Course ID:  451801
YR
Course Name: Theatre Arts I
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 9, 10, 11, 12

Required Prerequisite(s): NONE

What's Next: Theatre Arts II

The Theatre Arts I course is an introductory study in the high school theatre arts program. Basic acting techniques, technical theatre, literature, terminology, history, voice & diction and the fundamentals of play production are introduced. Students will experience the production process through performance, directing and criticism. Students will be required to read plays and see live theatrical productions.

Course ID:  452801
YR
Course Name: Theatre Arts II
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 10, 11, 12

Required Prerequisite(s): Theatre Arts I (1 credit)

What's Next: Theatre Arts III

The Theatre Arts II course is a continuation of the study in theatre in the high school theatre arts program. An extension of basic acting techniques, technical theatre, literature, terminology, history, voice & diction and play production are examined. Students will further develop the production process through performance, directing and criticism. Students will be required to read plays and see live theatrical productions.

Course ID:  453801
YR
Course Name: Theatre Arts III
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 11, 12

Required Prerequisite(s): Theatre Arts I (1 credit)

What's Next: Theatre Arts IV

The Theatre Arts III and IV courses are a continuation of the study of theatre in the high school theatre arts program. An extension of basic acting techniques, technical theatre, literature, terminology, history, voice & diction and play production are examined. Students will further develop the production process through performance, directing and criticism. Students will be required to read plays and see live theatrical productions.

Course ID:  454801
YR
Course Name: Theatre Arts IV
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 12

Required Prerequisite(s): Theatre Arts I (1 credit)

What's Next: NONE

The Theatre Arts III and IV courses are a continuation of the study of theatre in the high school theatre arts program. An extension of basic acting techniques, technical theatre, literature, terminology, history, voice & diction and play production are examined. Students will further develop the production process through performance, directing and criticism. Students will be required to read plays and see live theatrical productions.

Course ID:  451901
YR
Course Name: Theatre: Technical Theatre I
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 9, 10, 11, 12

Required Prerequisite(s): An application may be required

What's Next: Technical Theatre II

Students in technical theatre will study the fundamentals of stage design, set and property construction, as well as the principles of sound and stage lighting. Theatrical production is an integral part of this class and will require students to participate in the overall construction of campus shows. Each student will be required to attend some play rehearsals and may serve on production crews outside of class. Students will be required to read plays and see live theatrical productions.

Course ID:  452901
YR
Course Name: Theatre: Technical Theatre II
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 10, 11, 12

Required Prerequisite(s): Technical Theatre I; an application may be required

What's Next: Theatre Production I and III

Students in technical theatre will study the advanced fundamentals of stage design, set and property construction, as well as the principles of sound and stage lighting. Theatrical production is an integral part of this class and will require students to participate in the overall construction of campus shows. Each student will be required to attend some play rehearsals and may serve on production crews outside of class.Students will be required to read plays and see live theatrical productions.

Course ID:  453901
YR
Course Name: Theatre: Technical Theatre III
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 11, 12

Required Prerequisite(s): Technical Theatre I, Technical Theatre II; an application may be required

What's Next: Theatre Production I and III

Students in technical theatre will study the advanced fundamentals of stage design, set and property construction, as well as the principles of sound and stage lighting. Theatrical production is an integral part of this class and will require students to participate in the overall construction of campus shows. Each student will be required to attend some play rehearsals and may serve on production crews outside of class.Students will be required to read plays and see live theatrical productions.

Course ID:  454901
YR
Course Name: Theatre: Technical Theatre IV
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 12

Required Prerequisite(s): Technical Theatre I, Technical Theatre II, Technical Theatre III; an application may be required

What's Next: NONE

Students in technical theatre will study the advanced fundamentals of stage design, set and property construction, as well as the principles of sound and stage lighting. Theatrical production is an integral part of this class and will require students to participate in the overall construction of campus shows. Each student will be required to attend some play rehearsals and may serve on production crews outside of class.Students will be required to read plays and see live theatrical productions.

Course ID:  452931
YR
Course Name: Technical Theatre II Costume Construction
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 10, 11, 12

Required Prerequisite(s): heatre Arts I or Technical Theatre I; an application may be required

What's Next: Technical Theatre III Advanced Costume Construction

Students in this course will study the advanced fundamentals of costume construction, creative expression through the design process/rendering, study of the historical and cultural relevance of costuming, and critical evaluation and response. This course introduces students to the basic techniques, materials and methods of theatrical costume construction.Students will learn hand sewing, machine sewing, different types of fabrics/materials, how to use and create patterns, shop safety, and wardrobe duties. Theatrical production is an integral part of this class and students will be required to participate in the overall construction of campus shows. Each student will be required to submit a UIL Theatrical Design entry, attend designated production rehearsals and may serve on production crews outside of class.Students will be required to view and critique live theatrical productions.

Course ID:  453931
YR
Course Name: Technical Theatre III Advanced Costume Construction
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 11, 12

Required Prerequisite(s): Theatre Arts I or Technical Theatre I; an application may be required

What's Next: Technical Theatre IV Advanced Costume Construction

Students in this course will study the advanced fundamentals of costume construction, creative expression through the design process/rendering, study of the historical and cultural relevance of costuming, and critical evaluation and response. This course introduces students to the basic techniques, materials and methods of theatrical costume construction.Students will learn hand sewing, machine sewing, different types of fabrics/materials, how to use and create patterns, shop safety, and wardrobe duties. Theatrical production is an integral part of this class and students will be required to participate in the overall construction of campus shows. Each student will be required to submit a UIL Theatrical Design entry, attend designated production rehearsals and may serve on production crews outside of class.Students will be required to view and critique live theatrical productions.

Course ID:  454931
YR
Course Name: Technical Theatre IV Advanced Costume Construction
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 12

Required Prerequisite(s): Theatre Arts I or Technical Theatre I; an application may be required

What's Next: NONE

Students in this course will study the advanced fundamentals of costume construction, creative expression through the design process/rendering, study of the historical and cultural relevance of costuming, and critical evaluation and response. This course introduces students to the basic techniques, materials and methods of theatrical costume construction.Students will learn hand sewing, machine sewing, different types of fabrics/materials, how to use and create patterns, shop safety, and wardrobe duties. Theatrical production is an integral part of this class and students will be required to participate in the overall construction of campus shows. Each student will be required to submit a UIL Theatrical Design entry, attend designated production rehearsals and may serve on production crews outside of class.Students will be required to view and critique live theatrical productions.

Course ID:  451951
YR
Course Name: Theatre: Musical Theatre I
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 11, 12

Required Prerequisite(s): One credit in two of the following: Theatre, Choir, or Dance (ex, Theatre I and Dance I, or Theatre I and Choir, or Theatre I and Theatre II), and audition

What's Next: NONE

Musical Theatre will expose students to a wide range of on–stage performance disciplines, including acting performance, vocal performance, and dance performance. The course will also provide an atmosphere in which students benefit from a teaching and learning experience in these performance disciplines of musical theatre. Students will receive comprehensive and rigorous instruction so that they may make informed choices about the craft, college, and the profession.The course will enhance and cultivate the creative gifts of each student while encouraging a sense of self–confidence. The course will enable students to study and perform the varied styles of musical theatre with special attention to the principles of stage movement, stage vocal technique, stage choreography, acting, characterization, and other aspects of a musical production.

Course ID:  452951
YR
Course Name: Theatre: Musical Theatre II
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 12

Required Prerequisite(s): Musical Theatre I and one credit in two of the following: Dance, Music or Theatre, and audition

What's Next: NONE

Musical Theatre II will continue to expose students to a wide range of on–stage performance disciplines, including acting performance, vocal performance, and dance performance. The course will also provide an atmosphere in which students benefit from a teaching and learning experience in these performance disciplines of musical theatre. Students will receive comprehensive and rigorous instruction so that they may make informed choices about the craft, college, and the profession.The course will enhance and cultivate the creative gifts of each student while encouraging a sense of self–confidence. The course will enable students to study and perform the varied styles of musical theatre with special attention to the principles of stage movement, stage vocal technique, stage choreography, acting, characterization, and other aspects of a musical production.

Course ID:  455101
YR
Course Name: Theatre: Production I
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 9, 10, 11, 12

Required Prerequisite(s): an audition and application are required

What's Next: Theatre Production II

Students enrolled in the Theatre Production courses will deepen their theatrical study with enhanced experiences and will explore the relevance of theatre–related activities in everyday life. An emphasis will be placed on strengthening the individual's self–concept through the study of various acting techniques, technical theatre, play production, voice & diction, acting, performance, movement, history and literature.Students are required to participate in all productions on their campus either as a performer or technician. A research paper/portfolio will be required and students will be required to read plays and see local live theatrical productions.

Course ID:  455201
YR
Course Name: Theatre: Production II
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 10, 11, 12

Required Prerequisite(s): Theatre Arts I or Theatre Production I; an audition and application are required

What's Next: Theatre Production III or Theatre Production III Honors

Students enrolled in the Theatre Production courses will deepen their theatrical study with enhanced experiences and will explore the relevance of theatre–related activities in everyday life. An emphasis will be placed on strengthening the individual's self–concept through the study of various acting techniques, technical theatre, play production, voice & diction, acting, performance, movement, history and literature.Students are required to participate in all productions on their campus either as a performer or technician. A research paper/portfolio will be required and students will be required to read plays and see local live theatrical productions.

Course ID:  455301
YR
Course Name: Theatre: Production III
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 11, 12

Required Prerequisite(s): Theatre Arts I, II, or Theatre Production I or II; an audition and application are required

What's Next: Theatre Production IV or Theatre Production IV Honors

Students enrolled in the Theatre Production courses will deepen their theatrical study with enhanced experiences and will explore the relevance of theatre–related activities in everyday life. An emphasis will be placed on strengthening the individual's self–concept through the study of various acting techniques, technical theatre, play production, voice & diction, acting, performance, movement, history and literature.Students are required to participate in all productions on their campus either as a performer or technician. A research paper/portfolio will be required and students will be required to read plays and see local live theatrical productions.

Course ID:  455401
YR
Course Name: Theatre: Production IV
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 12

Required Prerequisite(s): Theatre Arts I, II, III, or Theatre Production I, II, or III; an audition and application are required

What's Next: NONE

Students enrolled in the Theatre Production courses will deepen their theatrical study with enhanced experiences and will explore the relevance of theatre–related activities in everyday life. An emphasis will be placed on strengthening the individual's self–concept through the study of various acting techniques, technical theatre, play production, voice & diction, acting, performance, movement, history and literature.Students are required to participate in all productions on their campus either as a performer or technician. A research paper/portfolio will be required and students will be required to read plays and see local live theatrical productions.

Course ID:  455331
YR
Course Name: Theatre: Production III Honors
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 11, 12

Required Prerequisite(s): Theatre Arts I, II, III or Theatre Production I or II; an audition and application are required

What's Next: Theatre Production IV Honors

Students enrolled in the honors Theatre Production courses will deepen their theatrical study with enhanced experiences and will explore the relevance of theatre–related activities in everyday life. An emphasis will be placed on strengthening the individual's self–concept through the study of various acting techniques, technical theatre, play production, voice & diction, acting, performance, movement, history and literature.Students are required to participate in all productions on their campus either as a performer or technician. A portfolio and directing assignment will be required and students will be required to read plays and see local live theatrical productions.

Course ID:  455431
YR
Course Name: Theatre: Production IV Honors
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 12

Required Prerequisite(s): Theatre Arts I, II, III or Theatre Production I, II, or III; an audition and application are required

What's Next: NONE

Students enrolled in the honors Theatre Production courses will deepen their theatrical study with enhanced experiences and will explore the relevance of theatre–related activities in everyday life. An emphasis will be placed on strengthening the individual's self–concept through the study of various acting techniques, technical theatre, play production, voice & diction, acting, performance, movement, history and literature.Students are required to participate in all productions on their campus either as a performer or technician. A portfolio and directing assignment will be required and students will be required to read plays and see local live theatrical productions.

Course ID:  456601
YR
Course Name: Unified: Theatre Arts
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 9, 10, 11, 12

Required Prerequisite(s): Application Process

What's Next: NONE

Unified Theatre Arts is an inclusive course that allows students to work collaboratively to learn the Theatre Arts Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills. This success–oriented course for students with special learning needs and general education peers. General education students will support a peer with special learning needs to work through the theatrical/artistic process to practice theater art allowing for discovery and expression.Students who would like to be a supporting actor will be required to submit an application and attend training upon their acceptance into the course. Training will prepare the general ed. support actor to be successful in their mentor role. Initial training will include confidentiality, cueing, prompting, and positive reinforcement and will continue throughout the semester with mini–sessions.Unified Theatre Arts is focused on building independence, community, empathy, management skills, and artistic growth in a theatre arts learning environment for students of all levels. Unified Theater Arts emphasizes leadership skills in making connections in a partnership that may appeal to future educators, counselors, healthcare workers, or career coaches and advocates. Please see a counselor or art teacher about the application process.

Course ID:  451811
YR
Course Name: Theatre Arts I GM
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 9, 10, 11, 12

Required Prerequisite(s): ARD Placement

What's Next: Theatre Arts II

The Theatre Arts I course is an introductory study in the high school theatre arts program. Basic acting techniques, technical theatre, literature, terminology, history, voice & diction and the fundamentals of play production are introduced. Students will experience the production process through performance, directing and criticism. Students will be required to read plays and see live theatrical productions.

Course ID:  452811
YR
Course Name: Theatre Arts II GM
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 10, 11, 12

Required Prerequisite(s): ARD Placement, Theatre Arts I (1 credit)

What's Next: Theatre Arts III

The Theatre Arts II course is a continuation of the study in theatre in the high school theatre arts program. An extension of basic acting techniques, technical theatre, literature, terminology, history, voice & diction and play production are examined. Students will further develop the production process through performance, directing and criticism. Students will be required to read plays and see live theatrical productions.

Course ID:  453811
YR
Course Name: Theatre Arts III GM
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 11, 12

Required Prerequisite(s): ARD Placement, Theatre Arts I (1 credit)

What's Next: Theatre Arts IV

The Theatre Arts III and IV courses are a continuation of the study of theatre in the high school theatre arts program. An extension of basic acting techniques, technical theatre, literature, terminology, history, voice & diction and play production are examined. Students will further develop the production process through performance, directing and criticism. Students will be required to read plays and see live theatrical productions.

Course ID:  451911
YR
Course Name: Theatre: Technical Theatre I GM
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 9, 10, 11, 12

Required Prerequisite(s): ARD Placement, An application may be required

What's Next: Technical Theatre II

Students in technical theatre will study the fundamentals of stage design, set and property construction, as well as the principles of sound and stage lighting. Theatrical production is an integral part of this class and will require students to participate in the overall construction of campus shows. Each student will be required to attend some play rehearsals and may serve on production crews outside of class. Students will be required to read plays and see live theatrical productions.