Grades 9, 10 -- Year This course meets the “f” requirement for admission to the University of California system. (Check with the school counselor.)
This course will introduce the student to basic methods of theatrical performance and production by offering an opportunity to explore ideas and activities, discover abilities and interests and evaluate the work of both self and others from an artistic point of view, while developing self-expression, perception, and evaluation criteria for the art and the artist.
A lab fee or furnishing of materials may be requested.
This course meets the ”f” requirement for admission to the University of California system. (Check with the school counselor.)
These courses will further develop the concepts and techniques. A strong focus upon the skills of theatre management and stage directing will be developed, along with experiencing aesthetic valuing for theatre productions. Exploration of playwriting and the further development of acting, as well as exploration in voice and movement for the actor, and set and lighting design will continue with the goal of developing student-written and produced one-act plays. Acting will continue to be emphasized through movement, by the use of dance techniques, and acting with the voice, utilizing voice-over and vocal acting techniques. Extensive observation and investigation of work from the professional arena will serve to refine artistic expression, perception and concepts.