THEATRE ARTS 1 (141000)
Grades: 9-12                           Credit: One
Theatre Arts 1 provides students with a survey of the theatre arts, allowing students opportunities to experience and appreciate dramatic literature, and participate in the creative processes of performance and production. The course emphasizes skill development and provides theatrical opportunities that enable students to determine personal areas of interest. Participation in co-curricular theatre productions may be arranged. This course requires a student materials fee as listed in FCPS Notice 5922.

THEATRE ARTS 2 (142000)
Grades: 10-12                         Credit: One
Prerequisite: Theatre Arts 1 and/or recommendation of the theatre arts instructor.
Theatre Arts 2 integrates and builds upon concepts and skills from Theatre Arts 1. Through various modes of expression and performance, students investigate dramatic literature, theatrical styles, and historical periods. Students will study and respond to a variety of theatre experiences which will refine their communicative, collaborative, analytical, interpretive, and problem solving skills. Students will expand their artistic abilities and appreciation of the theatrical arts. Participation in co-curricular theatre productions may be arranged. This course requires a student materials fee as listed in FCPS Notice 5922.

THEATRE ARTS 3 (143000)
Develop Independent Skills in Theater

Grades: 11-12                         Credit: One
Prerequisite: Theatre Arts 2 and/or recommendation of the theatre arts instructor.
Students exhibit independence, discipline, and commitment to the theater process through their work on assigned projects. Advanced work in acting skills and preparation, play analysis, and character interpretation are expected. Collaboration with actors and directors is augmented by special assignments and opportunities. Strong participation in co-curricular theater productions is encouraged. This course requires a student materials fee as listed in FCPS Notice 5922.

THEATRE ARTS 4 (144000)
Develop Independent Skills in Theater

Grades: 12                               Credit: One
Prerequisite: Theatre Arts 3 and/or recommendation of the theatre arts instructor.
Students identify special areas of interest in theater arts, and initiate and complete major research and/or creative projects, such as playwriting, producing, directing, designing, and stage-managing. Emphasis is placed on in-depth study and completion of projects, assumption of leadership roles, and expansion of criteria for self-evaluation. Students will analyze and evaluate scripts, concentrate on vocal and physical dramatics, and undertake a special theater project in their area of specialization. Students are expected to assume leadership positions in co-curricular productions. Participation in major projects related to the co-curricular theater productions is also expected. This course requires a student materials fee as listed in FCPS Notice 5922.

TECHNICAL THEATER 1 (143511)
Grades: 10, 11, 12                   Credit: One
Prerequisite: Theatre Arts 1 and/or recommendation of the theatre arts instructor.
Students explore various areas of technical theater such as lighting, costumes, sound, scenery, makeup, properties, and theater management. An analysis of dramatic literature leads students to an understanding of the design and production process. Participation in co-curricular productions is strongly encouraged. This course requires a student materials fee as listed in FCPS Notice 5922.

TECHNICAL THEATER 2 (143512)
Grades: 11, 12                        Credit: One
Prerequisite: Technical Theatre 1 and/or recommendation of the theatre arts instructor.
Students apply technical theater knowledge and skills by participating in a variety of theatre lab activities and practical projects. Emphasis is on script interpretation and execution of design concept. Students will collaborate to effectively and safely create functional scenery, properties, lighting, sound, costumes and makeup, and to develop stage management, business, and public relations skills. Participation in co-curricular productions is strongly encouraged. This course requires a student materials fee as listed in FCPS Notice 5922.

TECHNICAL THEATER 3 (143513)
Grades: 11, 12                        Credit: One
Prerequisite: Technical Theatre 2 and/or recommendation of the theatre arts instructor.
Students exhibit independence, discipline, and commitment to the theatre process through their work on assigned projects. Advanced work in technical elements of production is augmented by special assignments and opportunities. Strong participation in co-curricular theatre productions will be encouraged. This course requires a student materials fee as listed in FCPS Notice 5922.

TECHNICAL THEATER 4 (143514)
Grades: 12                              Credit: One
Prerequisite: Technical Theatre 3 or permission of the instructor.
Students identify areas of special interest in technical theatre and initiate and complete major research or creative projects in play production. Emphasis is placed on in-depth study and completion of projects, assumptions of leadership roles, and expansion of criteria for self-evaluation. Leader positions and major projects related to co-curricular theatre productions may be required. This course requires a student materials fee as listed in FCPS Notice 5922.