2012-2013 High School Curriculum Bulletin - McAllen ISD

this course will receive an introduction to Machining Mathematics,Machining I, Precision Tools and Measurement, Drafting for SpecificOccupations, Capstone: Intermediate Machining I, Shop Safety andProcedures, and Computer Numerical Controls. This course is taught atSTC Technology Center. Transportation by school bus is required. Note:After completion of a 36 hour program of which this is the first course,a student may have the opportunity to receive the NIMS certification(National Institute of Metalworking Skills). NIMS is an internationallyrecognized certificate.8562 Architectural DesignLowest Grade Placement: 9Credit: 2Prerequisite: STC AdmissionRank: NoneThis course is designed to provide instruction in the beginning awarenessof drafting courses. Emphasis is on sketching, lettering, dimensions,line development, safety and career opportunities. Taught at STC/Transportation by school bus required.8564 ADVANCED Architectural DesignLowest Grade Placement: 9Credit: 2Prerequisite: STC AdmissionRank: NoneThis course is designed to provide instruction in the beginning awarenessof drafting courses. Emphasis is on sketching, lettering, dimensions,line development, safety and career opportunities. Taught at STC/Transportation by school bus required.FINE ARTSThe following courses satisfy the Fine Arts credit for theRecommended High School Program:ArtDance/FATheater ArtsTechnical TheaterTheater ProductionSymphonic BandConcert BandSymphonic OrchestraPhilharmonic Orchestra Wind Ensemble 1-4Concert Chorale/Choir Ensemble/GuitarTenor /Bass ChoirEnsemble ClassTreble Choir Music Theory 1Ensemble Show Choir Repertory Orchestra6411 ART LEVEL 1Lowest Grade Placement: 9Credit: 1Prerequisite: NoneRank: NoneThis comprehensive course provides the foundation for all subsequenthigh school art courses. It introduces basic knowledge and skills throughfocus on perception, creative expression/performance, historical andcultural heritage and critical evaluation. Students’ creative expressionis fostered through the mediums of pencil, pen, ink, charcoal, tempera,watercolor and sculpture.NOTE: This is a two semester course with the first semester beinga prerequisite for the second. Portfolio development is part of theevaluation process.6421/6425 ART LEVEL 2Lowest Grade Placement: 10Credit: 1Prerequisite: Art 1Rank: NoneThis course is at an intermediate level. It expands on basic knowledgeand skills through focus on perception, creative expression/performance, historical and cultural heritage and critical evaluation.Students’ personal style is developed through drawing, painting,sculpture or print making.NOTE: This is a two semester course with the first semester beinga prerequisite for the second. Portfolio development is part of theevaluation process.6431/6436 ART LEVEL 3Lowest Grade Placement: 11Credit: 1Prerequisite: Art 2Rank: NoneThis advanced course is for serious art students. They explore artconcepts through perception, creative expression/performance,historical and cultural heritage, and critical evaluation. Ideas aredeveloped and communicated through drawing, painting, sculpture orprint making as students are introduced to possible art-based careers.NOTE: This is a two semester course with the first semester beinga prerequisite for the second. Portfolio development is part of theevaluation.6435 INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB)VISUAL ARTS SL-ALowest Grade Placement: 11Credit: 1Rank: NonePrerequisite: IB EnrollmentThis one-year course is designed to meet the standard level and 1 st yearof the higher level Arts and Electives requirement for the IB Diploma.This course includes opportunities for practice in the use of variousmedia and the acquisition of studio techniques, and introduction anddevelopment of basic art concepts, ways of extending research intopractical work, an introduction and expansion of the practice of artcriticism and analysis, and an opportunity to relate art to its socioculturaland historical contexts. These core elements will be focusedaround studio work and research workbooks. Students complete 70%studio work and 30% research workbooks which are internally assessedand externally moderated. This course prepares students for the IBVisual Arts SLA Exam. College credit may be granted for scores onthis exam. NOTE: This advanced course serves the identified gifted/talented student.6439 INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB)VISUAL ARTS SL - BLowest Grade Placement: 11Credit: 1Rank: NonePrerequisite: IB EnrollmentThis one-year course is designed to meet the Standard Level Artsand Electives requirement for the IB Diploma. This course includesopportunities for practice in the use of various media and the acquisitionof studio techniques, an introduction and development of basic artconcepts, ways of extending research into practical work, an introductionand expansion of the practice of art criticism and analysis, and anopportunity to relate art to its sociol-cultural and historical contexts.These core elements will be focus around studio work and researchworkbooks. Students complete 30% studio work and 70% researchworkbooks which are internally assessed and externally moderated.This course prepares students for the IB Visual Arts SLA Exam. Collegecredit may be granted for scores on this exam. NOTE: This advancedcourse serves the identified gifted/talented student.6441/6446 ART LEVEL 4Lowest Grade Placement: 12Credit: 1Prerequisite: Art 3Rank: NoneThis advanced course is for students considering an art-related career.They explore art concepts through perception, creative expression/performance, historical and cultural heritage and critical evaluation.Independent work is emphasized in the development and completionof portfolios through drawing, painting, sculpture or print making.NOTE: This is a two semester course with the first semester being aprerequisite for the second. Portfolio is part of the evaluation.Page 336445 INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB)VISUAL ARTS HLLowest Grade Placement: 11Credit: 1Prerequisite: IB Visual Arts 6435Rank: NoneThis one-year course is designed to meet the second year of the Artsand Electives requirement for the IB Diploma. This course includesopportunities for practice in the use of various media and the acquisitionof studio techniques, an introduction and development of basic artconcepts, ways of extending research into practical work, an introductionand expansion of the practice of art criticism and analysis, and anopportunity to relate art to its socio-cultural and historical contexts.These core elements will be focused around studio work and researchworkbooks. Students will complete 70% studio work and 30% researchworkbooks with are internally assessed and externally moderated. Thiscourse prepares students for the IB Visual Arts Higher Level Exam.College credit may be granted for scores on this exam. NOTE: Thisadvanced course serves the identified gifted/talented student.6452 ART ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP)2 DIMENSIONAL DESIGN PORTFOLIOCONCURRENT ENROLLMENTLowest Grade Placement: 11Credit: 1Prerequisite: Art 1Rank: NoneThis course is designed as an independent study for serious art studentswith periodic guidance from the instructor. The focus is on developing acredible 2 dimensional design portfolio based on the individual student’sinterests and strengths. Emphasis is on perception, creative expressionand critical evaluation. Students are evaluated on manipulation ofmaterials, effort, product and artistic growth. Portfolio required.Students must take the AP Exam to meet standards as outlined by theCollege Board.6453 ART ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP)3 DIMENSIONAL DESIGN PORTFOLIOLowest Grade Placement: 11Credit: 1Prerequisite: Art 1Rank: NoneThis course is designed as an independent study for serious art studentswith periodic guidance from the instructor. The focus is on developing acredible 3 dimensional design portfolio based on the individual student’sinterests and strengths. Emphasis is on perception, creative expressionand critical evaluation. Students are evaluated on manipulationof materials, effort, product and artistic growth. Portfolio required.Students must take the AP Exam to meet standards as outlined by theCollege Board.6454 ART ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) DRAWINGLowest Grade Placement: 11Credit: 1Prerequisite: Art 1Rank: NoneThis course is designed as an independent study for serious art studentswith periodic guidance from the instructor. The focus is on refinementof the individual student’s knowledge and skill in drawing. Emphasisis on perception, creative expression, and critical evaluation. Studentsare evaluated on manipulation of materials, effort, product and artisticgrowth. Portfolio required. Students must take the AP Exam to meetstandards as outlined by the College Board. AP credit for this coursemay only be earned once.