High School Theatre Arts

This course is designed to extend and deepen the knowledge developed in the Technical Theatre Productions course. Working alongside each mainstage production, students will hone their previously learned skills of design by leading in different production areas. A focus will be placed on industry-standard applications of design such as technical drawing, Vector Works, lighting plots and rigging, and sound mixing and design. Through collaboration with multiple departments, students will also develop and utilize their leadership and communication skills through the different roles in the theatre. They will have opportunities to lead design and manage different productions not only in the theatre department, but also in collaboration with the other performing arts concentrations and ceremonies within the school. This course will follow Project Based Learning and Inquiry-Based Learning guidelines. Each student will be assessed through their leadership roles, collaborative projects, and self-evaluations.

This yearlong course seeks to encourage an enjoyment and deeper understanding of different types of film (narrative cinema, documentary, and abstract film) through a critical understanding of how films work artistically, technically, and socially. Through film theory and film production, students will apply a range of critical approaches as well as receiving instruction in video and film production.

Students study the design, scenery, lighting, makeup, sound, costumes, and public relations necessary to ensure successful theatre productions. This course may be taken more than once for credit.

In this course, students survey the theatre arts. They will have opportunities to experience and appreciate dramatic literature and to participate in the creative processes of performance and production with emphasis in skill development and theatrical opportunities. Students will be encouraged to determine and investigate personal areas of interest in theatre arts.

Students have Advanced opportunities for reinforcement, refinement and expansion of the acting skills learned in Theatre 1: Introduction to Theatre

Students extensively examine dramatic literature, stage and scene design, costume design, theatre history, and performance.

Students refine the concepts learned and skills acquired in Theatre 3 and apply them to writing, performing, and directing while showcasing their collaborative and analytical skills.