Fine Arts Department
CoursesACP Beginning Band (Year-long course)Beginning Band is offered to all students who have no prior knowledge or experience playing a musical instrument. This performance-based class will prepare the student to enter the "Pride of La Salle Band" for the following school year. Students will receive information about acquiring an instrument at the beginning of the upcoming school year if they do not already have one. For more information contact our Band Director at 741-2673. One Credit ACP Band I, II, III, IV (Year-long course)Band (marching and concert band) is offered as a credit course. It can be taken during any year by any student. One Credit ACP Theatrical Arts (Year-long course)This course will focus on three elements of Communication - Speech, Drama, and Film. In order to introduce students to the elements of speech there will be an emphasis on the preparation of informative and persuasive speeches. Students will learn how to select and organize material, various methods of securing interest and attention, and the techniques to achieve a polished delivery. As students learn about the elements of Drama they will explore the following: History of theatre, characterization, interpretation, costume, make-up, set design, lighting design, famous plays, famous playwrights, monologues, pantomimes, and choreography. Students will also study Telecommunications and Art of the Film. Students will be exposed to film history, famous directors, stars and films. This course is designed to an introduction to Speech, Drama, and Film. All that a student needs to find success in this course is confidence, a positive mental attitude, self-discipline, and a good speaking voice and willingness to accept a challenge. Participation in one of the La Salle Drama Department's productions is highly recommended by not required. One Credit ACP Art I (Year-long course)This is a beginning art class for first year students. Students will study principles and elements of design relevant to all art. Basic drawing is emphasized early in the year and reinforced throughout the course. Perspective and color will be studied throughout the introduction of several media, such as collage, ink drawing, markers, ceramics, printmaking, batik, and sculpture. This course is designed to prepare students to continue in art through succeeding years. However, this is a self-contained course, and a student is not required to continue. (Note: Students in Art classes may be required to purchase tools, materials, and supplies.) One Credit ACP Art II (Year-long course)This is a continuation of Art I, with a review of design, drawing, perspective and color. Students will expand on their use of media introduced in Art I. Painting, silk-screen and watercolor will be introduced into the class through the use of films, slides, and reports. Students will be introduced to abstract art by completing an eight-step abstraction. The ultimate goal of the student is to prepare and present a top quality portfolio in his senior year. One Credit ACP Art III (Year-long course)Art III is a continuation of Art II, with emphasis on the development of the student as an artist. Emphasis is placed on the student's ability to be unique and creative in his use of several media. Mixed media will be introduced and used extensively throughout the year. Critiques will be used to develop the students' ability to evaluate and criticize not only the work of others, but also his own work. Art history is incorporated into the critiques through reports and discussions on the role of art today. (Prerequisite: Art II) One Credit HP Art IV (Year-long course)This course is designed for the student who is serious about art as either a lifetime hobby or as a career. The first half of the course will concentrate on the preparation and completion of a portfolio of eight to twelve examples of the student's best work. This portfolio should include at least four drawings and examples of at least three other media such as painting, water-color, etc. In the second half of the course, the student will work on selected areas of concentration, using his best or favorite media. Along with this concentration, students will log their ideas and study a particular artist or movement in art that has influenced them most. (Prerequisite: Art III or the equivalent thereof) One Credit ACP Fine Arts Appreciation (Year-long course)Students in this appreciation course of the fine arts will study various music and art forms. Art talent, prior musical knowledge or the ability to play a musical instrument is not a prerequisite in order to enroll in this course. Students will develop a visual and listening appreciation of numerous historical and current styles of art and music through an Interrelated study of the artists, composers and their works. This course will also involve students doing some hands-on artwork. One Credit La Salle Chorale I- (Year-long course)This yearly performance-based course is open to all students at LaSalle. Students are exposed to and learn to sing many different genres of vocal music, but mostly concentrating on four-part men's chorus literature. Students receive vocal training in the areas of breath control, vocal tone production, proper singing pronunciation, and others. Elements of music history are included to give students a better perspective on the music they are studying. It is hoped that the individual students take this class for more than one year, so as to better their ability over time. Students who exhibit higher levels of ability will be asked to form small ensembles (usually quartets), to enhance their learning experience in the choral area and to expand their performance experience. Concerts are held both during school for the faculty and students and in the evening for the general public. Evaluations are both written and performance in nature. One Credit La Salle Chorale II- (Year-long course)The second year of Chorale (see Chorale I description). One Credit La Salle Chorale III - (Year-long course)The third year of Chorale (see Chorale I description). One Credit La Salle Chorale IV - (Year-long course)The fourth year of Chorale (see Chorale I description). One Credit La Salle Vocal Ensemble - (Year-long course)This advanced performance-based choral group is AUDITION ONLY. The La Salle "Vocal Ensemble" will be comprised of twelve select vocalists grades 9-12 and will represent our school in local and regional liturgies, community shows, concerts, festivals and competitions. Students will be required to rehearse and perform with 12 select girls outside of the school day, as well as maintain good academic standing. Summer show camp is highly recommended. One Credit |
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