Drama

Drama 10

5 Credits

This course is open to all students who are passionate about the world of theatre and enjoy working with others in a theatrical setting. Drama 10 is an introduction to Theatre Arts and includes the following units: Orientation, Movement, Speech, Characterization, Improvisation and Technical Theatre/Design. Personal growth, self-discipline and a willingness to take risks are important outcomes of Drama 10.

Drama 20

5 Credits | Prerequisite: Drama 10

Drama 20 is a course designed for those students who have been successful in Drama 10 and who wish to pursue the study of Theatre Arts in greater depth and with increased dedication. Drama 20 includes the following units: Orientation, Movement, Acting, Children’s Theatre, Improvisation, Playwriting and Technical Theatre/Design. Students are expected to have developed the qualities of self-discipline, focus and artistic awareness.

Drama 30

5 Credits | Prerequisite: Drama 20

Drama 30 is an extension of the skills developed in Drama 20, with a major focus on the study of directing and acting. Additional units will include: Improvisation, Theatre History and Technical Theatre/Design. The course is designed to provide the student with self-awareness, confidence in collaboration and for those that choose to do so, the base from which to go on to further study Theatre at the university or college level.

Technical Theatre

Technical Theatre 15

5 Credits

This course offers the opportunity to explore the backstage production elements of theatre including: sound, lighting, costuming, make-up, set design, stage management and other aspects of Technical Theatre production. Open to all students. A co-curricular requirement is to provide the technical support for major performances in Drama and Dance.

Technical Theatre 25

5 Credits | Prerequisite: Technical Theatre 15

Building on the knowledge and practical experience gained at the 15 level, this course involves students in the design of all the elements in Technical Theatre. A co-curricular requirement is to provide the technical support for major performances in Drama and Dance.

Technical Theatre 35

5 Credits | Prerequisite: Technical Theatre 25

This final level of the program involves large collaborative group projects and involves students in leadership roles of production crews and mentorship. A co- curricular requirement is to provide the technical support for major performances in Drama and Dance.

Advanced Acting / Touring 15/25/35

3 or 5 credits Each

Prerequisites For

• Advanced Acting / Touring 15 is Drama 10 or Drama teacher approval
• Advanced Acting / Touring 25 is Advance Acting / Touring 15
• Advanced Acting / Touring 35 is Advanced Acting / Touring 25

* Enrolment in Advanced Acting and Touring for Theatre is only permitted with the teacher’s recommendation through auditions.

Advanced Acting offers students the opportunity to study theatre as a production based course. The focus of the class is a full scale production of a script- ed play, working collaboratively to build relationships, share responsibility and express creatively. The class is offered after school and all rehearsals and performances are outside of the regular timetable. Students need to be able to commit to all workshops, rehearsals and performances for the duration of the production work. Students must audition for a part in the play or can sign up for the stage management side of the course. Please see drama teacher for further details.

Directing 35

5 Credits Each | Prerequisite for Directing 35 is Drama 30 and Drama teacher approval

Directing 35 provides the opportunity for students to explore the role of the theatre director as the creative leader of a production from the inception of the idea, through the process of rehearsal, to the final performance. Directing 35 will provide students the opportunity to develop leadership skills, think creatively and critically and build meaningful relationships within their cast and crew, as well as members of the professional arts community. Directing 35 is a process-driven, project-based course designed to meet the unique needs of student in the Drama department. Directing 35 takes place during the regular timetable and students will be enrolled in a class with Drama 10 students. Throughout the course of the semester, Directing students will work with the Drama 10 students to create several directing pieces, with the course culminating in a final One Act play directing assignment.

Film Studies

Film & Media Art 15

5 Credits

Filmmakers, movie lovers, artists, and cinematographers, this class is for you! This course will provide students with the opportunity to increase their understanding and appreciation for the art of Film. Film & Media Art will engage students in a comprehensive analysis of the history and evolution of the technical and artistic aspects of Filmmaking. Students will develop a critical appreciation for movies and respond to and investigate a wide range of Films and media arts. This course will also introduce students to the creation of video, building introductory technical proficiency, a sense of personal identity as an artist, and to express and understand Film theory. The focus of this course is on Film as an art form and communication tool.

Film & Media Art 25

5 Credits | Prerequisite: successful completion of preceding level OR demonstrated disciplinary knowledge and creative capacity for 25 and 35 levels

This course builds upon the skills and techniques acquired in Film & Media Arts 15. The emphasis of Film & Media Arts 25 will be placed on further developing analysis of social, cultural, historical and technical forces impacted and reflected in Film. Students will further explore the literary, dramaticand cinematic elements of movies including a variety of International and Canadian Films. Students will continue to develop technical skills, respond to and investigate Films, and collaborate with creative teams to learn the roles, language, techniques, and culture of the Film industry and media arts discipline. The focus of this course continues to be on Film as an art form and communication tool.

Film & Media Art 35

5 Credits | Prerequisite: successful completion of preceding level OR demonstrated disciplinary knowledge and creative capacity for 25 and 35 levels

This course builds upon the skills and techniques acquired in Film & Media Art 25. The course emphasis will be placed on further developing analysis of social, cultural, historical and technical forces impacted and reflected in Film. The course is designed for students who wish to develop an advanced understanding of Filmmaking to enhance their critical appreciation of Films and for those who are contemplating post-secondary studies. A major unit will be the study of directors and their Films and the role they play in Film-making. Students will also explore the various career possibilities in the industry. The focus of this course continues to be on Film as an art form and communication tool. While this course has a stronger focus on Film analysis, students continue to collaborate in creative teams to explore technical skills in Film production.