Fine, Visual & Performing Arts

Art is an intense and demanding high school art curriculum with exciting rewards for the serious art student. Students  will share a studio with the most motivated and experienced artists in our school. Students will create a series of works in either 2-dimensional works (painting, drawing, printing, photography, video, collaging etc.) or 3-dimensional works (clay, wire, cardboard, plaster, assemblage etc.) formats.  Works in each portfolio must demonstrate inquiry through art and design and development of materials, processes, and ideas over the course of a year.

Portfolios include works of art and design, process documentation, and written information about the work presented. In May, students submit portfolios to AP Central for evaluation based on specific criteria, which include skillful synthesis of materials, processes, and ideas and sustained investigation through practice, experimentation, and revision, guided by questions. The national requirements and examples of art works can be found at the following links: AP 3-D Art and Design, AP 2-D Art and Design, AP Drawing

AP 3-D Art and Design
Course fee $25/semester
Grade Levels: 11, 12

Prerequisite: At least two semesters of emphasis area study and/or Instructor Approval

Two Semesters Required
First Semester 15230A AND Second Semester 15230B

AP 2-D Art and Design
Course fee $25/semester
Grade Levels: 11, 12

Prerequisite: At least two semesters of emphasis area study and/or Instructor Approval

Two Semesters Required
First Semester 15250A AND Second Semester 15250B

AP Drawing
Course fee $25/semester
Grade Levels: 11, 12

Prerequisite: At least two semesters of emphasis area study and/or Instructor Approval

Two Semesters Required
First Semester 15240A AND Second Semester 15240B

Sculpture is an introductory course providing an opportunity for students to explore various artists, art styles, and a variety of artmaking processes that exist in three dimensions. Emphasis is placed on understanding the Elements of Art and Principles of Design as a basis for the framework. Students gain practical experience using various three-dimensional art media focusing on the sculptural processes of assemblage, reduction carving, and modeling to create artwork. In addition, students develop visual literacy and twenty-first-century skills through written, visual, and verbal expression. Willingness to get involved in the creative process and experimentation is a more important requirement than the student’s previous experience.

Sculpture 1
Course fee $30/semester
Grade Levels: 9,10,11,12

First Semester 15071 (S1)
Second Semester 15072 (S2)

Sculpture 2
Course fee $30/semester
Grade Levels: 9,10,11,12

First Semester 15171 (S1)
Second Semester 15172 (S2)

The elements and principles of art will be applied to works created in paint.  Instruction will include assignments dealing with shape, value, color theory, and methods of paint application.  Assignments will explore the influences of both art history and creative expression.  Assignments will deal with techniques in both opaque and watercolor media.

PAINTING 1 
Course fee $30/semester
Grade Levels: 9,10,11,12

First Semester 15051 (S1)
Second Semester 15052 (S2)

PAINTING 2
Course fee $30/semester
Grade Levels: 10,11,12

First Semester 15151 (S1)
Second Semester 15152 (S2)  Course fee $25/semester

PAINTING 3
Course fee $30/semester
Grade Levels: 11,12

First Semester 15251 (S1)
Second Semester 15252 (S2)  Course fee $25/semester

PAINTING 4 
Course fee $30/semester
Grade Levels: 11,12

First Semester 15451 (S1)
Second Semester 15452 (S2)  Course fee $25/semester

Students will experience both drawing and painting elements while being exposed to a hands-on art making process. Printmaking is an artistic process based on transferring images from the original surface design, a matrix, to another surface such as paper or fabric. Essential to printmaking is the production of multiples and repetition. This class will introduce several printmaking media and techniques, including, monotypes, collagraph prints, screen prints, relief prints, and intaglio prints. This includes increased ability to purposely employ color, line, shape, texture, value, and the illusion of space through layering.

PRINTMAKING 1
Course fee $30/semester
Grade Levels: 9,10,11,12

First Semester 15261(S1)
Second Semester 15262 (S2)  

This course will allow students to explore the basic components of art through drawing. Students will learn about line, shape, form, value, texture, space and color.  Students will complete a variety of exercises in conceptual, real life and image reproduction.  Subject matter will include:  figure, face, perspective, landscape, and many others.  Media used will be pencil, pen, crayon, colored pencil and conté.  Students will work to grow creative and technical skills.

DRAWING 1
Course fee $25/semester
Grade Levels: 9,10,11,12

First Semester 15041 (S1)
Second Semester 15042 (S2)      

DRAWING 2
Course fee $25/semester
Grade Levels: 10,11,12

First Semester 15141 (S1)
Second Semester 15142 (S2)

DRAWING 3
Course fee $25/semester
Grade Levels: 10,11,12

First Semester 15241 (S1)
Second Semester 15242 (S2) 

DRAWING 4
Course fee $25/semester
Grade Levels: 10,11,12

First Semester 15441 (S1)
Second Semester 15442 (S2)

Students will learn to work with clay as a three dimensional art form.  Basic hand construction, methods of pinching, coiling, slab and sculpture techniques will be taught and utilized.  Students will construct a variety of projects depending on the level of progression in class.  The potter’s wheel will be used and basic glazing techniques introduced. Experimentation will be encouraged, as will works of depth and complexity.

CERAMICS 1
Course fee $30/semester
Grade Levels: 9,10,11,12

First Semester 15021 (S1)
Second Semester 15022 (S2)

CERAMICS 2
Course fee $30/semester
Grade Levels: 10,11,12

First Semester 15121 (S1)
Second Semester 15122 (S2)

CERAMICS 3
Course fee $30/semester
Grade Levels: 10,11,12

First Semester 15321 (S1)
Second Semester 15322 (S2)

CERAMICS 4
Course fee $30/semester
Grade Levels: 10,11,12

First Semester 15421 (S1)
Second Semester 15422 (S2)

This course will focus on the practice of film/video production. This is a project-based course where students will be expected to research and develop skills on camera operation, position and movement, audio control, basic directing, lighting, and editing. Students will also be expected to learn the terminology of video pre-production/production/post-production and use this terminology competently. Students will be expected to learn through materials available online and will learn through practical, hands-on experiences creating video products. Grades are based on completion of projects, adherence to project instructions, timeliness and communication with the instructor, and students set the desired learning outcomes for each new project which they will self-evaluate.  

INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL MEDIA 1
Grade Levels: 9, 10, 11, 12
Course Fee $70/semester

First Semester 15091 (S1)
Second Semester 15092 (S2) 

INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL MEDIA 2
Grade Levels: 9, 10, 11, 12
Course Fee $70/semester

First Semester 15191 (S1)
Second Semester 15192 (S2) 

The course incorporates the principles of design and art into digital photography. Students will learn how digital cameras work, the history of photography, how to incorporate various design elements into their photographs, and how to manipulate technical settings of the camera. Students will also learn basic Photoshop editing basics. Students will leave the course with a portfolio of work created over the course of the semester that demonstrates their understanding. A second semester may be taken where students will explore more advanced techniques in photography and in Photoshop.

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY 1
Grade Levels: 9, 10, 11,12
Course Fee $60/semester

First Semester 15031 (S1)
Second Semester 15032 (S2)

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY 2
Grade Levels: 9,10, 11,12
Course Fee $60/semester

First Semester 15131 (S1)
Second Semester 15132 (S2)

Yearbook Design and Publication 1 is a full-year course designed to introduce students to both photo and written journalism in order to create a school yearbook for publication.  Students will learn principles of photography and photojournalism, as well as principles of graphic design.  Students will become skilled at using a DSLR camera and will use desktop publishing tools including Adobe Photoshop CC and Jostens online publishing program to design pages for the yearbook.

The primary goal of this course is to create a school yearbook for publication,  but  the secondary goal of the course is to reinforce the skills necessary for a successful publication, including working as part of a design team and learning to meet publication deadlines.  No prior yearbook or photography experience is required for Yearbook Design and Publication 1.

Additionally, students gain even more value from the experience if they are able to serve on the yearbook staff for multiple years. Students who take Yearbook Design and Publication 2 can advance to editor positions after one year on staff in Yearbook Design and Publication 1.  As an editor, students lead a team of other yearbook students  and oversee their pages, making editorial decisions on content, design, and page layouts.

YEARBOOK DESIGN AND PUBLICATION 1
Grade Levels: 10,11,12
Prerequisite: Instructor Approval/ Application required

First Semester 10420A (S1) AND Second Semester 10420B (S2)
Two Semesters (FY)

YEARBOOK DESIGN AND PUBLICATION 2
Grade Levels: 10,11,12
Prerequisite: Instructor Approval/ Application required

First Semester 10421A (S1) AND Second Semester 10421B (S2)
Two Semesters (FY)

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This course is designed to introduce students to concepts and practices in theatrical production. Through projects and activities students explore theatrical trends, approaches to acting, stage combat, improvisation, play analysis and technical theatre – which may include set design, costuming, lighting or stage makeup.

THEATRE ARTS 1
Grade Levels: 9,10,11,12
Course fee $40/semester

First Semester 15211 (S1)
Second Semester 15212 (S2)

THEATRE ARTS 2
Grade Levels: 9,10,11,12
Course fee $40/semester

First Semester 15221 (S1)
Second Semester 15222 (S2)

This is a beginning to advanced level course focused on the craft of acting for stage or screen. Students study movement, script/character analysis, improvisation, ensemble and monologue work, and audition skills as they develop self-awareness and an understanding of the body and voice as tools for creative expression.

ACTING 1
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Course fee $40/semester

First Semester 15231 (S1)
Second Semester 15232 (S2)

ACTING 2
Grade Levels: 9,10,11,12
Course fee $40/semester

First Semester 15221 (S1)
Second Semester 15222 (S2)

Grade Levels: 9, 10, 11, 12
Course fee $100/year

First Semester 15300A (S1) AND Second Semester 15300B (S2)
Two Semester Required (FY)

Band is a mixed grade performance ensemble. It is open to all students, with or without prior band experience. The class will provide interested Bishop Kelly High School students with opportunities to begin, or continue, their development of instrumental performing skills with an emphasis on community, self-discipline and precision. Band students will perform a wide variety of music within any given year, including traditional, classical, contemporary, and popular music styles. Students will rehearse together, and on their own, to gain a knowledge of and an understanding of the elements of instrumental music. Though students are encouraged to take the class for a full year, it is not a requirement. An extension of the class will be in a variety of school activities including involvement in concerts, festivals, marching band competitions, school athletic events, and other school and community events.

Grade Levels: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisites: Instructor Approval/Audition
Course fee $60/year

First Semester 15320A (S1) AND Second Semester 15320B (S2)
Two Semester Required (FY)

Concert Choir is a mixed voice ensemble. It is open to students with or without previous choral experience, but an assessment/audition is conducted for placement. The ensemble sings literature in a wide variety of genres and languages. Students also receive training in proper vocal technique, music history and theory, and general musicianship. Performances at concerts, festivals, and liturgies are scheduled each semester and attendance is expected.

Grade Levels: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Previous String Instruction and/or Instructor Approval
Course fee $60/year

First Semester 15310A (S1) AND Second Semester 15310B (S2)
Two Semester Required (FY)

This course is open to all string players. This course is designed to meet the needs of students who are motivated to prepare orchestra repertoire, in a chamber setting, for community performances and competitive festivals. Students will study and perform quality literature suited to ability level. Students will learn concepts of orchestra technique and elements of music theory and history while continuing to develop individual skill on their instrument. Students will participate in after-school concerts and festivals throughout the year.

String Orchestra offers violinists, violists, cellists and bassists an opportunity to hone their skills while exploring a wide spectrum of musical genres. Through exposure to classical and contemporary literature, students will refine their technical prowess in bowing, tone production, intonation, articulation; students will also be exposed to topics in music history and theory.

Enrollment in the String Orchestra is based on instructor approval. An audition is required for placement.

Grade Levels: 9, 10, 11, 12
Course fee $50/semester

First Semester 15331 (S1)
Second Semester 15332 (S2)

Guitar provides students with an introduction to this popular instrument. Students will be exposed to a large body of information, including: musical terms and symbols, chord identification and fingering, notation, strumming techniques, chord progressions, and performance. Students will be required to bring their own acoustic guitar (no solid body electric guitars) and be expected to practice at least 2 hours per week.