COURSE SYLLABUS
2008-2009
THEATRE ARTS III, IV #0313, #0314
One Credit
MR. KELLEY


COURSE DESCRIPTION: Theatre Arts III, IV will focus on the more specialized aspects of theatre direction and production. Basic concepts learned in Theatre Arts I and II will be expanded and applied to production work in various theatrical styles. Students are responsible for all aspects of a one-act production each semester. Some co-curricular after-school time may be required. Prerequisite: completion of preceding Theater Arts course and Teacher Recommendation.

TEXTBOOK: Glencoe THEATRE: Art in Action by Dr. Robert Taylor and Dr. Robert Strickland (Directing and Production Projects) and supplemental texts.



TOPICS:

First Semester

Second Semester

 

 

Course Introduction/Ensemble Building

Acting Techniques
Play Construction Analysis Shakespeare

Wylie Community Interviews

Naturalistic/Realistic Theatre

Original Monologues

Long-Form Improvisation

Historical One-Act Based on Collected Interviews

 

 

All stage work outside of class is credited toward membership in Troupe 2395 of the International Thespian Society.

METHOD OF EVALUATION:

A student’s grade will be based on classroom participation, completion of daily assignments, and performance and test/quiz grades. A Notebook grade is taken each six weeks.

SUPPLIES:

A 1” 3-ring binder, looseleaf paper, highlighter