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Studio Art 1B

Course No: 6125
Subject: Fine Arts
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Course Length: Semester
Course Type: Elective
UC/CSU Subject Approval: F
Prerequisite: Studio Art A
Criteria for Enrollment: None
Fulfillments: One semester of Fine Arts graduation requirement

Important Arts Department Information

As a follow-up course to Studio Art A, the Studio Art B class will place emphasis on the concept of connection and progression in developing and expanding a visual image.  A more refined sense of visual decision-making and creative initiative will be stressed and expected of the mature visual arts student.  Students will use a variety of materials, techniques, and styles to explore themselves in relationship to their personal history, community, and their God.  We will work in acrylic paint, water color paint, pencil, oil pastel, colored pencil, linoleum block prints, and a variety of mixed media materials.  A special project involving an in depth self-study through visual images will urge the student to see her/himself in various aspects; with a connection to a specific community, a realistic self-portrait and a non-objective symbol that strikes a familiar resounding chord.

Studio Art B/C: Sacred Symbols

Course No: 6130
Subject: Fine Arts, Religious Studies
Grade Level: 12
Course Length: Semester
Course Type: Elective
UC/CSU Subject Approval: F
Prerequisite: Studio Art A or permission of instructor; Religious Studies 101, 201, 300
Criteria for Enrollment: None
Fulfillments: One semester of Fine Arts graduation requirement AND meets the requirement for one of seven semesters of Religious Studies

Important Arts Department Information

Instructor: Katie Wolf

An experiential class focused on the exploration of the human desire to remember and recognize the Creator.  Through our exploration of symbols used as visual expressions in art, architecture and religious imagery, we will study various faith traditions to gather an understanding of praise older than language and the written word; to “see God in all things.”  In this integrated approach to learning about culture, religion and the arts, each student will create 15 major art pieces that represent the faith traditions studied and their own original works that express an understanding of aesthetics.  Through research, studio work, field trips (Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, S.F., First Church of Christ Scientist, Berkeley, St. Mary’s Cathedral, S.F.), written papers, prayer, and reflection, each student will gain an ability to understand the role of the Creative spark in our lives.  An understanding of their own creative process will allow them to embrace the universal call of the Beloved to us, His instruments, and our response – an expression of praise.

Video Editing and Production (SITV 101)

Course No: 9430, 9435
Subject: Fine Arts
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Course Length: Year
Course Type: Elective
UC/CSU Subject Approval: F
Prerequisite: None
Criteria for Enrollment: None
Fulfillments: Elective

The Video Editing and Production (SITV 101) course is a full-year UC approved Visual/Performing Arts F course that takes place once per week on Monday evenings from 6 to 8:30 p.m. with dinner and snacks provided. The course will provide students with a deeper understanding of:
video editing skills for professional and social media use
video camera skills for creative imagery and real-world use
foundational knowledge of equipment such as professional Sony cameras, drones, gimbals, lights, microphones, tripods, etc.
Students will develop an array of video editing and production techniques essential for high quality video content, pivotal for many industries in today’s media landscape. Students will develop an arsenal of industry-grade production tools that will assist their pursuits in potential film, video creation and social media careers. By getting hands-on experience with premium gear and software, students will take leaps toward mastery of such elements and elevate their creative ideas. Lessons in pre and post production will break down how students can turn their ideas into fulfilling pieces of work. Students will explore different types of production, such as montages / reels, short films, and branded story videos. Students will learn techniques to produce high quality video material and the steps necessary in pre and post production to satisfy goals. By the end of the year, students will be fully equipped to blueprint, produce, and market their own top-end videos

Students will meet 1 evening per week (usually Mondays unless there are special circumstances like Holidays) for 2.5 hours with dinner, snacks & drinks provided.

First Year Taken: Video Editing and Production (SITV) (9430) – 8th period. This course counts as a UC Approved F Visual/Performing Arts Course.

Second and Subsequent Year Taken: Advanced Video Production and Editing (SITV) (9435) – 8th period. This course is NOT UC approved and does NOT count in the GPA.

This course is offered outside of the 9:00 am – 2:45 pm school day.