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FINE ARTS CONTINUED
THEATRE ARTS III-P ADVANCED ACTING
In this course, students begin to create believable characters that are engaged
in relationships with other characters on stage. Students develop control of
voice and movement, and they learn further techniques to explore character
development. There is also a significant amount of memory work in this course.
Students perform scenes and monologues and learn to improve that work based
on critical feedback from their peers.
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Type: Elective
Credit: 1
Prerequisites: Theatre Arts I, Theatre Arts II-P, instructor recommendation
THEATRE ARTS III-T — ADVANCED TECHNICAL THEATRE
In this class, students learn the elements of theatrical design in sets, lighting, and
sound. Students apply their knowledge of theatrical design to in-class projects
and upcoming school productions. Students practice hands-on application
of production preparation: set construction, lighting hang and focus, sound
equipment installation, and the safe and effective operation of the technology
and equipment used in theatrical production.
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Type: Elective
Credit: 1
Prerequisites: Theatre Arts I, Theatre Arts II-T, instructor recommendation
FILM I, II — INTRODUCTION TO FILM
These film courses introduce students to the historical evolution of the moving
pictures industry and the art of filmmaking. Students survey the people and
companies that developed the technology currently used in this industry.
Students conduct hands-on exploration of the equipment, style, and technology
used to produce films. Students also examine the principles and practices of
good filmmaking. The “Rules of the Art Form” are applied to this course. Art is
breaking the rules, but ONLY after the basic rules are understood and mastered.
By the second semester, students are writing, producing, and editing their own
films/videos.
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Type: Elective
Credit: .5
Prerequisites: Courses must be taken in
sequential order.
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