BARBERS HILL HIGH SCHOOL
ELECTIVE COURSES
2007 - 2008

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Theatre Arts 1
Theatre Arts 2 - 4
Theatre Production
Technical Theatre 2 - 4

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THEATRE ARTS 1 (THEAT1)
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
One Year
Prerequisite:  None

This is an introductory course into the study of all realms of the theatre.  The course is divided into two semesters of instruction.   One semester covers the basic concepts of scene design and construction, lighting, costume design and other aspects associated with the technical aspects of theatre.  The other semester covers beginning of theatre and acting.  Fall semester involves theatre games, role-playing and improvisations and the performances of scenes and monologues from plays.  Students must complete both semesters of study before enrolling in Theatre Arts 2-4 or Technical Theatre 2-4.  Enrollment is limited.  [top]

THEATRE ARTS 2, 3, AND 4 (THEAT2, THEAT3, THEAT4)
GRADE LEVEL: 10-12
One Year
Prerequisite:  Theatre Arts I.  Teacher recommendation must be secured for enrollment.

The continuation of the acting aspects of theatre.  [top]

THEATRE PRODUCTION 1-4 (THPROD)
GRADE LEVEL:  9 - 12
One Semester

Theatre Production is a co-curricular laboratory for the exploration, development, and synthesis of all the elements of theatre.  This course supplements other theatre arts and technical theatre courses that concentrate on theories, information, and techniques, by providing for the integration and implementation of those ideas and skills. Practical experiences in acting and stagecraft are provided through the preparation and public performances of one or more plays.

Components of Theatre Production:

  • auditions for actors and technicians

  • strike and storage

  • field trips to theatrical productions 

  • public performance

  • rehearsals                   

  • technical crews 

  • research and design

  • critiques and evaluation

  • theatre safety

The course was designed primarily to give students credit for their work in play production activities usually scheduled outside of regular school hours.  Theatre production activities have traditionally been held in the afternoons and evenings, providing extended work periods and allowing for participation by students unable to enroll in other theatre courses due to schedule conflicts.  The course does not necessarily have to meet every day or for an entire semester, so long as the total instructional time is at least equivalent to a regular semester course.  The major requirement is that each student be involved in production activities at least 80 hours in order to receive 1/2 unit of credit.   [top]

TECHNICAL THEATRE 2-4 (TH2TEC, TH3TEC, TH4TEC)
GRADE LEVEL:  10-12
One Year
Prerequisite:  Theatre Arts 1 (both semesters).  Teacher recommendation must be secured for enrollment. 

A continuation of the technical aspects of theatre [see Theatre Arts 1 description].  [top]
 

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