THEATRE ARTS CAN BE YOUR FOCUS CHOICE IN HIGH SCHOOL.
SEE MRS. BURNS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION!!!
THEATRE ARTS I
1 CREDIT
Open to 9 - 12 Grades
This beginning course in theatre introduces the student to the performance and nonperformance aspects of theatre. Students study: theatre basics, acting techniques, pantomimes, improvisations, voice and diction, Reader’s Theatre, theatre history/genres, technical theatre, etc. The majority of performances and classroom activities involve peer or group work. This enables students to set personal goals and build self-confidence.
THEATRE ARTS II
1 CREDIT
Open to 9 - 12 Grades
This course will continue with advanced acting, theatre history, and studies in technical theatre. Major emphasis will be on the process of acting with attention to character analysis, the audition process, dialogue study, beginning directing, design positions in technical theatre, film studies, etc.
This class will require one evening outside of class for a presentation of short plays created and produced by the Theatre Arts II students. This production is counted for two grades and several production grades.
Students may have to purchase one script (Est. $10.00) for the class.
This class will require one evening outside of class for a presentation of short plays created and produced by the Theatre Arts II students. This production is counted for two grades and several production grades.
Students may have to purchase one script (Est. $10.00) for the class.
THEATRE ARTS III
1 CREDIT
Open to Students completing Theatre I and II (or permission from Mrs. Burns for Seniors)
(Pre-requisite: Teacher Recommendation and/or successful completion of
Theatre I and II)
This is an advanced theatre course for those interested in performing, directing, and technical theatre. Major emphasis will be on acting, auditioning, technical theatre, stage make-up, advanced auditioning, film studies, musical theatre, etc.
This class may require the purchase one student make-up kit or personal make-up supplies. This class may require individual and group project hours outside of class.
This class will require one evening outside of class for a presentation of short plays created and produced by the Theatre Arts II students. This production is counted for two grades and several production grades.
Theatre I and II)
This is an advanced theatre course for those interested in performing, directing, and technical theatre. Major emphasis will be on acting, auditioning, technical theatre, stage make-up, advanced auditioning, film studies, musical theatre, etc.
This class may require the purchase one student make-up kit or personal make-up supplies. This class may require individual and group project hours outside of class.
This class will require one evening outside of class for a presentation of short plays created and produced by the Theatre Arts II students. This production is counted for two grades and several production grades.
Film Appreciation (MEDIA ARTS)
1 CREDIT
Open to all Students
Film Appreciation will introduce students to the film industry, television industry, and history of cinema / television through the study of classic and contemporary films and television shows. Emphasis will be placed on exposing the class to a wide variety of styles and genres as well as formulating and justifying criticisms of the works. Hands-on projects, written analyses, participation in class discussions, and film projects will be requirements for successful completion of the course.
- Emphasis on reading and writing in the class.
- Research, group work, presentations will be done at various times during the year.
THIS IS NOT A PRODUCTION CLASS!