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The Fine Arts department strides to broaden student academic experiences and develop student talents.
Courses Offered:
Intro to Theatre, Drama II, Technical Theatre, Freshman Choir, Chamber Choir, Les Chantes, Choraleers, Railaires, Band, Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble I, Jazz Ensemble II, Art Basics, Painting & Drawing I/II, Design I/II, Sculpture, Ceramics I/II/III, Mural Class, Portfolio Art Career
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Art Basics |
Design I
Ceramics I
Painting & Drawing I
Sculpture
Mural |
Ceramics II
Design II
Painting & Drawing II |
Art Portfolio Career
Ceramics III |
| Vocal Music |
Freshmen Choir |
Chamber Choir |
Les Chantes/Choraleers |
Railaires |
| Drama |
Drama I |
Drama II/Tech Theatre |
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Instrumental
Music
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Instrumental Music students are encouraged to enroll in four years of course work. Band students may also dual enroll in Jazz
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Fine Arts Course DescriptionsVisual Arts
Art Basics
Prerequisite – None
This course provides the beginning art student the opportunity to explore a wide
variety of medium, art processes and history. It teaches basic concepts and
ideas while trying to relate these experiences to present day interests. It is a
prerequisite to all other art classes. An art packet of supplies is needed for
the course and can be used in advanced courses. Cost ranges between $15.00 and
$21.00.
Painting And Drawing I
Prerequisite – Art Basics
The student will be using all mediums of paint and drawing materials for this
beginning class. History will be a part of the class. Students must purchase an
art packet.
Painting And Drawing II
Prerequisite – Painting & Drawing I
This class is for the advanced instruction and techniques of the 2-D student. It
will explore paint and drawing mediums. Further in-depth history will be
studied. Students must purchase an art packet.
Design
Prerequisite – Art Basics
This class is for the design-oriented student. Color theory and graphic design
will be emphasized. Fashion design, silk-screen, paper-cut techniques, fabric
and textile projects will be included. The use of the computer as an art tool
will be introduced. Students will purchase an art packet.
Design II Prerequisite – Design I
A class for the advanced graphics design student. There will be further
exploration in typography and graphic design. This will be a further studies
class in computer. The graphic artist on computer will cover fashion design,
video, design layout, printing, topography and design. Students will purchase an
art packet. Focus will be towards a career as a graphics designer. This is a
designated Tech Prep course. Completion of Design I and II with a “B or better”
means that you have earned college credit to be applied toward an Associate of
Applied Science degree at Hutchinson Community College. Additional cost will
incur as needed.
Sculpture Prerequisite – Art Basics
This class will be for the dimensional art student. The class will cover many
sculptural mediums. The course also includes wood, metals and non-traditional
materials for sculpture. There is a class lab fee of $16.00 a year.
Ceramics
Prerequisite – Art Basics. No prerequisite for a Senior
This class will be an introduction to the hand-building techniques and wheel
form. The course involves glazing, clay mixing, kiln firing and use of different
clays. This course requires a $16.00 fee for the year.
Ceramics II Prerequisite – Ceramics I
This course is for students who want to continue to develop strengths and
improve weaknesses in ceramic work. The class involves working on advanced
projects in hand-building and wheel works. This class will have a major role in
loading the kilns and glaze formulation. This course requires a $16.00 fee for
the year. This course will focus on dinner sets. Sketchbook is required.
Ceramics III Prerequisite –
Ceramics II
This course is for students who want to continue to develop strengths and
weaknesses in ceramic work. This class involves working on advanced individual
projects on the wheel and hand building. The course requires a $16.00 fee for
the year.
Mural Class Prerequisite – Paint and
Drawing I
By Application only—available from Counselor or Instructor
This course is for students to learn the basics of mural painting. They will
study mural design, history, processes and procedures. Students will complete
murals throughout district schools and community, as needed. Work outside of
classroom is required as well as attendance to all site projects. Students need
to submit an application, as class size is limited.
Portfolio Art Career
Prerequisite – Paint & Drawing II or Design II or Ceramics II (full year)
This class is for the advanced art student who may wish to continue to develop
their art skills as well as for the serious art student who may be considering
art as a career. Portfolios will be assembled. Career avenues in the art field
will be researched. Business and professional artists in all fields of graphics,
fine arts and ceramics will be guest speakers. The class will be a part of the
“senior” exhibit and other art exhibits. Students will supply their own
materials and additional costs will incur as needed.
Performing Arts
Introduction to Theatre Prerequisite: None
Beginning
drama students will study basic acting, play production and theatre history.
Performance is required for this class. Drama students will learn about
character development, acting theory, improvisation, theatre history, and
production of the theatre process.
Drama II:
Prerequisite –
Introduction to Theater
This is a course designed to teach the advanced elements of acting and play production. Students will write plays, direct and act in scenes and productions throughout the year. Performance is required. Students will gain practical experience through work on the fall and spring productions. Some work outside class will be required.
Technical Theatre Prerequisite: None
(Application Only)
This course is for students to learn the basics of backstage work in theater. They will study set design and construction, theory and usage of lighting and sound, costume design and prop making. Students will be included in all traditional aspects of the fall and spring shows, including setup and running. Tech work outside of class is required as well as attendance at all tech and dress rehearsals and performances.
Freshman Choir Prerequisite: None
This course is open to all freshmen. The group rehearses and performs music from the standard mixed chorus repertoire. General music and choral techniques are studied to prepare members for participation in the more advanced choral groups. The choir performs several times during the year, but the course emphasis is more on training rather than performance. Music theory, ensemble literature and solo literature are also studied.
Chamber Choir Prerequisite: None
This is a mixed chorus of sophomore, junior and senior voices. Singers not selected for Choraleers or Les Chantes may select Chamber Choir. This choir performs several times during the year. Emphasis is placed on voice production and choral technique to prepare members for participation in the more advanced choral groups. Music theory, ensemble literature and solo literature are also studied.
Les Chantes Prerequisite: None (Audition Only)
This is a select group of female voices chosen by audition. The group studies and performs the more advanced selections from the repertoire for women’s voices. Les Chantes performs at concerts, programs, Churches and music festivals. Each student purchases performance outfits.
Choraleers Prerequisite: None (Audition Only)
This is a mixed chorus chosen by audition. The Choraleers prepare and perform selections from the standard mixed chorus repertoire. In addition to the regular series of performances in the school, the Choraleers make appearances at special holiday services, music festivals and conventions, both in and outside of the Newton area.
Railaires
Prerequisite: Must be a member of
the Choraleers (Audition Only)
This is a select mixed ensemble chosen from the membership of Choraleers. The group studies and performs the more advanced selections from the madrigal and chamber choir repertoire, in addition to jazz, pop and show choir material. The Railaires perform each year at concerts, club programs, churches, clinics and festivals. Performance outfits are to be purchased by each student.
Band Prerequisite: None
This class functions as a marching unit in the fall of the year, performing at football games and parades. Following football season, the band divides into a symphonic concert band and a symphonic wind ensemble. These groups prepare and perform selections from the concert band repertoire. In addition to several home concerts, these bands participate in clinics and festivals outside the Newton community. Various groups, including ensembles, pep band and orchestra winds, are selected from the band enrollment. All wind and percussion players electing instrumental music must enroll in band. The band and orchestra rehearse the same hour.
Orchestra
Prerequisite: None (Permission from
instructor or audition required)
This course is a grouping of all string players. Wind and percussion players are chosen from the wind ensemble to perform with the string players, making a full orchestra. String orchestra and full orchestra prepare and perform works from the traditional orchestra repertoire. The orchestra performs 6 to 8 concerts per year and participates in clinics and festivals outside the Newton area.
9th Orchestra
Prerequisite: None
(Permission from instructor or audition)
This course is a grouping of all 9th grade string players. Wind and percussion players are chosen from the wind ensemble to perform with the string players, making a full orchestra. String orchestra and full orchestra prepare and perform works from the traditional orchestra repertoire. The orchestra performs 4 to 6 concerts per year and participates in clinics and festivals outside the Newton area.
Jazz Ensemble I
Prerequisite: Must be a member
of band or orchestra (Audition Only)
Students in the course prepare and perform music from the jazz and big band repertoire. In addition to appearances at home, in concerts and assemblies, the jazz ensemble participates in clinics and festivals outside the Newton community.
Jazz Ensemble II
Prerequisite: Must be a
member of band or orchestra
This is the same as Jazz Ensemble, except there is no audition.
Novice Debate Prerequisite: None
This course
provides an introduction to the theories and practices of competitive policy
debate. The course involves public speaking, argumentation, research, and
analysis of the current debate topic. Individual participation after school
and weekend debate tournaments are required. Students must be
self-motivated and work well with others. After school and weekends are
required. Hosting help is a requirement. This course can be substituted for
the Speech credit.
Experienced Debate
Prerequisite: Novice Debate and/or Teacher Approval
This course
provides experienced debaters with in-depth research, analysis, and argumentation
opportunities. Regular competition at extra-curricular tournaments is
required. Also, students must assist with hosting the NHS Railroader Debate
Tournament. This class may be substituted for the required speech class.
After school and weekends are required. Hosting help is a requirement.
Spring Debate:
Prerequisite: Students must have been in the fall Debate class. Those not in the
fall Debate class must have plans to take Policy Debate the following fall.
Instructor approval is required.
This class is for students
wanting to compete in spring/forensics debate related activities, and those
waiting to research the New Cross Examination (CX) topic. The spring debate will
not fulfill speech requirement for graduation. Students will be required
to attend out of school contests and work sessions. Competitions include the
Lincoln/Douglas debate, Controversy or Cross-fire Debates, student congress, or
legislative debate, foreign and domestic extemp, as well as Original Oration and
Informative Speaking. Research is required for topics: Lincoln/Douglas,
Cross-Fire, Congress, Extemp, and the following year's CX debate topic.
Forensics: Prerequisite: None
This is an advanced speech class offering the
student an opportunity to specialize in one of the following fields oratory,
extempore, informative speech, oral interpretation of prose and poetry, and duet
acting. Students may be selected to participate in extra-curricular forensic
competition throughout the semester. May be repeated for maximum of two
credits. Students are required to participate in competition. This class may
be substituted for the required speech class.
Speech: Prerequisite: None
This course provides an
overall view of oral communication. Included are informative, persuasive, and
autobiographical speeches. Non-verbal communication and various outline formats
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