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Course Title: Principles of Acting Credit Value: 1.0

Course Number: 101410 Term(s) Offered: Full Year
2021-2022
Prerequisite(s): None Open To Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Career Cluster(s): Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications Human Services
Education and Training
Description: This course, designed for both beginners or for those with training, introduces the process of acting, beginning
with an investigation of the mechanicals and a study of self-awareness. The focus is on the acting process beginning with
a more mechanical traditional approach and leading up to a study of Method acting. Students navigate through exercises
via a variety of activities including improvisation, creative movement, skits, monologues, and scene work. Students learn
to work together, self-reflect, and build confidence. Students are required to attend two productions, perform on stage and
participate in the Shakespeare competition. These first year students are introduced to many aspects of stage production:
acting, directing, writing, staging, propping, costuming, and setting. This first year program focuses primarily on
acting. Students learn the basic acting theories ranging from the traditional approach to Method acting and apply those
theories to their own monologue presentations. They learn to analyze and synthesize the physical, vocal, emotional, and
intellectual aspects of a character. They acquire abilities and confidence to perform with conviction before an audience. In
addition to acting skills and techniques, students are introduced to improvisational movement and theater terminology.

Course Title: Advanced Acting & Production Credit Value: 1.0
Course Number: 101430 Term(s) Offered: Full Year
Prerequisite(s): Completion of Principles of Acting or Principles Open To Grades: 11, 12
of Directing with 80% or higher
Career Cluster(s): Architecture and Construction Government and Public Administration
Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications Hospitality and Tourism
Business Management and Administration Human Services
Education and Training Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
Finance Marketing
Description: This course is designed for students with a serious interest in advanced acting. Students consider human
behavior and observation through the use of Stanislavski’s Method. Daily activities such as situational, character, and
spontaneous improvisation are coupled with classic drama scenes to enhance their craft. After midterms, students begin
the process of production in full. Students audition, prepare a character journal, actively participate in the rehearsal process
and production meetings, and perform for the public. Students interested in technical theater and directing may be
considered for assistant positions. Student attendance at professional productions of plays is a mandatory course
requirement.

Course Title: Creative Writing Credit Value: 1.0
Course Number: 101525 Term(s) Offered: Full Year
Prerequisite(s): None Open To Grades: 11, 12
Career Cluster(s): Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications Hospitality and Tourism
Education and Training Human Services
Description: Creative Writing welcomes students who wish to hone their writing artistry, regardless of current skill level,
in a friendly academic setting. Students are required to write in the main forms of creative writing produced today: poetry,
creative-nonfiction, short story, and screenplay writing. Students also participate in writing workshops where student
work is read and analyzed by peers. Final projects consist of a writing portfolio of improved work, a letter to future
students, and a teacher-student conference.

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