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Theater Arts - 1 credit (2 terms)

Grades 9-12
Prerequisite: None
Lab Fee: None

If you ever wondered what it takes to produce a stage play of musical, this is the course to take. Theater Arts starts with an introduction to the stage including both the stage itself as well as the actors on the stage. In the first term the students examine what it takes to become an actor or actress... from their pantomime skills to character development to presenting full-fledged acting scenes. Students are required to work on the school play either on stage, or backstage for at least 10 hours. Crew or acting work could be time spent before or after school or on weekends. Second term students will look at how a director works on stage. Their work will include analyzing acting from the audience's or director's point of view. The final project will be a student directed scene presented at the end of the term. Students will learn how to direct, starting with scene analysis, then moving from scenic design to casting to rehearsing toward a final performance. Students in class will work in groups to direct their final scenes. Direction will take place in class as well as about 15 hours of after school work.

Technical Theater 1 - 1/2 credit (1 term)

Grades 10-12 (Offered Block 4)
Prerequisite: None
Lab Fee: None

This course is designed for people who want to learn what it takes to make a theater run from the backstage view. The students will learn how to produce theater images in each of the major theatrical fields of lighting, construction, rigging and sound. Final projects will reflect students' new found knowledge.

Technical Theater 2 - 1/2 credit (1 term)

Grades 10-12 (Offered Block 4)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of competencies in Technical Theater I. Grade of “B” or better in Tech 1. Application process. Consent of supervising teacher. Application must be fully approved at registration process.
Lab Fee: Fee will be assessed.

This program is designed for students interested in pursuing careers in technical theater or related occupations. Students enrolled in this program have the opportunity to participate in advanced learning experiences on an individualized basis. Students will produce a portfolio for final assessment as well as several mutually agreed upon projects.

Oral Interpretation - 1/2 credit (1 term)

Grades 10-12
Prerequisite: Oral Communication or Theater Arts
Lab Fee: None

This course is geared toward but not limited to Individual Events Speech Team members. Students enrolled in this course will be given a chance to read literature aloud for their own as well as other’s enjoyment. The novels, plays and poems that are chosen will be appropriate for the analysis of the tone, mood and physical structure of the piece. Performance of the literature in both group and individual situations will be stressed as well as preparation for individual events speech competition.

A Shot in the Dark: Critical Studies in Film - 1/2 credit (1 term)
Grades 11-12
Prerequisite: None
Lab Fee: None

Students will study films and respond to them in a variety of ways, including essays, video lab work, group discussions, and research. Through examining film by genre and historical significance, students will gain an appreciation of this visual art and learn to evaluate critically what they view. Meets Fine Arts graduation requirement.

Internship (Theater) - 1/2 credit (1 term)

Grade 12
Prerequisite: Competencies in Theater and successful completion of a sequence of classes. Employability skills. Approval and review process involving the student, faculty, and employer mentor. The application process must be completed at registration.
Lab Fee: Cost of materials

Seniors who have completed all levels of relevant classes and are at a point in their education where “on the job” exposure is the next level of learning may apply for an internship. The internship is arranged through the school and related to a sequence of courses completed at the high school level. Formal training arrangements are developed between the employer and a school representative, outlining the expectations for the internship. Transportation required for the internship is the responsibility of the student.

Directed Study (Theater) - 1/2 credit (1 term)

Grade 12
Prerequisite: Successful completion of competencies in theater as determined by the staff. Grade of “B” or better in previous Theater classes. Application process. Consent of supervising teacher. Application must be fully approved at registration process. Note that there is a maximum credit allowance of 1.0 per content area for Directed Studies.
Lab Fee: Fee will be assessed

This Directed Studies Program is designed for students interested in pursuing careers in theater-related occupations who have completed major course work in the field. Students enrolled in this program have the opportunity to participate in advanced learning experiences on an individualized basis beyond the available course offerings (scene directing, acting, portfolio work, etc.). An educational plan must be developed through a conference between the student and the supervising teacher to address individual student educational goals.

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