Drama 10
PowerSchool Reference: [Drama 10_5cr]
Prerequisite: None
In this course, students will begin a journey
towards the formation of a creative practice in theatre that will serve them
for their whole lives. In Drama 10, we focus on performance creation for the
actor through the study of mask, clown, improvisation, theatre games, devising,
and theatre history. We are fortunate to have incredible guest artists who work
with students throughout the course, and a strong and generous connection to the
professional theatre community that brings about many opportunities for
students. Drama 10 encourages young artists to honor themselves, their voice,
and the voices of others.
Drama 20
PowerSchool Reference: [Drama 20_5cr]
Prerequisite: Drama 10
Explore the world of theatre and your own artist
self further, develop characters, write your own scenes and start directing.
Building on the skills learned in Drama 10, Drama 20 students immerse
themselves into the world of theatre through scene study, playwriting, and
other units designed to improve acting technique, writing skills, and directing
skills. Students take part in workshops with professional theatre artists,
attend plays together and are encouraged to get involved in the Calgary theatre
community. This class culminates in a Verbatim theatre performance for the
school, which sees the students writing, directing, and creating their own
piece of theatre which they base on a question they have for the school
community. Drama 20 students are also encouraged to perform in Drama 30
directing projects at the end of the year, giving them more opportunities to
hone their craft as performers.
Drama 30
PowerSchool Reference: [Drama 30_5cr]
Prerequisite: Drama 20
In this most intensive theatre course, actors study
movement, stage combat, learn auditioning skills, and get to direct their own
pieces. This challenging course takes drama students to a pre-professional
level. Students study movement, audition technique, Canadian Theatre, and the
Drama 30 Director’s Projects; a tradition at Western that has seen many
students go on to professional careers in the arts, or become patrons of the
arts. This course takes significant commitment and is intensely rewarding.
| Drama Enhancement Fee (Drama 10, 20, 30): | $15.00 |
Technical
Theatre 15/25/35
PowerSchool Reference: [Technical Theatre 15/25/35]
Prerequisite: None
The foundations of a theatre come to light as
students learn the art of backstage ‘magic’ in theatres and during theatre
productions. This course is available at all three levels. Lighting, sound
design, set design and construction, hair and make-up design, publicity, and
stage management are covered. Students work directly on the semester one
production and various other productions throughout the year in this hands-on
learning environment. This is the perfect course for those who love to be
involved in theatrical productions, but not necessarily as performers. This
course is also a great companion course to any of the Drama courses.
Advanced
Acting 25/35
PowerSchool Reference: [Advanced Acting 25/35]
Prerequisite: Successful audition process
Have you ever wanted to perform on the stage? Come
and commit to the thrill and excitement of acting at the highest level! Upon a
successful audition for the December production, students are immersed in a
full theatrical production as a performer. Participants are expected to attend
after school rehearsals, memorize lines, immerse themselves in their character
and perform the production with the rest of the cast. Past productions include:
Hamlet, Cabaret, Wild Abandon, and The Penelopiad. Auditions for this course
are in early September. Students do not need to be enrolled in another drama
class or have previous experience to audition.
| Drama Production Fee (Advanced Acting 25/35):
| $50.00
|
