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Drama
General Information
The senior high school drama program addresses four disciplines of communication: movement, speech, improvisation and acting and four disciplines of enhancing communication: theatre studies, technical theatre/design, playwriting and directing.
The five-credit program is an intensive drama program designed for students who have a serious interest in personal growth and development or for those who may want to seriously pursue a career in drama or theatre arts.
The three-credit program is designed for students who have a serious interest in personal growth and development, for those who may want to seriously pursue a career in drama or theatre arts and are unable to fit the five credit program into their timetable, OR for those who are seriously interested in finding out if the drama program is for them. Please note that both the three and five-credit programs require discipline and commitment.
Note: This is an educational drama program with the emphasis on skills development and personal growth. Script work is a secondary emphasis.
Check out the course flowchart to view prerequisites for Fine Arts subjects.
Courses
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Drama 10 (5 Credits) |
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This course is designed to establish a firm foundation in movement, speech, and improvisation and to develop a variety of personal and interpersonal skills including self-discipline, concentration, risk-taking, trust, and cooperation. Students participate in such activities as mime, drama, choral speaking, scene study, improvisation, and theatre history study.
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Drama 10 (3 Credits) |
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This course emphasizes movement, speech and improvisation. Students can expect to participate in creative movement, choral speech, monologue, scene study, and improvisation.
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Drama 20 (5 Credits) |
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Drama 20 students continue to build their movement, speech, and improvisation skills as they are introduced to acting techniques. Students study approaches to character building through script and improvisation and prepare and perform monologues and short scenes. Playwriting and critique are also introduced. Students will present a series of short plays or scenes for a public audience. The technical component is integrated.
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Drama 20 (3 Credits) |
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This course builds upon movement, speech, and improvisational skills. Students are introduced to acting and playwriting. Students can expect to study and/or participate in monologue, theatre sports, scenes from modern drama, and playwriting. Scenes will be performed for a public audience.
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Drama 30 (5 Credits) |
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This course continues to build on movement, speech, improvisation, and acting skills. Students are expected to demonstrate competence in character and script analysis in relation to both a major production and a directing unit, as well as study types and styles of plays. Students will participate in a short play or scenes for a public audience.
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Performing Arts Theatre 15/25/35 (5 Credits) |
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This is a program designed to allow students to gain actual experience with a touring production. Students will create a play about social or curriculum-based topics to be toured and presented to St. Albert and area schools.
The course covers elements found in Drama 10/20/30 with emphasis on playwriting, scene study, characterization, speech, and performance.
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Performing Arts Technical Theatre 15/25/35 (5 Credits) |
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The Performing Arts Technical Theatre Program has been created to offer students the opportunity to be part of an actual technical stage crew. This course is perfect for students who are interested in being technicians for bands, DJ's, television and film, and theatre. The class will be responsible for all of the technical elements required by the Drama, Performing Arts, and Musical Theatre classes as well as operating all of the lighting and sound equipment and running the set changes for all shows and school functions.
Since the course requires that students miss a certain amount of class time for performances, it is essential that students are dedicated individuals who are capable of managing their time in a productive manner. It should also be noted that students would be expected to attend several after-school rehearsals throughout the school year as well as evening performances.
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Musical Theatre 15/25/35 (5 Credits) |
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The Musical Theatre program aims to provide integrated studies in dance, drama, and vocal music for students who seek the challenge of making a serious commitment to performance of a large scale musical production. The program will foster an appreciation for the form and a professional attitude to performance, preparing the students for post-secondary theatre experiences-both amateur and professional. The course is offered as a 5-credit unscheduled course that runs during H Block and after school from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. for three months, ending with a performance. This course is only offered during the first semester.
Note: There is a costume fee associated with this course. |
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