Drama

Courses

Drama 1-2 (9-12)

This course provides an introduction to drama and theater as an art form. Students enrolled in this course will learn and apply basic principles of acting and fundamentals of stage terminology and audience etiquette. Participants will study, experience and perform pantomime, improvisation, monologues, original scenes, and creating, writing and performing original scripts/plays. Students will also study the technical aspects of theater and an introduction to theater history. Students are required to attend at least one Bryan High School  play  and/or  musical  production  per semester. Honors credit is available for this course.

Prerequisite: none
Course ID: 020631/020632

Honors Drama 3-4 (10-12)

This course is a continued in-depth study and application of acting principles and techniques, drama terminology, and special topics in drama/theater: the actor, playwright, director, dramatic structure, dramatic genre and style. Students will perform monologues, scripted scenes and various other performance pieces that will develop acting skills and methods. In addition, students will learn and apply the fundamentals of directing, playwriting and theatre history in their acting work. Students are required to attend and critique all school play and musical productions and one other live stage production per semester. Honor credit is available for this course.

Prerequisite: average “C” or above in Drama 1-2 (or middle school equivalent) and teacher permission
Course ID: 020731/020732

Honors Drama 5-6 (10-12)

Course description is similar to Honors Drama 3-4. Students will assume additional responsibilities and assignments.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Drama 1-2 and H. Drama 3-4
Course ID: 020831/020832

Stagecraft 1-2 (10-12)

This course focuses on providing students with an understanding of technical theater, including theater safety, parts of a theater, theatrical rigging systems, the safe use of tools, basic set construction, introduction to set design, introduction to theatrical lighting and sound, stage management, and the use of other theatrical equipment. In addition, students will be introduced to theatrical costumes, properties, and theatrical makeup and the role each plays within a production. Students are required to attend and critique all school play and musical productions. Students are also required to pass a construction safety test. Honors credit is available for this course.

Prerequisite: Average C or above in Drama 1-2 or Industrial Tech (or middle school equivalent) and teacher permission. Strong interest in the "behind the scenes" working of a theatrical production is a must. Some experience in building/construction is good, but not necessary. This course may be repeated.
Course ID: 020681/020682

Honors Stagecraft 1-2 (10-12)

Course description is similar to Stagecraft 1-2. Students will assume additional responsibilities and assignments. Students are required to attend and critique all school play and musical productions. Students are also required to pass a construction safety test.

Prerequisite: Average C or above in Drama 1-2 or Industrial Tech (or middle school equivalent) and teacher permission. Strong interest in the "behind the scenes" working of a theatrical production is a must. Some experience in building/construction is good, but not necessary. This course may be repeated.
Course ID: 020691/020692