2020-21 Academic Bulletin fall

of photography like portraiture, landscape, documentary and photojournalism. All of our images will be
edited using the newest version of Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop and we will be printing our final
work using exhibition quality print paper on high quality inkjet printers. Students may repeat this class.
Prerequisites: Photography I and II, and Introduction to Digital Photography. 3 credits.
AP Studio Art: For students planning to go to Art School, or for those for whom it’s even a possibility,
this course is a must. Students will develop their portfolios initially through teacher directed assignments
and then through student-derived projects. This challenging course is designed with all of the
expectations of a college level course and is open to qualified juniors and seniors only. In order to meet
the minimum of six hours of studio time, this course will meet during one Arts block, one class in the
rotating schedule, and Monday evening Life Drawing. It is expected that at least 50% of the students’
work will be done outside of class, so independent initiative is a must to be successful in the class. There
are two options for the AP Studio Art Portfolio: Drawing or 2-D Design. Early in the year, the Art
Department will meet with students or parents to discuss the differences between the two. Because there
are two portfolio options, students may take AP Studio Art twice; however they may not repeat the same
portfolio category. Portfolios will be submitted in May and although we hope our students achieve high
marks for their portfolios, we are more concerned with their personal development as artists. In order to
be accepted into this competitive and rigorous course, students must a) submit an application/contract and
a sample of their work for review, and b) successfully complete all of the summer assignments and submit
them within the first week of school. AP. 9 credits. Prerequisite: Advanced Painting and Drawing.
There is a $300 fee for materials for this course.
Digital Filmmaking, Script to Screen: In this yearlong course, students will write, produce, and edit
short films. This course will provide hands-on experience in production planning, writing, and acting for
the camera, as well as lighting, digital cinematography, audio recording, and non-linear editing. The class
will meet twice a week during an Arts block; however due to the nature of the assignments some time
outside of regular class will be necessary. This course will emphasize the development of skills to use
creative thinking for problem solving. A willingness to work as part of a team is a prerequisite, as all
projects will be accomplished in groups. 3 credits
The Solebury Elite Ensemble: As the title suggests, this is an ensemble designed for the musical student
who plays at a very advanced level. Students are admitted by audition or at the discretion of the music
director. Though preference will be given to those who are well grounded in the classical style and who
can fluently read music notation, students will have the opportunity to study a mix of musical styles with
all of their particular characteristics. Each student plays a role in choosing the ensemble's repertoire.
Performances venues throughout the school year will include, but not be limited to a school assembly, a
school auction, the end of trimester concert and other off campus venues to be determined. Grading is
based on participation and attendance which includes both rehearsals and performances. Prerequisite:
Advanced musicians by invitation and audition. Honors. 3 credits
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