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The First Comprehensive Online Arts Curriculum• Mobile…works on smartphones, computers, and tablets

• Responsive…allows students to upload their own art and audio-visual projects

• Modular…gives educators the ability to reorganize the material

• Thorough…checks students’ knowledge before, during, and after each lesson

• Media-Rich…engages students with images, audio, and video

• Complete…provides textbooks for every lesson and every course

• Dynamic…stimulates with interactive elements in lessons and assessments

• Comprehensive…covers the six subjects of the National Arts Standards

Visual ArtsTheatreMusic

Media ArtsDance

Cross-Disciplinary

Arts education for any traditional, online, or blended learning environment

LESSONCOMPONENTS

Readiness Check: Precursor Skill Check

Focus on the Arts: Primary Instructional Vehicle

Self-Check: Self Assessment

Alternative Presentation

Arts Extension: Enrichment

Arts Outside: Exposure-Based Learning Experiences

My Arts Knowledge: Lesson Objective Mastery

American Music AppreciationArts and Society I: 4000 BCE - 1750 CEArts and Society II: 1751 - Present

Art History I: 30,000 BCE - 1900 CE Art History II: 1901 - Present • Choreography and ChoreographersClassical Music Appreciation • Dance Around the WorldDance in America • Explorations in Arts Careers

Explorations in Dance I • Explorations in Dance IIExplorations in Film and Television • Explorations in Media Arts

Explorations in Music I • Explorations in Music IIExplorations in Studio Arts • Explorations in Theatre I

Explorations in Theatre II • History of Theatre I: 524 BCE – 1650 CEHistory of Theatre II: 1651 – Present • Introduction to Dance

Introduction to Digital Photography • Music Theory I Music Theory II • Music Around the World

Photo Manipulation • PhotojournalismStudio Arts I: Techniques and Tools

Studio Arts II: Concepts and ExpressionsTheatre Around the World • The World of STEAM

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VISUALARTS

ith the right foundation creativity can ourish. n Studio Arts students uild the groundwor for their art y practicing uni ue e ercises to develop drawing painting and mi ed media s ills. ncorporating their understanding of composition design colors and forms students will use the

appropriate materials and tools to wor from realism to a stract.

Art History I: 30,000 BCE - 1900 CEnterpreting the origins of art gives students a uni ue perspective on their own wor . n Art History

students will analy e various art forms including painting sculpture and architecture over the changing periods of time. eginning with study of the earliest cave paintings students will create art to immerse themselves in the content and study movements and masters over changing periods of time.

Art History II: 1901 - PresentAppreciating the cultural conte t of art in the modern era relies on analy ing artistic principles a stract sym olism and design techni ues. Students in Art History will e plore trends from

ost mpressionism to street art and understand the formal and conceptual issues that foster changes in art throughout history.

Explorations in Studio Artsrawing and painting are two of the most asic forms of self e pression. n plorations in Studio

Arts students will elevate those s ills and develop an understanding of colors shapes composition and design. y studying renowned artists and their styles students will investigate their own forms of e pression and uild a voca ulary of tools and materials to enhance their creativity.

Studio Arts I: Techniques and Tools

Studio Arts II: Concepts and Expressionseveloping a uni ue personal style and creating comple imagery is possi le for any artist.

Students in Studio Arts will engage in techni ues that ta e their wor to a more sophisticated level. Analy ing other artists and their wor s will help students find deeper meaning and new interpretations.


THEATRE

Explorations in Theatre IIt takes many people to make a play come to life. Explorations in Theatre I lets the students step into the shoes of the actor, director, and playwright and follow them through the process of getting the play from the paper to the stage.

Explorations in Theatre IIBeyond the actors you see on stage, many others are behind the scenes making it all happen. Students in Explorations in Theatre II will build a vocabulary of the people and the equipment at work behind the scenes in the theater. Understanding the business aspects of producing a performance as well as the artistic considerations in technical production enhances future audience members’ appreciation for the theatre.

History of Theatre I: 524 BCE – 1650 CEHumans have een performing since the first person told a story. Students in History of heatre will gain an appreciation of the ancient literature, architecture, acting styles and artists that were ma or in uences in early theatre. rom ancient times to students will learn how theatre and society have in uenced each other to engage and entertain

History of Theatre II: 1651 – Presentrom a stage in a arn to the lights of roadway theatre has a vi rant history. n History of heatre

students will study the technology artists literature and architecture from to present. Key points in the development of theatre and the playwrights and producers behind them will enrich students’ appreciation for modern theatre.

Theatre Around the WorldIf all the world's a stage, then Theatre Around the World is an adventure. Students will travel through the countries of the world to see the similarities and differences of theatre in each culture.

rom ancient ndian Sans rit theatre to famous African playwrights students will understand how theatrical expression can unite people across the globe.


MUSICAmerican Music AppreciationFrom early colonial music to modern Pop, Punk and Techno, music in America has a rich history. In American Music Appreciation, students will navigate this unique combination of culture and creativity that spawned jazz, rock and roll and hip hop. From early church music to 21st century pop, students will gain a new understanding of the key developments, people and genres in American music.

Classical Music Appreciation

Explorations in Music IMusic can be simple, yet incredibly complex. Students in Explorations in Music I are introduced to music theory, instrument families, music notation and organization. By analyzing the ways music is connected to other disciplines and industries and learning music terminology, students will progress in their understanding of music.

Explorations in Music IIWhat is a symphony and an opera? How do you recognize a song from Japan or Russia? In Explorations in Music II, students will study different forms of music from around the world. y learning a out the musical identities of different cultures and countries students will e a le to identify different genres instruments and styles in the world of music.

Music Around the WorldThere is a vibrant chord of music that runs through every culture in the world. Students in Music Around the World will explore the music of Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas. From Finland to Mongolia to Zimbabwe, students will study the impact a country’s history and societal values have on the music of that nation.

Music Theory IUnderstand the beautiful language of music. In Music Theory I, students will learn the “alphabet” that makes up music including music notation. Learn how to read music and to follow the structure including pitch, rhythm, harmony, scales, keys and chords, empowering any avid music listener or future musician.

Music Theory IIElevate music comprehension by understanding the concepts and rules. Music Theory II is both theoretical and practical and encompasses advanced harmonic and rhythmic structures, instrumentations and key changes. Through sight and sound, students will deepen their appreciation of music with a grasp of music theory.

hat is classical music and how did composers such as ach eethoven o art and hopin in uence this form of music? Students in Classical Music Appreciation will gain an understanding of the structure of conventional music that follows long-established principles as compared to more spontaneous music, like folk and jazz. By studying composers and the society that shaped them, students will gain a new appreciation of the classical music form.


MEDIAARTS

Explorations in Film and TelevisionThe culture of cinema and television tells a unique story of history and innovation. Students in Explorations in Film and Television will be introduced to industry icons and stars of the big and small screen. y studying and writing a out film and television students will analy e trends in technology and culture and better understand how to be an informed viewer.

Explorations in Media Artsrom posters to social media to video games media is an everyday part of life. n plorations in edia

Arts students will study the art ehind the history and creation of media as well as the legal and ethical issues that arise while creating media arts. Students will apply critical thin ing s ills to creating we audio video animation and graphic media pro ects

Introduction to Digital PhotographyUnderstanding the tools available opens up the possibilities to create images with impact. n ntroduction to igital hotography students will study the history of photography as well as

the asic operation of a digital camera. As they are introduced to different styles of photography and photographers students will egin to develop artistic s ills as well as their own voice through their photographs

PhotojournalismA powerful image can tell an elo uent story without words. Students in hoto ournalism will e introduced to some of the pioneers who set the standards for this unique way of storytelling. As they study the principal types of photo ournalism and the ethical responsi ilities a photo ournalist has ehind the lens students will develop their own storytelling s ills through their writing and their photographs.

Photo Manipulationanipulating an image is its own uni ue form of art. y using accessi le software tools and

applications including hotoshop students in hoto anipulation will learn strategies for creating complex imagery. Students will incorporate the principles of design while creating unique new concepts in their art.


DANCEChoreography and ChoreographersChoreographers shape the dances that engage and entertain us. Students in Choreography and Choreographers will gain insight into the creative processes used by choreographers and will trace the wor of in uential choreographers from the th century to the present.

Dance Around the Worldhroughout human history some form of dance has evolved in every civili ation. Students in ance Around the orld will e plore dance as a ritual religious and performed art from the

primitive ages through modern day. Historic and cultural perspectives will e e amined to study those in uences on the wor of choreographers and dancers.

Dance in Americahe history of American dance is comple and rich with innovation. ance in America ta es

students on a ourney through the social and political climates that fostered its development. rom early allet companies to roadway and music videos numerous choreographers artists

and dancers have contri uted to the evolution of American dance.

Explorations in Dance Irace eauty and the pursuit of e cellence are hallmar s of allet and modern dance grew out

of that tradition. n plorations in ance students will study the foundations of the allet style from clothing and training to rehearsal and performance and the evolution of modern dance. Students will meet the artists on stage and ehind the scenes who help to create the magic of

allet and modern dance.

Explorations in Dance IIhe right lights of roadway have showcased many dancers talents. Students in plorations in ance will e introduced to the audition process learn a out the roles of agents and unions as

well as e plore some of the most e citing roadway shows. he asics of a and tap dance are introduced as well as the many places dancers can use their talents.

Introduction to Dancehat inspires choreographers and dancers? Students in ntroduction to ance will study the main

elements of dance space time and energy. hey will discover how a choreographer uses these elements to create a dance piece and e plore how dancers respond with their own creativity.


CROSSDISCIPLINARY

Arts and Society I: 4000 BCE - 1750 CEThe arts are not created in a vacuum. They are the result of the people and cultures that create them. Arts and Society I takes the student on a chronological walk through history, stopping along the way at a variety of historical, political, cultural and artistic key moments. From 4000 BCE to 1750 CE, the student analyzes the relationship between the societal culture and the arts being produced.

Explorations in Arts CareersFor every Broadway dancer, every television star, and every pop singer, there are countless people behind the scenes helping to make it happen. Explorations in Arts Careers introduces students to the skills that are part of many fascinating careers in the arts. Studying the arts creates independent and innovative thinkers and many doors are open to an artist with the proper training. The World of STEAMEach aspect of the arts relies on science and technology. In The World of STEAM, students will learn why the eye sees color, how a dancer uses gravity and what makes a sound wave travel. The arts, science and technology are intertwined, now more than ever. Understanding the science behind the art will elevate students to a new level of creativity.

How do the people and the cultures of society affect the art around them? Students in Arts and Society II step into history and explore key moments from 1751 to the present in politics, culture and art. Arts and Society enhances students’ global awareness as they learn to interpret these significant events and their impact on the arts.

Arts and Society II: 1751 - Present

Arts ExplorationsIntroducing students to diverse areas in the arts can broaden their perspective on the arts in general. Arts Explorations encourages students to experience each of the modern arts disciplines including Visual Arts, Theatre, Music, Media Arts and Dance. Students will also be able to identify areas of special interest where they would like continued study and ways that the arts can be a part of their career paths.

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