Arts & Humanities - Theatre Arts and Dance

  • Where can I go with Theatre Arts and Dance?

    HS Diploma/ On-the-Job Training

    Children’s Theatre Director, Community Theatre Costume Designer, Local Theatre Productions, Sound Technician, Special Effects Worker, Theatre Ticket Salesperson

    Jr/Technical/Community College or Apprenticeship

    Agent, Community Theatre Dancer or Repertory Theatre Director, Community Theatre Manager, Community Theatre Teacher, Lighting Design Technician, Movie Theatre Manager, Public Relations Producer, Set Designer for Community Plays

    Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree, Doctorate

    Actor, Commercial Advertiser, Dance Teacher, Designer for Stage/ Screen, Music Video Artist, Dance Choreographer, Professional Director, Professional Speaker, Theatre Teacher, Special Effects/TV Performer

  • How can I gain experience?

    School Activities

    UIL Competitions, Talent Shows, Technical Crew for Assemblies, Theatre Productions, Musicals, Sound Track Designer, School Auditions

    Community Activities

    Benefit Performances, Children’s Theatre Workshops, Church Drama Director, Community Theatre Crew, Dancing/Acting Workshops, Six Flags Productions, Sound Engineer, Dance Recitals

    College Majors

    Ballet, Costume Design, Dance, Directing and Theatrical Production, Musical Theater, Playwriting and Screenwriting, Theater Arts, Theater Design & Stagecraft, Theater Literature, History, Criticism

Related High School Courses - Theatre Arts and Dance

    • Theatre Arts I-IV
    • Technical Theatre I-IV
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    • Digital Interactive Media
    • Advanced Video Production
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    • Fashion Design
    • Dance I-IV
    • Drill Team
     

Courses - Fine Arts - Theatre

  • Theatre 1

    Course ID: G90810
    Credit: 1
    Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
    Location: HHS, RHS, BHS
    Department/ Program of Study: Theatre

    Prerequisite(s):
    Required    : This course is a prerequisite for Theatre 2.
    Recommended: N/A

    Course Description    :?This is an ensemble based class with an emphasis on self awareness and the creative process. Students produce original and published works. Studies in improvisation, voice and diction, and movement help them develop as a performer. Movement techniques include stage combat, mime and pantomime, and mechanics of the stage. Classes cover musical theatre, theatre history, acting styles and theories, and play analysis. Attendance is required at one fall and spring production where the student is enrol led.

    Musical Theatre 1-4

    Course ID: G91410 G91420 G91430 G91440
    Credit: 1
    Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
    Location: HHS, RHS, BHS
    Department/ Program of Study: Theatre

    Prerequisite(s):
    Required    : Experience in Theatre, Dance, or Choir
    Recommended: N/A

    Course Description    :?Students will learn various dance skills and styles, musical theory and history, and learn about many classic and modern musicals. Students will produce musical production numbers and a class musical. Students should have an interest in musical theatre and experience in choir, theatre, or dance previously or currently.

    Theatre 1 Select

    Course ID: G90804
    Credit: 1
    Grades: 9
    Location: HHS, RHS, BHS
    Department/ Program of Study: Theatre

    Prerequisite(s):
    Required    : Middle School Theatre. Teacher Approval
    Recommended: N/A

    Course Description    :?This is an ensemble based class with an emphasis on self awareness and the creative process. Students will produce shows for live audiences. Students produce original and published works. Studies in improvisation, voice and diction, and movement help them develop as a performer. Movement techniques include stage combat, mime and pantomime, and mechanics of the stage. Classes cover musical theatre, theatre history, acting styles and theories, and play analysis. Attendance is required at one fall and spring production where the student is enrolled. This course is a prerequisite for Theatre 2.

    Theatre 2

    Course ID: G90820
    Credit: 1
    Grades: 10, 11, 12
    Location: HHS, RHS, BHS
    Department/ Program of Study: Theatre

    Prerequisite(s):
    Required    : Theatre 1
    Recommended: N/A

    Course Description    :?In-depth studies in auditioning for stage complete with head shots, resumes, and prepared monologue audition for shows and colleges. Play analysis and design studies end with production meeting style presentation. Playwriting with stage readings and opportunities to enter original works contests. Film projects include shorts, commercials, and auditioning and screen testing. Children's theatre play performance and interactive play for outreach purposes. Attendance is required at one fall and on e spring production where the student is enrolled.

    Theatre 3

    Course ID: G90830
    Credit: 1
    Grades: 11, 12
    Location: HHS, RHS, BHS
    Department/ Program of Study: Theatre

    Prerequisite(s):
    Required    : Theatre 1 and 2 or Theatre 1 and Musical Theatre. Audition Placements
    Recommended: N/A

    Course Description    :?This is an audition only course. Course material differs year to year for those who take Theatre 4. Students will engage in Theatre History, Theory, Style, Genre, Technical Theatre, Advanced Acting Techniques, Advanced Film and Advanced Playwriting. Studies in directing lead to student directed productions. There will be a class production as well. There is a course fee.

    Theatre 4

    Course ID: G90840
    Credit: 1
    Grades: 12
    Location: HHS, RHS, BHS
    Department/ Program of Study: Theatre

    Prerequisite(s):
    Required    : Theatre 3. Audition Placements
    Recommended: N/A

    Course Description    :?This in an audition only course. Course material differs year to year for those who took Theatre 3. Students will engage in Theatre History, Theory, Style, Genre, Technical Theatre, Advanced Acting Techniques, Advanced Film and Advanced Playwriting. Studies in directing lead to student directed productions. There will be a class production as well. There is a course fee.

    Technical Theatre 1

    Course ID: G91210
    Credit: 1
    Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
    Location: HHS, RHS, BHS
    Department/ Program of Study: Theatre

    Prerequisite(s):
    Required    : This course is a prerequisite for Technical Theatre 2.
    Recommended: N/A

    Course Description    :?This course is an introduction to, and application of, Technical Theatre. This includes, but is not limited to, Set Construction, Scene Painting, Costumes, Make-up, Props, Lighting, Sound, and Stage Management. Attendance is required at one fall and one spring production at home campus. Course fee required. 2 semesters (1credit).

    Technical Theatre 1 Select

    Course ID: G91204
    Credit: 1
    Grades: 9
    Location: HHS
    Department/ Program of Study: Theatre

    Prerequisite(s):
    Required    : Teacher Approval Middle School Technical Theatre Experience
    Recommended: N/A

    Course Description    :?This course is for students who were successful in middle school theatre. This includes, but is not limited to, Set Construction, Scene Painting, Costumes, Make-up, Props, Lighting, Sound, and Stage Management. Attendance is required at one fall and one spring production at home campus. Course fee required. 2 semesters (1credit). This course is a prerequisite for Technical Theatre 2. Middle School Teacher Recommendation. Grade 9

    Technical Theatre 2

    Course ID: G91220
    Credit: 1
    Grades: 10, 11, 12
    Location: HHS, RHS, BHS
    Department/ Program of Study: Theatre

    Prerequisite(s):
    Required    : This course is a prerequisite for Technical Theatre 3. Tech Theatre I teacher approval needed.
    Recommended: N/A

    Course Description    :?This course is an advanced study in Set Construction, Scene Painting, Costumes, Make-up, Props, Lighting, Sound, and Stage Management with a greater emphasis in Design.Attendance is required at one fall and one spring production at home campus. Course fee required. 2 semesters (1credit).

    Technical Theatre 3

    Course ID: G91230
    Credit: 1
    Grades: 11, 12
    Location: HHS, RHS, BHS
    Department/ Program of Study: Theatre

    Prerequisite(s):
    Required    : This course is a prerequisite for Technical Theatre 4.
    Recommended: N/A

    Course Description    :?This course is an advanced study in Set Construction, Scene Painting, Costumes, Make-up, Props, Lighting, Sound, and Stage Management with a greater emphasis in Design. Students will choose an area of emphasis. Attendance is required at one fall and one spring production at home campus. Course fee required. 2 semesters (1credit).

    Technical Theatre 4

    Course ID: G91240
    Credit: 1
    Grades: 12
    Location: HHS, RHS, BHS
    Department/ Program of Study: Theatre

    Prerequisite(s):
    Required    : Technical Theatre 1, 2 & 3, Crew, Teacher Approval
    Recommended: N/A

    Course Description    :?This course is an advanced study in Set Construction, Scene Painting, Costumes, Make-up, Props, Lighting, Sound, and Stage Management with a greater emphasis in Design. Students will choose an area of emphasis and conclude with a design portfolio of their cumulative work. Attendance is required at one fall and one spring production at home campus. Course fee required. 2 semesters (1credit).

Courses - Fine Art - Dance

  • Dance 1

    Course ID: G94510
    Credit: 1
    Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
    Location: HHS, RHS, BHS
    Department/ Program of Study: Dance

    Prerequisite(s):
    Required    : N/A
    Recommended: N/A

    Course Description    :?In Dance students study four basic strands - perception, creative expression/performance, historical and cultural heritage and critical evaluation. Dance students develop perceptual thinking and moving abilities in daily life that promote understanding of themselves and others and allow them to interact effectively in the community. Dance can be both a fine art credit or a physical education credit.

    Dance 2

    Course ID: G94520
    Credit: 1
    Grades: 10, 11, 12
    Location: HHS, RHS, BHS
    Department/ Program of Study: Dance

    Prerequisite(s):
    Required    : Dance 1
    Recommended: N/A

    Course Description    :?In Dance students study four basic strands - perception, creative expression/performance, historical and cultural heritage and critical evaluation. Dance students develop perceptual thinking and moving abilities in daily life that promote understanding of themselves and others and allow them to interact effectively in the community. Dance can be both a fine art credit or a physical education credit.

    Dance 3

    Course ID: G94530
    Credit: 1
    Grades: 11, 12
    Location: HHS, RHS, BHS
    Department/ Program of Study: Dance

    Prerequisite(s):
    Required    : Dance 2
    Recommended: N/A

    Course Description    :?In Dance students study four basic strands - perception, creative expression/performance, historical and cultural heritage and critical evaluation. Dance students develop perceptual thinking and moving abilities in daily life that promote understanding of themselves and others and allow them to interact effectively in the community. Dance can be both a fine art credit or a physical education credit.

    Dance 4

    Course ID: G94540
    Credit: 1
    Grades: 12
    Location: HHS, RHS, BHS
    Department/ Program of Study: Dance

    Prerequisite(s):
    Required    : Dance 3
    Recommended: N/A

    Course Description    :?In Dance students study four basic strands - perception, creative expression/performance, historical and cultural heritage and critical evaluation. Dance students develop perceptual thinking and moving abilities in daily life that promote understanding of themselves and others and allow them to interact effectively in the community. Dance can be both a fine art credit or a physical education credit.

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