Art 9
This course is an introduction to the different forms of art and artists. Students will
explore a variety of media including block prints, clay, charcoal, photography and
mixed media. Elements of design and composition are emphasized and refined
through class discussions and projects. Class critiques and discussions will also be encouraged as they will be part of the students’ grade.
Art 10
This course is a continuation of work begun in PreIB Art 9. Students will
explore a variety of media including block prints, clay, charcoal, photography and
mixed media. Elements of design and composition are emphasized and refined
through class discussions and projects. Class critiques and discussions will also be encouraged as they will be part of the students’ grade.
Music 9
In Music 9, students will learn the nuts and bolts of music theory, develop musical listening skills and explore what it means to be a musician. Students will work on sight-singing, basic piano skills and develop a vocabulary to discuss and describe music.
Music 10
In Music 10, students will review note reading, rhythms and key signatures as a prelude to exploring the components of melody and harmony. Students will work on sight-singing, and melodic and rhythmic dictation skills, enabling them to create their own musical compositions.