TECH THEATRE I:
• Safety • Terminology
• Electrics and the Properties of
Light
• Shop Tools (Hand/Power)
• Building Materials • Shop and Backstage
Procedures
• Dramatic Structure / Play Structures
• Basic Theatre Theory /
History
• Basic Color Mixing /
Painting
• Computing for the Theatre • Beginning the Study of
Dramatic Literature
• Building an Aesthetic /
Criticism
• Basic Sewing Skills
TECH THEATRE II:
• Design Elements
• Lighting/Set/Costume Design Study
• Continuation of Dramatic Lit
Study
• Development of Costume
Shop Skills
• Introduction to hand drafting
and scale
• Crew work / leadership • Project-based study in Elements of Design: o Shape o Space o Color o Texture o Line
TECH THEATRE III:
• Leadership and Organization
in the Theatre
• Traditional Dramatic Forms • Preparation for College
Interviews / Thespian Festival
• Office Suite
• Theatrical Rigging and
Systems
• Set and Lighting
Design/Modeling
• Conservatory Work
(Integrating Classroom and Real World Experiences)
• Career Exploration • Computing for the Theatre
TECH THEATRE IV:
• Design Elements and
Principles
• Design and Drafting of Set
Design and Lighting Design
• Design and Rendering of
Costumes
• Design and Recroding of
Sound
• Construction of Set
Model and Costume
• Portfolio Work • Crew Work/Leadership • Continuation of Dramatic Literature Study
COURSE TITLE DESCRIPTION PREREQUISITES ARTS
MANAGEMENT I
This one-year course provides students an introduction to theatre arts operations and management. Major topics include box office, front of house operations, promotions, and production management. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills either one of the elective credits or the Arts/Humanities credit required for high school graduation.
None
ARTS
MANAGEMENT II
This one-year course is designed for students who have successfully completed Theatre Arts Management I and wish to build on that experience with a more advanced project-based approach. Major topics include leadership skills and the function of the artist and art in society. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills either one of the elective credits or the Arts/Humanities credit required for high school graduation.
Successful completion of Arts Management I
THEATRE I (elective)
This first-year course is designed to familiarize non-theatre major students with the theatre: its intent, structure, effectiveness, and value. Class work focuses on student performance through demonstration of various acting skills. Continuous emphasis will be made to develop awareness and self- expression, to increase general knowledge of the theatre, and to encourage social adjustment. This course will fulfill one of the elective credits required for graduation.
None
RIMPROV (elective)
This one-year course is offered for students of all grades who desire to pursue the study of improvisation through investigation and intensive rehearsal. Students will strengthen their abilities to perceive and sense emotion with full body movements. This course will fulfill either the one arts/humanities credit or one of the elective credits required for graduation.
None
PLAYWRITING (elective)
This year-long course is designed to provide students with the skills to write scripts for the performing arts. Emphasis will be given on the creative process, as well as, research, analysis, interpretation, language study and voice which are essential to any successful script development. Original plays will be analyzed and evaluated from a playwriting perspective, judging the validity of literary work utilizing critical thinking skills. This course will fulfill either the one arts/humanities credit or one of the elective credits required for graduation.
None
PLAYWRITING II (elective)
This one-year course is designed as a continuation of Playwriting l. Students will continue to develop the skills to write scripts for the performing arts. Emphasis will be given to the process of research, analysis, interpretation, and language study, which are essential to any successful script development. Recent productions of comedies, tragedies, and history plays, as well as some television episodes, will be compared, analyzed and evaluated from a playwriting and/or screenwriting perspective. Students’ work will be produced on stage and screen. Students will explore careers in these special areas of creative writing. This course will fulfill either the one art/humanities credit or one of the
Successful completion of Playwriting and/or teacher approval
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COURSE TITLE DESCRIPTION PREREQUISITES
MUSICAL THEATRE I (elective)
This one-year course is designed for the college-bound or the student who seeks a professional career in musical theatre. The program is designed for the student already gifted with the basic abilities of acting, singing, and dancing in musical theatre performances. The course will further enhance and utilize skills through intensive and specialized course work. This course is open to students by audition only. Advancement is based upon a jury at the end of the first year of study as well as continued advisement sessions with the musical theatre faculty. This course may be repeated for credit. This course will fulfill either the one arts/humanities credit or one of the elective credits required for graduation.
Theatre / Vocal Majors only
10th – 12th grades only
Introductory Course in Theatre or Choir Audition and/or teacher recommendation.
MUSICAL THEATRE II (elective)
This one-year course is designed for the student who is pursing a professional career in musical theatre. The program is designed for students already gifted with the basic abilities of acting, singing, and dancing. The course will further enhance and utilize skills through intensive and specialized course work. Students will explore tap, jazz, singing and acting and will choreograph for various projects. Students will oversee the production of a Broadway-style production. This course will fulfill either one art/humanities credit or one of the elective credits required for graduation and may be repeated for credit.
Theatre / Vocal Majors only
11th – 12th grades only
Successful completion of Musical Theatre I Audition and/or teacher recommendation.
FASHION DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION I
This one-year course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the psychological and social aspects of clothing, and fundamental concepts of fashion, textiles, clothing construction, merchandising, the use an care of sewing equipment and exploration of careers in the fashion industry. The course will fulfill one of the elective credits required for graduation.
$40 supply fee
FASHION DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION II
This one-year course allows intermediate students to build on fundamental skills developed in Fashion Design and Construction I. This course will provide more in-depth experiences with fashions, textiles, design and construction. Areas of emphasis are comprised of design and illustration, performance characteristic of textile components, commercial production processes, and merchandising, marketing and customer service concepts. The appropriate use of technology and industry-standard equipment is an integral part of this course. This course will fulfill one of the elective credits required for graduation.
Successful completion of Fashion and Construction Design I
Teacher Approval $40 supply fee
FASHION DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION III
This one-year course allows advanced students to develop their knowledge and skills obtained in Fashion Design and Construction II. This course will cover in greater depth design inspiration, vision and skills, professional portfolio development, and advanced techniques such as draping and presentation skills. Additionally, specific topics such as manufacturing, the merchandising/buying process, promotion, as well as legislation, consumer protection, business operations and entrepreneurship will be covered. The appropriate use of technology and industry-standard equipment is an integral part of this course. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have gained entry-level skills for employment and will be prepared for post-secondary education. This course will fulfill either one elective credit or one Arts/Humanities credit required for high school graduation.
Successful completion of Fashion and Construction Design II
Teacher Approval $40 supply fee
COURSE TITLE DESCRIPTION PREREQUISITES FASHION DESIGN &
CONSTRUCTION ADVANCED STUDIES
This one-year course is offered to students who have achieved all content standards in Fashion Design & Construction an advanced study through investigation and in-depth research. Students are expected to work independently or in a team and consult with their supervising teacher for guidance. Coursework may include various work-based learning experiences such as internships and job shadowing, involvement in a school-based enterprise, completion of a capstone project, and/or portfolio development. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the elective credits required for high school graduation and may be repeated.
Successful completion of Fashion and Construction Design III
Teacher Approval $40 supply fee
THEATRE CRAFTS I: PROP DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION (elective)
This one-year course is designed to familiarize students with the many aspects of theatrical properties. Students will work with various materials to design and create theatrical props. They will learn skills in design and construction using various mediums. Class work focuses on developing hands-on technical experience in these areas. This course will fulfill either the one arts/humanities credit or one of the elective credits required for graduation. $40 supply fee THEATRE CRAFTS II: THEATRICAL MAKE-UP (elective)
This one-year course is designed to familiarize students with design, construction and application of theatrical make-up and hair. Classwork focuses on designing various types of make-up and hair styles using assorted materials and techniques. Students will learn facial anatomy and hygiene; basic application of character make-up; techniques in clown, age, triage and fantasy make-up; and how to sculpt, create and apply a prosthetic appliance. Additionally, students will learn styling of natural and synthetic hair along with ventilation techniques. This course will fulfill either the arts/humanities credit or one of the elective credits required for graduation. This course requires the purchase of a make-up kit (Ben Nye $60 and Maehron $65) in addition to the class supply fee.
None
$40 supply fee plus purchase of make-up kit
THEATRE SYSTEMS (Adv Study Performing Arts)
This one-year course emphasizes the hands-on, holistic approach to the integration of lighting, sound, special effects, intelligent lighting systems, and computer software systems into a cohesive, unified impression. This coursework will emphasize laboratory experimentation as well as actual performance application. In addition, this course provides the opportunity for on-the-job training on the current production/performance being staged in the Lowden Theatre. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course may be repeated twice for credit.
Technical Theatre Majors only
10th – 12th grades
Theatre Design
Technology I and teacher approval