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THEATER
FOUNDATIONS OF THEATER Course Number: 6147 Grade level: 9-12 Credit Value: .5 Prerequisite: N/A Theater is a dynamic, collaborative art form that involves the investigation of different cultures, artistic expressions, understanding of stagecraft, as well as actor training. Specifically, this class will focus on the understanding and exploration of Theater; furthermore, the journey from its origins to its contemporary expressions will guide the students to discover and practice this discipline- both on and off stage. This course welcomes all students who wish to dive into the world of theatre and acquire new skills for life. This course is performance-based, assessments will be performed on stage at the end of each unit. Rehearsals are mandatory and might be after school.
IMPROV Course Number: 6104 Grade level: 10-12 Credit Value: .5 Prerequisite: Foundations of Theater or Teacher approval This course will provide the skills for the student to be spontaneous and expand their imagination. The principles and foundations of Improv will be taught in this class. Improvisation is designed to improve listening, collaboration skills and stage presence.The students will learn how to create dramatic situations, characters and build stories through original creation without a script. This course is performance based therefore the class assessment will be performed on stage at the end of each unit. At the end of the semester, there will be an Improv competition amongst the Improvisation classes. Attendance to the Improv Competition will be mandatory.
THEATER PRODUCTION* Course Number: 6106 Grade level: 10-12 Credit Value: .5 Prerequisite: Foundations of Theater or teacher approval This is a performance and production-based semester course. Throughout the semester students will come together and act as a theater company whose objective is to develop at least one/ several productions, depending on the participant's interest. The students will be looking at script analysis, acting techniques, producing the show, set and prop design guided by the teacher. The course is performance based, assessments will be focused on performing for internal and external audiences. Rehearsals will be required and might be after school. They will be scheduled in advanced; therefore, they are mandatory. *This course may be repeated for credit
THEATER LAB* Course Number: 6149 Grade level: 10-12 Credit Value: .5 Prerequisite: Foundations of Theater or teacher approval This course is designed for students that want to further explore theater elements and concepts. Students will be able to experiment with different acting techniques, practitioners and mediums to convey a story. This can involve devising original material, writing a play, designing or assembling production, working on scenes and monologues. Ideally, the students would have previously done a foundation course in order to explore into the variety of choices. *This course may be repeated for credit
IB THEATER SL I Course Number: 6122 Grade level: 11 Credit Value: 1 Prerequisite: N/A IB Theater SL year I, is the first half of a two-year course, that the student will experience at a level of difficulty of their choice (Standard or High level). IB Theater belongs to Group 6 in the IB curriculum. Through the study of theater, students become aware of their own personal and cultural perspectives, developing an appreciation of the diversity of theater practices, their processes and their modes of presentation. It enables students to discover and engage with different forms of theater across time, place and culture. The theater course at both SL and HL requires no previous experience. Distinction between SL & HL: The syllabus clearly indicates a difference between SL and HL. Students are required to approach these areas from the perspectives of each of the following specialist theater roles: creator, designer, director, performer. It allows for greater breadth and depth in the teaching and learning at HL through an additional assessment task : the Solo Presentation.
IB THEATER HL I Course Number: 6130 Grade level: 11 Credit Value: 1 Prerequisite: N/A IB Theater HL year I, is the first half of a two-year course, that the student will experience at a level of difficulty of their choice (Standard or High level). IB Theater belongs to Group 6 in the IB curriculum. Through the study of theater, students become aware of their own personal and cultural perspectives, developing an appreciation of the diversity of theater practices, their processes and their modes of presentation. It enables students to discover and engage with different forms of theater across time, place and culture. The theater course at both SL and HL requires no previous experience. Distinction between SL & HL: The syllabus clearly indicates a difference between SL and HL. Students are required to approach these areas from the perspectives of each of the following specialist theater roles: creator, designer, director, performer. It allows for greater breadth and depth in the teaching and learning at HL through an additional assessment task : the Solo Presentation.
IB THEATER SL II Course Number: 6121 Grade level: 12 Credit Value: 1 Prerequisite: N/A This is the second year of the two year program course IB Theater. Through the study of theater, students become aware of their own personal and cultural perspectives, developing an appreciation of the diversity of theater practices, their processes and their modes of presentation. It enables students to discover and engage with different forms of theater across time, place and culture.This second year is focused on the completion and submission of the IB tasks.
IB THEATER SL HL II Course Number: 6131 Grade level: 12 Credit Value: 1 Prerequisite: N/A This is the second year of the two year program course IB Theater. Through the study of theater, students become aware of their own personal and cultural perspectives, developing an appreciation of the diversity of theatre practices, their processes and their modes of presentation. It enables students to discover and engage with different forms of theater across time, place and culture.HL allows for greater breadth and depth in the teaching and learning through an additional assessment task; the Solo Presentation, which requires HL students to engage with theater theorists and their theories.This second year is focused on the completion and submission of the IB tasks.
