Bear River High School

 

UC/CSU “F”

Grade Levels 9-12

Repeat for Credit: Yes

Prerequisites: None
Graduation Requirement:VPA/CTE/World Language-Performing Art

Theater Arts is a survey course that covers all aspects of theater.  The course will cover acting techniques such as vocal expression, facial expression, stage movement, emotional expression, and methods of character creation and analysis.  Improvisational games and techniques will also be taught and played. All elements of theatrical production will be studied, discussed, and learned, such as set, costume, and lighting design; house management; publicity; stage management; and dramaturgy.  An in-depth unit on theatrical history will also be included.  Students will study comedy and tragedy and create their own scenes using the elements of comedy.  Students will learn the beginnings of theatrical tradition from the time of primitive man to the present.  Theatrical historical periods will include Greeks, Romans, Medieval, Shakespeare, American Theater (including Musical Comedy), Japanese theater, Bollywood, and modern theater.  Dramatic structure will also be studied, and students will write a variety of original scripts for scenes, monologues, and short plays.