General Drama 10 (5 credits)
Prerequisite: None
This course offers students a wide variety of creative and expressive opportunities. The basic skills of concentration, discipline, teamwork, communications and self-esteem are established in this introductory year. Classes are designed to focus on individual improvement in the disciplines of movement, voice, character development, scene study and structure. Further venture into tech, improvisation, and script work is also developed within the course. The basic skills of performing and audience awareness are explored in this hands-on, creative course.
General Drama 20 (5 credits)
Prerequisite: Drama 10
Students will continue to develop drama skills learned in Drama 10 using performance opportunities as the vehicle to learn throughout the course. Emphasis is placed on character development, acting, play writing and collective style plays. Involvement in main stage productions is encouraged.
General Drama 30 (5 credits)
Prerequisite: Drama 20
This course extends units learned in Drama 10 and 20 and begins to lay the foundation for performance through developing creative potential. Emphasis will be placed on acting, individual directing projects, theatre studies, technical theatre and design. Students are given the opportunity to present their directing projects to an audience and are encouraged to participate in the main stage production.
Technical Theatre Design Intro / Intermediate / Advanced (5 - 10 credits)
The world of theatre is dependent upon a talented and skilled crew of technicians. In Technical Theatre Design courses, students earn CTS module credits and are able to explore and gain proficiency through hands-on design outcomes for lighting, sound, rear projection, construction, costuming and performances. Students take this course to explore the technical design areas for main-stage productions, site-specific installations, and large-scale events at the school.
This course is open to PVA and non-PVA students.
Technical Theatre 15–25-35 (3 and 5 credits)
The world of theatre is dependent upon a talented and skilled crew of technicians. In Technical Theatre 15/25/35 students are able to explore and gain proficiency through hands on tasks, projects, and performances. Students will explore the technical areas of lighting, sound, make-up, costumes, properties, and stage management. Development of knowledge and skills begins at the 15 level where students explore the various components of Technical Theatre in a supportive but challenging team environment while specializing in one or two areas, then take a leadership role among the technical crew at the 25 level. Students in Technical Theatre 35 are expected to be proficient in at least two technical components as well as strong leaders who will assume the roles of Stage Managers, Assistant Stage Managers and/or Crew Leaders.
This course is open to PVA and non-PVA students.