Nixa High School Course Description Book 2024-2025 (3) - Flipbook - Page 62
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FINE ART
OTHER FINE ART
FINE ART
CREDIT
Film Appreciation
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Music Appreciation
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FILM APPRECIATION – 5068 (Not Repeatable)
1 Yr = 1 Credit
Grade Level: 10-12
Film Appreciation is a comprehensive and historical study of movies from their origins to
contemporary forms. Students will watch films while learning vocabulary, historical
precedents, societal contexts, and techniques used by filmmakers in creating the movie
experience for viewers.
Aside from viewing films, students will focus on classroom activities that include taking chapter
notes from textbook readings, writing film reviews, group discussions, writing brief reports on
films and filmmakers, and occasional quizzes.
MUSIC APPRECIATION - 1220
1 Yr = 1 Credit
Grade Level: 9-12
Music Appreciation is for students who need a fine art credit who are not enrolled in a
vocal or instrumental class. The first semester covers the history of music from the
Renaissance to 1900, focusing on classical music and jazz. The second semester covers
1900 to the present, beginning with jazz and covering folk, country, Broadway, rock, etc.
Basic music theory is included along with introductory drumming unit in the music
technology lab. All curriculum is web-based with multiple electronic performance
resources.
PR
DC
AP
VC
A
Prerequisite
Dual Credit
Advanced Placement
Virtual Course
Application or Audition
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