Theater Appreciation
Credits: 1.00
Grade(s) / Prerequisite(s): Grades 9-12 only. May not be repeated for more than 1 credit.
Course Fee: none
This course provides a study of the art, craft, and business of the theater. Emphasis is placed on the audience’s appreciation of the work of the playwright, director, actor, designer, producer, and critic. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a vocabulary of theater terms and to recognize the contributions of various theater artists. Several discussions and work are related to live stage productions which students are required to attend.
Theater 1
Credits: 1.00
Grade(s) / Prerequisite(s): Grades 9-12. May not be repeated for more than 1 credit.
Course Fee: none
The purpose of this course is to expose the student to the various aspects of theater including stage terminology, stage movement, characterization, theater history, play production, and dramatic criticism. Students are required to perform scenes and monologues.
Theater 2
Credits: 1.00
Grade(s) / Prerequisite(s): Grades 10-12 only. May not be repeated for more than 1 credit.
Course Fee: costs will occur from stage make up kits and option participation in TTA Festival
Theater 2 is a continuation of concepts learned in Theater 1. This course is designed to cover aspects of theater production. Students in this class will have the opportunities for practical application of knowledge in acting, writing, stage lighting, sound, make-up, play production, and set design. Depending on schedule, students are given the opportunity for actual experience through the performance of one act plays.
Theater 3
Credits: 1.00
Grade(s) / Prerequisite(s): Grades 11-12 only. May not be repeated for more than 1 credit.
Course Fee: costs will occur from field trips, and workshops, and stage make up
Theater 3 is a continuation of concepts learned in Theater 1 and Theater 2. This class is a performance based class, providing the student more on-stage performance time through the participation of a school production. They will be exposed to more technical theatre. In this course students will have the opportunity to expand their theater experience in hands on applications. Depending on schedule, students are given the opportunity for actual experience through the performance of one act plays.
Theater 4
Credits: 1.00
Grade(s) / Prerequisite(s): Grades 11-12 only. May be repeated for more than 1 credit.
Course Fee: costs will occur from field trips, workshops, and stage make up
Theatre 4 continues studies of advanced elements of theater to prepare those interested in pursuing theater in a postsecondary or work-related setting. This course will allow students to explore their own strengths in theater. Depending on schedule, students are given the opportunity for actual experience through the performance of one act plays.
Credits: 1.00
Grade(s) / Prerequisite(s): Grades 9-12 only. May not be repeated for more than 1 credit.
Course Fee: none
This course provides a study of the art, craft, and business of the theater. Emphasis is placed on the audience’s appreciation of the work of the playwright, director, actor, designer, producer, and critic. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a vocabulary of theater terms and to recognize the contributions of various theater artists. Several discussions and work are related to live stage productions which students are required to attend.
Theater 1
Credits: 1.00
Grade(s) / Prerequisite(s): Grades 9-12. May not be repeated for more than 1 credit.
Course Fee: none
The purpose of this course is to expose the student to the various aspects of theater including stage terminology, stage movement, characterization, theater history, play production, and dramatic criticism. Students are required to perform scenes and monologues.
Theater 2
Credits: 1.00
Grade(s) / Prerequisite(s): Grades 10-12 only. May not be repeated for more than 1 credit.
Course Fee: costs will occur from stage make up kits and option participation in TTA Festival
Theater 2 is a continuation of concepts learned in Theater 1. This course is designed to cover aspects of theater production. Students in this class will have the opportunities for practical application of knowledge in acting, writing, stage lighting, sound, make-up, play production, and set design. Depending on schedule, students are given the opportunity for actual experience through the performance of one act plays.
Theater 3
Credits: 1.00
Grade(s) / Prerequisite(s): Grades 11-12 only. May not be repeated for more than 1 credit.
Course Fee: costs will occur from field trips, and workshops, and stage make up
Theater 3 is a continuation of concepts learned in Theater 1 and Theater 2. This class is a performance based class, providing the student more on-stage performance time through the participation of a school production. They will be exposed to more technical theatre. In this course students will have the opportunity to expand their theater experience in hands on applications. Depending on schedule, students are given the opportunity for actual experience through the performance of one act plays.
Theater 4
Credits: 1.00
Grade(s) / Prerequisite(s): Grades 11-12 only. May be repeated for more than 1 credit.
Course Fee: costs will occur from field trips, workshops, and stage make up
Theatre 4 continues studies of advanced elements of theater to prepare those interested in pursuing theater in a postsecondary or work-related setting. This course will allow students to explore their own strengths in theater. Depending on schedule, students are given the opportunity for actual experience through the performance of one act plays.