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|COURSE NAME |HS Band |
|COURSE NUMBER |FA101/102 |
|GRADE LEVEL |9-12 |
|GRADING SCALE |Gayville-Volin High School Standard Scale |
|WEIGHT |1.0 |
|TEACHER |Ms. Christine Blunck |
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The concert band is the core group, out of which come the pep, marching and jazz bands. Concerts are scheduled before the winter holidays and in the spring. Students will be required to participate in solo/small group contest, and large group. The pep band plays at most home varsity athletic events for basketball and football.
PRE-REQUISITES:
Previous experience playing a band instrument
TEACHER EXPECTATIONS:
Attendance at all scheduled performances, some home practice
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT NEEDED:
Students mostly provide their own instruments—exceptions are very large and expensive “color” instruments that are rented from the school
FEES:
|COURSE NAME |HS Chorus |
|COURSE NUMBER |FA201/202 |
|GRADE LEVEL |8-12 |
|GRADING SCALE |Gayville-Volin High School Standard Scale |
|WEIGHT |1.00 |
|CURRENT TEACHER |Ms. Christine Blunck |
COURSE DESCRIPTION: l
Students study a variety of music literature, emphasizing full choir and solo, and ensemble performances. Students continue to develop good tone, intonation, diction, and style. The choir participates in school concerts and local, district, and regional festivals or contests. Students are expected to come prepared to all rehearsals
PRE-REQUISITES:
Previous years in Choir or approval from teacher.
TEACHER EXPECTATIONS:
To participate, cooperate, and appreciate different types of choral music. Students will be graded on attendance, behavior, and choral performance. Students are required to perform a set number of concerts each year. Students will be required to wear proper attire for concerts, as specified by the director.
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT NEEDED:
Pencil, Concert appropriate attire.
FEES:
None
|COURSE NAME |Comprehensive Creative Art |
|COURSE NUMBER |FA317/318 |
|GRADE LEVEL |High School |
|GRADING SCALE |Avon High School Grading Scale |
|WEIGHT |1.00 |
|CURRENT TEACHER |Kathy Blaha (SILDL - Avon High School) |
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Comprehensive Creative Art is an introductory-level class that introduces students to the visual arts. This elective class provides .5 Fine Art credit/semester. This course will introduce students to the elements of art and principles of design. Students will also have a brief overview of art media, careers, as well as western and non-western art history. Throughout the course, students will be asked to analyze works of art, create studio projects as directed, complete sketches in a sketch book, and complete quizzes over the readings as assigned. Students will also be asked to reflect upon their learning for each chapter and carry on art-related blogs with other students in the class.
This course can be completed by the student at their own pace as it is set up through BlackBoard and at this time there are no scheduled face-to-face meetings. Please note that there are specific chapters/coursework that MUST be completed by the end of each quarter! All class information, quizzes, assigned projects, and videos will be found in Blackboard as they are presented by modules that correspond to the chapters in the student text book.
PRE-REQUISITES: None
TEACHER EXPECTATIONS:
Students must be willing to approach this class with a willingness to try. To be successful, students must be able to monitor and use their time wisely, follow directions and expectations for studio projects as directed, and handle art supplies with care. Students are expected to gather their supplies needed from the area in their school where they are located, use them appropriately, clean them up, and put them away. Due to the independent nature of this course, students must be willing to take the initiative to contact the teacher to ask a question, clarify expectations of an assignment, etc using the k12 email system. All work will be accessed and submitted through Blackboard Learn.
NOTE: Student procrastination greatly impacts student success in this classroom subject and the online environment.
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Supplies as listed on a separate sheet provided to participating school districts
|COURSE NAME |Exploration in Drama |
|COURSE NUMBER |FA401 |
|GRADE LEVEL |9-12 |
|GRADING SCALE |Gayville-Volin High School Standard Scale |
|WEIGHT |1.0 |
|TEACHER |Mrs. Jenny Rice |
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This independent study course is designed to provide an overview of the theatre as an art form: its nature, elements, genres, styles, and techniques. Course content is based upon the supposition that knowledge of theatre—whether as an active participant, reader of good plays, or audience member—is a significant means of enriching individual human existence.
In addition to participation in the All-School Play, students will analyze both their involvement and the overall production. It should be a challenging course that reveals and teaches things about drama and about yourself as you gain in your ability and appreciation of literature and as you improve your poise and confidence being in front of people.
PRE-REQUISITES:
None
TEACHER EXPECTATIONS:
Attendance at all scheduled performances and students will complete all assignments and projects as directed.
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT NEEDED:
Computer, notebook and writing utensil
FEES:
None
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