All drama students must be prepared to be able to work with others, memorize text, share solo/group work within the class and work in a variety of group situations.
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DRAMA 9 [non-credit course]
Drama 9 is an introductory course in theatre and performance. We will examine the disciplines of theatre including improvisation, movement, speech, and technical theatre techniques. We will also study the etiquette of theatre as well as methods of effective criticism.
DRAMA 10 [5 Credits]
Drama 10 is an introduction to the Senior High Drama Program. The program addresses three Disciplines that communicate: movement, creative movement, time, music, speech and storytelling, choral speech, improvisation, puppetry, readers theatre, monologues, story theatre and two disciplines which enhance communication; theatre studies, (the history of the theatre), Technical theatre design, costume, lighting. Drama students should be willing to challenge and extend themselves physically, emotionally, intellectually and artistically. A live production which will express each students own personal growth and exploration in drama may be shared in a public setting. No previous skills required, just the desire to do your best and explore.
DRAMA 20 [5 Credits] [Prerequisite Drama 10]
Drama 20 is a further exploration of drama skills acquired in Drama10. The program will explore four Disciplines that communicate: movement, speech (radio), improvisation, acting, scripted work, audition pieces, performance art, and disciplines that enhance communication: theatre studies, (the performance critique), Technical theatre/design (makeup, set). Drama students should be willing to explore various dramatic disciplinesto determine their areas of strength. There are written components in Drama 20 which must be submitted for a passing grade. A final dramatic product that expresses each student's personal growth will be shared in a public setting.
DRAMA 30 [5 Credits] [Prerequisite Drama 20]
Drama 30 is an extension of both Drama 10 and Drama 20. The program addresses three Disciplines that communicate: speech, improvisation, acting and four disciplines that enhance communication: theatre studies, the script, the performance, the theatre, Technical theatre/design management, properties and sound, play writing, scenario, scene, the play. Directing (picturization, directional concept, composition). Students will explore the writing of the play and the preparation for staging a dramatic presentation. There are written components in Drama 30 which must be submitted for a passing grade. A local dramatic product that expresses each student's personal growth will be shared in a public setting.