Grade 9
Students will develop an understanding of the commercial photography industry and career opportunities with a focus on creating quality photographs. They will analyze and apply the elements and principles of art to photographs; demonstrate knowledge of different types of cameras and lenses; practice photographic composition and layout; identify the characteristics of different types of photographic…
Students will learn gaming, computerized gaming, evolution of gaming, artistic aspects of perspective, design, animation, technical concepts of collision theory, and programming logic. Students will participate-in a simulation of a real video game design team while developing technical proficiency in constructing an original game design.
Students will explore visual storytelling by creating digital media projects using industry-standard software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere Pro. Through hands-on design challenges, they will apply key concepts like color theory, typography, and layout while building skills in photo editing, vector graphics, and video production. As a recommended entry point for the Arts,…
Students will gain knowledge of the design principles, history, techniques, and tools related to the production of drawings, renderings, and scaled models for residential or non-residential purposes. They will learn about building code and zoning requirements; draw schematic site plans, floor plans, building elevations, sections, and perspectives; compare the use of architectural elements such as…
This class provides an overview to the various fields of architecture and construction, including career opportunities in the fields. Students will be introduced to the safe use of hand tools and power tools and the care and maintenance of these tools. They will learn to provide material and time estimates for projects and interpret architectural…
Principles of Architecture provides an overview of the various fields of architecture, interior design, and construction management. Achieving proficiency in decision-making and problem solving is an essential skill for career planning and lifelong learning. Students use self-knowledge, education, and career information to set and achieve realistic career and educational goals. Job specific training can be…
This course provides a foundation for students pursuing careers in food safety, animal breeding and health, and farming efficiency. They will develop leadership skills in the student organization and through their supervised agriculture experience as they study and develop technical knowledge and skills related to plant and soil systems, animal systems, and food products and…
Pre-AP offers four year-long courses in the Arts: Pre-AP Dance, Pre-AP Music, Pre-AP Theatre, and Pre-AP Visual Arts. These four distinct courses share themes, underlying unit foundations, and areas of focus. Frameworks, model lessons, and performance assessments are specific to each course and are designed to be incorporated into schools’ existing performance-focused arts courses. Frameworks…
These courses provide opportunities to become familiar with plays and playwrights, principles and practices of acting, directing, and playwriting, and some aspects of technical theatre such as scenic, costume, lighting, sound, and make-up design. The elements to be studied are focused upon within the context of the world’s great periods of theatre history. Students may…
This course provides practical hands-on experience in acting and stagecraft through the preparation and public performance of plays.