Pathway: Performing Arts - Theatre
The Performing Arts–Theatre Pathway is ideal to help you explore the worlds of classical and contemporary drama and learn practical performance skills as an actor. The courses center on the basic principles of voice and movement for actors, improvisation, developing historical knowledge and creating theatre pieces.
Students who complete the pathway endorsement can seek roles in a wide variety of sectors, including acting performance, theatrical design, playwriting, stage management, directing and teaching.
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Performing Arts - Theatre Courses
Must complete 2.5 credits and be involved in 1 after school production to receive pathway endorsement.
| Course | Grade | MHS Credit | College Credit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | |||
| Acting 1 | 9-12 | 0.5 | No |
| Acting 2 | 9-12 | 0.5 | No |
| Acting 3 | 10-12 | 0.5 | No |
| Technical Theatre Arts 1 | 9-12 | 0.5 | No |
| Play Production | 11-12 | 0.5 | No |
| Optional Courses | |||
| Acting 4 | 10-12 | 0.5 | No |
| Technical Theatre Arts 2 | 10-12 | 0.5 | No |
Required Courses
Acting 1
Course ID: 0505141
An intro. to the world of acting, you will become: familiar with theatre terminology, more comfortable in front of an audience, and learn basic acting skills. Acting games, improv. exercises, movement and voice work, pantomime, and fun group scenes.
Grades: 9-12
Credits: 0.5 - Applied Arts, Elective, Pathway
Acting 2
Course ID: 0505351
Performance-oriented course designed to continue developing your craft of acting, including: concentration, ensemble awareness, and spontaneity. Rehearse and perform monologues, character studies, and duo scenes. Become familiar with the audition process.
Grades: 9-12
Credits: 0.5 - Applied Arts, Elective, Pathway
Prerequisites:
Acting 3
Course ID: 050555A
An advanced course that will build upon all of the skills learned in Acting 1, and Acting 2. Emphasis is on the principles of acting, advanced improv. techniques, theatre styles, in-depth characterization and scene studies.
Grades: 10-12
Credits: 0.5 - Applied Arts, Elective, Pathway
Prerequisites:
Technical Theatre Arts 1
Course ID: 0505241
Students will explore the technical aspects of theatre including set-design and construction, lighting-design, and sound-design. Students will receive hands-on training while designing, building and completing sets and lighting for MHS productions.
Grades: 9-12
Credits: 0.5 - Applied Arts, Elective, Pathway
Play Production
Course ID: 0505552
This advanced course takes the students beyond the basics and focuses on the Senior Directed Plays. Senior Students select plays and cast their actors from within the class. Students will audition, act, direct, and put on the production. May take more than once for credit, with teacher approval.
Grades: 11-12
Credits: 0.5 - Applied Arts, Elective, Pathway
Prerequisites:
Elective Courses
Acting 4
Course ID: 050555B
An advanced course that will build upon all of the skills learned in Acting 1-3. Emphasis is on the principles of acting, advanced improv. techniques, theatre styles, in-depth characterization and scene studies. May take more than once for credit, with teacher approval.
Grades: 10-12
Credits: 0.5 - Applied Arts, Elective, Pathway
Prerequisites:
Technical Theatre Arts 2
Course ID: 0505241B
Applying skills from Technical Theatre Arts 1 to design and build for the current MHS production(s). Prerequisite: B or higher in Technical Theatre Arts 1 and teacher approval. May take more than once for credit, with teacher approval.
Grades: 10-12
Credits: 0.5 - Applied Arts, Elective, Pathway
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