Communication Arts Department

Main Office: (203) 797-4800

Attendance Office: (203) 790-2893 or (203) 790-2864

SPEECH ARTS I (COLLEGE PREP) 11-12

Speech Arts I helps to create a foundation for students to work on communication and life skills. Theater games, improvisational activities, movement to music and group work are fundamental to this class that helps to prepare students for life beyond high school. Students wishing to build upon their initial speech arts foundation and who want to further develop their communication skills may take this class more than one time for credit.

SPEECH ARTS II (COLLEGE PREP) 11-12

Speech Arts II builds upon Speech Arts I wherein students continue to work on communications skills. Theater games, improvisational activities and movement to music make way for creative scene work. Students wishing to build upon their initial speech arts foundation and who want to further develop their communication/acting skills may take this class more than one time for credit, providing they have taken Speech Arts I.
PREREQUISITE: Speech Arts I

INTERMEDIATE SPEECH ARTS (COLLEGE PREP) 11-12

Intermediate Speech Arts is for the student who wants to take his/her knowledge and communication skills to the next level. These students will initiate and direct class activities and assignments in a leadership capacity.
Speech Arts may be taken concurrently with Acting only with instructor’s permission.

ACTING I (COLLEGE PREP) 11-12

This class is a workshop for students who are highly motivated to perform. It includes trust activities, improvisation, monologue, dialogue, and scene work. Students must be capable of memorizing and performing monologues, dialogues and scenes.
PREREQUISITE: Instructor approval.

ACTING II (COLLEGE PREP) 12

Acting II continues to engage students in dramatic activities that include improvisation, monologue, dialogue, and scene work. Students will have opportunities to perform publicly.
PREREQUISITE: Instructor approval.