Theatre Arts

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Additional supplies and/or supply fees may be required. Students involved in theatre productions will be required to attend rehearsals or crew calls after school or in the evenings. The amount of time required will not exceed 8 hours per week from Monday through Thursday. Students may be expected to attend rehearsals or work days on Friday and Saturday. Specific rehearsal times will vary by school, and the theatre arts teacher will provide a complete rehearsal schedule.

• • Theatre Arts I: (1 credit) The purpose of this course is to cover the fundamentals of acting and theatrical production. Classroom activities include mime/ pantomime, improvisation, characterization, and technical theatre. Emphasis will be placed on a variety of in-class performances and individual / group presentations.

• • Theatre Arts II-IV: (1 - 3 credits) These courses are designed for the student who shows continued interest in theatre arts, and wishes to take advanced courses in theatre production. Emphasis will be placed on a variety of in-class performances and individual/group presentations. Students may have the opportunity to participate in class / campus events and productions. • Completion of a previous level I theatre course required

• • Theatre Production I: (1 credit) The purpose of this course is to study acting and / or technical theatre, and the relationship(s) to the productions process. Emphasis will be placed on in-class performances and individual /group presentations. Students may have the opportunity to participate in campus events and productions. • Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation

• • Theatre Production II-IV: (1 - 3 credits) The purpose of these courses is to continue the study of acting and /or technical theatre, and the relationship(s) to the production process. Emphasis will be placed on in-class performances and individual/group presentations. Student may have the opportunity to participate in campus events and productions. • Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation • Completion of a previous level I theatre course required

• • Technical Theatre I: (1 credit) The purpose of this course is to develop knowledge and application of skills related to technical theatre. Topics will include: scenery, lighting, sound, costuming, hair / makeup, marketing/ publicity, and their relationship to the overall theatrical process. • Students taking only one semester must be scheduled in the fall.

• • Technical Theatre II-IV: (1 - 3 credits) The purpose of this course is to continue the application of skills related to technical theatre. Topics will include: scenery, lighting, sound, costuming, hair / makeup, marketing / publicity, and their relationship to the overall theatrical process. Students may have the opportunity to participate in campus events and productions. • Prerequisite: Teacher approval • Completion of a previous level I of theatre course required.