FEEDER COURSES

Drama

Focuses on the basic theatrical elements every thespian should know including theatre terminology, improvisation, acting, scenic design, movement and dance, vocal dexterity, etc.   Students are also exposed to the principles of play evaluation.   Students will leave this course with a better understanding of themselves (mind, body, and spirit) and the theatrical world.  Honors Option Available

Semester 1/2 Credit

Theatre Workshop

Focuses on the production aspects of theater including, but not limited to, set design, stage management, arts administration, publicity, playwriting, costumes, puppets, masks, etc. 

Semester 1/2 Credit

Dance Foundations

This is an introductory dance course designed to expose students to dance as a form of expression as well as a suitable lifetime activity. A variety of dance types will be included: jazz, ballet, ballroom, hip hop, etc. This course is intended for students of all levels of training, ranging from none to advanced.

Semester 1/2 Credit

PROGRAM COURSES

Honors credit for all courses is available.

Acting

Focuses on maximizing an actor’s physical and emotional expression, vocal intonation, memorization and imagination to convey stories and feelings. Whether spoken or sung, stylistic identity is reinforced. Other topics include material selection, developing a score of action for a role, sustaining a character and self and peer critique.   

Dance

Focuses on technical strength, preciseness and ability to engage audiences.  In this course, students develop physical stamina and fitness, musicality, expression and sequence retention while learning terminology for dance movement and for the industry. Self-discipline, including emotional and nutritional health, are reinforced.

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Business of Arts & Communications

A growing number of professionals make a living in industries related to arts and communications. From event management to tracking expenses, students learn the business side of visual, media and performing arts. Topics include marketing, branding, producing, promoting, booking, budgeting and merchandising, etc. Students learn and apply intellectual property rights, licensing, copyright, royalties, liabilities and contractual agreements.  

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Musical Theatre

Students assume the roles of singer, instrumentalist, actor and dancer as well as director, stage manager, set designer and/or costume technician.  Students learn to take and give orders to accomplish tasks. They analyze historical and current-day exemplary models of musical theatre for story line, musical arrangement and audience appeal. 

Skills & Applications in Technical Theatre (formerly Stagecraft)

This course provides a focused and hands-on experience for students to develop the skills needed to specialize in one or more of the areas needed to be a theater technician. An emphasis is placed on demonstrating the collaborative nature of the field. Students will develop the skills to capably fill roles on backstage running crews for all types of theatrical and other performing arts disciplines. The course includes instruction in general theater knowledge, vocabulary, equipment, tools, and safety as well as opportunities for hands-on theatrical production experience.