Grade 7 Electives
VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS
Introduction to Theatre #378700 Introduction to Theatre is a one-semester, visual and performing arts course that introduces students to the elements of theatre. Students will explore acting and the technical elements of theatre, including costume, makeup, lighting, set and sound, in a hands-on, student-centered environment. This course fulfills the 7th and 8th grade visual and performing arts requirement.
Theatre Fundamentals #37870B Prerequisite: Introduction to Theatre
Theatre Fundamentals is a performance-based class that builds upon the skills and foundations learned in Introduction to Theatre. Major units covered include acting (monologue, duo, group), musical theatre (solo, duo, group), costume (design & construction), makeup (design & construction), lighting (design & operation), sound (design & operation), scenery (design & construction), publicity/marketing and stage management. The course will culminate in the performance of a one-act play performance. Introduction to Competitive Speech: Forensics #37870F Introduction Competitive Speech: Forensics is a one-semester acting and public speaking course that helps develop skills for a future in speech & debate competition. Through active performance activities and textual analysis, students will develop the ability needed for future academic and career work with a strong focus on soft skills (speaking, listening, empathy, interpersonal, organizational and textual literacy skills). Introduction to Competitive Speech: Debate #37870D Introduction to Competitive Speech: Debate is a one-semester course focused on research, analytical thinking and listening. Through active performance activities and analysis, students will gain an understanding of the basics of competitive argumentation and oral advocacy. Visual Art 7 #377510 Visual Art 7 is a one-semester course designed to introduce students to secondary-level concepts in studio art. Students will view artists and works from different periods in history. Through lectures, demonstration, and hands-on projects, students will focus on both the concrete and abstract nature of art. The curriculum will be centered on the elements of art and principles of design. There is a $10 art fee for materials due the first week of class. Students will also be required to provide a sketchbook for the class. Band 7 #37754+ Prerequisites: Students must have completed two full semesters of band the previous year and have director approval. Transfer students need to meet with the band director on an individual basis. Band is a full-year course that provides students the opportunity to study in similar instrument groups and in large concert band. Students will continue to learn the basics of instrument fundamentals, reading music/rhythmic notation and independent musical performance. Rehearsals and performances outside of the school day are required. This program may have additional fees associated with participation.
Orchestra #37754+ Prerequisite: Previous orchestra experience
Orchestra is a full-year course,in which students who already play an orchestral stringed instrument will continue the study of the performance fundamentals, re-emphasizing technique, note reading, and rhythms. Level two music will be utilized. Students will need to have their own instrument or parents should be prepared to rent an instrument. Students will participate in regional competitions. Please see the orchestra teacher if you have questions about instrument rentals. This program may have additional fees associated with participation.
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