CourseCatalog-2018-2019 Updated

There will be tests covering in–class activities and teacher
prepared handouts and textbook readings. In addition, one
written play review will be required. This course may not be
repeated for credit.
DRAMA 2 (L6411)
10 Credits, One Year, Grades 10, 11, 12
This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘f’ VAPA college entrance
requirement.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Drama I.
This course is designed for the student who, having completed
Drama I, desires greater depth in the field of acting. The
purpose of this course is twofold: to train and develop the
actor and to increase critical analysis skills. Drama 2 engages
students in all facets of drama and covers a variety of styles,
authors, genres, and cultures. Throughout the year, students
will study the crafts of the theater, including: performing,
directing, playwriting, lighting/scene design, costumes, and
makeup. Students will become advanced in the areas delineated
in the California Standards for Performing and Visual
Arts: Artistic Perception, Creative Expression, Historical and
Cultural Context, Aesthetic Valuing, and Connections, Relationships,
Applications. This course may be repeated once
for credit.
DRAMA 3 (L6412)
10 Credits, One Year, Grades 11, 12
This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘f’ VAPA college entrance
requirement.
Prerequisite: Audition or Instructor’s Approval.
This course is designed for the advanced performer. The
student must audition for this class. The major objective of
this class is performance. The students will be required to
participate in all aspects of theater performance: the fall
play, one–act plays, and acting competition festivals. The
students will also stage and direct scenes and one–act plays
for competition and lunchtime entertainment. Homework
includes reading plays and 30 hours of required practice after
school. This course may be repeated for credit.
DRAMA: STAGE CRAFT (L6420)
5/10 Credits, One Semester/One Year, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None.
Students will be directly involved in the production of Logan's
plays and musicals. Hands–on experience will be provided in
the following areas: publicity, properties, stage management,
set design and construction and painting, costumes, lighting,
sound and makeup. Work hours may be required outside of
class. This course may be repeated for credit with the approval
of the instructor.
DRAMATIC INTERPRETATION (L6800)
(also known as “Forensics”)
5/10 Credits, One Semester/One Year, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘f’ VAPA college entrance
requirement. This course does not meet the ‘g’ College
-Preparatory Elective college entrance requirement.
Prerequisite: Students will be required to compete in four
to six tournaments per semester. Participation in the summer
academy is highly recommended.
This course is designed to develop an appreciation for the
theater and skills in oral interpretation of dramatic literature
through the medium of readers’ theater and performance
before community audiences. Students will examine, develop,
and demonstrate the skills and techniques of the actor.
Students will acquire a practical knowledge of theater arts.
In addition, students will explore the political, social, economic,
and ethical dimensions of the theater. Students will
demonstrate their skills and knowledge of plays, poetry, and
prose developed for readers’ theater through performance
before a community audience. This course may be repeated
for credit.
DRAWING A/B (L6110)
10 Credits, One Year, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
First Semester (A) Second Semester (B)
Visual and Performing Arts Credit
This course meets the CSU and UC ‘f’ VAPA college entrance
requirement if taken sequentially; A semester then B semester.
This course does not meet the ‘g’ College-Preparatory
Elective college entrance requirement.
Prerequisite: None (Should not be taken concurrently with
Digital Art A/B).
Students learn basic to intermediate drawing techniques
from the Renaissance to the Modern Art era and from other
cultures. Students will develop the skills necessary for successfully
working with a variety of media such as pencil, charcoal,
ink and others. Design skills, aesthetic valuing and creative
expression are core to this course. Students will have
weekly drawing homework assignments and will maintain a
drawing book for outside drawing. Students will be able to
go on to Advanced Drawing from this class, if they receive a
‘C’ or higher.
ELECTRONIC MEDIA PRODUCTION I (EMP I) (L6310)
10 Credits, One Year, One Period, Grade 11
See page 17 for more information.
ELECTRONIC MEDIA PRODUCTION II (EMP II) (L6320)
10 Credits, One Year, One Period, Grade 12
See page 17 for more information.
JAZZ ENSEMBLE (L6220)
10 Credits, One Year, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘f’ VAPA college entrance
requirement. This course does not meet the ‘g’ College
-Preparatory Elective requirement.
Community Service Credit
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Two to four jazz big bands are rehearsed during this period.
Players are placed via audition into groups appropriate to
level of development. A jazz big band at James Logan HS consists
of 2 alto saxophones, 2 tenor saxophones, 1-2 baritone
saxophones, 3-4 tenor trombones, 1-2 bass trombones, 4-5
trumpets, 1-2 guitarists, 1-2 pianists, 1-2 bassists, 1-2 drummers
and 1-2 auxiliary percussionists. (Saxophonists are expected
to double on flute and clarinet for placement in the
top band. Bassists are required to play acoustic and electric
bass.) Jazz combos are created from the big bands consisting
of 2-4 wind players and rhythm section (guitar, piano, bass,
drums). The primary focus of this course is the development
Visual & Performing Arts
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