CAMPBELL HIGH SCHOOL ' S
COURSE CATALOG
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Theatre
Course Name: Fundamentals of Theatre( I-IV) Type of Course: Elective Course Available to: 9th- 11th grade
Prerequisites: None for level 1; 80 %+ for upper levels
Description: This course serves as an introduction to the theatre arts. Students investigate as a whole by exploring the techniques and origins of a wide variety of theatre arts in various cultures and periods. Upper levels enhance level-one skills by producing specific theatre styles in depth with performance opportunities.
Course Name: Technical Theatre( I-IV) Type of Course: Elective Courses
Available to: 9th- 12th grade
Prerequisites: None
Description: These courses emphasize the technical aspects of play production including set design and construction, properties, lighting / sound design, box office and business management, publicity, make-up design, and costume design / construction. Students will have a hands-on experience in all these areas by providing the technical needs for current productions.
Course Name: Advanced Drama( I- IV) Type of Course: Elective Courses Available to: 10th- 12th grade Prerequisites: Audition( and 80 %+ to advance to upper levels)
Description: These courses allow students to study the artistic, technical, management, and performance elements of a live theatre production. As a part of the planning, rehearsal, and performance, students assume positions of responsibility and demonstrate basic knowledge and skills in acting, directing, artistic criticism, script analysis, staging, character creation, vocal techniques, and physical movement. Students recognize the responsibilities of the producer, director, actors, designers, technicians, and managers through collaboration in the creation of a theatre performance.
Course Name: Musical Theatre( I- IV) Type of Course: Elective Courses
Available to: 9th- 12th grade
Prerequisites: Audition required for Level 2 or higher
Description: These courses introduce the style and characteristic elements of modern musical theatre and covers production staging, orchestration, voice, and dance.
Course Name: Dance( I- IV) Type of Course: Elective Courses
Available to: 9th- 12th grade
Prerequisites: None
Description: These courses introduce students to basic dance knowledge in order to develop coordination, flexibility, and strength while acquiring technical skills in preparation for further dance study.
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