ABOUT OUR CLASSES

ACTING COURSES

** / *** ACTING 1 PROCESS, PRACTICE AND PHILOSOPHY

Credit: .5; One semester; Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: None.

Course Objectives: A variety of mime, movement and vocal exercises along with scene work and other theatre exercises will be used to develop the skills needed for character portrayal. Reading, viewing and analyzing plays will be used to develop the understanding of the discipline required for theatre and to develop an appreciation for theatre as an art. Objectives in- clude demonstrating knowledge and competent performance of theatrical arts concepts and skills.

** / *** ACTING 2 PROCESS AND PERFORMANCE

Credit: .5; One semester; Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: Acting 1

Course Objectives: This course is open to any student who has met the prerequisites and specifically meets the IB full diplo- ma requirement for IB Theatre Arts (SL or HL). Students will further develop their character portrayal skills while con- tinuing to develop the discipline required by the actor. A variety of monologue and ensemble performances, along with ex- periences to assist the actor in analyzing a script and experiences to assist the actor in understanding the role of the actor in the production process will be used to further instill the concept of theatre as an art. Performance in the class production is a requirement of this course. Objectives include demonstrating knowledge and competent performance of theatrical arts concepts and skills.

** / *** ACTING 3 DIRECTING AND DESIGN IB (SL) or (HL)

Credit: .5; One semester; Grades 10, 11, 12

Materials Fee: Only those students intending to seek the IB diploma or IB certificate/s will have fees.

Prerequisites: Acting 2

Course Objectives: This course is open to any student and specifically meets the IB full diploma requirement for IB Theatre Arts (SL or HL). Students will learn and practice the following integrated aspects: world theatre traditions, the director’s vision for realization on the stage; the relationship between the play’s themes and the actions of the characters within the play; and the processes of bringing the play to life, including all design aspects, rehearsal techniques as well as oth- er production elements. Performance in the class production is a requirement of this course. Objectives include demon- strating knowledge and competent performance of theatrical skills.

** / *** ACTING 4 ADVANCED ACTING IB (SL) or (HL)

Credit .5; One semester; Grades 10, 11, 12

Materials Fee: Only those students intending to seek the IB diploma or IB certificate/s will have fees.

Prerequisite: Acting 2

Course Objectives: This course is open to any student and specifically meets the IB full diploma requirement for IB Theatre Arts (SL or HL). Students further develop their skills in the dramatic arts by becoming a member of a play- producing company. Student produced and directed productions are performed as a part of the FHS theatre season. Perfor- mance in the class production is a requirement of this course. Objectives include demonstrating knowledge and compe- tent performance of theatrical arts concepts and skills.

TECHNICAL THEATRE COURSES

** / *** TECHNICAL THEATRE 1

Credit: .5; One semester; English Elective or Career Tech Ed; Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Course Objectives: This course focuses on technical theatre to develop an overall understanding and appreciation for thea- tre. Emphasis will be placed on scenic design and lighting design, studying concepts and skills including: color theory, construction, painting, and hanging lights through the literary and theatrical analysis of selected scripts. The class will design and construct the set of FHS productions presented during the semester during the class in a “work lab” – based envi- ronment. Members of the class will assist with the technical aspects of FHS theatre productions presented during the semester during the class in a “work lab” based environment. These students will apply technical elements to enhance the production of drama and theatre works at Flathead High School.

** / *** TECHNICAL THEATRE 2

Credit: .5; One semester: English Elective or Career Tech Ed Grades 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: Technical Theatre 1 or Consent of Instructor

Course Objectives: This intermediate course is a continuation of Technical Theatre 1 and focuses on further development of technical theatre skills and concepts. Emphasis will be placed on costume design and sound design, studying concepts and skills including: figure drawing, soundscapes, and digital sounds through the lierary and theatrical analysis of se- lected scripts. The class will design and construct the set of FHS theatre productions presented during the class in a “work lab” – based environment. These students will apply technical elements to enhance the production of drama and the- atre works at Flathead High School.

** / *** TECHNICAL THEATRE 3

Credit: .5; One semester: English Elective or Career Tech Ed Grades 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: Technical Theatre 1 and 2 or Consent of Instructor

Course Description: This advanced course focuses on the further application of theatrical content and skills learned in Tech- nical Theatre 1 & 2. Topics for this class include projection design and prop design including: research skills, artistic render- ing, and practical creation and implementation of concepts and design through the literary and theatrical analysis of selected scripts. This course also teaches students theatre management strategies as they design and implement their own lessons/ techniques/projects that, working cooperatively with Technical Theatre 1 (taught simultaneously,) will enhance the production of drama and theatre works at Flathead High School.

** / *** TECHNICAL THEATRE 4

Credit: .5; One semester: English Elective or Career Tech Ed Grades 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: Technical Theatre 1-3 or Consent of Instructor

This advanced course focuses on the further application of theatrical content and skills learned in Technical Theatre 1 - 3. Topics for this class include college exploration, theatrical resumes, stage management, and a capstone portfolio pro- ject through the implementation of concepts and design through the literary and theatrical analysis of selected scripts. This course also teaches students theatre management strategies as they design and implement their own lessons/techniques/ projects that, working cooperatively with Technical Theatre 2 (taught simultaneously,) will enhance the production of drama and theatre works at Flathead High School.

ENGLISH COURSES

* / ** / *** THEATRE AS LITERATURE IB (SL) or (HL)

Credit: .5; One semester; Grades 11, 12

Prerequisite: None

Course Objectives: This course is open to any student and specifically meets the IB full diploma requirement for IB Theatre Arts (SL or HL). Drama written by major playwrights from a variety of countries, time periods and theatri- cal movements will be the literature studied in this course. Objectives include demonstrating knowledge and competent per- formance in reading and responding to literature.

*To earn the IB designation on higher level courses, students must register and take the IB external assessment during the senior year.