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ClassesTHEATRE ITheatre I Introduces the various aspects of theatre. Students explore styles, methods and genres through a combination of academic study and active presentation of assigned projects. Coursework includes voice, physical theatre (including stage combat), mental awareness, scene work, lighting, costumes, makeup, script analysis, audition techniques, theatre history and film analysis, encouraging students in their understanding of show production within theatre arts. Some out-of-class time is required. This course satisfies the fine arts graduation requirement. THEATRE IITheatre II Investigates and develops an intimate working knowledge of theatrical performance. Students continue to explore styles, methods and genres through academic study and active presentation of assigned projects. Course work includes further study of voice, physical theatre (including stage combat), and mental awareness. Scene work will comprise a major portion of the curriculum, as will script analysis, audition techniques, theatre history, and film analysis. Students develop a professional understanding of the various components of theatrical production through involvement in mainstage and/or student directed productions. This course may be repeated with instructor approval. Some out-of-class time is required. This course satisfies the fine arts graduation requirement. THEATRE II HONORSTheatre II Honors A repeatable elective that concerns itself with upper level exploration of the nature and manner of the Dramatic Arts in both its historical and contemporary manifestations. To this end, students are expected to develop a working historical knowledge of the major developmental patterns of Theatre, Film and other applicable disciplines. Students are also expected to learn how to read a script, analyze its thematic structures, discern metaphoric patterns, understand the use of classically understood symbols, and create a production concept that accurately reflects these things. In addition, this course allows students who have proven their aptitude for the Dramatic Arts the opportunity to create theatre in a professional environment. Students will collaborate with the Honors Technical Theatre II class to create weekly "Brown Bag" lunchtime one-act performances. This course culminates in the creation of a full-length, student directed evening of theatre called Experiments in Comedy and Tragedy. This course satisfies the fine arts graduation requirement. TECHNICAL THEATRE ITechnical Theatre I Explores all areas of theatrical design, offering practical, hands-on experience in the design of scenery, lighting, sound, makeup and costumes. This course familiarizes students with the basic components, tools and theory of technical theatre, also involving construction and maintenance of theatre sets and facilities. Some out-of-class time is required. TECHNICAL THEATRE IITechnical Theatre II Leads students to develop an intermediate understanding of technical theatre and theatrical design. Students continue to develop practical skills in the design of scenery, lighting, sound, make-up, and costumes. This course introduces students to the fundamentals of metalwork and welding, while further developing knowledge of the components, tools, and theory of technical theatre. Course work applies intermediate techniques of design, drafting, and set construction, focusing on computer design software in all technical areas. Practical experience is gained through the design, construction and maintenance of theatre sets and facilities. Some out-of- class time is required. This course may be used to satisfy the fine arts graduation requirement or to partially satisfy the technology graduation requirement. TECHNICAL THEATRE II HONORSTechnical Theatre II Honors A repeatable, upper level elective that concerns itself with advanced design and production for the Theatre. Students are expected to have already developed a working knowledge of both stagecraft and of the art of theatre. This course focuses on the further development of these skills, with the ultimate goal being the working application of theatrical design in collaboration with the Honors Theatre II class. Students will continue to develop advanced skills in woodworking, metalworking, set design, prop design, costume design, stage makeup, stage lighting, and sound design, as well as developing necessary collaborative production skills. Students will also study, critique and emulate both classical and contemporary professional design. Students will be expected to learn how to read a script, analyze its thematic structures, discern metaphoric patterns, understand the use of classically understood symbols, and create a design concept that accurately reflects these things. In addition, this course allows students who have proven their aptitude for the Dramatic Arts the opportunity to create theatre in a professional environment. Students will collaborate with the Honors Theatre II class to create weekly "Brown Bag" lunchtime one-act performances. This course culminates in the creation of a full-length, student designed and directed evening of theatre called Experiments in Comedy and Tragedy. This course may be used to satisfy the fine arts graduation requirement or to partially satisfy the technology graduation requirement. |
