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The Arts & Education University inspires students to embrace the humanities with pathways focusing on early education, 1000-12 didactics, theatre production, visual arts and digital media product. View detailed descriptions for courses offered in the Arts & Education Academy below.

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Avant-garde Digital Media Production (1 credit PAR, Gr. eleven-12)
Form Number: 8151

Prerequisite: Digital Media Product

This advanced course will allow students to further their skills in all areas of media and convergence media through the creation of products for student programs (i.eastward. newspaper, yearbook, broadcasting, online, social). Students will keep to build and update their online portfolio and social media presence.

Avant-garde Photography (0.5 credit FAR, Gr. nine-12) Course Number: 8148

Prerequisite: Basic Photography

This advanced class is designed to proceed developing photographic noesis and skills with an emphasis on technology and photo editing software (Photoshop).  Students will further develop critical thinking and conclusion making skills, expanding on concepts of composition and color theory.  Students are required to supply their ain digital camera (not a telephone camera).

Advanced Theatre Pattern and Product (1 credit FAR, Gr. 11-12) Form Number: 7825

Prerequisite: Theatre Design and Production

Students create technical and graphic designs, artistic elevations and scaled edifice plans, which are then practical to actual theatrical productions. Students acquire and work in the four phases of product: design, build, run, and strike. Precisely written plans, original ideas and fully executed designs are required for each stage. Each student will fulfill a theatre position for school productions. Organization, creativity, management of student crews, dependability, and practicality of the designs are emphasized throughout the course.

AP Studio Art (two credits FAR, Gr. 11-12, weighted) Higher Credit past Exam Available, Course Number: 7108

Prerequisite: Avant-garde Photography, Drawing 2, Graphic Design 2, Painting 2, or Sculpting Two

*Portfolio submission in content area

Students in this course volition develop a portfolio of a wide range of works of fine art. An area of full-bodied written report will be called by the student. A select number of art pieces will be required for portfolio submission. Work outside of class is required to meet grade expectations.

Bones Photography (0.5 credit FAR, Gr. nine-11) Course Number: 8145

This introductory course is designed to develop noesis and basic skills in photography with an emphasis on technology and photo editing software (Photoshop). Project work will develop the educatee'southward critical thinking and determination making skills through application selection, likewise as concepts of composition and color theory. Students are required to supply their own digital camera (not a phone photographic camera).

College Art (i credit FAR, Gr. xi-12, weighted) College Credit Bachelor, Course Number: 7131

Prerequisite: Introduction to Visual Arts

Explores the thought and practice of the visual arts in modern society. A study of style, form, content, and aesthetic judgment emphasizing the visual arts as a means of communicating ideas. Exploration and use of various materials and methods of expression in studio applications.

College Photography (1 credit FAR, Gr. 11-12, weighted) College Credit Bachelor, Course Number: 8154

Prerequisite: Basic Photography

Fast-paced, project-based photo course for the college-jump student focused on developing intermediate photo and editing skills. This course explores both a conceptual foundation and a applied application of the photographic medium, investigating the many ways photography impacts our culture and our daily lives. Consideration of aesthetic qualities, concept, context and meaning through creation of original artwork. Project work will exist based on electric current cultural contexts of the medium.

Design Thinking (ane-2 credits ELE, Gr. 12) Form Number: 5126

Prerequisite: Approved Capstone Project

This capstone is a project that allows students to acquire about themselves past moving an idea or dream toward a topic of involvement, specialization, community need, or career choice. As part of this course, all students must complete a capstone experience which may include, only is not limited to: senior projection, virtual enterprise, internship, externship, work-based learning, service learning, community service, etc.

Digital Media Production (1 credit PAR, Gr. ten-12) Grade Number: 8149

Prerequisite: Introduction to Journalism

The course will explore all areas of digital media (newspaper, yearbook, broadcasting, online, social) and teach skills needed in all areas. Students will learn media convergence skills and continue to build their online portfolio presence.

Digital Media Production Capstone (2 credits PAR, Gr. 12, weighted) Higher Credit Bachelor, Course Number 8152

Prerequisite: Avant-garde Digital Media Production

This capstone course will allow students to further their skills in all areas of media and convergence media through the creation of products for student programs (i.eastward. paper, yearbook, broadcasting, online, social), likewise as creating products for the Independence School District and community. Students will learn higher level product skills and explore other skills needed to be successful in the field.

Cartoon I (0.5 credit FAR, Gr. nine-12) Class Number: 7121

Prerequisite: Introduction to Visual Arts

This course is an advanced fine art course. Students volition focus on skill edifice and drawing from observation. A strong accent volition be placed on in-depth study of advanced drawing skills in a diverseness of media; graphite, ink, colored pencils and pastels are some of the media that will be used. Students will use formal critique criteria in viewing work to encourage give-and-take and the edifice of art vocabulary. Art history volition exist incorporated with projects to give students a base of aesthetic cognition on which to create their own artwork. Students volition continue to develop a working portfolio. In addition, students will participate in subject-related reading and writing activities and will have exterior classroom work.

Drawing II (0.5 credit FAR, Gr ix-12) Class Number: 7122

Prerequisite: Cartoon I

In this course students will focus on skill edifice from observation. A strong accent will be placed on in-depth report of advanced cartoon skills in a multifariousness of media; graphite, ink, colored pencils, oil pastels, and permanent markers are some of the media that will be used. Additional time volition be spent on portrait and figure drawing and mixed media. Students volition employ formal critique criteria in viewing work to encourage discussion and the building of art-related vocabulary. Art history will be incorporated with projects to give students a base of aesthetic cognition on which to create their ain artwork. Students will proceed to develop a working portfolio. In add-on, students will participate in subject area-related reading and writing activities and volition have exterior classroom work.

Early Childhood Professions I (iv credits PAR, Gr. 11-12, weighted) College Credit Available, Course Number: 6125

Prerequisite: Man Growth and Evolution. Students must be able to provide their own transportation to Child and Family Learning Centers, no carpooling is allowed per district policy.

For students interested in early childhood careers as well every bit those who want to enhance their knowledge of child care and development. Areas of study volition include: professional child intendance techniques, development and psychology of the child, child care management skills, problem solving, emergency care data, and formal observation. This course includes on-site experiences with children.

Early Childhood Professions Ii (4 credits PAR, Gr. 12, weighted) College Credit Bachelor, Grade Number: 6126

Prerequisite: Early Childhood Professions I. Students must be able to provide their own transportation to Child and Family Learning Centers, no carpooling is immune per district policy.

For students interested in early on childhood careers as well as those who want to heighten their knowledge of child intendance and development. Areas of study will include: professional person child care techniques, development and psychology of the kid, child care management skills, problem solving, emergency care data, and formal observation. This class includes on-site experiences with children.

Graphic Design I (0.5 credit FAR, Gr. ix-12), Course Number: 7128

Prerequisite: Introduction to Visual Arts

This course will explore the elements and principles of art with today'south e'er-increasing need of knowledge regarding fine art technology.  This grade volition utilize computer software, such as Adobe Illustrator, in creation of original artwork.  Some basic Photoshop and digital camera skills will be introduced.  This is a class for the student who desires to explore their art in a computer-based medium and for future career paths in design.

Graphic Design II (0.5 credit FAR, Gr. ix-12) Course Number: 7129

Prerequisite: Graphic Design I

This 2nd level course will further explore the elements and principles of art with today's ever-increasing need of knowledge regarding art technology.  This class volition use figurer software, such every bit Adobe Illustrator, in creation of original artwork.  Some bones Photoshop and digital camera skills will exist introduced.  This is a course for the student who desires to explore their art in a computer-based medium and for future career paths in blueprint.

Human Growth and Development (1 credit PAR, Gr. 10-12)
Course Number: 1806

Prerequisite:  Professions in Instruction or Introduction to Public Services

In this course you volition gain an understanding of the areas and stages of human growth and evolution. The course provides an examination of the physical, intellectual, emotional, and social components of human growth and development from nascence through adolescence. You will learn to meet the needs of children and promote optimum growth and development in the prenatal, infancy, toddler, preschool and schoolhouse-age stages.

Introduction to Journalism (0.v credit PAR, Gr. 9-xi)
Course Number: 1600

This introductory form focuses on a broad knowledge of journalism. Students will examine the production of all media formats.

Introduction to Social and Online Media (0.5 credit PAR, Gr. 9-11) Course Number: 1602

This introductory level class pairs with Introduction to Journalism to give students the groundwork information and skills needed to be successful in the Digital Media Pathway. This class will introduce students to the benefits and use of social and online media options, analyze problems in gild with social media, create an online portfolio to maintain throughout the pathway, and build a professional person media presence.

Introduction to Theatre Blueprint and Production (0.5 credit FAR, Gr. 9-11)
Form Number: 7822

This is an introductory course in which students will learn the basic design in all technical theatre. This will include: sets, properties, lighting, audio, costumes, make-upwardly, house direction, and publicity. Various career opportunities in technical theatre will be explored.

Introduction to Visual Arts (0.v credit FAR, Gr. 9-11)
Grade Number: 7110

This course is designed for all students to review or learn basic knowledge of fine art by mastering the competencies of art history, criticism, aesthetics, and production. Students volition learn the elements and principles of fine art, know how to use them, and create pieces of artwork that display this knowledge. In addition, students will exist participating in bailiwick-related reading and writing activities and accept outside class assignments. Students volition exist expected to solve issues using higher-gild thinking skills. This grade is the prerequisite for all future art courses.

Office Productivity Suite (0.5 credit PAR, Gr. 9-12) Course Number: 5124

This class is designed to help students master offset skills in the areas of give-and-take processing, spreadsheet software, and the proper creation and application of professional presentations. Students will larn file management, how to save and find files, use a network, and share files with others for collaboration. Students will larn the software skills needed in Microsoft and Google to be effective in school and the workplace. Advanced projects combining all of Microsoft Office and Google software volition be included in the course.

Painting I (0.v credit FAR, Gr. 9-12) Course Number: 7112

Prerequisite: Introduction to Visual Arts

In this course students volition focus on skill building using transparent painting techniques. A stiff emphasis will exist placed on in-depth study of landscapes, portraits, and still life. H2o colour will be the principal medium used and a variety of styles will exist incorporated in product. Students will employ formal critique criteria in viewing work to encourage discussion and the building of art-related vocabulary. Fine art history will exist incorporated with projects to give students a base of aesthetic cognition on which to create their ain artwork. Students will continue to develop a working portfolio. In add-on, students will participate in discipline-related reading and writing activities and will have exterior classroom piece of work.

Painting II (0.v credit FAR, Gr. 10-12) Form Number: 7113

Prerequisite: Painting I

In this class students will focus on skill building using opaque paints. A strong emphasis will be placed on in-depth studies of landscapes, portraits, and still life. Tempera and acrylic paint and oil pastels volition exist the media used and a variety of styles will exist incorporated in product. Students will use formal critique criteria in viewing piece of work to encourage discussion and the building of art-related vocabulary. Fine art history will be incorporated with projects to give students a base of aesthetic knowledge on which to create their ain artwork. Students will continue to develop a working portfolio. In addition, students will participate in subject-related reading and writing activities and volition accept outside classroom work.

Pathways to Teaching Profession I (1 credit PAR, Gr. 11-12)
Course Number: 1811

Prerequisite: Man Growth and Development

You lot accept been sitting in a classroom for almost twelve years. Now it is time to see what it is similar to be on the other side of the desk-bound! This course explores a multifariousness of aspects from the education profession. Areas of study include classroom culture, assessments, educational philosophies, classroom strategies and ethical issues in teaching. Classroom observations and visitations at diverse levels, from elementary to secondary, complete this look at education.

Pathways to Teaching Profession Two – 2 credits in 1 semester (1 credit PAR and 1 credit ENG, Gr. 12, weighted) College Credit Bachelor, Grade Number: 1812

Prerequisite: Pathways to Instruction Profession I. Students must be able to provide their own transportation to on-site experiences, no carpooling is allowed per district policy.

This course is for students interested in teaching careers as well as those students who want to expand their knowledge of educational professions. Areas of study will expand upon units previously covered in Pathways to Instruction Profession I and their existent globe applications. This course includes on-site experiences with current Independence School District classroom teachers and students, ranging from unproblematic to the secondary setting.

Professions in Teaching (0.5 credit PAR, Gr. 9-eleven) Class Number: 1805

Do you want to make a difference in the lives children? In this course y'all volition accept the opportunity to explore a variety of careers in education. You will examine the historical, theoretical, psychological, and social foundations of pedagogy. This course volition provide the framework for a career in education.

Psychology (0.5 credit SOC, Gr. ten-12) Class Number: 2407

This grade is designed to assist students in gaining an appreciation of psychology as the scientific discipline of studying and understanding man behavior. Major units of report will include: the development of philosophies and methods used to gain insights into beliefs, a written report of the encephalon and nervous system, human psychological development, psychological processes and disorders.

Psychology – Online Dual Credit (0.v credit SOC, Gr. 11-12, weighted) College Credit, Grade Number: 2406

Student must have a minimum 2.v cumulative GPA.

This online college course, through Missouri Western State University, covers general information about psychology in everyday life, designed to right misconduct and to give the students a meliorate understanding of cocky and others.

Public Speaking/College Speech (0.5 credit ELE, Gr. ten-12, weighted) College Credit Available, Grade Number: 1529

This form is designed to improve students' public speaking skills in real-world communication situations. The class challenges students to go more effective speakers and listeners in a diverseness of communication tasks. Students will participate in group discussions, research, listening exercises, and prepare various speeches individually, and learn to both give and receive constructive criticism.

Senior Capstone (i-2 credits ELE, Gr. 12), Course Number: 5126

Prerequisite: Advanced Theatre Design and Production

This capstone is a project that allows students to learn about themselves by moving an idea or dream toward a topic of involvement, specialization, community need, or career choice. Every bit part of this course, all students must complete a capstone experience which may include, but is not limited to: senior project, virtual enterprise, internship, externship, work-based learning, service learning, community service, etc.

Sculpting I (0.5 credit FAR, Gr. nine-12) Course Number: 7118

Prerequisite: Introduction to Visual Fine art.

In this course students will develop skills in using a variety of materials and technologies to create three-dimensional projects. A potent emphasis volition be placed on learning how to dispense the materials to work successfully. Students will as well develop a deeper understanding of three-dimensional composition. Clay, wood, and plaster are some of the media that will be used. Students will use formal critique criteria in viewing work to encourage discussion and the building of fine art-related vocabulary. Art history volition exist incorporated with most projects to give students a base of aesthetic knowledge on which to create their own artwork. In add-on, students will exist participating in subject-related reading and writing activities and volition have exterior classroom work.

Sculpting II (0.5 credit FAR, Gr. 10-12) Class Number: 7119

Prerequisite: Sculpting I

This is an advanced art course. Students will expand their three-dimensional experience by creating more avant-garde projects. Students will too develop a deeper understanding of iii- dimensional limerick. Clay, found objects, wood, and plaster are some of the media that will exist used. Students will apply formal critique criteria in viewing work to encourage discussion and the building of art-related vocabulary. Art history volition be incorporated with well-nigh projects to give students a base of artful knowledge on which to create their own art-work. In add-on, students will be participating in subject-related reading and writing activities and will have outside the classroom work.

Folklore (0.5 credit SOC, Gr. 10-12) Course Number: 2411

Sociology, the study of homo behavior in groups, is designed to accustom the student with the types of groups we grade, how we function in these groups and how we bargain with social bug resulting from the interaction within and betwixt these groups. These topics are analyzed through sociological perspectives in guild to evaluate diverse interpretations and explain why people behave the mode they do.

Sociology – Online Dual Credit (0.v credit SOC, Gr. xi-12, weighted) College Credit, Course Number: 2412

Pupil must have a minimum ii.5 cumulative GPA.

This online college course, through Missouri Western State University, covers basic sociological concepts and theories. Major topics included in this grade are culture, society, societal interaction, crime, race/ethnicity, class, gender, the family, education, organized religion, medicine, the economy, politics and cross-cultural comparisons.

Theatre Appreciation (0.5 credit FAR, Gr. eleven-12, weighted)Higher Credit Available, Course Number: 7809

Prerequisite: Advanced Theatre Design and Production or Acting 4

This course will refine acting skills, provide didactics in both product projects and preparing audition materials. Students will demonstrate knowledge of historical periods, production styles utilized within historical periods, research historical topics relative to theatre, and correlate research materials into a written paper.

Theatre Blueprint and Product (i credit FAR, Gr. 10-12)
Course Number: 7823

Prerequisite: Introduction to Theatre Pattern and Production

Students acquire to inquiry, capeesh and translate both technical and graphic design for the theatre. Creativity, practicality, and the economics of the designs are emphasized throughout this total-year course as students larn to have direction and work in the four phases of product. Students will learn to organize and analyze appropriate designs that volition fulfill the responsibilities of various school productions. Noesis of theatre safety, equipment, and power tool usage will be a foundational element of the course.

Video and Live Circulate Product (i credit PAR, Gr. 10-12)
Course Number: 8627

Prerequisite:  1600:  Introduction to Journalism, 1602: Introduction to Social and Online Media

This course will focus on shooting and editing promotional cloth for various stakeholders, both inside and outside of the Independence Schoolhouse District, as well as planning and producing alive broadcasts. Students will start with the basics of learning to shoot technically sound video. They will build on that and incorporate ways to make their video more engaging and dynamic. They will learn to edit the video they shoot using Adobe Premiere Pro. Students will likewise learn the process of generating ideas, planning, shooting and producing their ain video.

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