J. Sterling Morton High School District 201
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Theatre
Theatre Courses
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Introduction to Theatre
Introduction to Theatre
Fine Arts Course
Introduction to Theatre
Course Description
Theatre Arts Performance is an introductory course and may be selected by any student. Students explore elements of drama, through improvisation, theatre games, and scenes from contemporary plays as well as learning how to create the “magic of theatre” from behind the scenes As part of the course, students examine scripts, explore acting techniques, develop character, and experience the dynamics of rehearsal discipline as used in the live and electronic theatre arts. Additionally, students will explore principles of theatrical design and the jobs that are required to produce successful production in all media. Theatre Arts is a “hands on minds on” course offers students the opportunity to act, design, and produce a production from the ground up. There is also opportunity for motivated students to work for outside performing organizations who rent the Morton theatre spaces Students who take this class will understand the full process of creating theatre.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: None
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take Introduction to Theatre in the Spring
Offered: One Year Course.Theatre Arts (Spring)
Course Description
Theatre Arts Performance is an introductory course and may be selected by any student. Students explore elements of drama, through improvisation, theatre games, and scenes from contemporary plays as well as learning how to create the “magic of theatre” from behind the scenes As part of the course, students examine scripts, explore acting techniques, develop character, and experience the dynamics of rehearsal discipline as used in the live and electronic theatre arts. Additionally, students will explore principles of theatrical design and the jobs that are required to produce successful production in all media. Theatre Arts is a “hands on minds on” course offers students the opportunity to act, design, and produce a production from the ground up. There is also opportunity for motivated students to work for outside performing organizations who rent the Morton theatre spaces Students who take this class will understand the full process of creating theatre.
CREDIT: 1.0
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: Introduction to Theatre
COREQUISITES: If you take this course in the fall, you must also take Introduction to Theatre in the spring.
Offered: One Year Course. -
Theatre Arts Intermediate
Theatre Arts Intermediate
Fine Arts Course
Theatre Arts Intermediate (Fall)
Course Description
This is an advanced and in-depth, multi leveled study of skills and techniques introduced in previous classes. Students will concentrate on performance acting in relationship to character development, monologues and advanced dramatic presentations. Other activities include group and individual oral interpretations of literature, mime and storytelling in non-traditional forms. Less emphasis on technical production will occur to afford the serious theatre student the opportunity to develop performance skills.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: Theatre Arts
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take THEATRE ARTS INTERMEDIATE (SPRING)
Offered: Semester Course.Theatre Arts Intermediate (Spring)
Course Description
This is an advanced and in-depth, multi leveled study of skills and techniques introduced in previous classes. Students will concentrate on performance acting in relationship to character development, monologues and advanced dramatic presentations. Other activities include group and individual oral interpretations of literature, mime and storytelling in non-traditional forms. Less emphasis on technical production will occur to afford the serious theatre student the opportunity to develop performance skills.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: Theatre Arts
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take THEATRE ARTS INTERMEDIATE (FALL)
Offered: Semester Course.
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Theatre Arts Studio
Theatre Arts Studio
Fine Arts Course
Theatre Arts Studio (Fall)
Course Description
Theatre Arts Studio is production oriented. In this course are engaged in the production process of a full length play. Students practice those skills necessary for creating and producing a large scale production. As directors, designers, business managers, dramaturges, stage managers, and technician, the students will cover all aspects of production for live and electronic media. As they gain the practical experience of scheduling and coordinating the efforts of the group, these students experience what it is like to turn a concept into reality performance.
CREDIT: 0.5 TYPE: Regular GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: One year of Theatre Arts
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take THEATRE ARTS STUDIO (SPRING)
Offered: Semester Course. (This course may be repeated for credit.)Theatre Arts Studio (Fall)
Course Description
Theatre Arts Studio is production oriented. In this course are engaged in the production process of a full length play. Students practice those skills necessary for creating and producing a large scale production. As directors, designers, business managers, dramaturges, stage managers, and technician, the students will cover all aspects of production for live and electronic media. As they gain the practical experience of scheduling and coordinating the efforts of the group, these students experience what it is like to turn a concept into reality performance.
CREDIT: 0.5 TYPE: Regular GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: One year of Theatre Arts
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take THEATRE ARTS STUDIO (FALL)
Offered: Semester Course. (This course may be repeated for credit.)