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High School Electives

Audio Video Production (ELE1116) *

Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Students will learn about film and digital media as well as the use of professional techniques and editing styles to display their ideas and highlight their God-given talents. Students will also learn about different professions in the audio and video production fields and how to work collaboratively to become a successful film artist. Students will make their ideas come alive through effective planning, filming and editing. Students will also learn to select, analyze and create content ranging from: stop motion, chase scene, short film, news stories and many other interesting pieces of introductory film projects.

Prerequisites – none

Choir (MUS0968) *

Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Students will have the opportunity to sing about God’s truth and explore a variety of cultures through sacred and secular vocal music. Students will receive instruction in and demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge of music theory, sight-singing and proper vocal technique through challenging vocal repertoire and many performance settings. The students will learn how to sing and perform regularly as a unified ensemble.

Prerequisites – none

Art Photography (ART1000) *

Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Students will be introduced to the basics of capturing a story or event through pictures. Many of the photographs taken by the students will then be used in school promotional materials, on the school website or in the school yearbook. Student’s grade will be based on participation and a willingness to take photographs at several co-curricular events throughout the school year.

Prerequisites – Students must be willing to represent CCS as photographers at outside sporting events and activities.

Art I (ART0968) *

Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

This course introduces students to the artist skills needed to create original works of art. It provides a variety of experiences that build on the concepts, techniques and use of media introduced in the middle school program. Generally laboratory in nature, this program explores and gives experience in two-dimensional (drawing, painting, printmaking) and three-dimensional (sculpture, clay, wood, wire, textiles, plaster) formats and integrates art history, design principles and aesthetic criticism and response. Students will be graded based on participation.

Prerequisites – none

Art II & III (ART1068) *

Grades 10, 11, 12

Prerequisites – none

AP Studio Art (ART1225) *

Grades 11, 12

Students will apply the basics of painting from technique to composition while working from still life and photographs. Any 2-D medium is possible: acrylics, pastels, watercolor or oil pastels. This is a foundational art class that will cover 2-D drawing skills. This course develops student’s observation skills through experimentation with various approaches, styles, techniques and media. Students will draw from still life set-ups, photographs and a live model. Drawing instruments include pencil, charcoal and colored pencils.

Upon completion of the course, qualifying students will have the opportunity to gain college credit through the AP Studio Art test administered by the College Board. The $100 fee will be charged to the student’s account at the beginning of the school year.

Prerequisites – Audition required. Limited space.

Drama (DRM0964) *

Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

This class is an introduction to theatre and acting as an art form. Students will learn the basics of creating a character, scene work, working with a group, stage directions, writing a scene, production roles and some technical work. These students will prepare and perform the homecoming skit. This class may or may not include a proper play performance, but there will be an opportunity for these students to perform.

Prerequisites – none

Advanced Drama (DRM1007) *

Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

This class will be involved in producing the TAPPS One Act Play in the fall. Each student will be required to play some sort of role in the OAP (cast, alternate or technician). Students enrolled in this class will also be required to be involved in the CCS Talent Show and required to audition for the all-school musical. In the spring semester, students will be required to prepare a piece for consideration at the TAPPS State Speech Meet. This will include competing at an invitational meet sometime in January or February and performing at Drama & Desserts.

Prerequisites – Audition required. Limited space.

Theater Arts Tech (TA1000) *

Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

This class will learn the foundations of lighting, stage building and theater management.

Prerequisites – none

Yearbook/Digital Art (ART1164) *

Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Students will combine the skills of photography and journalism and expand on both skills during the school year. Students will be responsible for the production of the school yearbook. Student’s grade will be based on participation.

Prerequisites – none