Theatre Arts

Class Overviews

Fundamentals of Theatre I

• This course is based on the Georgia Standards of Excellence and serves as an introduction to theatre arts. Students investigate theatre as a whole by exploring the techniques and origins of a wide variety of theatre arts in various cultures and periods.

Fundamentals of Theatre II

• This course is based on the Georgia Standards of Excellence and enhances level-one skills by producing specific theatre styles in depth with performance opportunities.

Fundamentals of Theatre III

• This course is based on the Georgia Standards of Excellence and enhances level-two skills by producing and studying literature as related to theater. It provides opportunities for performance with focus on language arts classes.

Fundamentals of Theatre IV

• This course is based on the Georgia Standards of Excellence and enhances level-three skills by producing and writing plays for presentation; explores the role of the playwright. Provides opportunities for practical application.

Technical Theatre I, II, III, and IV

• These introductory courses explore the definition, design, and use of technical elements associated with theatre sets, props, costumes, makeup, lights, and sound. 

Lighting Design I

• Introduces techniques of lighting design for theatre, covering script analysis, lighting instruments, color media, control consoles, conventional lighting techniques, lighting plots, equipment maintenance, and working with performers and patrons of the arts.