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Visual Art Dramatic Art

Visual Art Appreciation Theatre I
10th, 11th, 12th 1 semester, 1/2 credit 10th, 11th, 12th 1 year, 1 Credit

Visual Art Appreciation is a one-semester course designed to Theatre I is a two-semester course in which students master
develop perceptual awareness and aesthetic sensitivity, as well both academic and performance skills in the art of drama and
as a foundation for a lifelong relationship with the arts. Students theatrical production. Students will be introduced to improvisa-
will learn the elements of art and principles of design; explore tion, expressive movement, analysis of scripts and characters,
the basic processes, materials, and inherent qualities of visual acting, and stagecraft. Students should expect to memorize
art; examine a broad range of methods; conduct critical anal- lines and perform in front of others. Participation and collabora-
yses of the creative processes involved in the various art forms; tion are major components of this course. One semester of this
and reflect on the connections between society and visual art. course fulfills the one-half credit fine arts required for gradua-
tion.
Art I
10th, 11th, 12th 1 year, 1 credit Theatre II/III
11th, 12th 1 year, 1 Credit
In this brief introduction into Principles and Elements of Art in Prerequisites Theatre I
studio experiences such as drawing, painting and sculpture,
students will learn the basic foundation and appreciation of art. Theatre II/III is designed for students with a serious interest in
theatre, and is an extension of skills learned in Theatre I. Stu-
Art II dents will apply and develop their talents in acting, directing,
10th, 11th, 12th 1 year, 1 credit stagecraft, and play production. Theatre II and III may be taken
Prerequisite Art I two years for two separate credits.
Stagecraft I
Art II is intended for students seeking to expand their knowledge
and skills in art. Subject matter in all media will begin to reflect 10th, 11th, 12th 1 year, 1 Credit
the students’ feelings and be original work. Studio experiences
will expand to various color schemes, printmaking, and mixed Stagecraft I is a two-semester course which provides students
media. Sketch books will be kept. with both exposure to and experience in all elements of tech-
nical theatre, including scenery, props, lighting, sound, costume,
Art III and makeup, as well as theatre publicity and marketing. Stu-
11th, 12th 1 year, 1 credit dents must exhibit excellent time-management skills and self-
Prerequisites Art I and II discipline, as Stagecraft is a project-based course requiring
much hands-on activities and collaboration. One semester of
this course meets the Fine Arts requirement for graduation.
Students will develop their own style, with emphasis on express-
ing themselves in all art media. This individual emphasis will
allow each student to gain creative insight and to solve and cre- Theatre Appreciation
ate visually.
10th, 11th, 12th 1 semester, 1/2 credit

AP Studio Art Theatre Appreciation is a one-semester course in which stu-
12th 1 year, 1 credit dents will develop fundamental theatre skills through academic
study. Students will develop an understanding of basic theatre
Prerequisite: Art I, II and III skills and the history of the theatre, analyze and evaluate artistic
work, and discover connections between theatrical works and

The AP Studio Drawing Portfolio course is designed for students societal, cultural, and historical contexts. Theatre Appreciation
who are seriously interested in the practical experience of art includes the broader and more traditional conventions of the
and wish to develop mastery in the concept, composition, and craft that have been developed over the centuries-scripted
execution of their ideas. AP Studio Art is not based on a written plays, acting, public performances, and technical theatre ele-
exam; instead, students submit portfolios or evaluation at the ments. Theatre Appreciation fulfills the one-half unit of fine arts
end of the school year. In building the portfolio, students experi- required for graduation.
ence a variety of concepts, techniques and approaches de-
signed to help them demonstrate their abilities as well as their
versatility with techniques, problem solving, and ideation.

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