The fundamentals of singing and music are stressed and activities vary. This class may be repeated for credit. This course includes the study of literature, philosophy, visual arts, theater, dance, music, and history all in one. There are opportunities to visit museums and theaters as time permits. Student's grades are determined by projects of student's own designs, weekly response journals, note taking, and some tests.
Course is designed to study basic acting skills including improvisation, mime, and scene work.
Solo, duet, and small group scenes are performed and critiqued. Participation in the school's annual speech and drama mini-tournament is a requirement during second semester. Includes basic directing techniques, technical theater skills, and one act play production. This class may be repeated for credit.