JCHS Academic Planning Guide_2020-2021

FINE ARTS / VISUAL ARTS
2020-2021 ∎ PLANNING GUIDE
CERAMICS I (6115) Grades 10-12 Semester: Credit 0.5
Prerequisite: Introduction to Art
Ceramics I include hand building and wheel throwing, glazing and firing of clay products. The historical background of
ceramics and sculpture will be studied as it applies to the students work.
CERAMICS II (6116) Grades 10-12 Semester: Credit 0.5
Prerequisite: Ceramics I
Ceramics II is an in-depth study of the techniques taught in Ceramics I. The course includes hand building and wheel throwing,
with an emphasis on the wheel. Students will understand the loading of the kiln for bisque and glaze firing.
CERAMICS III (6123) Grades 10-12 Semester: Credit 0.5
Prerequisite: Ceramics I & II
Ceramics III is a more independent study of the techniques learned in Ceramics I and II. This course used a more conceptual
approach, which allows for critical thinking, exploratory methods (including hand-building and wheel throwing), and creative
independence. Different types of clay will be explored as well as an introduction to proper firing and glazing.
SENIOR STUDIO (6132) Grades 12 Full Year: Credit 1.0
Prerequisite: Introduction to Art, Drawing I & II, and Painting I & II
Senior Studio is a highly advanced art course in which students will choose their own theme to explore using a wide variety of
drawing and painting media. Focus will be on the development of an art portfolio and their own personal art style. Art history
and art criticism will be included. Students will also learn to write an artist's statement, stretch canvas, and prepare artwork for
an exhibit.
FINE ARTS / MUSIC
HISTORY OF JAZZ, POP & ROCK (6211) Grades 9-12 Semester: Credit 0.5
This course introduces students to the history, theory, and genres of music. The course explores the history of music, from the
surviving examples of musical forms through to contemporary pieces from around the early 1920 to current music. We will visit
a variety of genres including: jazz, blues, gospel, soul, Motown, folk, bluegrass, country, the evolution of rock and roll and
many more.
INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC THEORY (6210) Grades 10-12 Semester: Credit 0.5
Introduction to Music Theory is designed to give musically interested students basic technical knowledge of reading music and
the basic construction of “Western Art Music.” Emphasis is placed on the development of skills necessary to recognize,
understand, and describe the basic material and Processes of music that are heard or presented in a score. Fundamental aural,
analytical and compositional skills are used with both listening and written exercises. This course provides a secure basis for
Advanced Music Theory.
MUSIC APPRECIATION (6410) Grades 9-12 Semester: Credit 0.5
Music Appreciation is a non-auditioned and non-performance class for students. The purpose of the class is to provide an
overview of music without the responsibility of singing/performing. Music Appreciation allows students to explore cultural and
historical elements of music. Students will be introduced to a variety of musical skills for performance and critical listening.
This course gives non-performance oriented students the opportunity to receive a fine arts credit through the Vocal Music
program.
ADVANCED MUSIC THEORY (6214) Grades 11-12 Semester: Credit 0.5
Prerequisite: Introduction to Music Theory or teacher approval
Advanced Music Theory continues where Intro to Music Theory finishes. In total, both classes together cover the equivalent of
one semester of college music theory, which includes elements of pitch, elements of rhythm, introduction to triads and seventh
chords, diatonic chords in major and minor keys, principles of voice leading, root position part writing, harmonic progression
in part writing and first inversion chords in part writing.
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