Theatre

FILM AND CULTURE
0.5 ELECTIVE Credit  Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Course Overview:
Using strategies, discussions and various writing modes, students will study cinema from its’ beginning to contemporary films. Students will learn and apply film terminology to class discussions and writings.  Students will research cinema history, film genres, directors, screenplays, actors, and film reviews and apply this information to film analyses and writings, which include:  personal response, analytical, imaginative, and expository.

STAGECRAFT 1-2
1 FA Credit                  Grades 10, 11, 12

Course Overview:
This course introduces students to all the basic aspects of technical theater through design and production projects throughout the year.  Work includes maintenance and operation of stage and equipment in the auditorium.
General Comments: Through this course, students acquire skills in basic carpentry, painting, lighting, costuming and sound engineering while providing technical assistance to the drama program.

STAGECRAFT ADVANCED
1 FA Credit                  Grades 11, 12

Course Overview:
Advanced study of technical theater skills, allowing for some specialized work in the primary area of interest.  Students also work as crew leaders for beginning stagecraft students. This class can be taken more than once.
General Comments:  Successful completion of Stagecraft 1-2 or consent of instructor.  Course work also includes design projects and extracurricular crew assignments for main stage productions.

THEATRE 1-2
1 FA Credit      Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Course Overview:
Fundamentals of acting, developing voice and body for use on stage through pantomime and improvisation, working in individual and small group production of cuttings from plays.  Study of theater reading and analyzing plays, theater history, and modern trends in theater will be emphasized. Attendance at theater performances required.
General Comments: Students will participate in front of audiences. Acting technique exercises require comfortable clothing.

THEATRE 3-4
1 FA Credit                   Grades 10, 11, 12

Course Overview:
Advanced study in acting and directing in theater arts. Emphasis on practical and active participation in play cuttings and in play production. Study of dramatic criticism, dramatic literature, and trends in modern theater. Attendance at theater performances required.
General Comments: Intermediate drama students will perform short productions for public audiences.

Special Requirements:  Successful completion of Theatre 1-2 or permission of instructor.

THEATRE 5-6
1 FA Credit       Grades 11, 12

Course Overview:
Expands on advanced acting and theater production. Advanced directing technique applied through production planning with beginning students. Attendance at theater performances required.
General Comments: Students will be required to participate in public performances.

Special Requirements:  Successful completion of Theatre 3-4 or consent of instructor.

THEATRE 7-8
1 FA Credit                  Grade 12

Course Overview:
Continues advanced acting and theater production techniques. The course will expand directing and production planning. Attendance at theater performances required. General Comments: Students will have major responsibilities for production planning for both school and community performances.

Special Requirements:  Successful completion of Theatre 5-6 or consent of instructor.