WHEELER HIGH SCHOOL ' S
COURSE CATALOG
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Course Name: Advanced Drama I and II Type of Course: Elective Courses
Available to: 10th- 12th grade
Prerequisites: Acting I( 90 %+) and Audition
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 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: Technical Theatre 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: Theatre Management Type of Course: Elective Course Available to: 11th- 12th grade
Prerequisites: Teacher recommendation only
Description: This course emphasizes theater operation, production management, and theatre management including house management, building and equipment maintenance, marketing, media, budgeting, ticketing, sales, and working with performers and patrons of the arts.
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