Theatrical Performing Arts
Theatrical Performing Arts Program - This program is housed at SV.
2 Years - 2 Credits Per Year
Grade: 11-12 Est. Fee: Not to exceed $35
This course fulfills the Fine Arts graduation requirement
Prerequisite: Application
This course is part of a two-year program. Students involved in this program will be eligible to earn transcripted college credit. The program provides students with the opportunity to explore the professional dimensions of theatrical performing arts, including the dimensions of history, math and science, business and economics, technology, physical movement, language, literature, and more. Through the study and production of theatre, students communicate visually as well as verbally. To create performances, students must learn to innovate and collaborate. Theatre students develop strong communication skills and the ability to work with a diverse group of people and learn creative problem solving. The Theatrical Performing Arts program is a two-year program starting for the first time in 2019-2020. In this first year, the program is available for junior and senior enrollment with junior priority. Seniors may apply as well, but will only be enrolled if space allows. The program will complete two double-block courses in 2019-2020: Acting and Dance. Future years will provide other courses as detailed below. Honors options are available for all program courses
TPACT - Musical Theatre (82181)
Year Credit 1 or 2 Grade Level: 11-12
This course fulfills the Fine Arts graduation requirement
The troupe member with abilities in music, dance, and acting has “triple threat” value in musical theatre. They analyze historical and current-day exemplary models of musical theatre for storyline, musical arrangement and audience appeal. Students will participate in the development, rehearsal, and presentation of a musical production
TPACT - Stagecraft (82212)
Year Credit 1 or 2 Grade Level: 11-12
This course fulfills the Fine Arts graduation requirement
Creating the set, balancing the lights, projecting video and engineering the sound all help to accentuate the script and characters in a show. Students learn the skills of stagecraft through research, critique and hands-on experience. They use technology, background design, makeup and costuming to enhance overall production with a focus on the script and director vision.