5 times per week, 2.5 credits SCULPTURE 822 Grades: 9-12 Grouping: Heterogeneous Prerequisite: None In this class, students will learn both relief and in-the-round sculptural methods using traditional and non-traditional materials and techniques. Students will explore inventive design in the context of concepts such as motion, mood, social issue, observation, and abstraction. Materials will include but are not limited to: wire, clay, plaster, wood, paper, cardboard, and mixed media. Semester course, 5 times per week, 2.5 credits DRAWING AND PAINTING I 823 Grades: 9-12 Grouping: Heterogeneous Prerequisite: None Drawing and Painting introduces the basic skills, concepts, and techniques for the student to create artwork on a two-dimensional surface. The development of drawing skills is emphasized. Observation and imagination will play a part in traditional and experimental approaches to subject matter. Students will develop the confidence and ability to evaluate and discuss their own work and the work of others. A variety of media will be utilized: pencil, charcoal, pen and ink, cut and torn paper, acrylics, pastels, colored pencil, and mixed media. Full year course, 5 times per week, 5 credits ADVANCED DRAWING AND PAINTING 824, 825 Grades: 10-12 Grouping: Heterogeneous Prerequisite: Drawing and Painting with a B- or higher Advanced Drawing and Painting builds on learning acquired in Drawing and Painting I. Students will continue developing ability in observational skills and rendering, problem solving with multiple solutions, and personal imagination. 86
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Acton-Boxborough Regional High Scho
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ACTON-BOXBOROUGH REGIONAL SCHOOL CO
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GENERAL INFORMATION TABLE OF CONTEN
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• Starting with the Class of 2016
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MATHEMATICS PORTFOLIOS - 30 Hours S
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COURSE HRS. COURSE HRS. COURSE HRS.
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3. Drop from the course sequence. T
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Honors Level (H, H/AP) courses are
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Speech and Language Program The Spe
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The School-to-Work Alternative Prog
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FRESHMAN ENGLISH 111(H), 112 (Engli
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works of Old and of Middle English,
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LITERATURE AND THE HUMAN CONDITION
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SOCIAL STUDIES The goals of the Soc
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U.S. HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT I 221 (
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and the Middle East, the impact of
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constitutionalism, revolution, bala
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MATHEMATICS The goal of the Mathema
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polynomial denominators, more exten
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Page 45 and 46: SCIENCE EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY: We
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Page 49 and 50: PHYSICAL SCIENCE 463 (CP) Grades: 1
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Page 59 and 60: LATIN II 502 (AE) Prerequisite: C-
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Page 65 and 66: FRENCH II 512 (AE) Grades: 9-12 Gro
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Page 73 and 74: the diverse Hispanic world. Student
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Page 79 and 80: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY Industrial Te
Page 81 and 82: PERFORMING ARTS Education in the Ar
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