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Course Title: College in High School Argument Credit Value: 1.0
Course Number: 101330 Term(s) Offered: Full Year
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of both English 9 and Open To Grades: 11, 12
English 10

Requirement(s): Enrollment in the College in High School Program at the University of Pittsburgh (2020-2021
cost $300; $75 per credit)
Career Cluster(s): Education and Training Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
Government and Public Administration Marketing
Description: This introductory course, an English elective, examines the fundamentals of argument and promotes
proficiency in the application of elementary debating techniques. It is taught as part of the University of Pittsburgh’s
overall College in High School program. Successful completion of the program will result in guaranteed college credit at
the University of Pittsburgh and other universities and colleges that accept the course. CHS Argument explores the
foundations of argument construction, support, and refutation. It also develops argument skills through in-class
activities. The course includes an analysis of argument in the public forum. There is a written as well as oral component
to this course.

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: Principles of Directing Credit Value: 1.0

Course Number: 101420 Term(s) Offered: Full Year
2022-2023
Prerequisite(s): None Open To Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12

Career Cluster(s): Architecture and Construction Finance
Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications Hospitality and Tourism
Business Management and Administration Marketing
Education and Training

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