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High School Theatre, Cinema & Film Production

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Suggested Prerequisites

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Description

Lights, camera, action! Step into the world of performance productions, exploring the elements of theatre and cinema. You'll compare how different elements in theatre and film, including historical and cultural influences, serve the story and articulate themes. You'll get a detailed view of the creative, performance, and technical operations behind theatre and film and gain experience and insights into various aspects of production. From viewing, writing, planning, designing, directing, and producing, you'll have a deeper understanding and appreciation for the art of performance, whether on stage or screen.

Module One: Zoom In on Theatre and Film

-Genres of theatre and film 

-Similarities and differences between theatre and other performance media 

-Plot structure 

-Aristotle’s Poetics 

-Cultural and historical influences on theatre 

-Culturally significant theatrical works 


Module Two: Theatre and Film in the Real World

-Purpose of theatre and film 

-Effects of personal experience, culture, and current events on individual responses to theatrical works 

-Development of life skills through participation in theatre 

-Jobs in theatre and film production 

-Similarities and differences between film and television 

-Societal, cultural, historical, and political influences on film and television 

-Historical inaccuracies in theatre and film 

-Controversial works 


Module Three: The Creative Process

-Playwriting process 

-Structural elements of a dramatic text 

-Similarities and differences between a script and the final product 

Module Four: Design and Production Elements

-Elements of lighting for theatre and film 

-Music and sound for theatre and film 

-Scene design elements for theatre 

-Camera shots and angles for film 

-Costume, makeup, and hair design 

-Historical and geographic accuracy in design elements 


Module Five: Planning a Production

-The audition process 

-Directing for theatre and film 

-Rehearsal process 

-Promotional materials 


Module Six: Responding to Performances

-The reciprocal relationship between the actor’s performance and audience’s reaction 

-Critiquing film and theatrical productions