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CURRICULUM GUIDE 2017-2018
324 Actors Workshop / Improvisation 0.5 credit
This is an intermediate level acting class for students to improve their acting , communication , and public speaking skills . The focus is to prepare an ensemble performance and learn how to produce a children ’ s play or a variety of short scenes and to perform our production at feeder schools , nursing home , or at any outside venue .
Improvisation is an excellent tool for becoming a better actor . This course will also focus on the basics of improvisation and help students work on their acting skills . Learn techniques to think quickly on your feet , be more spontaneous , more focused , and more creative .
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Suggested to pair with 426 Directing / Improvisation / Repertory Theatre
426 Directing / Improvisation / Repertory Theatre 0.5 credit
This course is acting and directing one act plays to showcase to the public at the end of the semester . This class is devoted to the preparation and performance of a variety of plays where students take full responsibility for scheduling , rehearsing , costuming , lighting , sets , props , sound , publicity and make-up .
This class will also teach students the basic techniques of directing a production . Students will learn how to analyze a script , block movement , prepare a director ’ s book / prompt book , production preparation , audition , and casting . This class will also use improvisation and theatre games as part of acting techniques to teach concepts .
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Suggested to pair with 326 Actor ’ s Workshop / Improvisation
LANGUAGE ARTS COURSES :
132 FRENCH I 1.0 credit
This course is an introduction to French which includes the four basic language skills : listening , speaking , reading , and writing . Emphasis is on vocabulary and pronunciation , student participation , and an introduction to the culture of the French people .
134 SPANISH I HONORS 1.0 credit
In this course the student will be introduced to the four basic language skills : ( a ) Listening Comprehension ; ( b ) speaking ; ( c ) Reading ; ( d ) Writing .
135 SPANISH I 1.0 credit
The scope of this course is similar to Spanish 134 . The course differs in that some teaching materials and techniques are specially adapted to meet the unique linguistic needs of these students .
139 LATIN I HONORS 1.0 credit
This is an introductory Latin course in which the student will develop Latin reading skills and translation skills . Elements of Roman culture and history , as well as classical mythology are included . In this course , the student will enhance his language skills broaden his knowledge of English vocabulary which is in large part derived from Latin . This course is also available to qualified juniors as an elective course as part of their preparation for the SAT and ACT exams . Students are required to take the National Latin Examination . Students are required to take the National Latin Examination .
$ A fee is charged for the National Latin Exam .
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