Course Catalog 2018_w_ CTE draft

THEATRE ARTS

ADVANCED THEATRE ARTS I AND II

1440/1441(1 credit) Grade Level: 10, 11, and 12 Prerequisite: Students are accepted through application and audition only. Theatre Arts Exploration is required. This course will provide instruction for students who want to continue studies in acting and production techniques. Students will participate in dramatic productions and projects; explore various career opportunities related to drama and practice theatrical skills as a studio performing company. Students will have the opportunity to perform at school and community events. There will be at least one Theatre Arts production from this class per semester. Out-of-class performances and rehearsals may be called.

THEATRE ARTS EXPLORATION

1410(1 credit) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, and 12 Prerequisite: None

This course will introduce students to basic theatre arts with acting focus and the following units of study; evaluation of performance, acting, pantomime and movement, diction and oral interpretation, play analysis, production, dramatic literature, and theatre history. Performances will include school and community events. First semester will focus on movement/dance, singing, basic performance skills, and presentation of monologues. Second semester will culminate with a performance of a play. Out-of-class rehearsals and performances may be called.

STAGE CRAFT AND SET DESIGN I, II

1430/1431(1 credit) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, and 12 Prerequisite: None, although Theatre Arts Exploration is recommended

This course will introduce students to many of the technical aspects of play production including set design and construction, lights, sound, special effects, costumes and properties, as well as both stage and house management. Students learn by doing. This class prepares production aspects of main stage productions. The student continues aspects of the beginning course with emphasis in advanced design work in the 11 th and 12 th grade.

FOREIGN LANGUAGE

FRENCH I

5110(1 credit) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, and 12 Prerequisite: None

This is a course for students who wish to begin the study of French. It is taught with emphasis on all four major language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. The development and practice of good pronunciation, the building of basic vocabulary, and fundamental understanding of grammar/usage are essential. Skills leading to fluent communication are emphasized. The history, culture and geography of France, and the French-speaking world are introduced.

FRENCH II

5120(1 credit) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, and 12 Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in French I

Development of the four basic skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing is continued. Increased emphasis will be placed on writing.