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Theater Arts 

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Theater Arts 1 Beginning

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This course introduces and provides experience in all aspects of theatre arts. Students study basic principles of acting, including character analysis, textual interpretation, voice, movement, collaboration, improvisation, and critical analysis of performance. Additionally, students gain a working knowledge of theatre history and the multiple forms of theatrical performance, as well as the technical aspects of theatre and theatrical design. Special emphasis is placed on theatrical vocabulary and codes of conduct, as well as the creation, production, and direction of monologues and scenes.

  • Prerequisite: None

  • Graduation Credit: Visual & Performing Arts, CTE, Electives

  • CTE Course Level: Introduction

  • UC/CSU: Visual & Performing Arts (f) 

Theater Arts 2 Production & Performance

Theater Arts 3 Directing for Stage

This course focuses on styles of acting and performance and theatrical production. Class work focuses on scene study (including research, direction, stage management, character analysis, setting analysis, and design) and monologues from various theatrical eras and genres. 

This course is an extension of the Theatre Arts program, focusing on directing for the stage. Students engage in collaborative projects with acting students during which, they develop the critical leadership skills needed to succeed in the professional world. Focus is conceiving and then creating a total concept, peer coaching, and critical analysis of theatrical works. 

  • Prerequisite: Theatre 1

  • Graduation Credit: Visual & Performing Arts, CTE, Electives

  • CTE Course Level: Concentrator

  • UC/CSU: Visual & Performing Arts (f) 

  • Prerequisite: Theatre 2

  • Graduation Credit: Visual & Performing Arts, CTE, Electives

  • CTE Course Level: Concentrator

  • UC/CSU: Visual & Performing Arts (f) 

Theater Arts 4 Honors

This advanced level course focuses on the leadership and producing components of Theatre Arts. Students develop a clear understanding of all the components of the production process while gaining the critical career skills of collaboration, organization, and peer leadership. Students learn the business of theatre while deepening their skills as an actor and director.

  • Prerequisite: Theatre 3

  • Graduation Credit: Visual & Performing Arts, CTE, Electives

  • CTE Course Level: Concentrator

  • UC/CSU: Visual & Performing Arts (f)

  • UC/CSU Weighted

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