*These courses are mandatory if you are pursuing an Advanced or Advanced Honors Diploma.
**These courses are mandatory if you are pursuing an Advanced Honors Diploma. A third year language is
strongly recommended for students intending to attend a 4-year College or University.
COURSE TITLE DESCRIPTION PREREQUISITES
ARTS MANAGEMENT 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.
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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.
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COURSE TITLE DESCRIPTION PREREQUISITES
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
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.
COSTUME DESIGN I This one-year course is designed to familiarize students with many
aspects of costume design history, construction, and drawing. Class work focuses on developing hands-on costume construction and costume design. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. The course will fulfill one of the elective credits required for graduation.
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COSTUME DESIGN II This one-year course is designed for students who have successfully
completed the appropriate Costume Design I course or who have participated in an approved equivalent school or community oriented experience. Areas of emphasis will be advanced costume construction, hat making, and costume design rendering. Specific topics include the historical role of costume, needs for special roles, costume recycling or repair, sewing animals and foam construction, and costume occupations. This course will fulfill one of the elective credits required for graduation.
Successful completion of Costume Design I Teacher Approval
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COURSE TITLE DESCRIPTION PREREQUISITES
COSTUME DESIGN III This one-year course is designed to provide students experience in the
areas of advanced costume construction, millinery, hair and wig design, costume design rendering, and developing career skills. Specific topics include pattern modification, fitting, costume modification, using design to show relationships and conflicts, organizing and running backstage crews, and costume occupations. Instructional practices will incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to our society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course will fulfill either one elective credit or one Arts/Humanities credit required for high school graduation. Successful completion of Costume Design II Teacher Approval THEATRE CRAFTS I: COSTUME CRAFTS EMPHASIS (elective)
This one-year course is designed to familiarize students with the many aspects of costumes and theatrical properties. Students will work with various materials to design and create theatrical props. They will learn skills in design, construction, and sewing. 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.
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THEATRE CRAFTS II: MAKE-UP DESIGN AND APPLICATION
(elective)
This one-year course is designed for students who have successfully completed Theatre Crafts I. This course is designed to further explore advanced techniques for designing and creating theatrical properties. Student will be expected to work independently on advanced projects and consult with their supervising teacher for guidance. This course will fulfill either the arts/humanities credit or one of the elective credits required for graduation.
Successful completion on Theatre Crafts I: Costume Crafts Emphasis Teacher Approval THEATRE CRAFTS I: STAGE MANAGEMENT EMPHASIS (elective)
This one-year course is designed to familiarize students with the many aspects of stage and production management including organization and leadership skills. This course includes opportunities to assistant stage manage all theatre department productions as well as other department’s projects. 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.
Theatre / Technical Theatre Majors only
THEATRE CRAFTS II: STAGE MANAGEMENT EMPHASIS
(elective)
This one-year course is designed for the serious stage management student to develop advanced skills in this area of expertise. This course included opportunities to stage manage for all theatre department productions as well as other department’s projects, and leadership training in aspects of theatre management, business and organization. This course will fulfill either the one arts/humanities credit or one of the elective credits required for graduation.
Theatre / Technical Theatre Majors only
Successful completion on Theatre Crafts I: Stage Management Emphasis Teacher Approval
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