PLEASE NOTE:
- This course includes teacher services. The auto-graded option is not yet available.
Primary Grade: 9
Grade Range: 9, 10
Credit Equivalency:
Semester: 0.5 Credits
Full Year: 1 Credit
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Theatre I invites students to explore the history of theatre and the basic elements of stage production. The course highlights the technology used to create early and modern stage productions and the basic fundamentals of acting. Theatre I provides students with a look at production elements such as stage lighting, sound, costume, and makeup. Students learn to apply voice and gesture skills in pantomimed and improvised scenarios, and they receive an overview of the responsibilities of the producer, director, and technical crew of a theatre production. Students develop insight to the motivations of a playwright in the development of a story, and they explore the careers and works of famous playwrights. Theatre I provides a balanced educational experience for all students so that they can gain the inquiry and critical skills involved in clarifying theatrical perceptions and knowledge.
COURSE TOPICS
- Makeup for the Stage
- Theatre Tech
- Defining Your Character
- Anatomy of the Stage
- Know Your Audience
- Birth of Theatre
- American Musical
- Production Budget
TEACHER SERVICES
All course teachers are certified, subject-area content experts. The teacher will grade student assessments and provide detailed feedback. The course teacher is available to answer student questions via email, during scheduled office hours, or by virtual appointment. The teacher will carry out documented modifications and accommodations that are applicable to the online course. Progress monitoring and supplemental material will be provided by the teacher as needed.