COURSES

Dramatic Arts Grade 9, Open Credit ADA1O
This course emphasizes the active exploration of dramatic forms and techniques, using material from a wide range of authors, genres, and cultures. Students will construct, discuss, perform, and analyze drama, and then reflect on the experiences to develop an understanding of themselves, the art form, and the world around them. Prerequisite: None

Dramatic Arts Grade 10, Open Credit ADA2O
This course requires students to actively explore dramatic forms and techniques, using their own ideas and concerns as well as sources selected from a wide range of authors, genres, and cultures. Student learning will include identifying and using the principles of space, time, voice, and movement in creating, sustaining, and communicating authentic roles within a drama. Students will assume responsibility for decisions made in the creation and presentation of the drama, and will analyze and reflect on the experience. Prerequisite: None

Production Course Grade 11, Open Credit ADA3O
This course requires students to create and to present dramatic works. Students will do research on and study types of contemporary theatre as docudrama and forum theatre. They will interpret and present works in a variety of dramatic forms; create and script original works;analyse and reflect on dramatic works; and develop their communication skills and other skills useful in a variety of careers. Prerequisite: Dramatic Arts, Grade 9 or 10, Open

Production Course Grade 12, Open Credit ADA4O
This course requires students to to create and present a variety of dramatic works. Students will present works by Canadian and other playwrights, and develop original material based on personal narratives, local community issues, or global concerns. They will have hands-on experiences with various aspects of dramatic arts productions, including performance, set design, lighting, costumes, stage and technical management, and marketing. Students will also explore possibe careers related to dramatic arts. Prerequisite: Production Course Grade 11, University/College Preparation or Open