The Arts

7700 Beginning Ceramics

Visual Arts

7101 Art Foundations

(1/2 credit) Grades: 9th, 10th

1st or 2nd Semester

Art Foundations students will be introduced to standard and advanced drawing skills that involve the elements of art and principles of design. Students will be introduced to fundamental concepts of artmaking such as line, value, shape, color, space, texture, and value. Students will be introduced to new materials such as artists pencils, charcoal, and mixed media. Students will be introduced to new methods such as drawing from life, formal drawing techniques, and the development of an aesthetic language. Teacher demonstrations and outside materials such as handouts, art historical references, and internet resources will be used to effectively communicate assignments.

7200 Basic Drawing

(1 credit) Grade: 10th

Basic Drawing students will be introduced to the fundamental concepts of drawing: line, perspective, value, texture, pattern, composition, and gesture. These concepts will be demonstrated and communicated through teacher demonstrations, digital and tangible examples, presentations, and assignments. Students will learn formal drawing skills and advanced design skills. Students will develop an aesthetic language that will be used to constructively critique their work and the work of their peers.

(1 credit) Grades: 11th, 12th

Prerequisite: Departmental approval required. Limited class size.

Beginning Ceramics students will master the techniques of functional and sculptural ceramics using handbuilding techniques and throwing on the wheel. Students will focus on creating sophisticated handmade objects that demonstrate advanced craftsmanship skills and an elevated form. Students will learn and develop advanced handbuilding and throwing techniques along with enhancing their ceramic language. Students will pursue effective techniques in glazing.

7701 Advanced Drawing/Design

(1 credit) Grade: 11th

Prerequisite: Departmental approval required. Advanced Drawing and Design students will continue to develop visual literacy through new concepts of drawing and design. Students will be introduced to new materials, methods of production, and advanced concepts. A sophisticated body of work will be completed by the end of each semester. These bodies of work will reflect fundamental concepts focused on process, body, narrative and space, and expand on student’s prior knowledge of the elements of art and principles of design. Students will be encouraged to respond from their own experiences and their own sense of the world when completing final assignments.

7704 AP Art

(1 credit) Grade: 12th

Prerequisite: Portfolio and Departmental approval required.

Advanced Placement Art students will expand their skills and understanding of the visual arts by exploring a variety of different mediums and methods. Within a specific timeframe students are required to complete finished artworks along with outside artists research, technical research, and self reflection. All students will have to effectively communicate their goals and artwork in a critical fashion. All students will develop and maintain a portfolio that will be sent to College Board for an exam score.

7708 Advanced Ceramics

(1 credit) Grade: 12th

Prerequisite: Beginning Ceramics (7700) and departmental approval required.

Advanced Ceramic students will master the concepts and skills of creating beautiful yet functional ceramic pieces primarily through the act of throwing. Students will learn and develop advanced throwing techniques such as creating several identical pieces, lidded jars, large jugs, and complex dining items such as goblets and tea sets. Students will enhance their ceramic language through written prompts and verbal critiques of their work and the work of their peers. New glazing techniques will be explored such as underglaze and sgraffito.

7751 Digital Photography

(1/2 credit) Grades: 10th, 11th, 12th

1st or 2nd semester

Prerequisite: Departmental approval required.

Limited class size.

This course introduces students to the world of fine arts photography and photojournalism. The law, ethics, and history of photography will complement the major units of study: operation and care of the camera, taking better photographs and video, composition, and management skills. Students learn the basics of the Adobe software suite and are introduced to online photo management tool. Some out-ofclass time will be required, including the time to shoot at least three photo assignments per grading period.

7753 Concurrent Advanced Photography

(1 credit) Grades: 11th, 12th

Prerequisite: Digital Photography and departmental approval.

Limited class size. Includes Additional Fee

This Salt Lake Community College concurrent enrollment course examines the important contributions of photography and photographers in the field of art. Students will learn basic operations of a DSLR camera with adjustable settings (required for this class), perform shooting assignments, learn visual rules of composition, and conduct research. This SLCC general education course will provide the student with an introduction to the art, mechanics, applications, and history of photography. It will also explain the important contributions that photography and photographers have made in the field of art. Students will learn the basic history and ethical concerns and the social impact of photography, and learn how to gain an appreciation and understanding of art in general.

Performing Arts - Music

7611 Piano Techniques

(1/2 credit) Grades: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

Offered 1st Semester

Prerequisite: Instructor approval and audition required

Fee: $35.00 (Covers textbooks, batteries and wear of keyboards.)

Piano Techniques is designed to teach the concepts and fundamentals of reading music and piano performance. Not only will students learn to read notes, students will learn much more beyond the page. Vocabulary, improvisation, and literature will also be studied in class. Students will have the opportunity to participate in various concerts in the community and at Judge Memorial. Students will develop good practice habits and learn techniques to increase muscular agility and flexibility in their hands.

7710 Chamber Orchestra

(1 credit) Grades: 9th 10th, 11th, 12th

Prerequisite: Prior musical experience, instructor approval and audition required.

Violin, viola, cello and bass instrumentalists will play chamber music and other literature while enhancing their playing and listening skills. Private study is encouraged. The Orchestra performs at concerts, festivals, and community events.

7711 Concert Choir

(1 credit) Grades: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

Prerequisite: Instructor approval and audition required.

This course is an ensemble of mixed voices. Proper choral techniques are enforced through singing of various styles of literature. Students will perform in the community, at Judge Memorial music concerts. Private lessons are encouraged. Accompanist needed for this class.

7712 AP Music Theory

(1 credit) Grades: 10th, 11th, 12th

Prerequisite: Instructor approval and audition required.

Music theory, ear training, sight singing, and beginning composition are covered in this class. College credit may be earned upon successful completion of the state AP exam at the end of the year. Knowledge of the fundamentals of music (key signatures, note names and values, and scales) is recommended as students must be proficient instrumentally and/or vocally.

7713 Chamber Ensemble

(1 credit) Grades: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

Prerequisite: Prior musical experience, instructor approval and audition required.

Intermediate to advanced brass, woodwind, piano, electric or acoustic bass, and percussion students. The size of the group is variable and depends on interest and the number of students enrolled. There is no fixed instrumentation for this ensemble. It is considered a flexible chamber group that can perform a variety of styles and accommodate a wide range of different instruments. Each semester, literature will be selected or arranged to fit the instrumentation of the ensemble.

7715 Jazz Band

(1 credit) Grades: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

Prerequisite: Prior musical experience, instructor approval and audition required. Improve your improvisation skills and strengthen your knowledge of modes and scales while playing blues, swing, Latin, funk, rock and more. The Jazz Band performs at concerts, festivals, and community events. This class meets MondayThursday before school at 7 a.m.

7723 Introduction to World Music

(1/2 credit) Grades: 10th, 11th, 12th

Offered Second Semester

This course explores the ways that music is both shaped by and gives shape to the cultural settings in which it is performed, through studying selected musical traditions from around the world. Specific case studies will be examined closely through listening, analysis, and hands-on instruction. Will include performing on a wide variety of different instruments.

Performing Arts - Dance

7130 Dance I

(1 credit) Grades: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

This course emphasizes movement basics, dance vocabulary, primary elements of dance, as well as a brief introduction to various styles of dance. Includes independent composition assignments, improvisation and choreography. This course is a prerequisite for Advanced Junior and Senior Dance Production and Men’s Dance.

7131 / 7132 Men’s Dance I

(1/2 credit) Grades: 10th, 11th, 12th

Offered 1st and 2nd Semester

May be taken as full year course.

Prerequisite: Dance I, dance II, and/or Creative Movement.

This is a course for men interested in exploring the roots and rhythms of different dance forms that have influenced the American culture. The forms of dance we will cover are steppin/footwork, virtuosity in modern, partner work/lifting, dance composition and improvisation. This is a high-energy class, which will include warm-up sequences, movement progressions, and routines that build from class to class. Through active and consistent participation, students will enhance their movement skills, increase strength and endurance, increase range of motion in movement and flexibility, and develop a greater sense of confidence and wellbeing

7133 / 7136 Men’s Dance II

(1/2 credit) Grades: 10th, 11th, 12th

Offered 1st and 2nd Semester

May be taken as full year course

Prerequisite: Dance I, Dance II, and/or Creative Movement, Men’s Dance I. This is a course for men interested in exploring the roots and rhythms of different dance forms that have influenced the American culture. The forms of dance we will cover are steppin/footwork, virtuosity in modern, partner work/lifting, dance composition, and improvisation. This is a high-energy class, which will include warm-up sequences, movement progressions, and routines that build from class to class. Through active and consistent participation, students will enhance their movement skills, increase strength and endurance, increase range of motion in movement and flexibility, and develop a greater sense of confidence and well-being.

7230 Dance II

(1 credit) Grades: 10th, 11th, 12th

Prerequisites: Dance I and/or Creative Movement. Departmental approval required. This course is an advanced exploration of modern dance techniques, composition, choreography, and improvisation. An intensive study of various styles of choreography and performance. This course is a prerequisite for Advanced Junior and Senior Dance Production and Men’s Dance.

7731 Advanced Junior Dance Production

(1 credit) Grade: 11th

Prerequisite: Dance I, Dance II and/or Men’s Dance/Creative Movement required.

Departmental approval and audition required. This course is an advanced study of technique, choreography, and improvisation. This class is designed to give the student many opportunities to perform, create, and direct. A dedicated attitude and previous dance classes at Judge are required, along with rehearsal time outside of class.

7732 Advanced Senior Dance Production

(1 credit) Grade: 12th

Prerequisite: Dance I, Dance II, and/or Men’s Dance/Creative Movement.

Departmental approval and audition required. This course is an advanced study of technique, choreography, and improvisation. This class is designed to give the student many opportunities to perform, create, and direct. A dedicated attitude and previous dance classes at Judge are required, along with rehearsal time outside of class.

7748 / 7749 Creative Movement and Conditioning

(1/2 credit) Grades: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

Offered 1st or 2nd Semester- cannot repeat This is a great course for the person who likes to move and condition at the same time. Great for student-athletes! The class will focus on basic dance skills and creativity with a mind, body, and fitness connection. Pilates and yoga principles, flexibility and coordination are an added focus.

Performing Arts - Theatre

7120 Theatre I

(1 credit) Grades: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

This course provides opportunities for actors/students to recognize and develop acting skills. It helps students understand the basic performance, historical, and technical elements and styles of theatre. Much emphasis is placed on individual and ensemble performance and students will begin to develop individual technique as well as to stimulate creativity, confidence, and self-awareness

7220 Theatre II

(1 credit) Grades: 10th, 11th, 12th

Prerequisite: Theatre I and/or departmental approval.

This course provides opportunities to utilize acting skills in performances. Emphasis is placed on performances in a variety of settings, audition methods, character analysis, ensemble skills, theatre history, and the continued development of individual technique. In addition, some students will have the opportunity to prepare scenes and monologues for Region and State drama competitions.

7222 Technical Production I

(1 credit) Grades: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

This is an introductory course in technical theatre. Students will learn basic skills and techniques used in producing stage performances. Topics will include sound, lighting, makeup, costume, and set construction. Some time will be required in assisting with after-school productions.

7755/7756 Film Studies

(1/2 credit) Grades: 11th, 12th

Offered 1st and 2nd Semester

May be taken as a full year course

This course gives students opportunities to watch, explore, and analyze various films that have been produced during film’s 120-year history. Emphasis will be placed on film history, genre, elements of film and how to “critique” a film, while students develop skills for looking at, talking and writing about film in an informed, educated manner. These critical thinking skills will extend beyond the film classroom and into various aspects of the student’s daily life.

7716 Technical Production II

(1 credit) Grades: 10th, 11th, 12th

Prerequisite: Technical Production I and/or departmental approval.

The many crafts of technical theatre will be applied in this course. Set construction, lighting, sound, costume, properties, and makeup will all be addressed. Students will have numerous opportunities to operate all stage equipment, as they will assist in the mounting and staging of all school productions, Masses, and assemblies. Students should be prepared to devote some evenings and weekends for preparing and executing stage productions.

7717 Technical Production III

(1 credit) Grades: 11th, 12th

Prerequisite: Technical Production I, II and/or departmental approval.

This course is for those students who have successfully completed Tech I and Tech II and are department heads in one or more of the following disciplines: Stage management/set, lighting, sound, costume, properties, and makeup will all be addressed. Students will have numerous opportunities to operate all stage equipment, as they will assist in the mounting and staging of all school productions, masses, and assemblies. Students should be prepared to devote some evenings and weekends for preparing and executing stage productions.

7718 Technical Production IV

(1 credit) Grades: 12th

Prerequisite: Technical Production I, II, III and/or departmental approval.

This course is for those students who have successfully completed Tech I, II and III, and are department heads in one or more of the following disciplines: Stage management/set, lighting, sound, costume, properties, and makeup will all be addressed. Students will have numerous opportunities to operate all stage equipment, as they will assist in the mounting and staging of all school productions, masses, and assemblies. Students should be prepared to devote some evenings and weekends for preparing and executing stage productions.

7720 Theatre III

(1 credit) Grades: 11th, 12th

Prerequisite: Theatre I and II and/or departmental approval.

This is an advanced course in theatre arts. Students will continue to develop effective acting techniques. Class emphasis is on production and performance. Students will prepare scenes, monologues, and plays for Region and State competition. Various aspects of acting and production are addressed in congruence with the year’s productions of plays and the musical.

7721 Theatre IV

(1 credit) Grade: 12th

Prerequisite: Theatre I, II and III and Departmental approval. This is an advanced course in theatre arts. Students further develop acting skills and techniques with a special emphasis on various styles, trends, and schools of acting. Much of the class emphasis continues to be on production and performance including preparing scenes, monologues, and plays for Region and State competition. Various aspects of acting and production are addressed in congruence with the year’s productions of plays and the musical. Time is also devoted to students who wish to act beyond high school.

Fine Arts

7752 Speech and Debate I

(1 Credit) Grades: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Credit may be applied towards JM Art requirement; however, may not satisfy Art requirement for college admission.

Prerequisite: Instructor approval required

This course introduces students to the world of academic debate and public speaking. It also prepares students to compete in interscholastic speech and debate activities. All Students must participate in two extra-curricular debate events 1st, 2nd, and 3rd quarter. Students will learn the fundamentals of a selection of Policy, PublicForum, and Lincoln-Douglas debate; and a selection of individual events: Original Oratory, impromptu Speaking, Extemporaneous Speaking (domestic and foreign issues), Spontaneous Argumentation (SPAR), and Interpretation (Humorous, Dramatic and Duo).

7754 Speech and Debate II

(1 Credit) Grades: 10th, 11th, 12th Credit may be applied towards JM Art requirement; however, may not satisfy Art requirement for college admission.

Prerequisite: Instructor approval required

This course is for students who are serious about inter-scholastic debate competition. Students are required to be full members of the Judge Debate Squad, taking the lead in preparing for and participating in the slate of debate and speech competitions scheduled for the season. In addition, Debate II students will continue to refine their research skills in order to develop complete cases for debate tournaments.