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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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