Middle School and Junior High Fine Arts - Theatre Courses

Grade: 7, 8       Credit: 0

RISD: 8325       PEIMS: 03154140

Prerequisite:  None

Endorsement: None

Apollo JH, Forest Meadow JH, Lake Highlands JH, Liberty JH, North JH, Parkhill JH, Westwood JH

Emphasis is placed on the development of imagination and creativity, body and voice control, knowledge of dramatic structure and plot, comfort and confidence in performance, an introduction to technical theatre, basic understanding of theatrical styles and history, and various aspects of the communication process. Students will have opportunities to study improvisation, vocal technique, readers’ theatre, storytelling, and to engage in classroom productions throughout the year. 

Grade: 8     Credit: 0

RISD: 8326     PEIMS: 03154340

Prerequisite:  Intro to Theatre Arts

Endorsement: None

Apollo JH, Forest Meadow JH, Lake Highlands JH, Liberty JH, North JH, Parkhill JH, Westwood JH

Emphasis is placed on the development of imagination and creativity, body and voice control, knowledge of dramatic structure and plot, comfort and confidence in performance, and introduction technical theatre, basic understanding of theatrical styles and history, and various aspects of the communication process. Students will have opportunities to study improvisation, vocal technique, readers’ theatre, storytelling, and to engage in two classroom productions throughout the year.

Grade: 7     Credit: 1

RISD: 8323     PEIMS: 03251300

Prerequisite:  Instructor approval

Endorsement: A&H

West Jr. High School ONLY

Emphasis is placed on the development of imagination and creativity, body and voice control, knowledge of dramatic structure and plot, comfort and confidence in performance, an introduction to technical theatre, basic understanding of theatrical styles and history, and various aspects of the communication process.  Students will have opportunities to study improvisation, vocal technique, readers’ theatre, storytelling, and to engage in two classroom productions throughout the year. This course can fulfill the fine arts requirement for high school graduation. 

Grade: 8     Credit: 1

RISD: 8324 PEIMS: 03250100

Prerequisite:  Theatre Arts 7

Endorsement: A&H

West Jr. High School ONLY

Emphasis is placed on the development of imagination and creativity, body and voice control, knowledge of dramatic structure and plot, comfort and confidence in performance, an introduction to technical theatre, basic understanding of theatrical styles and history, and various aspects of the communication process.  Students will have opportunities to study improvisation, vocal technique, readers’ theatre, storytelling, and to engage in two classroom productions throughout the year. This course can fulfill the fine arts requirement for high school graduation.