Drama/Theatre Arts

Nature of Performing Arts – District Course Code Directory
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Acting 2

Course Number:
0400380
Credit:
1.00
Weight:
Standard 0.0
Term:
Yearlong
Prerequisite:
Acting I, Teacher Recommendation and Audition
Course Description:

Students examine the various dimensions of characters through analysis, discussion, and classroom performance, working with scripts from a variety of time periods and cultures. They learn to break down a scene from a character’s point of view, and also learn to sustain a character and build the relationship between actor and audience. Public performances may serve as a culmination of specific instructional goals. Students may be required to attend and/or participate in rehearsals and performances outside the school day to support, extend, and assess learning in the classroom.

Acting 3

Course Number:
0400390
Credit:
1.00
Weight:
Standard 0.0
Term:
Yearlong
Prerequisite:
Acting II, Teacher Recommendation and Audition
Course Description:

Students focus on development of significant acting skills and knowledge of the actor’s literature, compiling a working actor’s portfolio for exhibition and/or the interview process. They research potential job opportunities in the film, television, game animation, and theatre industries, as well as scholarships and opportunities available at the university level. An inquiry-based capstone project may be required. Public performances may serve as a culmination of specific instructional goals. Students may be required to participate in rehearsals and performances outside the school day to support, extend, and assess learning in the classroom.

Acting 4 Honors

Course Number:
0400400
Credit:
1.00
Weight:
Honors 0.5
Term:
Yearlong
Prerequisite:
Acting III, Teacher Recommendation and Audition
Course Description:

Students create characters for theatrical and film/video productions through scene, character, and technical analysis. Through improvisation, script writing, and aesthetic creation and collaboration, actors refine their working knowledge and independent thought, articulating and justifying their creative choices. Students’ “critical eye” becomes more developed and significant mastery of artistic choices becomes evident. An inquiry-based capstone project may be required. Public performances may serve as a culmination of specific instructional goals. Students may be required to participate in rehearsals and performances outside the school day to support, extend, and assess learning in the classroom.

Cambridge AICE Drama A Level

Course Number:
0400347
Credit:
1.00
Weight:
Honors 1.0
Term:
Yearlong
Prerequisite:
None
Course Description:

AICE A Level Drama

Cambridge AICE Drama AS Level

Course Number:
0400346
Credit:
1.00
Weight:
Honors 1.0
Term:
Yearlong
Prerequisite:
None
Course Description:

Pre-AICE Drama

FL PRE-IB THEATRE 2

Course Number:
0400805
Credit:
1.00
Weight:
Honors 0.5
Term:
Yearlong
Prerequisite:
None
Course Description:

Florida’s Preinternational Baccalaureate Theatre 2

International Baccalaureate Theatre 1

Course Number:
0400810
Credit:
1.00
Weight:
Honors 1.0
Term:
Yearlong
Prerequisite:
None
Course Description:

IB THEATRE 1

International Baccalaureate Theatre 2

Course Number:
0400820
Credit:
1.00
Weight:
Honors 1.0
Term:
Yearlong
Prerequisite:
Theatre I: International Baccalaureate, “C” or above, Teacher Recommendation and Participation in IB Program
Course Description:

This course will cover theatre in a multi-cultural, social and historical context, emphasizing the practical aspect of theatre arts. Students will analyze theatrical design, acting and vocal theory, dramatic literature and develop individual performance skills. They will apply these techniques independently and will create a research project.

International Baccalaureate Theatre 3

Course Number:
0400830
Credit:
1.00
Weight:
Honors 1.0
Term:
Yearlong
Prerequisite:
None
Course Description:

The subjects in the arts allow a high degree of adaptability to different cultural contexts. The emphasis is on creativity in the context of disciplined, practical research into the relevant genres. Each subject is designed to foster critical, reflective and informed practice, help students understand the dynamic and changing nature of the arts, explore the diversity of arts across time, place and cultures, and express themselves with confidence and competence.

Musical Theatre 1

Course Number:
0400700
Credit:
1.00
Weight:
Standard 0.0
Term:
Yearlong
Prerequisite:
Drama 1, “C” or above, Teacher Recommendation
Course Description:

Students learn from the styles and techniques used by well-known singer-actor-dancers and choreographers to build a performance portfolio for auditions and/or interviews. Students examine the contributions of major writers, composers, lyricists, and choreographers of musical theatre and learn to analyze the structures, stories, and settings of musical theatre exemplars to understand how those components serve the story and concept. Students extend their dance and movement techniques required to sing and dance at the same time. Public performances may serve as a culmination of specific instructional goals. Students may be required to attend and/or participate in rehearsals and performances outside the school day to support, extend, and assess learning in the classroom.

Musical Theatre 2

Course Number:
0400710
Credit:
1.00
Weight:
Standard 0.0
Term:
Yearlong
Prerequisite:
Musical Theatre II, “C” or above, Teacher Recommendation
Course Description:

Students learn from the styles and techniques used by well-known singer-actor-dancers and choreographers to build a performance portfolio for auditions and/or interviews. Students examine the contributions of major writers, composers, lyricists, and choreographers of musical theatre and learn to analyze the structures, stories, and settings of musical theatre exemplars to understand how those components serve the story and concept. Students extend their dance and movement techniques required to sing and dance at the same time. Public performances may serve as a culmination of specific instructional goals. Students may be required to attend and/or participate in rehearsals and performances outside the school day to support, extend, and assess learning in the classroom.

Musical Theatre 3

Course Number:
0400720
Credit:
1.00
Weight:
Standard 0.0
Term:
Yearlong
Prerequisite:
Musical Theatre II, “C” or above, Teacher Recommendation
Course Description:

Students refine their audition techniques and performance/audition portfolio, and consider the contributions of musical theatre in the community and beyond. Students select a number of pieces to showcase their abilities and become conversant about individuals who, currently and in the past, are considered major contributors to the field. Students refine their dance and movement techniques required to sing and dance for long periods of time in rehearsals and performance. Public performances may serve as a culmination of specific instructional goals. Students may be required to attend and/or participate in rehearsals and performances outside the school day to support, extend, and assess learning in the classroom.

Pre-AICE Drama IGCSE Level

Course Number:
0400345
Credit:
1.00
Weight:
Honors 0.5
Term:
Yearlong
Prerequisite:
None
Course Description:

The purpose of this course is to develop student understanding of drama through practical and theoretical study.

Preinternational Baccalaureate Theatre 1

Course Number:
0400800
Credit:
1.00
Weight:
Honors 0.5
Term:
Yearlong
Prerequisite:
None
Course Description:

Drama

Technical Theatre: Design & Production 1

Course Number:
0400410
Credit:
1.00
Weight:
Standard 0.0
Term:
Yearlong
Prerequisite:
Drama I or Teacher Recommendation
Course Description:

Students create characters for theatrical and film/video productions through scene, character, and technical analysis. Through improvisation, script writing, and aesthetic creation and collaboration, actors refine their working knowledge and independent thought, articulating and justifying their creative choices. Students’ “critical eye” becomes more developed and significant mastery of artistic choices becomes evident. An inquiry-based capstone project may be required. Public performances may serve as a culmination of specific instructional goals. Students may be required to participate in rehearsals and performances outside the school day to support, extend, and assess learning in the classroom.

Technical Theatre: Design & Production 2

Course Number:
0400420
Credit:
1.00
Weight:
Standard 0.0
Term:
Yearlong
Prerequisite:
Technical Theatre Design & Production I and Teacher Recommendation
Course Description:

Students focus on the design and safe application of basic tools and procedures to create elements of technical theatre, including costumes, lighting, makeup, properties (props), publicity, scenery, and sound. Students develop assessment and problem-solving skills, the ability to connect selected literature to a variety of cultures, history, and other content areas. Public performances may serve as a culmination of specific instructional goals. Students may be required to attend or participate in technical work, rehearsals, and/or performances beyond the school day to support, extend, and assess learning in the classroom.

Technical Theatre: Design & Production 3

Course Number:
0400430
Credit:
1.00
Weight:
Standard 0.0
Term:
Yearlong
Prerequisite:
Technical Theatre Design & Production II and Teacher Recommendation
Course Description:

Students regularly reflect on aesthetics and issues related to and addressed through theatre, and create within various aspects of theatre. Student designers and technicians assemble a portfolio that showcases a body of work representing artistic growth over time, growing command of theatre skills and techniques in one or more areas, and evidence of significant oral and written analytical and problem-solving skills. Public performances may serve as a culmination of specific instructional goals. Students may be required to attend or participate in technical work, rehearsals, and/or performances beyond the school day to support, extend, and assess learning in the classroom.

Technical Theatre: Design & Production 4 Honors

Course Number:
0400440
Credit:
1.00
Weight:
Honors 0.5
Term:
Yearlong
Prerequisite:
Meet Honors Criteria, Stagecraft III and Teacher Recommendation (Acting IV or audition – SAHS)
Course Description:

Students regularly reflect on aesthetics and issues related to and addressed through theatre, and create within various aspects of theatre in ways that are progressively more innovative. Students analyze increasingly more sophisticated theatre literature to inform the work of developing technical design and production pieces for one-acts or a larger production. Students assemble a portfolio that showcases an extensive body of work representing personal vision and artistic growth over time. Public performances may serve as a culmination of specific instructional goals. Students may be required to participate in rehearsals and performances outside the school day to support, extend, and assess learning in the classroom.

Technical Theatre: Design & Production for Costume, Makeup, & Hair

Course Number:
0400409
Credit:
1.00
Weight:
Standard 0.0
Term:
Yearlong
Prerequisite:
None
Course Description:

Students learn the basic tools and procedures for designing and creating costumes, hair, and makeup. Students learn the conventions of design presentation and documentation, the organizational structure of theatre production and creative work in a collaborative environment. Public performances may serve as a culmination of specific instructional goals. Students may be required to attend or participate in technical work, rehearsals, and/or performances beyond the school day.

Technical Theatre: Design & Production for Scenery & Props

Course Number:
0400407
Credit:
1.00
Weight:
Standard 0.0
Term:
Yearlong
Prerequisite:
None
Course Description:

Students learn the basic tools and procedures for designing and creating scenery and properties (props). Students learn the conventions of design presentation and documentation, the organizational structure of theatre production and creative work in a collaborative environment. Public performances may serve as a culmination of specific instructional goals. Students may be required to attend or participate in technical work, rehearsals, and/or performances beyond the school day.

Theatre 1

Course Number:
0400310
Credit:
1.00
Weight:
Standard 0.0
Term:
Yearlong
Prerequisite:
None
Course Description:

This course is designed for students with little or no theatre experience, and promotes enjoyment and appreciation for all aspects of theatre. Classwork focuses on the exploration of theatre literature, performance, historical and cultural connections, and technical requirements. Improvisation, creative dramatics, and beginning scene work are used to introduce students to acting and character development. Incorporation of other art forms in theatre also helps students gain appreciation for other art forms, such as music, dance, and visual art.

Theatre 2

Course Number:
0400320
Credit:
1.00
Weight:
Standard 0.0
Term:
Yearlong
Prerequisite:
Drama I, Teacher Recommendation and Audition.
Course Description:

This course is designed for students with a year of experience or more, and promotes enjoyment and appreciation for all aspects of theatre through opportunities to build significantly on existing skills. Classwork focuses on characterization, playwriting, and playwrights’ contributions to theatre, while improvisation, creative dramatics, and scene work are used to help students challenge and strengthen their acting skills and explore the technical aspect of scene work.

Theatre 3 Honors

Course Number:
0400330
Credit:
1.00
Weight:
Honors 0.5
Term:
Yearlong
Prerequisite:
Drama II and Teacher Recommendation
Course Description:

This course is designed for students with significant experience in theatre, and promotes depth of engagement and lifelong appreciation for theatre through a broad spectrum of teacher-assigned and self-directed study and performance. Students regularly reflect on aesthetics and issues related to and addressed through theatre, and create within various aspects of theatre in ways that are progressively more innovative. In keeping with the rigor expected in an accelerated setting, students assemble a portfolio that showcases a significant body of work representing personal vision and artistic growth over time, mastery of theatre skills and techniques in one or more areas, and evidence of significant oral and written analytical and problem-solving skills based on their structural, historical, and cultural knowledge.

Theatre 4 Honors

Course Number:
0400340
Credit:
1.00
Weight:
Honors 0.5
Term:
Yearlong
Prerequisite:
Drama III and Teacher Recommendation
Course Description:

This course is designed for students with extensive experience in theatre, and promotes significant depth of engagement and lifelong appreciation for theatre through a broad spectrum of primarily self-directed study and performance. In keeping with the rigor expected in an accelerated setting, students assemble a portfolio that showcases a significant body of work representing personal vision and artistic growth over time, mastery of theatre skills and techniques in one or more areas, and evidence of sophisticated oral and written analytical and problem-solving skills based on their structural, historical, and cultural knowledge.

Theatre, Cinema, & Film Production

Course Number:
0400660
Credit:
1.00
Weight:
Standard 0.0
Term:
Yearlong
Prerequisite:
None
Course Description:

In Theatre, Cinema, and Film Production, a one-credit course, students explore the elements of film and cinematic techniques used by those who create movies. Students study the techniques in film that serve the story and articulate the theme. Students also prepare a comparative for theatre, film, and literature. Public performances may serve as a resource for specific instructional goals. Students may be required to attend or participate in technical work, rehearsals, and/or film production beyond the school day to support, extend, and assess learning in the classroom.

Theatrical Direction & Stage Management 1

Course Number:
0400500
Credit:
1.00
Weight:
Standard 0.0
Term:
Yearlong
Prerequisite:
None
Course Description:

Students learn to select, organize, and mount formal and informal staged productions by exploring the roles of director and stage manager. Students focus on the effect of the director’s concept on the production, vocabulary and principles of the various elements, techniques used to create an effective theatre work, and basic knowledge of staging. Public performances may serve as a culmination of specific instructional goals. Students may be required to attend and/or participate in rehearsals and performances outside the school day.

Theatrical Direction & Stage Management 2 Honors

Course Number:
0400510
Credit:
1.00
Weight:
Honors 0.5
Term:
Yearlong
Prerequisite:
None
Course Description:

Students execute the responsibilities of director or stage manager. Coursework includes, but is not limited to, play selection, justification, analysis, and the formation of a directorial concept, assembling a prompt book, assembling a cast, production team, and tech crew, effective team-building and communication, and planning and running rehearsals. Public performances may serve as a culmination of specific instructional goals. Students may be required to attend and/or participate in rehearsals and performances outside the school day.

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