Theatre Arts I and II
Theatre Arts is a great class to take if you are looking for a way to open up to your class mates. Theatre Arts makes you step out of your comfort zone, such as doing plays, acting out of stage and etc. Below is a course description for Theater Arts.
017 Theatre Arts I Grades 10-12 Elective 1st semester 0.5 Credit -Good attendance highly recommended. Basic technical theatre principles are introduced. This study includes the discussion of crew work including properties, construction, publicity, makeup and costumes. Students also study the varieties of drama ranging from comedy to melodrama to musical comedies. Pantomime and improvisation are utilized throughout the course. One act plays are the culmination of the semester’s work.
018 Theatre Arts II Grades 10-12 Elective 2nd semester 0.5 Credit -Pre-req: Theatre Arts I -Good attendance highly recommended. May not be eligible for course due to poor attendance in Theatre Arts I. Eligibility will be left to the discretion of administrator/counselor. This class is designed for the advanced student in drama. Emphasis is placed on the analysis and interpretation of drama from a directorial point of view. Students also gain experience in various theatrical modes such as oral interpretation. One act plays are prepared in more depth.