Drama
These courses also satisfy Elective requirements.
THEATRE I
FAD-3010
Length/Credit: One Semester, 0.5 credit
Prerequisite: None, Open to grade 9-12
Theatre I class fosters the development of communication skills, creative expression, critical thinking and collaborative relationships. Specifically, students will write, create and perform in a classroom dramatization; students will work collaboratively in an ensemble; students will develop theatre-specific vocabulary in order to communicate within the discipline of theatre; students will use critical thinking to understand the connection of theater to culture, society, politics, and history; students will use critical thinking to analyze a character, and then create a character and communicate the character to an audience and students will use theatrical understanding to evaluate a theatrical production, and communicate opinions founded in critical thinking.
THEATRE II
FAD-3020
Length/Credit: One Semester, 0.5 credit
Prerequisite: Theatre I, Open to grade 10-12
Theatre II emphasizes the student as the performer. Students will work collaboratively as an ensemble; read and write scripts; develop and depict self-created characters, develop and depict characters from published scripts; attend and critique theatrical productions; develop the ability to audition for a play; demonstrate the discipline needed to commit to a rehearsal and performance schedule; understand the technical elements within a production; and grow as a performer by performing before an audience.
PLAY PRODUCTION I
FAD-3030
Length/Credit: One Semester, 0.5 credit
Prerequisite: None, Open to grade 9-12
A minimum of 15 hours per quarter of outside class time is required by the end of the semester.
Describe the essential areas (scenery, lights, sound, make-up, costumes, props, publicity, house, and business management) of technical theatre; define terms and all basic features of a stage; explain the role of various technical designers; demonstrate various techniques in theatrical production, which may include: painting, stage lighting, set construction, costume construction, and prop construction; contribute to the promotion of theatrical productions; exhibit the skills and understanding necessary to construct basic scenery; combine aspects of theatrical production by designing elements of a student-selected play, including a scale model; demonstrate the importance of making and fulfilling work commitment to the class.
PLAY PRODUCTION II
FAD-3040
Length/Credit: One Semester, 0.5 credit
Prerequisite: Play Production I or instructor permissioN, Open to grade 9-12
A minimum of 15 hours per quarter of outside class time is required by the end of the semester.
Demonstrate leadership skills in one or more of the nine areas of technical theatre; show the use of color in lighting, set and costume design; generate elements utilized in theatrical productions; exhibit the discipline needed to serve as a productive theatre technician; demonstrate the importance of making and fulfilling work commitment to the class.
ORAL INTERPRETATION
LAO-3010
Length/Credit: One Semester, 0.5 credit | English or Fine Arts elective
Prerequisite: None, Open to grade 9-12
Understand the art and craft of oral interpretation; create or find appropriate cuttings of literature; write appropriate introductions; understand the full range of vocal and physical skills needed to make presentations enjoyable; exhibit good personal communication and audience member skills; appreciate the skills and performance of others; learn to accept constructive criticism.
TEAM ORAL INTERPRETATION
LAO-3020
Length/Credit: One Semester, 0.5 credit | English or Fine Arts elective
Prerequisite: Oral Interpretation, Open to grade 10-12
This course requires the permission of the instructor.
Locate appropriate, quality pieces of literature for presentation and competition; cut literature to fit limitations imposed by competition; write an appropriate introduction; analyze the thematic elements of the selection; profile character through detailed analyses; utilize a full range of vocal and physical skills to best present a selection; develop an emotional empathy for the situation and character; exhibit strong personal communication attributes such as confidence, poise, and rapport with an audience; exhibit audience member skills such as attentiveness, courtesy, and appreciation; gain an appreciation of the art and craft of oral interpretation; gain an appreciation of the skills and performances of others; learn to accept constructive criticism in a positive manner; develop an appreciation of the lifetime skills gained through oral interpretation.