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Christian Brothers High School offers a wide variety of courses to students interested in the audio, visual and performing arts. Many hands on courses are offered such as band, art, technical theater and acting. Art History and Music History are also offered and fulfill the fine arts requirement.
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Survey of Fine Arts - 301


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Ms. Dawn R. Kelso
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Ms. Dawn R. Kelso Mr. Ken Cox
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Credit: 0.50 Pre-Requisites:

Band I (Beginning) - 309
The Beginning band couse goal is to prepare students for the Performance Band. Any student may enter the class even without any prior musical experience. In the class the student will take on a band instrument as his major focus.

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Mr. Patrick J. Bolton
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Mr. Patrick J. Bolton
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Credit: 1.00 Pre-Requisites: There are no Pre-Requisites for this class

Band I (Intermediate) - 310
The Intermediate Band class goal is to prepare students for the Performance Band. The class is for those who have had some band experience In the past but are not ready or cannot commit to the performance band.

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Mr. Patrick J. Bolton
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Mr. Patrick J. Bolton
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Credit: 1.00 Pre-Requisites: Some Past Musical experience is needed

Band I (Performing) - 311
The goal of the Performing band is to educate band students in preparation for college, and provide musical culture and entertainment to both school and community. There is much outside work needed if enrolled in the performing band.

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Mr. Patrick J. Bolton
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Mr. Patrick J. Bolton
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Credit: 1.00 Pre-Requisites: At least 2 years of previous band experience

Band II (Beginner) - 319
The Beginning band couse goal is to prepare students for the Performance Band. Any student may enter the class even without any prior musical experience. In the class the student will take on a band instrument as his major focus.

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Mr. Patrick J. Bolton
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Books
Credit: 1.00 Pre-Requisites: There ares no Pre-Requisites for this class

Band II (Intermediate) - 320
The Intermediate Band class goal is to prepare students for the Performance Band. The class is for those who have had some band experience In the past but are not ready or cannot commit to the performance band.

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Mr. Patrick J. Bolton
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Mr. Patrick J. Bolton
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Credit: 1.00 Pre-Requisites: Some Past Musical experience is needed

Band II (Performing) - 321
The goal of the Performing band is to educate band students in preparation for college, and provide musical culture and entertainment to both school and community. There is much outside work needed if enrolled in the performing band.

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Mr. Patrick J. Bolton
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Mr. Patrick J. Bolton
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Credit: 1.00 Pre-Requisites: At least 2 years of previous band experience

Band III (Beginner) - 329
The Beginning band couse goal is to prepare students for the Performance Band. Any student may enter the class even without any prior musical experience. In the class the student will take on a band instrument as his major focus.

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Mr. Patrick J. Bolton
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Mr. Patrick J. Bolton
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Credit: 1.00 Pre-Requisites: There are no Pre-Requisites for this class

Band III (Intermediate) - 330
The Intermediate Band class goal is to prepare students for the Performance Band. The class is for those who have had some band experience In the past but are not ready or cannot commit to the performance band.

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Mr. Patrick J. Bolton
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Books
Credit: 1.00 Pre-Requisites: Some Past Musical experience is needed

Honors Band III - 331
The goal of the Performing band is to educate band students in preparation for college, and provide musical culture and entertainment to both school and community. There is much outside work needed if enrolled in the performing band.

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Mr. Patrick J. Bolton
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Mr. Patrick J. Bolton
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Credit: 1.00 Pre-Requisites: At least 2 years of previous band experience

Band IV (Beginning) - 339
The Beginning band couse goal is to prepare students for the Performance Band. Any student may enter the class even without any prior musical experience. In the class the student will take on a band instrument as his major focus.

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Mr. Patrick J. Bolton
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Books
Credit: 1.00 Pre-Requisites: There are no Pre-Requisites for this class

Band IV (Intermediate) - 340
The Intermediate Band class goal is to prepare students for the Performance Band. The class is for those who have had some band experience In the past but are not ready or cannot commit to the performance band.

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Mr. Patrick J. Bolton
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Books
Credit: 1.00 Pre-Requisites: Some Past Musical experience is needed

Honors Band IV - 341
The goal of the Performing band is to educate band students in preparation for college, and provide musical culture and entertainment to both school and community. There is much outside work needed if enrolled in the performing band.

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Mr. Patrick J. Bolton
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Mr. Patrick J. Bolton
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Credit: 1.00 Pre-Requisites: At least 2 years of previous band experience

Band V - 350


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Mr. Patrick J. Bolton
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Credit: 0.50 Pre-Requisites:

Conducting - 351
A one credit course in music conducting open to teacher approved students only.

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Mr. Patrick J. Bolton
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Mr. Patrick J. Bolton
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Credit: 1.00 Pre-Requisites:

Music History - 352
The goal of the Music History class is to broaden musical horizons through history. Starting with the Egyptians and before and covering through 20th century popular music.

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Mr. Patrick J. Bolton
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Mr. Patrick J. Bolton
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Credit: 0.50 Pre-Requisites: None

Theatre History - 355
Survey of major historical periods, playwrights, and works. In addition to a study of the history of the literature, the students also learn something of the actor's craft, technical aspects of theatre, and the structure and business of the theatre.

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Mr. Michael S. Williams
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Theatre: An Introduction
Credit: 0.50 Pre-Requisites: None

Art History - 356
Survey of art from the earliest examples through to Modern. Topics include the development of painting, sculpture and architecture as influenced by world events and cultures.

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Mr. Scott P. Smith
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Mr. Scott P. Smith
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Discovering Art History (1997 Edition)
Credit: 0.50 Pre-Requisites: Junior/Senior Level Course work

Art I - 358
Introductory exploration of creative concepts & development of basic art skills. A progressive skill building course for both the student with some experience as well as those interested in learning. Includes drawing/painting, design, ceramics & crafts.

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Ms. Dawn R. Kelso
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Ms. Dawn R. Kelso
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Credit: 1.00 Pre-Requisites:

Art II - 359
Designed for students demonstrating foundational understanindg ability and interest in fine art. Refinement of drawing skills as well as more in-depth work in self-expression, sculpture and using technology.

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Ms. Dawn R. Kelso
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Ms. Dawn R. Kelso
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Credit: 1.00 Pre-Requisites: ART I and Permission from instructor

Art III - 360
Advanced level course with emphasis on development of personal technique. Students are expected to be highly self motivated and have an interest in a career in art. Emphasis is on the production of unique, self expressive work of portfolio quality.

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Ms. Dawn R. Kelso
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Credit: 1.00 Pre-Requisites: ART II and Permission of Instructor

Acting I - 361
Entry level course introducing the basic tools of acting through pantomime, improv, monologue, and scenes. Course involves explanation, exercise, exploration, and project work to increase students' flexibility, creativity, self-confidence, and empathy.

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Mr. Michael S. Williams
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Credit: 0.50 Pre-Requisites: None

Acting II - 362
Intermediate level course building upon the tools of acting through pantomime, improv, monologue, and scenes. Course involves exercise, exploration, and project work to further students' flexibility, creativity, self-confidence, and empathy.

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Mr. Michael S. Williams
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Credit: 0.50 Pre-Requisites: Instructor Approval

Acting III - 363
Advanced level course combining the tools of acting with technology. Course involves exercise, exploration, projects, design, and technology work (filming/editing) to increase students' flexibility, creativity, self-confidence, empathy and acting skills.

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Mr. Michael S. Williams
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Books
Credit: 0.50 Pre-Requisites: Instructor Approval

Acting IV - 364
Advanced level course combining the tools of acting with technology. Course involves exercise, exploration, projects, design, and technology work (filming/editing) to increase students' flexibility, creativity, self-confidence, empathy and acting skills.

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Mr. Michael S. Williams
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Credit: 0.50 Pre-Requisites: Instructor Approval

Tech Theatre I - 365
Intro to tools & construction techniques used in theatrical production. While primary focus is on scenic construction, the course also offers basic electrical & artistic aspects of technical theatre. Goals: knowledge, craftsmanship, creativity, prudence.

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Mr. Ken Cox
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Mr. Ken Cox
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Credit: 0.50 Pre-Requisites:

Digital Art - 370
Development of foundational drawing, design & composition skills using traditional mediums & emerging medium offered by technology. Through drawing programs, scanning & digital camera students learn how & when to use computers to develop creative skills.

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Ms. Dawn R. Kelso
Mr. Shawn P. Kelly
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Ms. Dawn R. Kelso
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Credit: 1.00 Pre-Requisites: Intermediate computer skills.

Acting I - 371
Entry level course introducing the basic tools of acting through pantomime, improv, monologue, and scenes. Course involves explanation, exercise, exploration, and project work to increase students' flexibility, creativity, self-confidence, and empathy.

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Mr. Michael S. Williams
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Books
Credit: 0.50 Pre-Requisites: None

Acting II - 372
Intermediate level course building upon the tools of acting through pantomime, improv, monologue, and scenes. Course involves exercise, exploration, and project work to further students' flexibility, creativity, self-confidence, and empathy.

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Mr. Michael S. Williams
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Mr. Michael S. Williams
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Credit: 0.50 Pre-Requisites: Instructor Approval

Acting V - 376
Advanced level course combining the tools of acting with technology. Course involves exercise, exploration, projects, design, and technology work (filming/editing) to increase students' flexibility, creativity, self-confidence, empathy and acting skills.

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Mr. Adam S. Sneed
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Mr. Adam S. Sneed
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Credit: 1.00 Pre-Requisites:

Acting VI - 377
Advanced level course combining the tools of acting with technology. Course involves exercise, exploration, projects, design, and technology work (filming/editing) to increase students' flexibility, creativity, self-confidence, empathy and acting skills.

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Mr. Adam S. Sneed
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Mr. Adam S. Sneed
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Credit: 1.00 Pre-Requisites:

Art IV - 378


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Ms. Dawn R. Kelso
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