Students will have the option to participate in either the cooperative method of the instruction or in internship experiences. History of musical theatre as well as current topics related to auditioning and resume development will also be explored. Students will use lighting and set design software and will work on productions in conjuction with Musical Theatre Performance students, some of which may require occasional after-school commitment. Art 1 Students learn the basics of creating original art of personal expression using the computer as a tool. Art skills obtained in Art 1 are further developed through creative thinking, visual problem solving, and experimentation using various hardware and software applications.
Students also use digital cameras and scanners to create art.
The internet is introduced as an art resource. The history of the computer, art aesthetics and criticism are investigated. Ethical issues concerning computer-generated imagery are introduced. Artwork generated in this class serves as a basis for beginning computer graphics portfolio. No prior computer knowledge required.