Art 1-2 Course #: 6111, 6112

One Year = 1 credit

Fee = $30 per year

Art 1 is an introductory class designed to give students a background for both understanding and producing

quality visual art. This class follows a rigorous, comprehensive curriculum, as mandated by the Nevada

department of education standards for visual arts. Units in drawing on the right side of the brain, elements

and principles of design, color theory, painting and multi- media may be explored.

In Art 2 technical skills will be refined by working from observation, judging proportion using sighting and

referencing. Artwork will incorporate basic composition and perspective. Students will demonstrate the use of

the elements and principles of design, study the historical context of art and develop their critiquing skills.

Various drawing and painting materials and techniques will be used.

Art 3-4 Course #: 6113, 6114

One Year = 1 credit

Prerequisite: Art 1-2

Fee = $40 per year

In this second-year art course students will further develop their skills and techniques to create works with

depth and volume. Various media will be incorporated to further student's knowledge in developing individual

expression and ideas. The human figure will be explored through various media including the area of three-

dimensional drawings. Students will examine the human form, learn proportion and mass of the figure. Self-

expression and creative interpretation will be a focus. Art history will also be a key component in the

curriculum.

Art 5-6 (H) Course #: 6115, 6116

One Year = 1 credit (Honors)

Prerequisite: Art 3-4

Fee = $50 per year

This third-year art course is for the advanced student seeking further enrichment through personal expression

and self- evaluation. A focus on community awareness in the visual arts will be stressed. Students will be

asked to demonstrate a personal theme and will develop a higher level of ability through self-motivation and

direction. Students will be able to display their work within their school environment through personal or group

shows. Culmination of the semester will have students submitting a portfolio and artist statements. Students

will also submit artwork to the national Scholastic Arts competition.

Art 7-8 (H) Course #: 6117, 6118

One Year = 1 credit (Honors)

Prerequisite: Art 5-6

Fee = $60 per year

This class is for the advanced student who is seeking intense visual arts experience in a variety of media.

These students may be planning a career or college degree in visual communications or fine art. AP/Honors

students are encouraged to take approved/pertinent classes at the Nevada Museum of Art.

Ceramics 1-2 Course #: 6131, 6132

One Year = 1 credit

Prerequisite: None

Fee = $60 per year

This introductory course focuses on the skills and knowledge that students need to create ceramic sculpture

and pottery. Students will become familiar with the entire ceramic process from making clay to firing and

glazing their work as well as the geology and chemistry of clay and glazes. Several important hand-building

techniques will be taught including pinch building, coil building, slab building, and a brief introduction to wheel

thrown pottery. Students will also become familiar with the elements and principles of art, as well as the work

of some important ceramists and other modern sculptors.

Ceramics 3-4 Course #: 6133, 6134

One Year = 1 credit

Prerequisite: Ceramics 1-2

Fee = $60 per year

Ceramics 3 will focus heavily on advanced hand building and wheel throwing. Students will work with different

clays and decorative methods. Clear use of the elements and principles of design will be stressed. Historical

uses of clay and ceramics will be incorporated with all projects. Critiques will be used to evaluate student work

and that of others.

Ceramics 4 is an in-depth three-dimensional design study. Sculptural forms and Advanced independent

projects in sculpture, throwing, and hand building will be assigned. A high level of the use of the elements and

principles of design will be stressed. Historical uses of clay and ceramics will be incorporated with all projects.

Critiques will be used to evaluate student work and that of others.

Ceramics 5-6 (H) Course #: 6135, 6136

One Year = 1 credit (Honors)

Prerequisite: Ceramics 3-4

Fee = $60 per year

In Ceramics 5-6 students will continue to expand on their knowledge of ceramic and glaze chemistry while

continuing to refine their hand built and wheel thrown techniques. Students will study and research important

technical and artistic developments in the history of Ceramics and its uses worldwide as well the work of

important contemporary Ceramic artists.

Ceramics 7-8 (H) Course #: 6137, 6138

One Year = 1 credit (Honors)

Prerequisite: Ceramics 5-6

Fee = $60 per year

In Ceramics 7-8 students will have the opportunity to pursue and refine their artistic voice using the ceramic

medium and the continued study of important historic and contemporary Ceramic artist. It is expected that

students will demonstrate a high level of technical proficiency and knowledge. Students will create a body of

exhibition quality work and will be required to exhibit their work.

Photo 1-2 Course #: 6121, 6122

One Year = 1 credit

Fee = $50 per year

This course covers the basics of black and white 35 mm photography. Students will learn use and function of

the camera, how to develop film, print black and white pictures, and principles of 2-d composition. Surveys

important photographers, processes, and historical influences of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

Students should have unlimited access to a Single Lens Reflex camera with adjustable controls and an internal

metering system.

This course builds on skills and knowledge gained in Photography 1 and focuses on advanced picture taking

techniques. Advanced camera manipulations will be included with complex experimental darkroom procedures.

Digital photography/computer use may be incorporated. Using digital images, students will be introduced to

computer manipulation of photos and computer graphics. Teaches students to create and manipulate digital

photographs. Covers masking, color corrections, and merging of illustrations with photographs. Examines the

ethical and property-rights issues which are raised in the manipulation of images.

Photo 3-4 Course #: 6139, 6140

One Year = 1 credit

Prerequisite: Photo 1-2

Fee = $60 per year

This course is a continuation of Photography 1-2. This course provides intermediate photography students with

instruction in more advanced techniques and processes. Areas of study include operating cameras, use of light,

image capture, and processing digital images. Students will also learn the history of photography, legal and

ethical issues related to the industry. The appropriate use of technology and industry-standard equipment is an

integral part of this course.

AP Studio Art: 2D Design Course #: 6263, 6264

Full Year Credit: 1

Prerequisites: Completion of Art 3-4 with a B or better and/or instructor approval.

Fee = $60 per year, Students will need to provide their own USB drive

AP Exam Fee (None in 25-26) AP Exam is required.

This class is a year-long course for the advanced student who is seeking intense visual arts experience in a variety of media.

These students may be planning a career or college degree in art or visual communication. The course is designed to

prepare students to submit portfolios to the College Board's advanced placement Art Portfolio in 2D- design. Students

enrolled in AP studio Art are required to submit a portfolio. This portfolio will consist of 5 matted pieces of their best quality

work and twenty-four images of work showing a breadth of media and a concentration of one area of study. All AP exams

have a cost associated with them.

AP Studio Art: 3D Design Course #: 6265, 6265

Full Year Credit: 1

Prerequisites: Completion of Ceramics 3-4 with a B or better and/or instructor approval.

Fee = $60 per year, Students will need to provide their own USB drive

AP Exam Fee (None in 25-26) AP Exam is required.

This class is a year-long course for the advanced student who is seeking intense visual arts experience in a variety of media.

These students may be planning a career or college degree in art or visual communication. The Course is designed to

prepare students to submit portfolios to the College Board's advanced placement Art Portfolio in 3D- design. Students

enrolled in AP studio Art are required to submit a portfolio. This portfolio will consist of 5 pieces of their best quality work

and twenty-eight images of work showing a breadth of media and a concentration of one area of study. All AP exams have

a cost associated with them.

AP Studio Art: Drawing Course #: 6261, 6262

Full Year Credit: 1

Prerequisite: Completion AP Studio Art: 2D Art with a B or better and/or instructor approval.

Fee = $60 per year, Students will need to provide their own USB drive

AP Exam Fee (None in 25-26) AP Exam is required.

This class is a year-long course for the advanced student who is seeking intense visual arts experience in a variety of media.

These students may be planning a career or college degree in art or visual communication. The course is designed to

prepare students to submit portfolios to the College Board's advanced placement Art Portfolio in drawing. This studio class

will focus on drawing media. Students enrolled in AP studio Art are required to submit a portfolio. This portfolio will consist

of 5 matted pieces of their best quality work and twenty-four images of work showing a breadth of media and a

concentration of one area of study. Students are required to take the AP exam in May. All AP exams have a cost associated

with them.

Marching Band (Fall) Course #: 6705

Fall Semester (Repeatable for credit) Credit: 0.50

Fees: $250.00 (Includes band performance wear, music and all transportation). Fund-

raising opportunities are available throughout the year.

The Marching Band is open to any student regardless of being enrolled in a bands or music class. Band offers all students

a comprehensive music and visual program on the highest level of excellence in modern marching band music, technique,

performance, and practice. The responsibilities of the Marching Band may include performing as a pep band at football

games, as well as performing for various school, civic performances such as pep rallies, assemblies, and parades.

Students must participate in after school rehearsals and performances. The Marching Band may compete in field shows

during the fall season. Students in the Marching Band may be required to attend a band camp held in the summer prior

to school starting. The Marching Band will rehearse after school and on various Saturdays. Please see syllabus for detailed

rehearsal and performance schedule. Students who meet the requirements of marching band will earn a .5 PE Waiver per

Marching Band season. Please contact the Band Director for more information via e-mail at

Jason.smith@washoeschools.net.

Note: Students need to furnish their own instrument with the exception of Tuba, Bari Saxophone, French Horn, and

Euphonium. This course may be repeated for credit and fulfills the Arts/Humanities graduation requirement if taken for a

full year and passed.

Marching /Symphonic Band Course #: 6705, 6706

One Year = 1 credit – Marching band in fall, Symphonic band in spring.

Fees: $250.00 (Includes band performance wear, music and all transportation). Fund-

raising opportunities are available throughout the year.

This course is designed to encompass all facets of today's accepted standards of Marching Band and

Symphonic Band. It will focus on the development of musical technique, sight-reading, and ensemble

performance. There are many co-curricular activities that make up a band program. Students may be required

to attend practices and performances outside of the regular school day in order to receive credit for the class.

Performances may take place throughout the entire school year. Students in the Marching Band may be

required to attend a band camp held in the summer prior to school starting. Students earning credit in the

course may also earn a .5 credit PE waiver during the fall semester.