Fine Arts – Geibel Catholic

Grade Level	Course Name	Credits	Weight
7/8	Junior High Art	—	Level I

The Junior High Art curriculum encourages middles school students to embrace the influences of the creative world around them. In the second year of this two-year curriculum, students build off of the knowledge gained in seventh grade and work on more challenging projects. Students, based on the NCCAS Visual standards, visualize concepts, express themselves, internalize standards, and work toward establishing their artistic identity. Students utilize a variety of art media to create two- and three-dimensional artworks while building an appreciation for, and drawing inspiration from, many cultures and the Catholic faith.

Grade Level	Course Name	Credits	Weight
9	Introduction to Art	0.5	High School I

In this semester course, high school freshman are encouraged to embrace the influences of the creative world around them. Students, based on the NCCAS Visual standards, visualize concepts, express themselves, internalize standards, and work toward establishing their artistic identity. Students utilize a variety of art media to create two- and three-dimensional artworks while building an appreciation for, and drawing inspiration from, many cultures and the Catholic faith.

Grade Level	Course Name	Credits	Weight
10/11/12	2-D Art	1	High School I

2-D Art encourages students to embrace the influences of the creative world around them. Students, based on the NCCAS Visual Standards, who enjoy drawing will improve skills, for the beginner or accomplished student. Students begin with basic drawing skills and explore a variety of drawing mediums. Students will cover landscape, portrait, still life, and abstract drawing. Students learn to “see” more artistically and become more observant through practice.

Grade Level	Course Name	Credits	Weight
11/12	CHS 2-D Art	1	High School III

CHS 2-D Art will require consistent effort and a mature approach to challenge. CHS 2-D Art students will work more independently and demonstrate a deeper understanding of drawing techniques and styles. Students enrolled for this class should be self motivated and willing to engage in critical and analytical thinking.

This course will explore the elements of two-dimensional design. Students will use a variety of materials in both theoretical and practical uses. Topics will include composition, color, and visual communication. The history and function of design will also be examined. 2-D Art encourages students to embrace the influences of the creative world around them. Students, based on the NCCAS Visual Standards, who enjoy drawing will improve skills, for the beginner or accomplished student. Students begin with basic drawing skills and explore a variety of drawing mediums. Students will cover landscape, portrait, still life, and abstract drawing. Students learn to “see” more artistically and become more observant through practice.

This College in High School course is offered through Saint Vincent College.

Grade Level	Course Name	Credits	Weight
10/11/12	3D Art	1	High School I

This course emphasizes developing manual skills and conceptual functions in order to present a unified, well-crafted three-dimensional design. the ability to generate original solutions to design problems will require basic drawing skills, creative thinking, and artistic exploration of possible approaches. this introduction to the basic visual elements through critical analysis as well as the physical manipulation of a variety of art medias will also use demonstrations, study well-known works/artists, art history, and commonplace 3D designs to illustrate the role of 3D design.

Grade Level	Course Name	Credits	Weight
11/12	CHS 3D Art	1	High School III

CHS 3-D Art will require consistent effort and a mature approach to challenge. CHS 3-D Art students will work more independently and demonstrate a deeper understanding of design concepts. Students enrolled for this class should be self motivated and willing to engage in creative, critical, and analytical thinking.

What is good design? How does the shape of something contribute to how well it works, or how willing we are to use it? This introductory course will consider shape as a dynamic quality. Positive and negative form, surface and the way something feels will be considered as components of a good design. Assignments will involve forming, fabrication, and joining of various materials. This course emphasizes developing manual skills and conceptual functions in order to present a unified, well-crafted three-dimensional design. The ability to generate original solutions to design problems will require basic drawing skills, creative thinking and artistic exploration of possible approaches. This introduction to the basic visual elements through critical analysis as well as the physical manipulation of a variety of art medias will also use demonstrations, study well known works and artists, art history, and commonplace 3D designs to illustrate the role of 3D design..

This College in High School course is offered through Saint Vincent College and Mount Aloysius College.

Grade Level	Course Name	Credits	Weight
7/8	Junior High Music	—	Level I

The Junior High Music curriculum provides opportunities for students to create and respond to music through movement, listening, instrumental experiences, and participation in school liturgies. Students will expand their music vocabulary and broaden their understanding of cultural diversity. A deeper understanding of music notation and pitched instruments will be experienced. Connections are made between music, the arts, and other academic areas.

Grade Level	Course Name	Credits	Weight
9	Introduction to Music	0.5	High School I

This semester course offers students the opportunity to create and respond to music through movement, listening, and instrumental experiences. Students will expand their music vocabulary and broaden their understanding of cultural diversity. Students reflect on the impact of social influences and historical events in music. Connections are made between music, the arts, and other academic areas.

Grade Level	Course Name	Credits	Weight
9/10/11/12	Chamber Ensemble	1	High School I

Through ensemble singing, students will explore challenging choral literature, develop vocal technique, broaden listening skills, and improve musicianship. They will build music literacy and learn advanced sight-reading skills. The topics in this class will provide a firm basis for the continuation of life-long appreciation of and participation in music.

Grade Level	Course Name	Credits	Weight
11/12	Theater Arts	1	High School I

In this course, the students are provided with hands-on introductions to acting, directing, script analysis, playwriting, design, and criticism. The primary objective of this course is to provide introductory skills and techniques and place the student in the creative process of those artists engaged in creating theatre to stimulate the student’s own theatrical imagination. Students discover the creative, collaborative nature of theatre by working with exercises that consistently simulate the creative work of theatre. This course demands a highly interactive team-playing commitment.

Grade Level	Course Name	Credits	Weight
11/12	CHS Music Theory I & II	1	High School III

This course consists of a thorough and unified presentation of music principles such as notation, intervals, scales, chords, rhythms and simple piano familiarization. Through interactive classroom and board work, the student will acquire a firm foundation for the study of harmony and all other music courses that follow. Although it is the first music theory course required for all musics majors and minors, no prior musical training or knowledge is required so it is equally appropriate for the general student who wishes to gain a basic working knowledge of the fundamentals of music.

This College in High School course is offered through Saint Vincent College.

Grade Level	Course Name	Credits	Weight
12	Film Analysis	1	High School I

Film Analysis will focus on the art of cinema from past to present. Students will view, discuss,critique, and write about selected films to understand the primary elements of the movie. Films are chosen form a variety of types including dramas, comedies, thrillers, musicals, and classics. Students will also learn the art of film production, as well as direct and star in their own film for a final project.

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