Classes

DRAMA A 

Semester 1

Grades 10, 11, 12

The Drama A course offers students the opportunity to develop the different skills used in theatre.  Time is spent learning the origin and history of drama, acting, directing, producing, makeup, costumes, properties, lighting, sound, set design and construction, and scene painting.  This class would be helpful to anyone who wishes to overcome their fear of performing in front of an audience or learn how to create the magic of theatre.  Participation in theatrical productions is stressed. A notebook is required and is used by the student throughout the semester.  Some memory work is required.  The final exam consists of a scene from a play presented from memory by 2 or 3 students.  Several field trips are taken throughout the semester. VPA

DRAMA B

Semester 2

Grades 10, 11, 12

The Drama B course offers in depth work in the crafts of acting, directing, writing, and theatre management.  The skill learned and the notebook prepared in Drama A is used in Drama B in very practical ways.  The class produces several one act plays.  These plays are presented in front of an audience. An oral final is videotaped at the end of the semester.  VPA

TECHNICAL THEATRE A

Semester 1

Grades 10, 11, 12

This course is designed to give students the opportunity to gain insight in technical theatre as an elective credit.  Students will study modes of organization, safety, stage properties, and basic methods of stage construction.  Students will work on gaining an understanding of safety and procedure in dealing with the workings of a theatre as well as other avenues of technical theatre.  VPA  Math Related

TECHNICAL THEATRE B

Semester 2

Grades 10, 11, 12

This course is a continuation of Technical Theatre A designed to give students the opportunity to gain insight in technical theatre as an  elective credit.  Students will study costuming, theatrical lighting, i.e. aiming, focusing, color, board operation, instrumentation, and design, sound, i.e. board operation, amplification and effects, scene painting and special effects.  Students will work on gaining an understanding of safety and procedure in dealing with special effects and other avenues of technical theatre.  VPA  Math Related

(Approval) ADVANCED THEATRE CRAFTS (DRAMA and/or TECH THEATRE)

Grades 11, 12

PREREQUISITE: A passing grade in Drama or Technical Theatre, plus permission of instructor

Students who elect this course may pursue the in depth study of any five (5) of the following crafts each semester: acting, lighting, properties, directing, writing, theatre management, sound, scene painting, costume design, makeup, dance, or set design and construction. VPA

(Approval) DRAMA BOARD

2 semesters

Students elected as officers of the Drama Club will be enrolled in this course as long as they are serving in office.  These students will learn and conduct the workings of the Drama Club productions.  The student officers include President, Vice-President, Secretary, Fundraiser, and Member-at-Large.  Specific areas of responsibility will be assigned and graded based on specific duties of the position.  Such assignments include publicity, cast management, recruitment, budgeting, and participation.