Theatre Arts One (Beginning Theatre)
This
course serves as an introduction into the world of theatre arts.
Theatre history (including period scene work), body exploration
(alignment, posture, breath control, feelings), stage elements
(directions, proper terminology), acting (characterization: solo and
ensemble work), cultural explorations (Musical Mondays and Theatre
Thursdays) and basic coverage of technical elements
(set/costume/lighting design) will be explored. The theatre history
will take the student through the writings of Shakespeare. In addition,
students will be expected to attend at least one Fine Arts performance during the semester and reflect upon their experience.
Theatre Arts Two (Intermediate)
This
course takes a deeper look into the theatre arts. It allows students to
explore their feelings and recognize their own acting style. The
theatre history picks up after Shakespeare and continues until modern
theatre. Through this exploration of history, scene work will further
develop and strengthen as students continue to make those connections
between the past, and what they recognize as theatre today. Deeper study
and applied skills of technical theatre, acting, and directing will
take place. Furthermore, an emphasis will be placed on Theatre for Young
Audiences (TYA), masks and puppetry. Students will perform a TYA play.
Theatre Arts Three (Proficient)
By
now, students have actively decided to make the theatre arts a pathway
for graduation. This course allows students to have the freedom through
collaboration in choosing the literary texts in which they (the class)
would like to study. Students will be expected to sharpen their
leadership skills as script work, characterization, technical theatre,
directing, and cultural studies increase in rigor. In addition, students
will be working in teams to write and perform original scripts as
Reader's Theatre in the Asheville/Reynolds Community.
Theatre Arts Four (Advanced)
Students
at this level are expected to rise to the challenge of emerging
themselves into the world of the actor. The skills learned in acting and
technical theatre that were nurtured and practiced will now be applied
during the North Carolina Theatre Conference's annual One Act Play
Competition. All students are expected to participate in this event. In
addition, this course refines the term "theatre" as individuals reflect
upon their journey and prepare for their next steps in the theatre
arts. The One Act play, that is student chosen, designed, and directed,
will be presented as a school production.
Theatre Arts Specialization - (Technical Theatre)
This
course allows for independent study as well as guided practice in ALL
areas of the technical elements of theatre. Students will learn and
apply production elements through sound, lighting, costume design and
set design. These applied practices will be demonstrated during school
performances.