DRAMA/SPEECH

19502DRAMA 1- (1 Semester - 0.5 Credit)

Introduction to performance, with emphasis on pantomime, oral interpretation, improvisation, and puppetry. Fulfills fine arts or 12th Grade language arts requirement. (Grades 10,11,12)

19603DRAMA 2- (2 Semester - 1.0 Credit)

19604Continuation of performing arts, with emphasis on scenes, monologues, Theater styles and theater history, make-up, and audition techniques. Fulfills fine arts credit or 12th grade language arts credit. This is an entry level class for sophomores with extensive theater background. (Grades 10,11,12)

19702DRAMA 3- (1 Semester - 0.5 Credit)

Advanced performance, advanced interpretation and an emphasis on play writing or directing. Fulfills fine arts credit or 12th grade language arts credit. ADMISSION IS BY TEACHER APPROVAL ONLY. (Grades 11,12)

19802DRAMA 4- (1 Semester - 0.5 Credit)

For advanced acting students. This is a senior year culminating project and is repertory in nature. ADMISSION BY AUDITION ONLY to be held in February. Fulfills language or fine arts credit. (Grade 12)

19812SHAKESPEARE IN PERFORMANCE- (1 Semester - 0.5 Credit)

Students will take an in depth study of Shakespeare with an emphasis on performance, understanding text, critical analysis and character development. All students will represent SFHS at the SUU Shakespeare Competition in October. Culminating project will be to perform a full-length Shakespeare play in November. ADMISSION BY AUDITION ONLY. (Grades 10,11,12)

19852SPEECH/PUBLIC SPEAKING- (1 Semester - 0.5 Credit)

An introductory course designed to expose students to "everyday" communication and listening experiences, and to build their confidence in public speaking situations. At times current events will be used as material. Language arts or fine arts credit. This is a basic course - good for students with or without drama or debate experience. (Grades 10,11,12)