Fine Arts Department
Fine Arts Staff
Course Descriptions
Art 1 (912000)
Grade: 9-12 Credit: 1
Prerequisite: none
Art I is the foundation level course for the high school
art program. Students explore a wide range of art media and
skills including drawing, painting, printmaking, and 3-D media.
They study art history, aesthetics, and criticism form a multicultural
perspective. Students assemble a portfolio. This course is
the prerequisite for all future studio art courses in high
school.
Art 2 (913000)
Grade: 10-12 Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Art 1
Students extend and refine skills and knowledge of art production,
visual literacy, and art history developed in Art I. New skills
and media are introduced. Students study art history, aesthetics,
and criticism from a chronological perspective. They continue
to build portfolios that exhibit expanded knowledge and skills.
Art 3 (914000)
Grade: 11-12 Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Art 2
Students engage in advanced study of art production and communication,
art history, aesthetics, and art criticism. Students establish
goals, develop individual styles, become familiar with art
schools and careers, and develop the work habits of the professional
artist. Students select additions for portfolios based
on technical quality, personal style, intended purpose, and
evidence of growth over time
Computer Graphics 1 (918011)
Grade: 10-12 Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Art 1 or sophomore standing with permission
of the instructor
Students art skills are enhanced by the use of the computer
as a tool to create original art of personal expression. Emphasis
will be placed on creative thinking, visual problem solving,
and the use of elements and principle of design. Units
of instruction will focus on the experimentation and use of
computers, scanners, and digital cameras. Software applications
include Adobe Photoshop (digital imaging and manipulation),
Adobe Illustrator (illustration and design), Adobe PageMaker
(desktop publishing) and Microsoft PowerPoint (multimedia
presentation). Based upon computer graphics lab capabilities,
additional software may include Adobe Golive (web page design
and development), Flash (animation), and Bryce (3-D animation
and landscape design). Ethical issues concerning computer
generated imagery are addressed. No prior computer knowledge
is required.
Computer Graphics 2 (918112)
Grade: 11-12 Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Computer Graphics 1
Students expand their knowledge in the application of hardware
and software to create original art of personal expression.
More complex and visual problems will be introduced within
the areas of web-page design and development, multimedia presentations,
and animation software. In depth study of these processes
aid in understanding how their integration leads to the production
of industry standard products. Additional sophisticated software
may be included. Career and college opportunities or
explored in depth. Special topics in the history of computer
graphics, ethics, aesthetics, and criticism are researched
and discussed. A final portfolio is required for evaluation.
Computer Graphics Portfolio
Preparation (914760)
Grade: 12 Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Computer Graphics 2
Photography 1 (919311)
Grade: 10-12 Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Art 1 or sophomore standing
Photography 2 (919412)
Grade: 11-12 Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Photography 1
Photography Portfolio Preparation
2 (914764)
Grade: 12 Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Photography 2
Portfolio Preparation: General
(914700)
Grade: 12 Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Art 3
Media Focus 3-D 1 (919711)
Grade: 10-12 Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Art 1 or sophomore standing
Media Focus 3-D 2 (919712)
Grade: 11-12 Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Media Focus 3-D 1
Media Focus 3-D Portfolio Preparation
(914763)
Grade: 12 Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Media Focus 3-D 2
Music
Beginning
Band (923215)
Grade: 9-12 Credit: 1
Prerequisite: none
Intermediate Band (923315;
923316; 923317; 923318) Levels 1-4
Grade: 9-12 Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Beginning band or successful audition
Advanced Band (923415; 923416;
923417; 923418 Levels 1-4)
Grade: 9-12 Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Successful audition
Percussion Ensemble (925015)
Grade: 9-12 Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Successful audition
Drama
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Mission and Aims
of the Edison Theater Arts Program
(in alignment with the IB Theater program)
All
students deserve an opportunity to grow through exploration
and experimentation in the theater.
The
aims of the Edison Theatre Arts program are to help students
understand the nature of the theatre; to understand it by
making it as well as by studying it; to understand it not
only with their minds but with their senses, their bodies
and their emotions; to understand the forms it takes in cultures
other than their own; and through this understanding better
to understand themselves, their society and their world.
Through
exploration and engagement in the theater, students will discover
the value and impact of the arts in society and culture. The
goal is create lifelong learners, performers, and patrons
of the arts.
Theatre
Arts Course Descriptions
THEATRE ARTS 1 (141000)
Grades: 9-12 Credit: one
Theatre Arts 1 provides students with a survey of the theatre
arts, allowing students opportunities to experience and appreciate
dramatic literature, and participate in the creative processes
of performance and production. The course emphasizes skill
development and provides theatrical opportunities that enable
students to determine personal areas of interest. Participation
in co-curricular theatre productions may be arranged.
This course requires a student materials fee as listed in
FCPS Notice 5922.
THEATRE
ARTS 2 (142000)
Grades: 10-12 Credit: one
Prerequisite: Theatre Arts 1 and/or recommendation of the
theatre arts instructor.
Theatre Arts 2 integrates and builds upon concepts and skills
from Theatre Arts 1. Through various modes of expression and
performance, students investigate dramatic literature, theatrical
styles, and historical periods. Students will study and respond
to a variety of theatre experiences which will refine their
communicative, collaborative, analytical, interpretive, and
problem solving skills. Students will expand their artistic
abilities and appreciation of the theatrical arts. Participation
in co-curricular theatre productions may be arranged.
This course requires a student materials fee as listed in
FCPS Notice 5922.
IB
THEATRE ARTS SL1 (143008)
Standard Level year 1
Grades: 11 Credit: one (weighted +.5)
Prerequisite: Theatre Arts 1 and 2 strongly recommended or
by
permission of instructor
Students engage in an in depth study of the nature, theories,
and processes of
theatre and theatrical production through both practical and
theoretical
applications of the art form. Concurrently, students involve
their senses, bodies
and emotions to understand the forms theatre takes in cultures
other than their
own. Students will develop a portfolio including a journal
and visual materials
that catalog the development of the student's performance
skills and production
contributions. Summer assignment may be required. Students
are required to
take the standard level exam at the end of year 2.
IB
THEATRE ARTS SL2 (144008)
Higher level year 2
Grades: 11-12 Credit: one (weighted +.5)
Prerequisite: IB Theatre Arts II year one
Students expand upon an in depth study of the nature, theories
and processes of
theatre and theatrical production through both practical and
theoretical
applications of the art form. Concurrently, students involve
their senses, bodies
and emotions to understand the forms theatre takes in cultures
other than their
own. Students complete a critical evaluation of an external
production that
becomes part of their 3000 word portfolio. Students develop
a high degree of
aptitude in acting, directing, playwriting, or design. Summer
assignment may be
required. Students are required to take the standard level
exam at the end of this
course.
IB
THEATRE ARTS HL1 (143009)
Higher Level year 1
Grades: 11 Credit: one (weighted +.5)
Prerequisite: Theatre Arts 1 and 2 strongly recommended or
by
permission of instructor
Students engage in an in depth study of the nature, theories,
and processes of
theatre and theatrical production through both practical and
theoretical
applications of the art form. Concurrently, students involve
their senses, bodies
and emotions to understand the forms theatre takes in cultures
other than their
own. Students will develop a portfolio including a journal
and visual materials
that catalog the development of the student's performance
skills and production
contributions. Students develop a high degree of aptitude
in acting, directing,
playwriting, or design. Summer assignment may be required.
Students are
required to take the higher level exam at the end of year
2.
IB
THEATRE ARTS HL2 (144009)
Standard Level year 2
Grades: 12 Credit: one (weighted +.5)
Prerequisite: IB Theatre Arts I year one
Students expand upon an in depth study of the nature, theories
and processes of
theatre and theatrical production through both practical and
theoretical
applications of the art form. Concurrently, students involve
their senses, bodies
and emotions to understand the forms theatre takes in cultures
other than their
own. Students complete a critical evaluation of an external
production plus an
Individual Study consisting of a self designed project that
becomes part of their
4500 word portfolio. Students develop a high degree of aptitude
in acting,
directing, playwriting, or design. Summer assignment may be
required.
Students are required to take the higher level exam at the
end of this course.
ENGLISH
FILM STUDY (144600)
Grades: 9-12 Credit: one- half or one
This course involves the study of classic and award-winning
films. Students
critique both the artistic and technical merits of the films.
They study the
development of theme, plot, characterization, and setting
in each production.
They learn the vocabulary associated with filming and use
this vocabulary when
discussing or writing about films. This course will fulfill
the graduation
requirement for a credit in fine and practical arts.
Orchestra
Thomas Edison High School has the proud distinction of housing
two string orchestras, the Concert Orchestra and the Chamber
Orchestra. Both groups
have an exciting schedule of concert performances this year,
both at Thomas Edison HS and in public venues. Last
year the Chamber Orchestra earned the highest possible ratings
at the District X Orchestra Festival, receiving a "Superior" rating from every judge.
This achievement, along with the festival performances
of the Edison Band and Choir, earned Thomas Edison the "Blue Ribbon School" award from the Virginia Music Educators
Association. The orchestras
at Thomas Edison are looking forward to seeing you at their
next concert!
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