PHOTOGRAPHY & GRAPHIC DESIGN III

Grades 9-12 9190 1 Credit

Background: Art Foundation or teacher recommendation This course will allow students to think creatively and solve visual problems while using technology to create expressive artworks. Students will explore and practice standard black and white photographic processes through the use of cameras, films, lighting effects, and the application of basic darkroom techniques. They will be introduced to digital photographic processes and develop proficiency in the use of computers, scanners, and digital cameras for art making. Use of Adobe Creative Suite in the areas of layout design, graphic design, and digital imaging will also be taught, along with the history of photography. Students will learn to address ethical issues concerning computer generated imagery. The development of a beginning portfolio that showcases meaningful designs and photographs will be part of this course. (Students will be required to have access to digital camera of 8mp or more, a film camera, and purchase necessary film and photographic paper for the year).

Schools offering course: SHS

PHOTOGRAPHY & GRAPHIC DESIGN II

Grades 10-12 9191 1 Credit

Background: Photography & Graphic Design I

This course will expand knowledge on the study of black and white photography, alternative processes, and the digital process. Students will acquire and apply in-depth understanding of photographic equipment, films, and specialized practices to include digital applications, hardware, and software. Students will be asked to solve complex visual problems within the areas of publication design, multimedia presentations, graphic design, and digital imaging using Adobe software. Working with others to design, package, and promote a publication that emphasizes strong photography, design and typography is an important element in this course. Students will also learn to critique and evaluate portfolios that demonstrate a high quality of craftsmanship and content in both digital and traditional media. (Students will be required to have access to digital camera of 8mp or more, a film camera, and purchase necessary film and photographic paper for the year).

Schools offering course: SHS

PHOTOGRAPHY & GRAPHIC DESIGN III

Grades 11-12 9192 1 Credit

Background: Photography & Graphic Design II This course will engage students in the advanced study of photographic and technology based design processes while developing the approach and discipline of a working artist.

Students will expand their understanding and capability in the application of hardware and software to craft expressive original art. Students will be asked to generate visual solutions to objective based problems by using a variety of media and creative thinking skills. A final required portfolio, which shows evidence of technical proficiency, quality, and experience, will demonstrate students’ commitment to the communication of ideas through digital and photographic media. Students will be asked to apply professional exhibition techniques to display personal work. Various career paths in the photography and graphic design industries will also be studied (i.e. Photo Journalism, Print Design, and Commercial and Fine Art Photography).

Schools offering course: SHS

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SCHOOL KEY: ALL=All 5 High Schools BPHS=Brooke Point CFHS=Colonial Forge MVHS=Mountain View NSHS=North Stafford SHS=Stafford intermediate level for the performance of Grade III-IV band literature. Students participate in Virginia Band and Orchestra Directors Association (VBODA) sponsored events such as All-District auditions and Solo & Ensemble Festival.

Concerts of traditional and contemporary band works at the Grade III and IV level will be prepared and performed.

Small ensemble and solo work as well as music theory and history will be components of this course. Students are expected to practice an average of 30 minutes per day.

Note: This is a performance-based class and involves participation in concerts and other performances and rehearsals outside of class time. such as All-District auditions and Solo & Ensemble Festival.

Concerts of traditional and contemporary band works at the Grade IV and V level will be prepared and performed.

Small ensemble and solo work as well as music theory and history will be components of this course. Students are expected to practice an average of 30 minutes per day. This is a performance-based class and involves participation in concerts and other performances and rehearsals outside of class time.

Schools offering course: All

PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE

9250 Grades 9-12 1 Credit Background: Previous band experience is required This class is designed to meet the unique needs of the first year percussion student at the high school level. Emphasis is on mastering the techniques required for playing the full spectrum of percussion equipment including drums, mallet instruments, timpani, and the various hand-held “trap”

instruments. Special emphasis is placed on the Percussive Arts Society list of 40 rudiments, keyboard proficiency, note and rhythm reading skills, music theory, music history, ear training and sight-reading. Students are expected to practice a minimum of 30 minutes per day. This is a performance-based class and involves participation in concerts and traditional and contemporary works for concert band and wind ensemble at the Grade V-VI level. Students participate in Virginia Band and Orchestra Directors Association (VBODA) sponsored events such as All-District Band auditions, Solo & Ensemble Festival, All-District Concert Festival and All-County Band auditions. Small ensemble and solo work as well as scales, etudes, music theory, ear training, sight-singing/reading and music history will be components of this course. The class is based on the size of a traditional Wind Ensemble and is limited in size to the performance-based class and involves participation in concerts and other performances and rehearsals outside of class time. performance techniques unique to jazz music and the history of jazz through the study of traditional and contemporary works of jazz music. Students participate in Virginia Band and Orchestra Directors Association (VBODA) sponsored events such as All-District Band auditions, Solo & Ensemble Festival and the All-District Jazz Festival. Some emphasis will be given to music theory as it relates to improvisation.

Students will be involved in solo work and small ensembles.

This class will be based on the traditional size of a jazz band, or “Big Band”, and is limited in size to the instrumentation needs of the group. Private lessons, while not required, are strongly encouraged for members of this ensemble. This is a performance-based class and involves participation in concerts and other performances and rehearsals outside of class time. compositional techniques and their application in improvisation and music literature based in an improvisatory tradition. Students will approach this compositional style though aural theory, written theory, music history, and technical development of their individual instrument.

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SCHOOL KEY: ALL=All 5 High Schools BPHS=Brooke Point CFHS=Colonial Forge MVHS=Mountain View NSHS=North Stafford SHS=Stafford

Students will study song forms, motific development, phrase structure, chord construction and voice leading. These compositional elements will be applied to important historical and stylistic musical vehicles that may include:

Blues, Swing, Bebop, Modal, and Funk/Fusion. This course will require students to perform scales, scale patterns, memorized phrases and melodies, and improvised melodies over given chord professions and song forms. Students will be responsible for attending one performance per semester outside of the normal school day.

Schools offering course: CFHS

CHORUS

Chorus directors may place students in specially-designed and appropriate sections of chorus.

MEN’S CHORUS

9280 Grades 9-12 1 Credit This course is open to all interested male students in grades 9-12. It covers Levels 1 and 2 of the Stafford County Choral Music curriculum.

Note: This is a performance-based class and involves participation in concerts and other performances and rehearsals outside of class time. There is a requisite uniform fee for students in the program.

Schools offering course: All

WOMEN’S CHORUS

9260 Grades 9-12 1 Credit This course is open to all interested female students in grades 9-12. It covers Levels 1 and 2 of the Stafford County Choral Music curriculum.

Note: This is a performance-based class and involves participation in concerts and other performances and rehearsals outside of class time. There is a requisite uniform fee for students in the program.

Schools offering course: All

CHORALE

9285 Grades 9-12 1 Credit

This course is a choir open to students in grades 9-12. The course covers Levels 2 and 3 of the Stafford County Choral Music curriculum. This is a performance-based class and involves participation in concerts and other performances and rehearsals outside of class time. There is a requisite uniform fee for students in the program.

Auditions may be required.

Schools offering course: All

MADRIGALS

9289 Grades 10-12 1 Credit This course is an auditioned choir open to students in grades 10-12. The course covers Levels 2, 3, and 4 of the Stafford County Choral Music curriculum.

Note: This is a performance-based class and involves participation in concerts and other performances and rehearsals outside of class time. There is a requisite uniform fee for students in the program.

Schools offering course: All

JAZZ CHOIR

9290 Grades 9-12 1 Credit This course is a performance-based choir class open to students in grades 9-12. Emphasis is on contemporary literature and performance. Auditions may be required. The course covers Levels 2, 3, and 4 of the Stafford County Choral Music curriculum.

Note: This is a performance-based class and involves participation in concerts and other performances and rehearsals outside of class time. There is a requisite uniform fee for students in the program.

Schools offering course: All

CHAMBER CHOIR

9292 Grades 10-12 1 Credit This course is an auditioned choir open to students in grades 10-12. The course covers Levels 2, 3, and 4 of the Stafford County Choral Music curriculum.

Note: This is a performance-based class and involves participation in concerts and other performances and rehearsals outside of class time. There is a requisite uniform fee for students in the program.

Schools offering course: All

ORCHESTRA

CONCERT ORCHESTRA

9237 Grades 9-12 1 Credit Background: Two or more years of Strings at the Middle School or High School level or equivalent

In this course, emphasis is on mastering the skills necessary for the performance of Grade III-IV string orchestra literature. Students will participate in Virginia Band and Orchestra Directors Association (VBODA) sponsored events such as All-Regional auditions and Solo & Ensemble Festival. Concerts of traditional and contemporary string orchestra works at the Grade III and IV level will be prepared and performed. Small ensemble and solo work as well as music theory and history will be components of this course. Students are expected to practice an average of 30 minutes per day.

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SCHOOL KEY: ALL=All 5 High Schools BPHS=Brooke Point CFHS=Colonial Forge MVHS=Mountain View NSHS=North Stafford SHS=Stafford

Note: This is a performance-based class and involves participation in concerts and other performances and rehearsals outside of class time.

Schools offering course: All

CHAMBER SINFONIA

9238 Grades 10-12 1 Credit Background: By audition only. One or more years of High School Orchestra, although advanced incoming ninth grade string players will be considered.

This is an advanced-level course, functioning at the artist level in accordance with the Virginia Standards of Learning.

Emphasis is on traditional and contemporary works for string orchestra at the Grade IV-VI level. In addition, students may participate in Virginia Band and Orchestra Directors Association (VBODA) sponsored events such as All-Regional Orchestra auditions, Solo & Ensemble Festival, All-District Assessment and All-County auditions. Small ensemble and solo work as well as scales, etudes, music theory, ear training, sight-singing/reading and music history will be components of this course. The class is based on the size of a traditional Chamber Orchestra and is limited in size to the instrumentation needs of the group.

This class is for students who are serious about the study of instrumental music. Private lessons, while not required, are strongly encouraged for members of this ensemble. Students are expected to practice an average of 30 minutes per day.

Note: This is a performance-based class and involves participation in concerts and other performances and rehearsals outside of class time.

Background: Previous music experience required.

Students should have a fundamental understanding of

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