COURSE CATALOG
Esperanza High School
Esperanza High School
New Courses for the 2026-2027 School Year
Student must attend a 2-week film workshop with Film Ed Academy- FREE OF CHARGE
Create, produce, film, and edit the weekly announcements (every Monday/Friday)
Create videos for all Pep Rallies
Film sporting events to support video Yearbook
Create promotional videos for school events/classes/clubs
Participate in the 24/48-hour film festivals
Visit our YouTube Channel
Video production is a college and career technical education course which integrates Visual and Performing Arts and CTE standards. Video production focuses on digital media that includes both visual and audio concepts in preparation for a career in the video, film, or TV industry.
Beginning theater will provide the student with an exploration of body, voice, and characterization. Activities include ensemble games, improvisation, body & sensory awareness, movement, dramatic structure, character creation, diction work, scene study, script analysis, theatre history, and theatrical critique.
Emphasis is placed on developing a familiarity with the performance experience. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
Develop an understanding of basic theatre techniques
Identify basic theatrical terminology
Perform short scenes and improvisations in various theatrical styles
Discover and cultivate individual talents
Gain self-discipline and learn self-evaluation