Theatre & Film Class

FALL SEMESTER

THEATRE FOUNTATIONS 2 INTERMEDIATE (.5 CREDIT)

Course Description: This performance based course assists students to find meaning in works of theater art through the study and appreciation of theater as an art form. This is accomplished through standards of plot and character analysis, basic acting techniques, and critical thinking skills. Preparation for job interviews and resume making.

Areas of study and work will include:

Monologues & Auditioning
Dramatic Literature & Play Analysis-Shakespeare
Voice and Diction
Stage Combat and Scene Work

TECHNICAL THEATRE (.5 CREDIT)

Technical Theatre I or Stagecraft will introduce students to the basics of stagecraft and theatrical production. Students will explore a variety of unique skills and careers in the theater and film industry including set design and construction, lighting design and operation, sound design and operation, stage management, prop fabrication, costuming, hair styling, stage and special effects makeup, house management, box office sales, and public relations. Students will apply these skills by preparing and executing Dixie High School’s assemblies and productions, including the talent show, the fall Musical, spring play, choir and instrumental concerts, and dance shows.

FILM AND MEDIA ARTS 1 (.5 CREDIT)

Film I will comprise of viewing essential films contributing to the development of film as an art form and film making. Topics of discussion will cover a wide range of film genres, basic film terminology or “cinematic language”, and educational themes. Film material will be carefully selected from a wide range of films nominated or recognized for excellence by the American Film Institute (AFI) and The Academy of Arts and Sciences (Academy Awards) and there notable film guilds, unions, societies and festivals.

Class activities will include five film units:

1 Short Film
Personal Narrative
An Instructional Video
Documentary.

SPRING SEMESTER

MUSICAL THEATRE (.5 CREDIT)

Course Description: This course is a deep dive into the unique art form of musical theatre. Students will explore the history, craft, and performance of musicals through the integrated study of acting, singing, and dancing. The curriculum will focus on developing "triple threat" skills while also understanding the historical, cultural, and societal context of the works. The semester will culminate in a performance project showcasing the skills and knowledge gained.

FILM AND MEDIA ARTS 2 (.5 CREDIT)

Course Description: Film & Media Arts will comprise of viewing essential films contributing to the development of film as an art form. Topics of discussion will cover a wide range of film genres, basic film terminology or “cinematic language”, and educational themes. Film material will be carefully selected from a wide range of films nominated or recognized for excellence by the American Film Institute (AFI) and The Academy of Arts and Sciences (Academy Awards) Film Festivals (Sundance, Cannes, etc.). Class activities will include viewing, discussing and analyzing film, and group filmmaking projects.

Class Projects:

Introduction Student Project
The 30 Second Film Project
The 1 minute montage
The Final Short Film

YEAR LONG CLASSES

THEATRE FOUNDations 3 advanced

(1 CREDIT)

There are two basic goals in theatre education: finding meaning in works of theatre art through the study and appreciation of theatre as an art form, and constructing meaning in works of theatre art through the study and skill development of theatre techniques in the creation of that theatre art. To these concepts this course adds depth as well as breadth through the study of production unity, character conflict, character motivation through movement and voice, projecting mood and feelings, trust, the design concepts of visualization and technology, researching a script, variety in art forms, assessing performance effectiveness, and famous theatre professionals. The prerequisite for this course is Foundations I or II (1800 or 1810).

Areas of study will include:

1. Maintaining a creative State

2. Play Analysis & Structure

3. Movement and Viewpoints

4. Character Profile (Background)

5. Drama Competition

6. Devised Work

TECHNICAL THEATRE 2 ADVANCED TECH (1 CREDIT)

Technical Theatre II students will use the skills from Technical Theatre 1 for theatrical productions. Students will explore a variety of unique skills and careers in the theater and film industry including set design and construction, lighting design and operation, sound design and operation, stage management, prop fabrication, costuming, hair styling, stage and special effects makeup, house management, box office sales, and public relations. Students will apply these skills by preparing and executing Dixie High School’s assemblies and productions, including the talent show, the fall Musical, spring play, choir and instrumental concerts, and dance shows.

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