INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE ARTS 4X4 (LAC450)
Scheduling: 4x4 (Fall or Spring Term)
Ideal for: Incoming 9th grade FC students, students who need their Fine Arts graduation credit, FC students who want to be involved in performing arts but don't know anything about music or are unable to make an after-school commitment.
Two-Sentence Overview: The Introduction to Theatre Arts class gives an overview of the art form, including theatre history, physical movement, vocal choices, character development, and technical theatre. By evaluating productions, engaging in exercises, and reflecting on artistic choices, the Intro class ends with a culminating performance project.
Pre-Requisite Requirements: NONE! Anyone can sign up for this class.
Ideal for: Incoming 9th grade FC students, students who need their Fine Arts graduation credit, FC students who want to be involved in performing arts but don't know anything about music or are unable to make an after-school commitment.
Two-Sentence Overview: The Introduction to Theatre Arts class gives an overview of the art form, including theatre history, physical movement, vocal choices, character development, and technical theatre. By evaluating productions, engaging in exercises, and reflecting on artistic choices, the Intro class ends with a culminating performance project.
Pre-Requisite Requirements: NONE! Anyone can sign up for this class.
Members of the Intro Class show off their outfits for Twin Day.
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Journey shows off her final puppet for the Voice Acting unit.
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The Fall 2023 Intro class takes a bow at the end of their class performance, "15 Reasons Not to Be in a Play."
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PUBLIC SPEAKING I 4X4 (LAC300)
Scheduling: 4x4 (Fall or Spring Term)
Ideal for: FC students of any grade level (and any ability level) looking to improve their skills speaking and presenting in front of groups or crowds.
Two-Sentence Overview: Students have the opportunity to learn about the different types of presentations and speeches they might be expected to give in front of an audience. Speakers practice conducting research, training for vocal production, and demonstrating proper audience etiquette.
Pre-Requisite Requirements: NONE! Anyone can sign up for this class.
Ideal for: FC students of any grade level (and any ability level) looking to improve their skills speaking and presenting in front of groups or crowds.
Two-Sentence Overview: Students have the opportunity to learn about the different types of presentations and speeches they might be expected to give in front of an audience. Speakers practice conducting research, training for vocal production, and demonstrating proper audience etiquette.
Pre-Requisite Requirements: NONE! Anyone can sign up for this class.
CINEMA STUDIES 4X4 (LAC444)
Scheduling: 4x4 (Fall or Spring Term)
Ideal for: 11th and 12th grade FC students (or eager 10th graders) who enjoy viewing and discussing movies.
Two-Sentence Overview: Yes, this class is what it sounds like! The course is divided into multiple units, each focusing on a specific genre of film. Students watch films that are particularly representative of the genre, then discuss, write about, research, or imitate those genres.
Pre-Requisite Requirements: This course is open to sophomores who have previously taken Introduction to Theatre Arts (LAC450); OR juniors and seniors without pre-requisite.
Ideal for: 11th and 12th grade FC students (or eager 10th graders) who enjoy viewing and discussing movies.
Two-Sentence Overview: Yes, this class is what it sounds like! The course is divided into multiple units, each focusing on a specific genre of film. Students watch films that are particularly representative of the genre, then discuss, write about, research, or imitate those genres.
Pre-Requisite Requirements: This course is open to sophomores who have previously taken Introduction to Theatre Arts (LAC450); OR juniors and seniors without pre-requisite.
PERFORMANCE THEATRE (LA1419)
Scheduling: Year (A or B Day)
Ideal for: Students in grades 10-12 who enjoy acting and appearing on stage.
One-Sentence Overview: In this course, students work with each other to explore various methods of scene work and acting philosophies, and there are generally two performances for the class over the year (one each semester).
Prerequisite Requirements: Introduction to Theatre Arts (LAC450) or instructor approval required.
Repeat Credit Opportunity: Performance Theatre class may be taken multiple times for credit and would satisfy the sequential elective requirement.
Ideal for: Students in grades 10-12 who enjoy acting and appearing on stage.
One-Sentence Overview: In this course, students work with each other to explore various methods of scene work and acting philosophies, and there are generally two performances for the class over the year (one each semester).
Prerequisite Requirements: Introduction to Theatre Arts (LAC450) or instructor approval required.
Repeat Credit Opportunity: Performance Theatre class may be taken multiple times for credit and would satisfy the sequential elective requirement.
TECHNICAL THEATRE (LA1443)
Scheduling: Year (A or B Day)
Ideal for: Students in grades 10-12 who would rather work "behind the scenes."
Two-Sentence Overview: TECHNICAL THEATRE focuses on the backstage elements of theatre: scenery, props, costumes, sound, lights, make-up, hair, and publicity. This course doesn't have performances of its own - since its members tend to indicate that they would rather work behind the scenes - but they contribute to current mainstage shows and other class showcases.
Prerequisite Requirements: Introduction to Theatre Arts (LAC450) or instructor approval required.
Repeat Credit Opportunity: Technical Theatre class may be taken multiple times for credit and would satisfy the sequential elective requirement.
Ideal for: Students in grades 10-12 who would rather work "behind the scenes."
Two-Sentence Overview: TECHNICAL THEATRE focuses on the backstage elements of theatre: scenery, props, costumes, sound, lights, make-up, hair, and publicity. This course doesn't have performances of its own - since its members tend to indicate that they would rather work behind the scenes - but they contribute to current mainstage shows and other class showcases.
Prerequisite Requirements: Introduction to Theatre Arts (LAC450) or instructor approval required.
Repeat Credit Opportunity: Technical Theatre class may be taken multiple times for credit and would satisfy the sequential elective requirement.
STUDIO THEATRE (LA1453)
Scheduling: Year (A or B Day)
Ideal for: Students in grades 10-12 who excel in multiple areas of theatre: acting, technical work, playwriting, and directing.
Two-Sentence Overview: Like a visual artist working in a studio setting, the Studio Theatre course invites its members to experiment with different aspects of drama: playwriting, directing, acting, management, and technical areas. Members consider the needs of the school or their own artistic growth in selecting meaningful projects to express their mastery of the art.
Prerequisite Requirements: Performance Theatre (LA1419), Technical Theatre (LA1443), or instructor approval required.
Repeat Credit Opportunity: Studio Theatre class may be taken multiple times for credit and would satisfy the sequential elective requirement.
Ideal for: Students in grades 10-12 who excel in multiple areas of theatre: acting, technical work, playwriting, and directing.
Two-Sentence Overview: Like a visual artist working in a studio setting, the Studio Theatre course invites its members to experiment with different aspects of drama: playwriting, directing, acting, management, and technical areas. Members consider the needs of the school or their own artistic growth in selecting meaningful projects to express their mastery of the art.
Prerequisite Requirements: Performance Theatre (LA1419), Technical Theatre (LA1443), or instructor approval required.
Repeat Credit Opportunity: Studio Theatre class may be taken multiple times for credit and would satisfy the sequential elective requirement.
