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Courses Avaiable7200 Theatre Arts I - 1 Credit This course includes a brief history of the theater, improvisation, pantomime voice and diction, a study of beginning acting techniques, and aspects of technical theater. Several memorized performances and attendance of one live theater performance are required. 7205 Advanced Theatre Arts II - 1 Credit This course builds on the background established in Theater Arts I, continuing the study of the cultural contributions of the theater, its structure, variety and evaluation. Theater emphasis is given to the history of theater. Many historical plays and styles will be studied, researched and performed. Techniques for stage-makeup, as well as production and rehearsal principals are studied in preparation for a major performance by the class. 7210 Advanced Theatre Arts III - 1 Credit This course builds on the background established in Theater Arts I and II, continuing the study of the cultural contributions of the Theater, its plays, and its performance and production styles and techniques. Basic principles of production are studied and applied through performances in various theatrical modes for major productions. This course will place an emphasis on higher level and critical thinking skills, will provide for creative productive thinking, stress cognitive concepts and processes, and include instructional strategies that accommodate the learning styles of the students. Participation in additional festivals, performances, and productions is strongly encouraged. 7200 Technical Theatre I - 1 Credit This course is designed for the student who wishes to examine the technical aspects of the theater such as practical uses of lighting, sound, rigging, general up-keep of equipment and facilities and operation of the equipment for functions outside regular school hours. Students learn all aspects of technical theater: lighting, sound, set design, and construction, costuming, make-up, stage and house management. 7225 Technical Theatre II - 1 Credit 7230 Technical Theatre III - 1 Credit 7235 Technical Theatre IV - 1 Credit This course combines theories of design and stage craft techniques with the construction and operation of the various elements of technical theater. Students learn all aspects of technical theater: lighting, sound, set design and construction, costuming, make-up, stage and house management. Students will be able to participate in all the behind-the-scenes action. Students will be expected to show a high level of self-motivation, creative problem-solving, organizational skills, talent (artistic and technical), and cooperation. There will be some night and week-end work during production rehearsals and performances. 7240 Theatre Production I - 1 Credit This course provides practical hands-on experience in acting and stage craft through the preparation and public performance of plays. This curricular laboratory supplements the other theater courses which concentrate on theories, information, and techniques, by providing for the integration and implementation of these ideas and skills. Although the course may meet during a regularly scheduled class period, the scope of activities will probably require more time. Consequently, the course may meet for a lengthened class period, or outside of regular school hours. The course does not necessarily have to meet every day or for an entire quarter, so long as the total instructional time is at last equivalent to the hours required for courses scheduled for a 1/2 credit. An activity log will be required, documenting hours for state credit. Theater is a cooperative venture between actors, technicians, and the audience. Viewing and reacting to theatrical performances can assist students in becoming discriminating and appreciative consumers. Therefore, where feasible, multiple performances of each production should be offered for elementary and secondary students in the district as well as for the community, dependent upon the nature of the material being produced. Students participating in the course should be afforded opportunities to observe preparations and productions of educational, community, and professional theater companies. |