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ART 1
Students will explore multiple mediums, including drawing, painting and 3-dimensional design. Emphasis will be on applying elements of art and principles of design in a variety of art projects. Upon completion of the course students will begin to speak the universal language of art.
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ART 2
Students will continue to develop, in greater depth, their own artistic vision through the aid of carefully developed projects. Emphasis will be on 2-dimensional design; specifically students will work in oil and acrylic paints as well as multiple drawing media. Students enjoy many opportunities for public exhibition and sale of their own artwork.
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ART 3
Students continue to clarify their own artistic voice through the creation of their own series. Students compile a comprehensive professional portfolio that may serve them in the professional art world or entry into a college art program. The course concludes with a school or community one- to three-person art show for every Art 3 student.
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ART 4
Students continue to clarify their own artistic voice through the creation of their own series. Students compile a comprehensive professional portfolio that may serve them in the professional art world or entry into a college art program. Students will also create a web site of their own art images and related information. The course concludes with a community one to two person art show for every Art 4 student.
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AP STUDIO ART: DRAWING
This drawing course is intended to address a very broad interpretation of drawing issues and media. The portfolio will be graded on quality, concentration and breadth of formal, technical and expressive means. Students must be self-motivated and able to work independently.
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AP STUDIO ART: 2-D DESIGN
2-D Design is intended to address two-dimensional (2-D) design issues. Design involves purposeful decision making about how to use the elements and principles of art in an integrative way. The portfolio will be graded on quality, concentration and breadth of formal, technical and expressive means. Students must be self-motivated and able to work independently.
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AP STUDIO ART 3-D DESIGN
Students will have an opportunity to pursue an in-depth exploration of their interest in a broad range of additive and subtractive 3 dimensional art building experiences. They will build a concentration of 8-12 sculptures through the thoughtful investigation of a specific visual idea of their choosing; AND construct 8 three-dimensional works of art that demonstrate experimentation and a range of approaches to the work (breadth). They will have to apply everything they know and think they know about the concrete world around them, in order to manipulate it in order to convey their chosen meaning and to take 3-dimensional building to a college level.
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AP ART HISTORY
An advanced class designed to provide students with a critical understanding and enjoyment of painting, sculpture and architecture throughout history. The class will prepare students for the Advanced Placement Examination. Readings, lectures, slides, discussions, research and presentations and field trips will be used to teach students about the history of art. The class will prepare students for the Advanced Placement Examination (AP exam).
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CERAMICS 1
The course covers wheel and hand-built ceramics techniques through the creation of art. Emphasis will be on understanding the application of elements of art and design in the construction of ceramic works of art, as well as non-clay sculpture. Students will learn the language of the visual arts—the elements of art and principles of design—as it relates to historically significant as well as current works of art, especially ceramics.
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CERAMICS 2
Students will further develop and explore their 3-dimensional art making, primarily in clay. Through the examination and analysis of historical, current, and their own sculptural art works, students will demonstrate their understanding of the use of the elements of art and principles of design to communicate a universal message. Students are encouraged to take risks and explore their ideas through clay and other mediums. Through practice and reflection, students will continue to uncover their own artistic voices.
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CERAMICS 3
Students will explore and create an in-depth series of work (concentration), as they refine their skills, artistic styles and voices. Students will build a website that features their finished art, artistic process, and artistic resume, etc. The course concludes with a school or community 1-3 person art show for every Ceramics 3 student. Through research, class study, and out of class exploration students will see the place art takes in history, their lives, and the world.
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DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY 1
An introduction to digital photography using digital cameras and basic image editing software. This course includes print production for making black-and-white and color photographs and studio techniques that include portrait lighting and still life photography. Students will be introduced to the history of photography, influential photographers, and how photography has influenced society and the world cultures. Students use digital photography for the production of a photographic portfolio.
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DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY 2
A transition course between basic photography and advanced photography courses. Students learn control techniques resulting in high-quality negatives, digital files, slides, and prints. Students work with various format cameras and explore photographic color theory. Lighting techniques are taught in detail including studio electronic flash lighting and continuous lighting. The working methods of the professional photographer are explored in the production of a portfolio of black-and-white and color images for commercial or fine art applications.
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DANCE 1
This course strives to develop basic skills in a variety of dance styles including jazz, tap, and clogging, as well as teaching an understanding of moving rhythmically, choreography development, physical skills and the value of hard work and responsibility. Students also learn dance terminology and history. Grades are based upon four areas: Participation, Skill, Written Work, and Final Project. The Final Project ends the term by students performing a full length dance that they, in a group, have choreographed. Dancers are not in a public show until completion of Dance 2. Students will need dance shoes which we offer at cost. Because of space limitations students who sign up for beginning and intermediate dance (2 terms total) are enrolled first. Students who only sign up for one term of dance are only admitted if there is space remaining.
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DANCE 2
This course is the next step for students who have completed Dance 1. Students continue to learn new styles of dance such as ballet, modern, African, and more. They continue to develop their own dances through projects in class. Students perform at the end of term show. Students will need ballet shoes as well as their jazz shoes from Dance 1. Students must be available for participation in Dance Shows.
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DANCE 3
Dance 3 is a performance based class, designed for those students who want to build upon Dance 1 and 2 skills and technique while increasing rigor. Students will be given the opportunity to experiment with choreographic studies as well as create their own choreography and perform in various school/community functions. Students perform in the “end of term” show.
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DANCE 4
This class builds on the skills taught in Dance 1, 2 and 3. This course will provide additional instruction in a variety of dance forms including jazz, ballet, clogging, modern, tap and stresses performance skills both on stage and behind the scenes of a show. Student choreography and teaching is central to the class. Students will perform and teach dance in area schools; therefore, good school attendance is required. In addition to displaying growth in technical skill, students invited to this course have demonstrated excellence in areas of responsibility, work ethic, citizenship, and leadership in prior RHS dance coursework. Public performance in two major productions per year as well as numerous community and school events is required. This course may be taken multiple times for credit. Students must enroll in both Fall and Spring terms to be considered for acceptance in class.
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DANCE INTERNSHIP
This exciting course allows the dancer to develop leadership skills by planning, teaching, leading, and choreographing under the direction of the classroom teacher. Students will be involved in various aspects of show development (blocking, tech, sound, pulling costumes, production, props and prop making). Dance Interns are expected to demonstrate proper dance etiquette to beginning dance students, and model good behaviors and work ethic necessary to put on a quality show.
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BEGINNING DRAMA DE
Acting ignites the imagination and empowers self-expression, confidence, and collaboration. Students are introduced to acting through creative and enthusiastic drama games, improvisation, and scene work, as well as gain knowledge of theatre appreciation, history, and terminology. Students will develop stage presence and communication skills in a supportive and dynamic environment.
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INTERMEDIATE THEATRE ARTS/DRAMA
Students will continue their training from Beginning Drama or THEA 0010A in characterization, movement, and theatre as they apply their skills to producing and performing in a Children’s Traveling Theatre Co. Students will rehearse, design, and produce a short show for students in our elementary feeder schools. May be repeated for credit.
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ADVANCED DRAMA DE
Advanced Drama builds upon the skills and concepts developed in Beginning and Intermediate Theatre/Drama. Students will explore advanced acting methods, such as Stanislavski and Meisner, acting styles, such as Commedia Dell'arte, complex character development, and challenging scene work, as well as gain a greater sense of theatre appreciation and advanced terminology. Students will continue to develop stage presence, confidence, and collaboration in a supportive environment. May be repeated for credit.
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PROFESSIONAL THEATER (FALL)
The focus in this class is to audition, rehearse, produce and perform our school-wide Fall play. Basic knowledge of movement, vocal articulation and projection, blocking, characterization and ensemble work is necessary in order to be cast. Students will be cast from within the class. In addition to actors, students who are interested in behind-the-scenes work are welcome to join us, also, to learn about set design, working on sound and lights, and even marketing the show. No experience or prerequisite is required for the backstage section of this course.
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MUSICAL THEATER (SPRING)
Musical Theatre class is an exploration of American Musical Theatre. Students will study the work of the actor/singer/dancer through the viewing and discussion of musicals, musical theatre history and repertoire, and will use their gained knowledge to develop as performers. Students will prepare and present as soloists as well as members of small groups and larger ensembles. Since this is a workshop course, students will prepare material for class performances. The class will participate in a culminating cabaret-style showcase performance at the end of the semester. May be repeated for credit. ***The school-wide Spring Musical will be cast from the students enrolled in this class. Students interested in auditioning will need to enroll in Musical Theatre to be considered.
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MARCHING BAND (FALL)
Designed for the instrumental musician at any grade level. During the fall semester, the class will emphasize marching band performances. During the spring semester, emphasis will be on festival and concert performances. This class meets daily. Students are required to attend practices and rehearsals before and after school, as well as performances held at night and on weekends. May be repeated for credit.
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SYMPHONIC BAND (SPRING)
Designed for the advanced instrumental musician of any grade level. This spring term class will emphasize concert techniques to prepare for festival, concert, and tour performances. Students are required to attend scheduled after school rehearsals as well as concerts presented on evenings and weekends. May repeated for credit.
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COLORGUARD (FALL)
High energy, performance oriented class which adds sparkle and flash to the marching band shows. The guard, dances, spins flags, flips rifles and sparkles during performances as part of the fall term Band.
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BEGINNING PIANO
Designed for students who desire to acquire or develop piano keyboarding skills while engaged in music study. Students will learn to read music and will explore the elements of music theory. Students will develop fine motor skills, a technical and aesthetic appreciation of music, life-long learning disciplines and motivations related to music, music etiquette, ear training, rhythm dictation and sight reading skills.
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INTERMEDIATE PIANO
Designed for students who desire to acquire or develop piano keyboarding skills while engaged in music study. Students will learn to read music and will explore the elements of music theory. Students will develop fine motor skills, a technical and aesthetic appreciation of music, life-long learning disciplines and motivations related to music, music etiquette, ear training, rhythm dictation and sight reading skills.
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ADVANCED PIANO
Designed for students who desire to continue their development of piano keyboarding skills while engaging in music study. Students will continue to learn to read music and will explore the elements of music theory. Students will further develop fine motor skills, a technical and aesthetic appreciation of music, life-long learning disciplines and motivations related to music, music etiquette, ear training, rhythm dictation and sight reading skills.
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BEGINNING GUITAR
Designed as a class for the beginning guitarist. Instruction will include music theory and music reading with an emphasis on open position chords, chord progressions, and sight-reading skills. Students will learn about the history of the guitar as a unique part of American culture through the study of a wide variety of songs popularized by numerous professional guitarists and guitar based groups.
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INTERMEDIATE GUITAR
The Intermediate Guitar program builds on skills acquired from the Beginning Guitar Class. Students will study specific styles of guitar playing including Folk, Blues, and Class Rock. This course places a larger emphasis on the understanding of music theory and the ongoing development of improved sight reading skills. Improvisational skills are developed as students study the use of pentatonic scales, major and minor scales, and chord movements that utilize the guitar fingerboard well beyond open position. Students learn how to develop solid harmony and melody skills and collaboration with other students. Some audio and video selections will be used to help familiarize students with the wide variety of professional guitar styles that are celebrated in both individual and group performance situations. May be repeated for credit.
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ADVANCED GUITAR
The Advanced Guitar program builds on skills acquired from the Intermediate Guitar Class. This program is performance based. Students will review specific guitar skills from the Intermediate program including finger picking styles, Blues, Classic Rock, and some Jazz Pop Standards. Improvisational skills are developed as students study a variety of guitar scales including major and minor modes along with an increased use of chord shapes and chord vocabulary. Students will be expected to participate in public performances and will be required to attend all related rehearsal and sound checks. Some audio and video selections will be used to help familiarize students with the wide variety of professional guitar styles that are celebrated in both individual and group performance situations. May be repeated for credit.
