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Title Art 1

Unit Credit 1 Grade Levels 9-12

Prerequisite None

Career Cluster Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication

This introductory course provides students with problem-solving experiences in two and three-dimensional media, stressing design elements (line, shape, form, value, color, space, and texture) and design principles (proportion, emphasis, harmony/unity, balance, rhythm/movement, contrast, repetition/ pattern, and variety). Emphasis is on the development of basic skills.

Title Art 2

Unit Credit 1 Grade Levels 9-12

Prerequisite Art 1 and Art teacher recommendation Career Cluster Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication

This course provides students with two and three-dimensional design experiences and opportunities to apply these principles in individual artistic expressions. Drawing from observation and developing technical competency are emphasized. Periodic class critiques and the maintenance of a sketchbook and portfolio are required. Topics covered include but are not limited to portraiture, graphics, advertising, and display techniques.

Title Art 3

Unit Credit 1 Grade Levels 10-12

Prerequisite Art 2 and Art teacher recommendation Career Cluster Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication

This is an advanced-level course for in-depth approaches to solving two and three-dimensional design problems. Emphasis is on the individual development of craftsmanship and personal expression. Advanced approaches to drawing are stressed. Other techniques and media explored may include but are not limited to painting, printmaking, design, mixed media, ceramics, and sculpture.

Title Art 3 Honors

Unit Credit 1 Grade Levels 10-12

Prerequisite Art 2 and Art teacher recommendation Career Cluster Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication

This is an advanced-level course for in-depth approaches to solving two and three-dimensional design problems. Emphasis is on the individual development of craftsmanship and personal expression. Advanced approaches to drawing are stressed. Other techniques explored may include but are not limited to painting, printmaking, design, mixed media,

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Title Art 4 Honors

Unit Credit 1 Grade Levels 10-12

Prerequisite Art 3 Honors and Art teacher recommendation Career Cluster Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication

This is an advanced-level course for the continuation of in-depth approaches to solving two and three-dimensional design problems. Emphasis is on the individual development of skills and personal expression. Advanced approaches to drawing are stressed. Other techniques explored may include but are not limited to painting, printmaking, design, mixed media, ceramics, and sculpture. Students in this course will be required to work with more intensity, at a deeper level, and produce a wider range of more difficult and complex material.

Title Introduction to Advanced Placement Art Studio/Drawing

Unit Credit 1 Grade Levels 11-12

Prerequisite Art 3, Art 3 Honors and Art teacher recommendation

Title Advanced Placement Art Studio/Drawing

Unit Credit 1 Grade Levels 11-12

Prerequisite Introduction to Advanced Placement Art Studio/Drawing Career Cluster Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication

This college level studio course in art is for artistically talented and highly motivated students. Students must develop a portfolio of work for submission to the College Board Advanced Placement Program for college credit based on an examination. Prospective students must be able to work independently and spend extensive time working beyond the regular class time. Students must select the drawing portfolio section of the studio program. Students will earn one unit of honors-weighted elective credit for Introduction to Advanced Placement Art Studio/Drawing (1st semester) and one unit of AP-weighted elective credit for Advanced Placement Art Studio/Drawing (2nd semester). All students enrolled in Advanced Placement Art Studio/Drawing (2nd semester) must complete and present the Advanced Placement Art Studio/Drawing portfolio in May. Students who do not earn at least a 77 average in Introduction to Advanced Placement Art Studio/Drawing (1st semester) will be placed in another class for the second semester. Students who are interested in taking AP Art Drawing should see Mrs. P. Little in room 800 for more information.

Title Introduction toAdvanced Placement Art Studio/2-Dimensional Design

Unit Credit 1 Grade Levels 11-12

Prerequisite Application / Portfolio

Title Advanced Placement Art Studio/2-Dimensional Design

Unit Credit 1 Grade Levels 11-12

Prerequisite Introduction to Advanced Placement Art Studio/2-Dimensional Design Career Cluster Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication

This college level studio course in art is for artistically talented and highly motivated students. Students must develop a portfolio of work for submission to the College Board Advanced Placement Program for college credit based on an examination. Prospective students must be able to work independently and spend extensive time working beyond the regular class time. Students must select the 2-D design portfolio section of the studio program. Students will earn one unit of honors-weighted elective credit for Introduction to Advanced Placement Art Studio/2-Dimensional Design (1st semester) and one unit of AP-weighted elective credit for Advanced Placement Art Studio/2-Dimensional Design (2nd semester). All students enrolled in Advanced Placement Art Studio/2-Dimensional Design (2nd semester) must complete and present the Advanced Placement Art Studio/2-Dimensional Design portfolio in May. Students who do not earn at least a 77 average in Introduction to Advanced Placement Art Studio/2-Dimensional Design (1st semester) will be placed in another class for the second semester. Students who are interested in taking AP Art 2-D should see Mrs. P. Little in room 800 for more information.

Title Photography 1

Unit Credit 1 Grade Levels 11-12

Fee $40

Prerequisite Art 1 and Art teacher recommendation

This beginning course in 35 mm photography covers the basic history of photography, terminology, and simple concepts of photographic chemistry. Care and use of materials and equipment are stressed. Black and white darkroom experiences include developing film, contact printing, and printing enlargements, and experimental techniques. Paper arts, collage, mixed media, and three-dimensional design are incorporated. Basic Photoshop techniques are also utilized. Students need to enter with a good understanding of basic art concepts. Students are encouraged, but not required to have a 35 mm camera as well as a digital camera.

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Unit Credit 1 Grade Levels 12

Fee $40

Prerequisite Photography 1 and Art teacher recommendation

Photography 2 explores intermediate and advanced black and white 35 mm film and darkroom techniques. Students will explore thematic concepts, artist statements, experimental techniques, paper arts, and digital photography on an individual basis. Collage, mixed media, and three-dimensional design are incorporated. Intermediate Photoshop techniques are utilized. Students need to enter with an advanced understanding of basic art concepts. Students are encouraged, but not required to have a 35 mm camera as well as a digital camera.

BAND

Title Rebel Regiment Marching Band 1, 2, 3, & 4

Unit Credit 1 Grade Levels 9-12

Prerequisite Band teacher recommendation

This course is designed for those students who are interested in being a member of the Rebel Regiment. It is open to all Byrnes students by audition only. Students in the marching band class are required o participate with the Rebel Regiment, which also rehearses and performs after school. Student not enrolled in a spring concert band will be required to audition for membership in the Rebel Regiment.

Title Color Guard 1 & 2 (A and/or B)

Unit Credit 1 Grade Levels 9-12

Prerequisite Audition

Career Cluster Performing Arts

This course is designed for those students who are interested in being a member of the Rebel Regiment Color Guard. It is open to all Byrnes students by try-out only. Students in the color guard class are required to participate with the Rebel Regiment and with one of the Byrnes Winter Guards, both of which rehearse and perform after school: marching band in the fall, winter guard in the spring.

Title Jazz Band

Unit Credit 1 Grade Levels 9-12

Prerequisite Band teacher recommendation Career Cluster Performing Arts

This course is designed for students who have an interest in modern American and other ethnic Jazz music. It is open to all Byrnes students by audition and recommendation only. Topics of study include improvisation and many forms of modern pop, rock, and jazz music.

Title Concert Band

Unit Credit 1 Grade Levels 9-12

Prerequisite Band teacher recommendation Career Cluster Performing Arts

This course is designed for students on a more advanced level who are interested in improving their skills on a musical instrument. The students will be performing some of the modern and standard literature for the wind band on the advanced intermediate level. Participation in the Rebel Regiment is strongly encouraged.

Title Symphonic Band

Unit Credit 1 Grade Levels 9-12

Prerequisite Band teacher recommendation Career Cluster Performing Arts

This course is designed for students on an advanced level who are interested in improving their skills on a musical instrument. The students will be performing some of the modern and standard literature for the wind band on the advanced level. Participation in the Rebel Regiment is strongly encouraged.

Title Symphonic Band Honors

Unit Credit 1 Grade Levels 11-12

Prerequisite Audition

Career Cluster Performing Arts

This course is designed for those students on an advanced level who are interested in improving their skills on a musical instrument. The students will be performing some of the modern and standard literature for the wind band on the

advanced level. This class is selected by audition only. This course is the most rigorous of the concert bands at Byrnes. Students who are selected for this class are required to contract for Honors credit. The requirements for Honors credit include participation in the SCBDA All-State and Solo & Ensemble Festival events as well as a research paper on a topic selected by the instructor.

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CHORUS

Title Rebel Singers

Unit Credit 1 Grade Levels 10-12

Prerequisites successful completion of Academy Chorale, Audition with Choral Director

Fee $25

Career Cluster Performing Arts, Communications

Rebel Singers is a course for students who wish to explore and expand their vocal and music reading skills. The primary

goal for this class is to develop music reading skills to prepare students to learn to sing more advanced music. Students learn to perform music in a variety of styles, cultures, and languages. This class performs in annual winter and spring concerts. Students have the opportunity to audition for SC Honor Choirs sponsored by the SC American Choral Directors Association. The audition process is very simple: Students should sing My Country, ‘Tis Of Thee, Happy Birthday, or

Jingle Bells. Please see the Choral Director in room 722 for more information.

Title Byrnes Singers (A & B)

Unit Credit 2 (double-blocked class) Grade Levels 10-12

Prerequisite Audition with Choral Director

Fee $45

Career Cluster Performing Arts, Communications

Byrnes Singers is a performance-based ensemble for experienced singers that provide students the wonderful opportunity

to express their vocal musical talents. Students develop advance vocal technique and music reading skills (music literacy). Singers have the opportunity to perform music in a variety of styles, cultures, and languages. Byrnes Singers

requires a high degree of motivation, self-discipline, and commitment. Singers have opportunities to perform individually, in small ensembles, in large groups, and to prepare for college scholarship and admission auditions. Byrnes Singers is the premiere vocal ensemble in the school and performs for school and community events including: Jr. Class Ring Ceremony, Beta Club Induction, National Honor Society Induction, Veterans’ Day, the Bill Drake Christmas Festival, the Spartanburg All-County Chorus, the District Five Chorus Festival, the Lyman Seniors Club, Awards Program, winter and spring concerts, and dinner theatre, as well as state and regional competitions. In recent years, the Byrnes Singers have set a new standard for musical excellence. Students in this class have been chosen to participate in the SC Men’s and Women’s Honor Choirs, SC All-State Men’s Chorus, SC All-State Women’s Chorus, SC All-State Mixed Chorus, university festival choirs, and the SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities. Students from this class have continued their music education with scholarships in colleges and universities. The audition process is very simple: Students should sing

My Country, ‘Tis Of Thee, Happy Birthday, or Jingle Bells. Please see the Choral Director in room 722 for more

information. This class is double blocked for 2 consecutive semesters. Students who have earned three (3) units in Chorus may earn Honors credit by completing additional assignments each 9 weeks.