Art programs in the individual schools vary according to the facilities of the school, and the needs of the students. Senior high school introductory and advanced courses offer broad exploratory and/or specialized experiences to meet individual interests of students. All VAPA courses address the AUHSD Content and Performance Standards, the State Content and Performance Standards, and the Visual and Performing Arts State Framework. The courses are designed to encourage the development of Artistic Perception, Creative Expression, Historical and Cultural Context, Aesthetic Valuing, and Connections, Relations and Applications. Academic skills are reinforced throughout the curriculum. All art programs infuse exciting and emerging technology to aid in delivering the curriculum. The student may be required to pay for materials used to fabricate personal projects. This will be indicated in each course with the symbol ($$).
Professional Musical Theater-Summer Intensive is art in action. Students in this VAPA Pathway course will design, perform, and produce a full musical theater production. It develops literacy and understanding in the areas of vocal music,
instrumental music, theater, dance, lighting design and systems, audio design and systems, theater operations, marketing, and finance. It is the artistic hub where technical designers, actors, musicians, and stage managers collaborate to explore the artistic, technical, managerial, and financial elements of a dramatic production. Students will assume positions of responsibility in multiple areas of the production and will gain a working knowledge of all components of musical theater
production. The course prepares students for careers in the professional theatre world.
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Professional Musical Theater-Summer Intensive is art in action. Students in this VAPA Pathway course will design, perform, and produce a full musical theater production. It develops literacy and understanding in the areas of vocal music,
instrumental music, theater, dance, lighting design and systems, audio design and systems, theater operations, marketing, and finance. It is the artistic hub where technical designers, actors, musicians, and stage managers collaborate to explore the artistic, technical, managerial, and financial elements of a dramatic production. Students will assume positions of responsibility in multiple areas of the production and will gain a working knowledge of all components of musical theater
production. The course prepares students for careers in the professional theatre world.
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Students will explore and learn many aspects of dance. Exposure to different styles will enable students to develop skills in technique, choreography, performance, and musical phrasing. Students will be encouraged to develop flexibility, rhythm, endurance, and balance. They will also develop strong social skills by working cooperatively on group projects which will include student-based choreography.
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Students will explore and learn many aspects of dance. Exposure to different styles will enable students to develop skills in technique, choreography, performance, and musical phrasing. Students will be encouraged to develop flexibility, rhythm, endurance, and balance. They will also develop strong social skills by working cooperatively on group projects which will include student-based choreography.
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This class is an introductory drama course. Students will learn pantomime, improvisation, and monologues, as well as acting in commercials and performing in scenes. Students will learn the basics of theater vocabulary, stage movement, vocal development, characterization, memorization techniques, and play production.
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This class is an introductory drama course. Students will learn pantomime, improvisation, and monologues, as well as acting in commercials and performing in scenes. Students will learn the basics of theater vocabulary, stage movement, vocal development, characterization, memorization techniques, and play production.
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This class is an introductory drama course. Students will learn pantomime, improvisation, and monologues, as well as acting in commercials and performing in scenes. Students will learn the basics of theater vocabulary, stage movement, vocal development, characterization, memorization techniques, and play production.
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This class is an introductory drama course. Students will learn pantomime, improvisation, and monologues, as well as acting in commercials and performing in scenes. Students will learn the basics of theater vocabulary, stage movement, vocal development, characterization, memorization techniques, and play production.
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In this course students will learn the backstage roles of Theatre Arts. Students will have experiences with lighting, sound, costuming, makeup, stage design, prop and set design, stage managing, and house managing through hands on experience in both a classroom and production setting.
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In this course students will learn the backstage roles of Theatre Arts. Students will have experiences with lighting, sound, costuming, makeup, stage design, prop and set design, stage managing, and house managing through hands on experience in both a classroom and production setting.
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In this course students will learn the backstage roles of Theatre Arts. Students will have experiences with lighting, sound, costuming, makeup, stage design, prop and set design, stage managing, and house managing through hands on experience in both a classroom and production setting.
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Applied Art is designed primarily for the junior high school student desiring advanced art studies in both two and three-dimensional media. Layout and display may be included. Students will experience further growth in aesthetic appreciation and cultural awareness of art. Art may be combined with school service through poster design and school displays. ($$)
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Applied Art is designed primarily for the junior high school student desiring advanced art studies in both two and three-dimensional media. Layout and display may be included. Students will experience further growth in aesthetic appreciation and cultural awareness of art. Art may be combined with school service through poster design and school displays. ($$)
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Applied Art is designed primarily for the junior high school student desiring advanced art studies in both two and three-dimensional media. Layout and display may be included. Students will experience further growth in aesthetic appreciation and cultural awareness of art. Art may be combined with school service through poster design and school displays. ($$)
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Beginning Art is a basic, exploratory course offered for students who have little or no previous art experience. Students are introduced to elements of art and principles of design through the manipulation of basic art media such as pencil, crayon, ink, paint, paper, wood, wire, and clay. Students will become aware of art influences in history, culture and its place in our society. ($$)
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Beginning Art is a basic, exploratory course offered for students who have little or no previous art experience. Students are introduced to elements of art and principles of design through the manipulation of basic art media such as pencil, crayon, ink, paint, paper, wood, wire, and clay. Students will become aware of art influences in history, culture and its place in our society. ($$)
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Beginning Art is a basic, exploratory course offered for students who have little or no previous art experience. Students are introduced to elements of art and principles of design through the manipulation of basic art media such as pencil, crayon, ink, paint, paper, wood, wire, and clay. Students will become aware of art influences in history, culture and its place in our society. ($$)
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Beginning Art is a basic, exploratory course offered for students who have little or no previous art experience. Students are introduced to elements of art and principles of design through the manipulation of basic art media such as pencil, crayon, ink, paint, paper, wood, wire, and clay. Students will become aware of art influences in history, culture and its place in our society. ($$)
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This course is designed to provide basic knowledge of photographic techniques and offer studio and laboratory activities that allow students to express their own creativity. Students develop a working knowledge of camera controls and photo editing software. Through hands-on experiences shooting in the field and in studio, students will become proficient in photo composition, lighting techniques and post production. This course will include exposure to historic photographic events and photography careers as students learn to see photography as an art and a technology.
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This course is designed to provide basic knowledge of photographic techniques and offer studio and laboratory activities that allow students to express their own creativity. Students develop a working knowledge of camera controls and photo editing software. Through hands-on experiences shooting in the field and in studio, students will become proficient in photo composition, lighting techniques and post production. This course will include exposure to historic photographic events and photography careers as students learn to see photography as an art and a technology.
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This course is designed to provide basic knowledge of photographic techniques and offer studio and laboratory activities that allow students to express their own creativity. Students develop a working knowledge of camera controls and photo editing software. Through hands-on experiences shooting in the field and in studio, students will become proficient in photo composition, lighting techniques and post production. This course will include exposure to historic photographic events and photography careers as students learn to see photography as an art and a technology.
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Welcome to "Art in the Age of Innovation," a dynamic 7th-grade art class where creativity converges with cutting-edge technology, integrating AI. In this course, students will embark on an exciting journey into the world of digital art, exploring the limitless possibilities offered by Artificial Intelligence (AI). Through hands-on projects and interactive lessons, students will not only hone their artistic skills but also learn to leverage AI tools to push the boundaries of their creativity. Students will be discussing the ethical implications of AI in art. Students will explore topics such as copyright, attribution, and the impact of technology on artistic expression, gaining a deeper understanding of responsible use.
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This is a junior high level course. This course is open to beginning students on guitar. Students learn to read music and tablature. The chromatic scale is used to teach all notes on fingerboard and all major, minor, seventh, and minor seventh chords in # and A positions. Repertoire of songs taught include single string lead and bass patterns as well as chord songs. A typical student masters five songs per quarter.
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This is a junior high level course. This course is open to beginning students on guitar. Students learn to read music and tablature. The chromatic scale is used to teach all notes on fingerboard and all major, minor, seventh, and minor seventh chords in # and A positions. Repertoire of songs taught include single string lead and bass patterns as well as chord songs. A typical student masters five songs per quarter.
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Students will learn to play the ukulele, to harmonize songs, and will learn strumming patterns. They will learn to read music, chord symbols, and tablature. Students will learn to sing and play melodies and accompany themselves with harmonies. They will learn to play in multiple styles with expression, making connections with the cultural background of the and meaning in music and in the history of the ukulele.
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Students will learn to play the ukulele, to harmonize songs, and will learn strumming patterns. They will learn to read music, chord symbols, and tablature. Students will learn to sing and play melodies and accompany themselves with harmonies. They will learn to play in multiple styles with expression, making connections with the cultural background of the and meaning in music and in the history of the ukulele.
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This course is designed for the outstanding instrumental musician. Special attention will be given to the development of technical proficiency, improvisation, musical ability, and sight reading as applied to jazz and popular idiom. Attendance at all rehearsals and performances is required unless prior approval has been granted.
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This course is designed for the outstanding instrumental musician. Special attention will be given to the development of technical proficiency, improvisation, musical ability, and sight reading as applied to jazz and popular idiom. Attendance at all rehearsals and performances is required unless prior approval has been granted.
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This course is designed for students who have had no previous musical training on a band instrument. Attendance is required at all rehearsals and performances unless prior approval has been granted.
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This course is designed for students who have had no previous musical training on a band instrument. Attendance is required at all rehearsals and performances unless prior approval has been granted.
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This group performs at festivals, school, and community concerts. This course is open to those students who can adequately perform on an orchestral instrument and have good basic knowledge of music fundamentals. Attendance at all rehearsals and performances is required unless prior approval has been granted.
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This group performs at festivals, school, and community concerts. This course is open to those students who can adequately perform on an orchestral instrument and have good basic knowledge of music fundamentals. Attendance at all rehearsals and performances is required unless prior approval has been granted.
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This course provides the study of all percussion instruments with emphasis on the development of rudiments, melodic playing, and tuning skills. This course is limited to percussion players only. Attendance at all rehearsals and performances is required unless prior approval has been granted by the school.
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This course provides the study of all percussion instruments with emphasis on the development of rudiments, melodic playing, and tuning skills. This course is limited to percussion players only. Attendance at all rehearsals and performances is required unless prior approval has been granted by the school.
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The major emphasis of this course is to develop student achievement through the exploration of a modern band ensemble. The course will introduce the skills necessary to perform on electric guitar, acoustic guitar, electric bass, keyboard, drums, vocals and technology. With an emphasis on the music styles of the last 50 years, many of these will be discussed, demonstrated and performed by the students. The course will also foster peer to peer development in the band setting while encouraging the band to perform cohesively as a single unit. Students in Modern Band will also be introduced to the art of Composition and Improvisation. End of Year projects will culminate with a concert performed by the modern band ensemble.
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The major emphasis of this course is to develop student achievement through the exploration of a modern band ensemble. The course will introduce the skills necessary to perform on electric guitar, acoustic guitar, electric bass, keyboard, drums, vocals and technology. With an emphasis on the music styles of the last 50 years, many of these will be discussed, demonstrated and performed by the students. The course will also foster peer to peer development in the band setting while encouraging the band to perform cohesively as a single unit. Students in Modern Band will also be introduced to the art of Composition and Improvisation. End of Year projects will culminate with a concert performed by the modern band ensemble.
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Students will be instructed in basic musicianship and fundamental vocal techniques using introductory singing materials. This may be a performing group, in which case attendance at all rehearsals and performances will be required unless prior approval has been granted.
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Students will be instructed in basic musicianship and fundamental vocal techniques using introductory singing materials. This may be a performing group, in which case attendance at all rehearsals and performances will be required unless prior approval has been granted.
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This course is designed for specialized vocal groupings and is open to students with some musical ability and interest. Instruction is given in fundamental vocal techniques and basic musicianship using singing materials written for specific voices. This may be a performing group, and attendance at all rehearsals and performances will be required unless prior approval has been granted
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This course is designed for specialized vocal groupings and is open to students with some musical ability and interest. Instruction is given in fundamental vocal techniques and basic musicianship using singing materials written for specific voices. This may be a performing group, and attendance at all rehearsals and performances will be required unless prior approval has been granted
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This course is designed for specialized vocal groupings and is open to students with some musical ability. Instruction is given in fundamental vocal techniques and basic musicianship using singing materials written for specific voices. This may be a performing group, and attendance at all rehearsals and performances will be required unless prior approval has been granted
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This course is designed for specialized vocal groupings and is open to students with some musical ability. Instruction is given in fundamental vocal techniques and basic musicianship using singing materials written for specific voices. This may be a performing group, and attendance at all rehearsals and performances will be required unless prior approval has been granted
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This course introduces students to the world of music. It is a non-performing course which teaches music fundamentals and musicianship through various activities focusing on music from past to present. Students will understand music as it relates to history, culture, and other art disciplines. Keyboards and other instruments may be used.
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This course introduces students to the world of music. It is a non-performing course which teaches music fundamentals and musicianship through various activities focusing on music from past to present. Students will understand music as it relates to history, culture, and other art disciplines. Keyboards and other instruments may be used.
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This course introduces students to the world of music. It is a non-performing course which teaches music fundamentals and musicianship through various activities focusing on music from past to present. Students will understand music as it relates to history, culture, and other art disciplines. Keyboards and other instruments may be used.
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This course introduces students to the world of music. It is a non-performing course which teaches music fundamentals and musicianship through various activities focusing on music from past to present. Students will understand music as it relates to history, culture, and other art disciplines. Keyboards and other instruments may be used.
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This class will be a compendium of visual and/or performing arts courses which will introduce students to music, art, drama, and dance. Students will get fundamental instruction in each of the four areas with the idea that they can later decide which areas to pursue. Students will be exposed to both practical and performance opportunities in singing and/or playing instruments, ceramics, photography, drawing and painting, dance, and acting and basic elements of the theater. ($$)
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This class will be a compendium of visual and/or performing arts courses which will introduce students to music, art, drama, and dance. Students will get fundamental instruction in each of the four areas with the idea that they can later decide which areas to pursue. Students will be exposed to both practical and performance opportunities in singing and/or playing instruments, ceramics, photography, drawing and painting, dance, and acting and basic elements of the theater. ($$)
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The AI Music Lab is an innovative and cutting-edge course that blends the realms of Artificial Intelligence and music composition, offering students a unique opportunity to explore the intersection of technology and creativity. Unlike traditional music courses, this class leverages AI to empower students to create, analyze, and appreciate music in new and exciting ways. It fosters critical thinking, technical skills, and a deep understanding of personal musical preferences.
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Students will continue to explore and learn aspects of dance. Exposure to different styles will enable students to develop skills in technique, choreography, performance, and musical phrasing. Students will be encouraged to develop flexibility, rhythm, endurance, and balance. They will also develop strong social skills by working cooperatively on group projects which will include student-based choreography.
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Students will continue to explore and learn aspects of dance. Exposure to different styles will enable students to develop skills in technique, choreography, performance, and musical phrasing. Students will be encouraged to develop flexibility, rhythm, endurance, and balance. They will also develop strong social skills by working cooperatively on group projects which will include student-based choreography.
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This advanced drama course continues and builds upon skills acquired in Drama 1. This course provides experiences in acting before public audiences. Opportunities to direct, write, and act in class plays are provided. How to construct scenery, use lights and sound, and create other production effects is reviewed.
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This advanced drama course continues and builds upon skills acquired in Drama 1. This course provides experiences in acting before public audiences. Opportunities to direct, write, and act in class plays are provided. How to construct scenery, use lights and sound, and create other production effects is reviewed.
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In this course the student will concentrate on developing individual skills and techniques with two-dimensional media. Students will develop sensitivity through the study of cultural, historical, and aesthetic aspects of art. Emphasis is on learning the elements of design and how to organize them for good composition. Such projects as lettering, landscape and still-life painting, figure and perspective drawing, and abstract composition are presented. ($$)
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In this course the student will concentrate on developing individual skills and techniques with two-dimensional media. Students will develop sensitivity through the study of cultural, historical, and aesthetic aspects of art. Emphasis is on learning the elements of design and how to organize them for good composition. Such projects as lettering, landscape and still-life painting, figure and perspective drawing, and abstract composition are presented. ($$)
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In this course the student will concentrate on developing individual skills and techniques with two-dimensional media. Students will develop sensitivity through the study of cultural, historical, and aesthetic aspects of art. Emphasis is on learning the elements of design and how to organize them for good composition. Such projects as lettering, landscape and still-life painting, figure and perspective drawing, and abstract composition are presented. ($$)
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This course builds on the foundational skills taught in the introductory Exploring Digital Photography course and provides instruction of advanced composition and in-depth application of photography skills. This course aims to give students a solid foundation in photography skills as preparation for high school-level photography courses.
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This course builds on the foundational skills taught in the introductory Exploring Digital Photography course and provides instruction of advanced composition and in-depth application of photography skills. This course aims to give students a solid foundation in photography skills as preparation for high school-level photography courses.
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This course builds on the foundational skills taught in the introductory Exploring Digital Photography course and provides instruction of advanced composition and in-depth application of photography skills. This course aims to give students a solid foundation in photography skills as preparation for high school-level photography courses.
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In this course basic fundamentals are stressed. Attendance at all rehearsals and performances is required unless prior approval has been granted.
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In this course basic fundamentals are stressed. Attendance at all rehearsals and performances is required unless prior approval has been granted.
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The course is open to those students who can adequately perform on an instrument and who have a good basic knowledge of music fundamentals. Attendance at all rehearsals and performances is required unless prior approval has been granted.
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The course is open to those students who can adequately perform on an instrument and who have a good basic knowledge of music fundamentals. Attendance at all rehearsals and performances is required unless prior approval has been granted.
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This course is open to students with strong musical ability and interest. Students will continue instruction in musicianship and the vocal techniques of part-singing. A greater amount of vocal independence and musicianship is expected. This is a performing group, and attendance at all rehearsals and performances is required unless prior approval has been granted.
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This course is open to students with strong musical ability and interest. Students will continue instruction in musicianship and the vocal techniques of part-singing. A greater amount of vocal independence and musicianship is expected. This is a performing group, and attendance at all rehearsals and performances is required unless prior approval has been granted.
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This course is open to students with previous performance experience or high musical aptitude and interest. Students will continue instruction in basic musicianship. Vocal independence will be developed through continuing mastery of the vocal techniques of part-singing. This is a performing group and attendance at all rehearsals and performances is required unless prior approval has been granted.
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This course is open to students with previous performance experience or high musical aptitude and interest. Students will continue instruction in basic musicianship. Vocal independence will be developed through continuing mastery of the vocal techniques of part-singing. This is a performing group and attendance at all rehearsals and performances is required unless prior approval has been granted.
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