Post by ADMIN DEE on Jun 12, 2009 15:39:35 GMT
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concentrations: acting, directingSocial Acting
→ an open course for everyone, no matter their level or major
History of Theatre
→ required for all freshman drama majors. covers the history of theatre, acting and film
Acting 101
→ beginning acting course that covers expression, voice, movement and character development
Intermediate Acting
→ must have taken intro to acting. continues studies from preceding course
Acting for the Advanced
→ must have taken intermediate acting. this course may be taken more than once
Introduction to Theatre
→ covers all theatre basics: acting, directing, playwright, costumes, scenery, and lighting
Stage Directing
→ must have taken intro to theatre. covers blocking, casting, analyses and interpretation.
Stage Directing II
→ must have taken stage directing. covers script analses, actor psychology, and stage techniques.
Advanced Stage Direction
→ must have taking directing 2. covers arena stages, musical theatre and unrealistic styles
Film Acting
→ useful if you want to star in movies and television
Film Acting Workshop
→ must have taken both film acting & acting 3. enables students to develop a lead character in a film
Film Intensive
→ useful for those who want to be cinematographers. covers film, casting, television, and commercials
Intro to Film
→ must have taken film intensive. introduces students to cinematography
Filming Technique
→ must have taken intro to film. explores elements required in filmmaking, students will execute a short film
Acting Elements
→ must have taken or be enrolled in intermediate acting. focuses on physical/vocal warm-up, improv, and gestures
DANCE MAJOR
concentrations: noneDance Activity
→ open course for all levels and majors that covers various styles of dance
Beginning Ballet
→ required for all dance majors
Ballet II
→ emphasis on ballet history, port de bras, combos, artistry, and pirouettes
Ballet III
→ must have taken ballet 2. emphasizes precision, complex combos and expression all on a professional level
Pointe
→ women only; must have taken or be enrolled in ballet 3. covers proper alignment and strengthening exercises for the feet and legs
Pas De Deux
→ requires a partner; must have taken or be enrolled in ballet 2. covers classical partnering, lifts, promenades, and supported pirouettes
Jazz I
→ focuses on jazz through the ages, isolations, jazz walks and simple combos
Jazz II
→ must have taken jazz 1. covers history of jazz, jumps, turns and more advanced combos
Introduction to Tap
→ covers basic techniques, vocabulary, simple combos and time steps
Intermediate Tap
→ must have taken intro to tap. covers tap history, increasing velocity, sound quality and articulation
Advanced Tap
→ must have taken intermediate tap. covers improv, rhythm tap and acapella
Modern I
→ a study of the lester horton technique
Modern II
→ must have taken modern 1. a study of the jose limon technique and improv skills
Modern III
→ must have taken modern 2. a study of the martha graham technique and expression
Int./Adv. Hip-Hop
→ dance experience required. covers complex combos, improv and individual stylism.
Dance Production
→ must have taken or be enrolled in an intermediate level class. covers skills needed to create and produce a dance. includes music and choreography.
Dance Production II
→ must have taken dance prod. 1. adds study of lighting and costumes. dancers are encouraged to create their own individual form of dance. seniors must present a showpiece at the end of the year.[/blockquote]
MUSIC MAJOR
concentrations: singing, instrumentals, composition
Music Appreciation
→ open to all majors. covers different styles, eras, cultures and music interpretion.
Introduction to Music
→ covers various styles & forms of music and their histories
Music Theory
→ introduces composition and covers scales, pitches, meters, chords, dictation and intervals
Music Theory II
→ must have taken music theory. adds keyboard harmony and modulations to the course with stronger emphasis on music composition
Music Composition
→ a course dedicated entirely to the studies of composition
Advanced Composition
→ must have taken music composition. students must write and create their own music to be performed by the end of term
Beginning Chorus
→ a course for all beginning singers that covers notes
Voice Training
→ develops vocal skills and covers notes, harmony, etc.
Concert Choir
→ non-audition ensemble open to all students of any musical experience or level. performs for school events
Instrumental Tech-A
→ focuses on teaching skills and fundamental playing for brass and woodwind instruments
Instrumental Tech-B
→ focuses on teaching skills and fundamental playing for string and percussion instruments
Advanced Instrumentals
→ must have taken instrumental tech-a or tech-b. advanced studies open to all types of instrumental musicians
Symphonic Band
→ a non-audition, all-levels band. focuses on the study and performance of traditional and contemporary pieces. performs for school events
Studio Recording
→ gives both singers and musicians the opportunity to record in the studio
FASHION MAJOR [W.I.P]
concentrations: modeling, design, photography
Digital Photography
→ students work with a digital camera and also learn about photoshop and image editing
Darkroom
→ gives students the opportunity to use the darkroom and/or learn how to use it
ELECTIVE COURSES [W.I.P]
Sketching & Drawing[/blockquote]
→ recommended for fashion students.
Painting
→ for all grade levels. covers different styles and medias such as watercolor and oil paint
Sculpture
→ a course for all grades working with clay, plaster and other materials
Digital Art
→ creates art through the use of computer programs such as photoshop and adobe
Culinary Arts
→ a cooking class that covers the basics of cooking and explores various cuisines and cultures. no cooking experience needed.
Foreign Language I [Spanish, Italian, French]
→ covers history of culture, vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar
Foreign Language II [Spanish, Italian, French]
→ must have taken language 1. focuses on cuisines, pronunciation, grammar, vocab and sentence structure
Foreign Language III [Spanish, Italian, French]
→ must have taken language 2. covers modern culture, pronunciation, grammar, verbs, vocab and sentence structure.
Foreign Language IV [Spanish, Italian, French]
→ focuses on conversation and sentence structure.
AP Languages [Spanish, Italian, French]
→ continues study of fluent conversation and sentence structure as well as advanced written documents.
Speech
→ reviews proper and effective speaking skills. suggested for drama majors.
