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Mountlake Terrace High School
2012-2013 Course Catalog
Arts
Art
Pottery
Smoke & Fire
Jewelry & Metal Design
Graphic Arts 1
Graphic Arts 2
Photography
Advanced Photography
Sculpture
Studio Art
Advanced Studio Art
Drawing
Drama
Beginning Drama
Advanced Drama
Technical Theatre
Play Production
Musical Theatre
Music
Symphonic Band
Wind Ensemble
Chamber Winds
Jazz Ensemble 2
Jazz Ensemble 1
Concert Orchestra
Chamber Orchestra
Chamber Choir
Accents Women's Vocal Ensemble
Dynamics Vocal Jazz Ensemble
History of Rock & Roll
Guitar
Career and Technology Education Equivalencies
A complete list of approved equivalency courses that will meet the Arts graduation requirement can be found in the CTE section of the
Edmonds School District website. To have the requirement met, you need to meet with your counselor after completing the course. District
equivalencies DO NOT meet college admission Art requirements.
Art
Students will build skills and gain knowledge of materials and processes in clay
while learning basic elements of art. They will learn to hand build using pinch,
slab, and coil techniques to make cups/bowls/pots/boxes and sculptures while
Fee: $20
learning about design and production in clay including finishing, decorating, and
glazing. Students will also learn how to research a specific culture and time in
Length: 1 semester
history focusing on the pottery styles and techniques they used. Students will
Credit: .5
listen to demonstrations, watch videos, and use books and the internet to plan
their projects. Students will use data sheets to document their designs and the glazes they used for sharing with other students. This
sharing will be in the form of group critiques. There will also be an opportunity for students to give a presentation to the whole class on a
specific culture and its contributions to the world, art and pottery.
Pottery (ART300/301 Repeat)
Prerequisite: None
Smoke and Fire is an expeditionary learning experience that will include firing
pottery using various kilns and techniques. Students will learn the basic handbuilding techniques of pinch, coil, and slab while using the basic elements of art
Fee: $20
(line, form/
shape, space, texture, color and value). Students will learn the technique and
Length: 1 semester
safety for open pit firing, raku firings and other primitive firing techniques through
Credit: .5
lectures, demonstrations and video. Students will keep accurate records of their
design process and glazing in order to share their results with other students in group critiques. Students will learn about the effects of
smoke and fire on clay and how to control those effects by deciding on which different primitive firing techniques to use for their minimum
of projects.
Smoke & Fire (ART303/304 Repeat)
Prerequisite:
None
In this course, students learn basic and advanced concepts in the design,
craftsmanship and fabrication in the arts of Jewelry and metalsmithing.
Students will learn the elements and principles of design. Students will
manipulate the basic elements of line, color and value. These elements are
used in the application to the various principles of composition: rhythm,
pattern, balance, tension. These are undertaken as problem-solving projects.
Students will gain skills in the use of the variety of tools and equipment
necessary for successful creation of jewelry and metalworking. The tools and
equipment utilized in this program would be representative of those which the student would encounter in an employment situation.
Students will also learn basic skills in glass fusion and beadmaking.
Jewelry & Metal Design (ART425/426)
Fee: $40 per semester
Prerequisite: none
Open to grades 9,10,11,12
Length: 2 semesters / year long
Credits: .5 per semester
Graphic Arts 1 (ART427)
Prerequisite: None
Length: 1 semester
Open to grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Fee: $10
Credits: .5
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Interested in computer and digital art? Have fun trying photography and
graphic design while creating logos, CD covers, movie posters, business cards,
invitations, announcements, and other material suitable for printing. Students
will also explore the creative process using digital imaging software,
photography, image manipulation, and a wide variety of image generating
techniques using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, In Design, and digital cameras.
Emphasis will be placed on exploration and innovative use of software tools and
basic software imaging information, building a portfolio, and developing
drawing skills.
This is a continued study of Graphics Arts I at a more advanced level. Students
will be introduced to 3-D modeling and 2-D animation concepts. Individuals will
create storyboards and computer models for illustrations that are animated and
still, with polygons and NURBS constructions (Flash, and MAYA-the program
used to make Toy Story). Further exploration of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator
and In Design will be studied. Students will be given a choice of working in 2-D
or 3-D graphics for a final project. Emphasis will be on the principles of art,
organization, production techniques, building a portfolio, and developing
drawing skills. Additional projects using Video/Audio and Web integration will also be covered.
Graphic Arts 2 (ART428)
Prerequisite: Graphic Arts 1
Length: 1 semester
Open to grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Fee: $10
Credits: .5
Photography (ART430)
Prerequisite: None
Fee: $30
Length: 1 semester
Credit: .5
create during the course.
This is a beginning level course in black-and-white 35mm film photography and
darkroom techniques. Some digital photography concepts are introduced.
Instruction emphasizes observation, composition, imagination and basic
photography skills. It is strongly recommended that students have access to their
own 35mm SLR camera. Learning will be assessed in a variety of methods: effort,
creativity, demonstration of ability to apply knowledge, projects and research.
Students also will be assessed on the quality of the portfolio of their work that they
This course extends the experiences gained in beginning photography. Students
will further expand on traditional film photography and darkroom techniques, as
Prerequisite: Photography
well as extend their work into digital photography. Instruction emphasizes
Fee: $30
observation, composition, imagination and basic photography skills. It is strongly
recommended that students have access to their own 35mm SLR camera.
Length: 1 semester
Advanced students will serve as mentors to beginning students. Learning will be
Credit: .5
assessed in a variety of methods: effort, creativity, demonstration of ability to
apply knowledge, projects and research. Students also will be assessed on the quality of the portfolio of their work that they create during
the course.
Advanced Photography (ART433)
Sculpture (ART440/441 Repeat)
Prerequisite: None
Fee: $20
Length: 1 semester
Credits: .5
Learn hand building techniques while creating images in clay. Experiment with a
variety of mold making processes such as rubber silicon and plaster. Cast your
images in slip resin plastics and liquid foam. Completed pieces can be painted or
glazed. Come and have fun! Students are assessed by evaluations, individual
and or group critiques. A final exam is given in Mold Making and Sculpture
involving problem solving and demonstrations in various materials
Studio Art (ART445/447 Repeat)
Prerequisite: None
Fee: $15
Length: 1 semester
Credits: .5
Learn Basic approaches to drawing and/or painting using a variety of subject matter,
including still-life, landscape, figure and fantasy. Problems presented stress perception
and stylistic organization of line, space, value, texture and color. The media for this
course may include the use of water colors, ink, pencil, pastels, charcoal, acrylics
and oils. Students will experiment with techniques and processes. Works of major
artists working in related media are studied. This course may be repeated for credit.
Learning will be assessed in a variety of methods: Art scoring rubrics assessing each student's project on their idea and expression, use of elements
and principles of design, technique and skill with chosen media, willingness to experiment, and effort /work ethic. Teacher
observations/evaluations. Student self evaluations.
Discover the rich cultural heritage of art from all over the world. Multicultural art works
will serve to inspire responses for assignments involving clay, fiber, paper, etc.
Students will develop skills to work intelligently, skillfully and creatively with a variety
of media. Students will learn to incorporate the elements and principles of design into
their work. Written and/or oral critiques, and the historical heritage of art produced will
be stressed. Students will learn to appreciate the diversity of our world through the
Arts.
Learning will be assessed in a variety of methods: Art scoring rubrics assessing each student's project on their idea and expression, use of elements
and principles of design, technique and skill with chosen media, willingness to experiment, and effort /work ethic. Teacher
observations/evaluations. Student self evaluations.
World Art (ART446)
Prerequisite: None
Fee: $15
Length: 1 semester
Credits: .5
Advanced Studio Art (ART480/481 Repeat)
Prerequisite: Successfully complete the following
classes: Drawing or Studio Art
Fee: $15
Length: 1 semester
Credits: .5
This year long class is for the more serious art student with emphasis placed on
developing a more personal approach to drawing and/or painting problems
through advanced exploration of techniques and media. The media for this course
may include the use of water colors, ink, pencil, pastels, charcoal, acrylics and
oils. A study of the work of artists and art movements, past and present, is
included. Students will be expected to keep sketchbook and create a portfolio of
their artwork throughout year.
Learning will be assessed in a variety of methods: Art scoring rubrics assessing each student's project on their idea and expression, use of
elements and principles of design, technique and skill with chosen media, willingness to experiment, and effort /work ethic. Teacher
observations/evaluations. Student self evaluations
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Drawing (ART468/ 467 Repeat)
Prerequisite: None
Fee: $15
Length: 1 semester
Credits: .5
Discover and explore your own artistic potential. Improve your drawing skills.
Develop and design project ideas. Explore the use of pencil, charcoal, colored
pastels, and ink to develop your own artistic style. Arrange a portfolio for future
use, and prepare your artwork for display.
Students are assessed by evaluations, individual and or group critiques.
Drama
The course will begin to build the fundamentals of acting. If you like “Whose Line Is It
Anyway” this is the class for you! Students will master the skills associated with acting
through theatre games, improvisation, pantomime, and scene work.
This course is also appropriate for the more serious minded acting student, as course
work will continue to build improvisational acting skills and character development
techniques. This class provides intensive training in creative dramatics through advanced theatre game techniques and script analysis. Beginning
Beginning Drama (ENG500)
Prerequisite: None
Length: 1 semester
Credits: .5
Drama will focus on styles of acting, including comedy and physical humor; line delivery, character roles and scene analysis
Advanced Drama (ENG510)
Prerequisite: B or better in Beginning Drama or Teacher
permission
Length: 1 semester
Credits: .5
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The course will build on the fundamentals of acting developed in the Beginning Drama
class. Students advancing to this class from Beginning Drama must enter with the
minimum grade of “B”. In this course, students will continue to build improvisational
acting skills and character development techniques. There will also be intensive
training in creative dramatics through advanced theatre games.
There will also be a focus on styles of acting, including:
Acting
Movement
Character development
Monologues
Scene work
Audition techniques
Script analysis
Strong focus will be on individual and group performance
Prerequisite: students must have earned a minimum grade of “B” in Beginning Drama (high school level)
This class is repeatable for students who have successfully completed Advanced Drama previously with a minimum grade of “B”.
Technical Theatre (IAR700)
Prerequisite: None
Length: 1 semester
Credits: .5
Equivalency: .5 credit = .5 CTE and .5 Art
Play Production (THA610/611 Repeat)
Prerequisite: Audition or teacher permission
Length: 1 semester
Credits: .5
7th period class - No afterschool bus
The course will introduce the student to the fundamentals of technical theater. It is
designed as a "hands on" approach to working techniques, safety guidelines, and
procedures for the behind the scenes aspect of play production.
This course will include the opportunity for experience in: scenery construction, lighting,
sound, costume make-up and mask making, property crew, running crews.
Students will participate in a technical position for the selected play before the student
body and the community. Minimum of 75 hours of class time afterschool and evenings.
The course will introduce students to the fundamentals of play production. Students will
participate in a variety of activities designed to encourage confidence, cooperation, and
presentation skills. Students will master the skills associated with producing the school
play; including but not limited to play structure, rehearsal techniques, set construction,
and technical theatre (lights, sound, props, costume). Students will perform the
selected play before the student body and the community. This class requires extensive
after-school and evening time.
Students will demonstrate learning through tests which evaluate understanding and mastery of theatre skills and basic knowledge. Final evaluation will
be a public performance of the play selection. Students will compile a reflection notebook which includes, historical perspective, character analysis,
research, costume design and a personal reflection.
Musical Theatre (THA517)
Prerequisite: Audition or teacher permission
Length: 1 semester
Credits: .5
7TH period class - No afterschool bus
The course will introduce the students to the fundamentals of musical theater. Students
will develop their skills in movement, voice, singing, acting and presentation for the
musical theatre stage. Students will work with a director, choreographer, vocal director
and live orchestra. Students will perform the selected play before the student body and
the community. This class requires extensive after-school and evening time.
Students will demonstrate learning through tests which evaluate understanding and mastery of musical theatre skills and basic knowledge. Final
evaluation will be a public performance of the musical theatre selection. Students will compile a reflection notebook which includes, historical
perspective, character analysis, research, costume design and a personal reflection.
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Music
Symphonic Band (MUS121/122)
Prerequisite: Prior experience needed
Length: 2 semesters/year long
Fee: $5 per year
Credits: .5 per semester
Symphonic Band is a preparatory ensemble for Wind Ensemble and is the first level of
band in our wind band sequence. Course content includes rehearsals, sectionals,
performances, festival adjudications, guest conductors and performers, and travel, all
based in the preparation and study of a variety of wind band repertoire. Students must
commit to preparation of their parts, working on both the technical and artistic aspects
of their musicianship in order to experience higher levels of complexity and beauty in
music. Learning will be assessed through performances (in and out of class), playing
tests, discussions, written work, etc.
Wind Ensemble is the highest level of large wind band available. Audition or
instructor permission is required. Course content includes rehearsals, sectionals,
Prerequisite: Audition or Teacher permission
performances, festival adjudications, guest conductors and performers, and
Length: 2 semesters/year long
travel, all based in the preparation and study of the highest quality wind band
repertoire available. Students must commit to preparation of their parts, working
Fee: $5 per year
on both the technical and artistic aspects of their musicianship in order to
Credits: .5 per semester
experience higher levels of complexity and beauty in music. Learning will be
assessed through performances (in and out of class), playing tests, discussions, written work, etc.
Wind Ensemble (MUS128/129)
Chamber Winds is the most select wind band available. Audition or instructor
permission is required. This course is designed for serious students of symphonic
Prerequisite: Audition or Teacher permission
music and is the smallest, most demanding wind band opportunity at MTHS.
Length: 2 semesters/year long
Students must be able to prepare their parts on their own with little or no help
from the instructor and will most often be the only person on their part. Private
Fee: $5 per year
lessons are required of all participants. Course content includes rehearsals,
Credits: .5 per semester
sectionals, performances, festival adjudications, chamber music, guest conductors
and performers, and travel, all based in the preparation and study of the highest quality wind band repertoire available. Students must
commit to preparation of their parts, working on both the technical and artistic aspects of their musicianship in order to experience higher
levels of complexity and beauty in music. Learning will be assessed through performances (in and out of class), playing tests, discussions,
written work, etc.
Chamber Winds (MUS141/142)
Jazz Ensemble 2 (MUS166/167)
Prerequisite: Audition or Teacher permission
Length: 2 semesters/year long
Fee: $5 per year
Credits: .5 per semester
Offered Zero Period, No Before School Bus
Jazz Ensemble 1 (MUS168/169)
Prerequisite: Audition or Teacher permission
Length: 2 semesters/year long
Fee: $5 per year
Credits: .5 per semester
Concert Orchestra (MUS211/212)
Prerequisite: Student should have completed 2 years of
orchestra or private instruction prior to registering for this
class
Length: 2 semesters/year long
Fee: $5 per year
Credits: .5 per semester
Chamber Orchestra (MUS225/226)
Prerequisite: Audition or Teacher permission
Length: 2 semesters/year long
Fee: $5 per year
Credits: .5 per semester
Chamber Choir (MUS341/342)
Prerequisite: None
Length: 2 semesters/year long
Fee: $5 per year
Credits: .5 per semester
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Jazz Ensemble 2 is the second level of jazz band available. This ensemble teaches
students a variety of big band jazz styles and performs extensively in the school
and community. Students must commit to preparation of their parts, working on
both the technical and artistic aspects of their musicianship in order to experience
higher levels of complexity and beauty in music. Students awaken their desire for
improvisation and learn to express ideas through music. Learning will be
assessed through performances (in and out of class), playing tests, discussions,
written work, etc.
Jazz Ensemble 1 is the highest level of jazz band available. This nationally
recognized ensemble teaches students a variety of big band jazz styles and
performs extensively in the school, community, and nation. The literature often
requires students to draw upon their different realms of knowledge, abilities, and
experience in order to perform the music at the level of sophistication required.
Learning will be assessed through performances (in and out of class), playing
tests, discussions, written work, etc.
The Concert Orchestra is a string orchestra that focuses on medium to advanced
repertoire. Students will work on improving playing techniques and developing skills
necessary for membership in the Chamber Orchestra. Private lessons are strongly
encouraged. Members are required to participate in all rehearsals, concerts and
programs at which the group performs. Members will be able to demonstrate their
ability and technique through various concerts and performances throughout the year.
The Chamber Orchestra plays advanced string repertoire. Membership is by
audition only and students are strongly encouraged to take private lessons. The
students focus on advanced musical skills to prepare them for post-high school
orchestra auditions. Members are required to participate in all rehearsals,
concerts and programs at which the group performs. Members will be able to
demonstrate their ability and technique through various concerts and
performances throughout the year.
Chamber Choir is a choral ensemble suitable for students who are motivated to
learn to sing and perform. Chamber Choir performs a variety of quality choral
music, including vocal jazz and traditional choral literature. Students are required
to provide the required uniform and attend all performances and activities.
Participation in rehearsals and performances and quizzes of musical elements are
used to evaluate students.
Accents/Women's Vocal Ensemble (MUS360/361)
Prerequisite: Audition or Teacher permission
Length: 2 semesters/year long
Fee: $15 per year + Performing Uniform
Credits: .5 per semester
required uniform and accessories.
Dynamics/Vocal Jazz Ensemble (MUS369/370)
Prerequisite: Audition or instructor permission
Length: 2 semesters/year long
Fee: $15 per year + Performing Uniform
Credits: .5 per semester
performances.
History of Rock & Roll (MUS523/Repeat 525)
Prerequisite: None
Length: 1 semester
Credits: .5
Guitar (MUS530/Repeat 531)
Prerequisite: Student must provide an acoustic or
electric guitar. Bass guitar is discouraged.
Length: 1 semester
Credits: .5
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Accents is a select women's vocal ensemble that performs a variety of literature,
including vocal jazz, classical and popular songs. Students are required to attend
all rehearsals, performances, tours, festivals, and competitions throughout the
year. Girls are required to provide the required uniform and accessories. In
addition to the $5 printing fee, students are required to pay for assorted field
trips. Assessment is by a variety of methods, including rubric scoring,
performances, participation throughout the year. Girls are required to provide the
Dynamics Vocal Jazz Ensemble is a premier vocal jazz choir that performs in
concerts, festivals, and competitions throughout the Northwest. Students are
required to provide the mandatory uniform and accessories and attend all
performances and activities that the group is engaged in. Dynamics performs a
variety of quality choral literature, depending on the season. In addition to the $5
printing fee, students are required to pay for assorted field trips. Learning will be
assessed in a variety of methods, including rubric scoring, participation in class &
In this course we learn how rock music has evolved from the early part of the
20th Century and the important part it has played in our society. Class includes a
lot of music listening, some student-generated projects, and gobs of assorted
rock and roll trivia nuggets. Assessment includes rubric scoring of class
presentations, individual projects and tests.
This course is for anyone who wishes to either begin to learn how to play a guitar,
continue their learning, or for advanced players to simply get credit for playing
guitar. Credit will be based on completion of assigned curriculum. All levels of
players are welcome. The curriculum is not designed for bass guitar.
Students will be assessed by rubric scoring of their playing performance. There
will be some written tests involving guitar chord identification and basic music
theory.