Theatre
THEATRE ARTS
Technical Theatre, 1 semester, 1 credit Course #4244
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Technical Theatre is based on the Indiana Academic Standards for Theatre. Students enrolled in Technical Theatre actively engage in the process of designing, building, managing, and implementing the technical aspects of a production. These activities should incorporate elements of Theatre history, culture, analysis, response, creative process, and integrated studies. Additionally, students explore career opportunities in the Theatre, attend and critique theatrical productions, and recognize the responsibilities and the importance of individual theatre patrons in their community.
Participation requirements include doing backstage setup and teardown for at least two evening auditorium events.
The nature of this course allows for successive semesters of instruction at an advanced level provided that defined proficiencies and content standards are utilized.
Fulfills a Fine Arts requirement for the Core 40 Academic Honors Diploma
Advanced Technical Theatre, 1 semester, 1 credit Course #4252
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Technical Theatre
Advanced Technical Theatre is based on the Indiana Academic Standards for Theatre. Students enrolled in Advanced Technical Theatre actively lead and supervise in the process of designing, building, managing, programming, drafting, and implementing the technical aspects of a production. These activities should incorporate elements of theatre history, culture, analysis, response, creative process, and integrated studies. Additionally, students investigate technical theatre careers then develop a plan for potential employment or further education through audition, interview or presentation of a portfolio. Students also attend and critique theatrical productions and volunteer to support theatre in their community.
Participation requirements include doing backstage setup and teardown for at least two evening auditorium events.
The nature of this course allows for successive semesters of instruction at an advanced level provided that defined proficiencies and content standards are utilized.
Fulfills a Fine Arts requirement for the Core 40 Academic Honors Diploma
Theatre Arts, 1 semester, 1 credit Course #4242
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Theatre Arts is based on the Indiana Academic Standards for Theatre. Students enrolled inTheatre Arts read and analyze plays, create scripts and theatre pieces, conceive scenic designs, and develop acting skills. These activities incorporate elements of theatre history, culture, analysis, response, creative process, and integrated studies.
Additionally, students explore career opportunities in the theatre, attend and critique theatrical productions, and recognize the responsibilities and the importance of individual theatre patrons in their community.
Participation requirements include doing backstage setup and teardown for at least two evening auditorium events.
The nature of this course allows for successive semesters of instruction at an advanced level provided that defined proficiencies and content standards are utilized.
Fulfills a Fine Arts requirement for the Core 40 Academic Honors Diploma
Advance Theatre Arts, 1 semester, 1 credit Course #4240
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Theatre Arts
Advanced Theatre Arts is based on the Indiana Academic Standards for Theatre. Students enrolled in Advanced Theatre Arts read and analyze plays and apply criteria to make informed judgments. They draw on events and experiences to create scripted monologues and scenes, create scenic designs for existing plays, and build characters through observation, improvisation and script analysis. These activities should incorporate elements of theatre history, culture, analysis, response, creative process, and integrated studies. Additionally, students explore careers in theatre arts and begin to develop a portfolio of their work. They also attend and critique theatre productions and identify ways to support the theatre in their community.
Participation requirements include doing backstage setup and teardown for at least two evening auditorium events.
The nature of this course allows for successive semesters of instruction at an advanced level provided that defined proficiencies and content standards are utilized.
Fulfills a Fine Arts requirement for the Core 40 Academic Honors Diploma
Advanced Acting, 1 semester, 1 credit Course #4250
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Theatre Arts
Advanced Acting is based on the Indiana Academic Standards for theatre. Students enrolled in Advanced Acting research, create, and perform characters through script analysis, observation, collaboration and rehearsal. These activities should incorporate elements of theatre history, culture, analysis, response, creative process and integrated studies. Additionally, students explore career opportunities in the theatre by attending plays, meeting actors and discussing their work, and becoming theatre patrons in their community.
The nature of this course allows for successive semesters of instruction-at.an advanced level provided that defined proficiencies and content standards are utilized.
Fulfills a Fine Arts requirement for the Core 40 Academic Honors Diploma