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Percussion Ensemble – 232810 dialogue and movement, and study the basic principles
7.5 Credits Grade(s) 9-12 of theatre direction: director’s intent, script
interpretation, various styles represented by a wide
School Sites BCHS range of ethnically diverse playwrights; and dramatic
Description: This is primarily a performing and literary analysis. The course emphasizes play
organization. Entrance is by instructor approval only. production and in-depth analysis of plays and scenes.
The percussion ensemble may perform at many band Students are expected to participate in all class
reviews, athletic events, concerts, festivals, and civic assignments and prepare portfolio and production
events. Members of the percussion ensemble will books. Student are asked to rehearse outside of class
perform whenever the band performs in its many fall time and are required to see one play per quarter.
and spring events, but the ensemble will also perform Recommended pathway: successful completion of
as a separate entity with emphasis placed on mastery of Theatre Arts 1 and instructor approval.
percussion-specific literature. Members are required to
Theatre Arts 3 – 291315
participate in all performances of the percussion 10 Credits Grade(s) 11-12
ensemble. Percussion students are required to 1 Year Course
participate in rehearsals and performances outside of UC Requirement f
the normal school hours, but are compensated with CSU Requirement VAPA
more credits towards graduation. This class meets the School Site(s) THS, BCHS, MHS
“F requirements for the University of California. This Description: This course is a review, extension, and
class may be repeated for credit. (SCU and US) Fulfills enrichment of topics studied in Theatre Arts 2.
Fine Arts Requirements. Students combine a study of major historical changes
and various elements of theatre and drama with
Oral Interpretation/Performing Arts – 290210 performances of monologues and duet scenes. It
10 Credits Grade(s) 9-12 continues to emphasize advanced acting techniques,
1 Year Course theatre history, and play production. Students are
given the opportunity to collaborate with other students
UC Requirement f in the development of dialogue and movement and
CSU Requirement VAPA study the basic principles of theatre direction: director’s
School Site(s) LHS, BCHS intent; script interpretation; various styles represented
Description: Oral Interpretation is one of the oldest of by a wide range of ethnically diverse playwrights; and
human social activities - a speaker gives life to words on dramatic and literary analysis. Recommended
a page. Students analyze the meaning and feeling pathway: Successful completion of Theatre Arts 2 and
behind words of poetry, prose and dramatic literature, instructor approval.
respond to the sensory information of the literature,
and use the voice and body to share with, and perform, Stage Production/ Play Production – 290010
for others. Through the art of oral interpretation, 10 Credits Grade(s) 9-12
students learn appreciation for literature in its varied 1 Year Course
forms and develop skills for presentation. UC Requirement f
CSU Requirement VAPA
Theatre Arts 1 – 291110 School Site(s) BCHS, MHS, THS
10 Credits Grade(s) 9-12 Description: This course is an exploration and practical
1 Year Course usage of theatre technology and play production.
UC Requirement f Students are involved in one or more of the following
CSU Requirement VAPA aspects of theatre: set design and construction, make-
School Site(s) MHS, THS, BCHS, LHS up, properties management, stage management,
Description: This course introduces students to all technical theatre including lights and sound, costume
aspects of theatre production. Students study acting design and performance.
techniques, improvisation, storytelling, pantomime,
dramatization, and characterization, as well as writing Children’s Theatre –
simple play scripts, studying literature of the theatre, 10 Credits Grade(s) 9-12
history and play production. Students are expected to 1 Year Course
participate in all class projects on an on-going basis. UC Requirement f
Students are required to see one play per quarter. CSU Requirement VAPA
School Site(s) BCHS
Theatre Arts 2 – 291210 Description: This course will build on and develop more
10 Credits Grade(s) 10-12 in-depth skills from Theatre Arts 1, including theatre
games and exercises, improvisation, pantomime, acting,
1 Year Course and playwriting, all focused on performing for children.
UC Requirement f We will also practice puppetry, storytelling, making
CSU Requirement VAPA masks, costuming, set construction, makeup, and even
School Site(s) BCHS, MHS, THS technical theatre. Ultimately, these skills will help
Description: This course emphasizes advanced acting students to design, direct, produce, and run Children’s
techniques, theatre history, theatre careers, and play Theatre productions to be performed for the students
production. Students are given the opportunity to and families of the Lodi Unified School District.
collaborate with other students in the development of
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