BSSD Course Descriptions_3_19_12 - the Bering Strait School District
BSSD Course Descriptions_3_19_12 - the Bering Strait School District
BSSD Course Descriptions_3_19_12 - the Bering Strait School District
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Fine and Performing Arts<br />
5108 Guitar 51<strong>12</strong><br />
Prerequisite:<br />
Grade Level: 9<strong>12</strong><br />
Prerequisite:<br />
Grade Level: 9<strong>12</strong><br />
Individual Technique - Vocal<br />
Music<br />
Credit: 0.50 Guitar courses introduce students<br />
to <strong>the</strong> fundamentals of music and guitar-playing<br />
techniques, such as strumming and chords.<br />
These courses may also include more<br />
advanced guitar-playing techniques.<br />
Credit: 0.50 Individual Technique—Vocal Music<br />
courses provide instruction in and encourage <strong>the</strong><br />
development of vocal techniques (including aural<br />
development) o<strong>the</strong>r than <strong>the</strong> ability to sing in<br />
groups. These courses may be conducted on<br />
ei<strong>the</strong>r an individual or small group basis.<br />
Individual Technique -<br />
5109 Instrumental Music<br />
5118 Music Appreciation<br />
Prerequisite:<br />
Prerequisite:<br />
Grade Level: 9<strong>12</strong> Grade Level: 9<strong>12</strong><br />
Credit: 0.50 Individual<br />
Technique—Instrumental Music courses provide<br />
individuals with instruction in instrumental<br />
techniques. These courses may be conducted<br />
on ei<strong>the</strong>r an individual or small group basis.<br />
Credit: 0.50 Similar in nature to Music<br />
History/Appreciation courses, Music Appreciation<br />
courses focus specifically on students’<br />
appreciation of music. They are designed to help<br />
students explore <strong>the</strong> world of music and to<br />
develop an understanding of <strong>the</strong> importance of<br />
music in <strong>the</strong>ir lives.<br />
5111 Vocal Ensembles 5155 Creative Art - Drawing/Painting<br />
Prerequisite:<br />
Prerequisite:<br />
Grade Level: 9<strong>12</strong> Grade Level: 9<strong>12</strong><br />
Credit: 0.50 Vocal Ensemble courses are<br />
intended to develop vocal techniques and <strong>the</strong><br />
ability to sing parts in small ensemble or<br />
madrigal groups. <strong>Course</strong> goals may include <strong>the</strong><br />
development of solo singing ability and may<br />
emphasize one or several ensemble literature<br />
styles.<br />
Credit: 0.50 Creative Art—Drawing/Painting<br />
courses cover <strong>the</strong> same topics as Creative<br />
Art—Comprehensive courses, but focus on<br />
drawing and painting. In keeping with this<br />
attention on two-dimensional work, students<br />
typically work with several media (such as penand-ink,<br />
pencil, chalk, watercolor, tempera, oils,<br />
acrylics, and so on), but some courses may focus<br />
on only one medium.<br />
<strong>Bering</strong> <strong>Strait</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong> 20<strong>12</strong>-2013<br />
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