Course Information

THEATRE ARTS I (TH1)

Semesters: 2 Credit: 1

Prerequisites: None

Fee: $10 per semester

This course is for the beginning theater student who cannot or chooses not to commit to the extra-curricular demands of Fall Play or UIL One Act Play. Students will explore the evolution and skills of comedy and drama, including: stage movement, pantomime, stage combat, acting techniques, the production process, technical theatre, dramatic structure, television and film.

THEATRE ARTS II, III, IV (TH2) (TH3) (TH4)

(No major production)

Semesters: 2 Credit: .5-1 Grades: 11-12

Prerequisite: Theatre I

Fee: $25 per semester

This course is for the advanced theater student who cannot commit to the extra-curricular demands of Fall Play or UIL One Act Play. Students will experience hands-on acting, directing, and technical production. Projects will include independent projects related to career interest, competition, and a specialization in a theatre discipline such as directing, design, or acting. Public performance and extracurricular activities required.

THEATRE I PRODUCTION I (THPR1)

(Fall Play and/or UIL One Act Play)

Semesters: 2 Credit: .5-1 Grades: 9-10

Prerequisite: Audition and/or Jr. High One Act Play and/or Teacher approval.

Fee: $25 per semester

Theatre Production I is an advanced acting class for 9th grade students with developed theatrical skills. Students receive practical hands-on experience in acting, directing, and technical theatre. Public performance and extracurricular activities required.

THEATRE II-IV PRODUCTION II-IV (THPR2) (THPR3) (THPR4)

(Fall Play and/or UIL One Act Play)

Semesters: 2 Credit: .5-1 Grades: 9-12

Prerequisite: Production I and audition or teacher approval

Fee: $25 per semester

This course provides practical hands-on experiences in advanced acting, directing, and technical theatre. Public performance and extracurricular activities required.

TECHNICAL THEATRE I (TECH1)

Semesters: 2 Credit: 1

Prerequisite: None

Fee: $10 per semester

This course combines theories of design and performance techniques with construction and operation of the various technical theatre elements including scenery, properties, lighting, sound, costumes, makeup, and public relations. Class fee may be required.

TECHNICAL THEATRE II (TECH2)

Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grades: 10-12

Prerequisite: Technical Theatre I

Fee: $25 per semester

This course will provide hands-on experience in technical production. Projects will include independent projects related to career interest, competition, and a specialization in theatre discipline such as costuming, scenery, properties, stage management, lighting or sound.

TECHNICAL THEATRE III-IV (TECH3) (TECH4)

Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grades: 11-12

Prerequisite: Technical Theatre II or III

Fee: $25 per semester

This course will provide hands-on experience in technical production. Projects will include independent projects related to career interest, competition, and a specialization in theatre discipline such as costuming, scenery, properties, stage management, lighting or sound.

MUSICAL THEATRE I-IV (THM1) (THM2) (THM3) (THM4)

Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grades: 9-12

Prerequisite: Theatre Arts or Theatre Production and permission of instructor

Fee: $50

Students will explore the history, production, genre and techniques of acting for musical theatre.