REDWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
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LET'S GET ARTISTIC . . .
| Art Explorations is an introductory course that is a prerequisite
to all other art courses. Students are exposed to the visual arts and
artistic expression. The class emphasizes the importance of art for
personal expression, as well as for its importance as a cultural
element in society. Art History is a course in which students,
through slides, videos, original artwork, video discs, and projects,
become familiar with major achievements in art and architecture. |
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AP Studio Art is for highly motivated students who are
seriously interested in the study of art. Students follow the
national AP course of study, which culminates in the submission
of a 44-piece portfolio to the College Board. Photography
is an introductory course to the basic uses of photographic
equipment. Students learn to take pictures and to develop, print,
and enlarge film. |
LET'S PLAY WITH CLAY . . .
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Ceramics focuses on the study of clay as a functional or
sculptural medium, and is a favorite class of many students.
Instruction includes the potter's wheel, basic concepts of
3-dimensional design, glaze making, kiln firing techniques, and
hand construction techniques. |
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HOW ABOUT GRAPHICS!
| Graphic Design offers students an opportunity to create visual
symbols used in basic design and commercial art. Students focus on the
elements of design and their applications to graphic arts through such
projects as designing logos and developing layouts for publications and
advertising. |
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Drawing/Painting is a course in which students develop skills
with various media, including pencils, colored pencils, pastels,
charcoal, ink, tempera, watercolor, acrylic, and mixed media through
the use of imaginative, still life, landscape, portrait and figurative
studies. |
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SO, YOU LIKE MUSIC . . .
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Beginning Band is a course designed for students with little
or no musical experience. Students learn about brass and woodwind
instruments and music reading with the goal of advancing to
participation in band, orchestra, or ensemble groups. |
LET'S PUT ON A CONCERT!
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Concert Band is for students with some previous musical
instruction. The goal is to develop the proficiency that will advance
students to possible placement in Symphonic Band. Symphonic
Band is the advanced study and performance of band repertoire.
This is the group that plays at our rallies, football games, concerts,
festivals, etc. |
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ARE YOU READY TO SING?
| Chorus provides instruction in music fundamentals, including
reading music, voice production, and individual and group work.
Performances are required. |
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Jazz Ensemble is a course involving improvisation and
jazz styles. Folk Guitar covers tuning, basic and barre
chords, finger picks and strums, and note reading. |
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Sharon Sloan.
