Fine Arts Department
Theatre Arts Courses
(Only Level 3 and 4 Courses are Included in GPA)
Stage Direction and Design L3
FA139 - 0.5 Credit - Semester Long - Grades 9-12
Prerequisite:
- None
As an introduction to the theatrical process, Stage Direction and Design provides the student with an opportunity to partake in a short, but fully realized play, without the extracurricular component. This class explores a broad range of theater skills: performing, producing, costume design, lighting design, sound design, scenic design, and set construction. Students explore the myriad aspects of production and performance, from conception of ideas to completion of production.
Theatre Arts I
FA1018 - 0.5 Credit - Semester Long - Grades 9-12
Prerequisite:
- None
Theatre Arts I is a performance-based course designed to introduce students to the basic elements of Theatre. Students will develop basic acting skills such as pantomime, improvisation, physical character building, voice work, script analysis and emotional connection. Students will be expected to memorize and perform contemporary monologues and scenes and develop believable characters, physically and emotionally. Projects include performing scripted scenes and monologues, keeping a journal to reflect upon their own work, and reviewing peer performances.
Theatre Arts II L4
FA1419 - 0.5 Credit - Semester Long - Grades 9-12
Prerequisite:
- B- or better in Theatre Arts I AND recommendation of Theatre Arts I teacher
Theatre Arts II is a performance based class that builds on Theatre Arts I to further students’ understanding of acting principles, theatrical conventions, and the role of a director. Students will develop understanding of audition techniques, performance of classical and Shakespearean texts, scene study skills, and introductory playwriting and directing concepts. Students will focus on creating their own acting “method” using exercises from Stanislavsky, Meisner, Hagen, Spolin, Boal, and other acting greats. Projects include performing scripted monologues and scenes, self-scripting and performing monologues, keeping a journal to reflect upon their own work, and reviewing peer and professional performances.
Integrated Theater Arts I L3 (Option for L0)
FA136 - 0.5 Credit - Semester Long - Grades 9-12
Prerequisite:
- None
Designed in conjunction with the Special Education department, Integrated Theater Arts is an introductory theater arts course designed to connect students with diverse learning abilities and backgrounds. The course utilizes Theater to practice and strengthen independence in life skills, such as self-advocacy, collaboration, and social skills. Students will work collaboratively to stage a theater performance, developing acting, directing, and technical theater skills. Projects will include a class performance at the end of the semester, as well as reflections in and outside of class.
Integrated Theater Arts II L3 (Option for L0)
FA137 - 0.5 Credit - Semester Long - Grades 9-12
Prerequisite:
- Successful completion of Integrated Theater Arts I
Designed in conjunction with the Special Education department, Integrated Theater Arts II is a continuation of Integrated Theater Arts I and is designed to connect students with diverse learning abilities and backgrounds. The course utilizes Theater to practice and strengthen independence in life skills, such as self-advocacy, collaboration, and social skills. Students will work collaboratively to stage a theater performance, developing acting, directing, and technical theater skills. Students taking Integrated Theater Arts II will take on leadership and mentor roles to complete a class performance at the end of the semester, as well as reflections in and outside of class.
Theatrical Ensemble I & II L4
FA243/341 - 0.5 Credit - Semester Long - Grades 10-12
Prerequisite:
- Theatrical Ensemble I L4 - Limited by audition to students who have earned a B- or better in Theatre Arts II L4 or by permission of the instructor
- Theatrical Ensemble II L4 - Limited by audition to students who have earned a B- or better in Theatrical Arts I L4 or by permission of the instructor
This class aims to provide students with an opportunity to create and explore their own work and its relevance to the world around them. This is the third and concluding course in the Theatre Arts sequence.
Students will create an original piece of material in a process driven environment. Students will explore how to properly use their bodies to express the emotional and concrete actions of characters, how to construct effective scenes, and how to strengthen their overall craft as theatrical artists. The class will culminate in a performance of these materials in front of a live audience.
Students will create an original piece of material in a process driven environment. Students will explore how to properly use their bodies to express the emotional and concrete actions of characters, how to construct effective scenes, and how to strengthen their overall craft as theatrical artists. The class will culminate in a performance of these materials in front of a live audience.