DRAMA

DRAMA 9, 10                                               

In this course, students will engage in activities that will enhance their self-esteem, concentration, communication, imagination, creative expression and ability to cooperate with peers. Activities such as sensory awareness, dance and movement, characterization, film, scripted scene work and a class production will serve as springboards for increasing student knowledge of theatre craft. Theatre discipline will be expected, and a mature approach to work in the theatre space is required for success in this course. Occasionally, field trips will be available to students to give them the opportunity to see live theatre but will not be obligatory. A few assignments will require independent/group work outside school hours. Some focus will be placed on theatre background, including vocabulary, stagecraft, history and literature.

THEATRE PERFORMANCE 11: ACTING                                                                                                                                                                                           

This course will further develop and refine acting skills, techniques and theatre knowledge previously acquired in other drama courses and/or practical experience. A professional approach to work in the theatre space is required, with a high level of maturity being the expectation. Students are expected to fully participate in such activities as improvisation, voice and movement, monologue performances, scripted scene work, film and a class production. Study of theatrical literature and styles of acting will be undertaken and students are expected to develop their ability to analyze, explore and discuss the work of playwrights, performers and fellow students. Occasionally, field trips will be available to students to give them the opportunity to see live theatre but will not be obligatory. Students should expect to complete a number of assignments which require independent work outside of school hours. Participation in a class production will be required to successfully complete this course. NOTE: Grade 10 students wishing to enroll in this course must take Theatre Performance 10 as a pre-requisite.

THEATRE PERFORMANCE 12: ACTING                                          

This course runs concurrently with the Acting 11 courses and is designed for students who have shown exceptional promise and motivation in performance theatre in previous years. It will give the senior student practical experience in the acting environment. Special attention will be paid to styles of acting, movement, characterization, vocal development, film creation and rehearsal, production and performance experience. Students wishing to take this level must be aware they are required to assist with the school productions to receive credit. These students are expected to provide leadership to less experienced members of the class. Occasionally, field trips will be available to students to give them the opportunity to see live theatre but will not be obligatory. Students should expect to complete a number of assignments which require independent work outside of school hours.

THEATRE PRODUCTION 11                  

This course provides training in one or more of the following areas: set design and construction, lighting and sound design and delivery, costume and make-up, promotion, stage management, front of house and other aspects of off-stage theatre work. This course will provide hands-on experience and practical assignments associated with school drama productions. To receive credit, students will be required to assist with the school production. This will include production plans and written designs, attending meetings and rehearsals, and operating as technical crew for performances, etc.

THEATRE PRODUCTION 12                                                                                      

This course provides training in one or more of the following areas: set design and construction, lighting and sound design and delivery, costume and make-up, promotion, stage managements, front of house and other aspects of off-stage theatre work. This course will provide hands-on experience and practical assignments associated with school drama productions. To receive credit, students must assist with the school production. This will include production plans and written designs, attending meetings and rehearsals, and operating as technical crew for performances, etc. Theatre Production 12 students will be expected to take on leadership roles within the production team.

DIRECTING AND SCRIPTWRITING 12

Students in this course will be providing leadership and guidance to junior students in their theatre class. The directing students will also work to expand their own experience with dramatic writing. They will have the opportunity to write their own scripts and to reflect on others' dramatic works. The leadership student will also act as a director in the course and will have the opportunity to direct the junior students in their final production. The senior student will have control over the artistic aspects of the production and will guide the junior students, sharing their knowledge from their own experiences in theatre. These students should have strong organization skills and be able to act as a role model for their peers. This class will require the student to work outside of the timetable in order to prepare for their production and be present on the night of the show. To sign up for this course, the student must receive permission from the drama teacher and must have already taken a grade 11 and a grade 12 theatre course.