At GISS, students have a wide range of Theatre courses to choose from. Students planning to enter university directly after high school (ie without transfer from college) are normally required to have a fine art credit at the Grade 11 level. Some faculties may waive this requirement. Check with the individual institution. We offer Company 11 and Theatre Production 11 which both meet this requirement. Beginner level courses are not required but are foundational in preparing students for senior courses and are strongly encouraged.
Drama 10
Drama 10 is a process based, developmental course. This course provides students with the opportunity to acquire and develop a range of drama skills and a repertoire of vocabulary and forms including: improvisation, role dramas, script work, actor training, ensemble building and collective creation. A final production is often created as a final product to the process.
Theatre Company 11 & 12
Formerly Acting 11/12, Theatre Company 11 and Theatre Company 12 are performance-based courses focusing on actor training. Units include a more sophisticated exploration of the rudiments developed in the jr. program with an emphasis on performance technique and producing a show. Theatre history, script analysis, acting styles, design elements and theatrical structure combine to enable students to produce a final production.
Theatre Production 11 & 12
Theatre production 11 and 12 focus on unifying design elements such as sets, props, costumes, lights, sound, make-up, promotion and theatre structure and is often offered to facilitate the production of Company 11/12 students’ final productions.
Directing and Scriptwriting 11 & 12 (by permission)
Directing 11/12 is for the students who have done everything else in the program and are ready to take the reigns and create their own show. From the directorial play analysis through to auditions, rehearsals, design elements and production details the directing students do it all and often out side of the timetable.