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SPEECH ARTS I (LEVEL 3) 11-12
Speech Arts I engages students in the development of and practice in theater games, movement,
improvisation activities, and warm-up exercises. Students develop these skills to increase
effective communication and interaction with others.
SPEECH ARTS II (LEVEL 3) 11-12
Speech Arts II builds upon Speech Arts I wherein students engage in communications skills
building. It offers students theory of and practice in play production, acting, and improvisational
theatre.
PREREQUISITE: Speech Arts I
ACTING I (LEVEL 4) 11-12
This course engages students in drama activities that include improvisation, monologue,
dialogue, and scene work. The course also provides exposure to technical aspects of theater
including set design and construction, stage make-up, and design in costuming, lighting, and
sound.
PREREQUISITE: Audition or Speech Arts teacher permission.
ACTING II (LEVEL 4) 12
This course continues to engage students in drama activities that include improvisation,
monologue, dialogue, and scene work, while providing exposure to technical aspects of theater
including set design and construction, stage make-up, and design in costuming, lighting, and
sound. The advanced level student may prepare for the college audition, while maximizing
potential in specific areas of theatre that he/she would like to explore. Seniors taking this class
will assume a leadership position, while mentoring other theatre students.
PREREQUISITE: Audition or Speech Arts teacher permission.
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