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THEATRE AND COMMUNICATION ARTS
Course Number: FT111
Course Title: Theatre Arts I: Introduction to
Communication Studies
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 1 (one)
THEATRE ARTS I: INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION
STUDIES introduces the student to basic public
speaking techniques, discussion, debates,
communication theory, parliamentary procedure,
oral interpretation, and dramatic performance
concepts. Both formal and casual speechmaking
assignments are part of the course of study.
Reading and critical thinking skills are also
emphasized. After school and weekend hours
devoted to the GHS Fine Arts Department are
required.
Course Number: FT181
Course Title: Theatre Arts I: Introduction to
Communication Studies (Honors)
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisites: Recommendation of English
teacher
Credits: 1 (one)
THEATRE ARTS I: INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION
STUDIES (HONORS) is an accelerated
communication arts program which incorporates
speech analysis, rhetorical theory, and
advanced critical thinking skills into the
existing communication arts program. Semester
projects will be required to further enhance
the student's communication skills. After
school and weekend hours devoted to the GHS
Fine Arts Department are required.
Course Number: FT121
Course Title: Theatre Arts II: Introduction to
the Theatre
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 1 (one)
THEATRE ARTS II: INTRODUCTION TO THE THEATRE
offers the student a broad overview of the
theatre world, with particular attention paid
to theatre production, theatre history,
technical theatre, theatre evaluation, and
comparative media This course also includes
introductory approaches to improvisational
acting techniques, acting styles, methodology,
and scene study. As part of the course of
study, students are required to critique live
theatrical performances in the Memphis and
Germantown area. After school and weekend
hours devoted to the GHS Fine Arts Department
are required.
Course Number: FT141
Course Title: Theatre Arts III: Introduction
to Film & Video
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 1 (one)
THEATRE ARTS III: INTRODUCTION TO FILM & VIDEO
examines the areas of film and T.V. production
from historical, theoretical, and practical
applications. The study of film as literature
and film evaluations are emphasized. Students
receive hands-on instruction with film and
video equipment. Note: Some supplies must be
purchased. Written and oral critiques are
required for each unit of film study.
Co-curricular after school activities are a
required part of evaluation.
Course Number: FT231
Course Title: Theatre Arts VI: Film and Video
II
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisites: Introduction to Film & Video
and permission of Instructor
Credits: 1 (one)
THEATRE ARTS VI: FILM AND VIDEO II provides
the student with advanced concepts in film &
video techniques as well as beginning
practical explorations in television
production settings. Film and video as art,
the video documentary, electronic news
gathering techniques, and studio and remote
production work are among the areas examined
in the course of study. This course requires
outside written film critiques at local movie
theatres. The class is performance oriented,
but also requires written and analytical work.
Course Number: FT241
Course Title: Theatre Arts VII: Acting
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisites: Introduction to Theatre or
permission of instructor
Credits: 1 (one)
THEATRE ARTS VII: ACTING is designed for the
performance-oriented student. It examines
practical and theoretical approaches to
performance including improvisational acting,
acting styles, acting methodology, movement,
voice and scene study. Playwriting and
elementary directing techniques are included
in this course of study. Serious attention is
given to theatre aesthetics and theatre
evaluation. Students are required to critique
live theatrical presentations in the Memphis
and Germantown area. After school and weekend
hours devoted to the GHS Fine Arts Department
are required.
Course Number: FT251
Course Title: Theatre Arts VIII: Actor's
Workshop
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisites: Introduction to Theatre and
permission of the instructor.
Credits: 1 (one)
THEATRE ARTS VIII: ACTOR'S WORKSHOP is
designed for the performance-oriented acting
student who has prior experience in
performance, acting classes, or both.
Practical and theoretical approaches to
performance, including improvisational acting,
acting styles, acting methodology, movement,
voice, and scene work will be examined.
Playwriting and elementary directing
techniques are included in this course of
study. As a part of the course of study,
students are required to critique live
theatrical productions in the Memphis and
Germantown area and to read and analyze
classic dramatic literature. After school and
weekend hours devoted to the GHS Fine Arts
Department are required.
Course Number: Eleventh grade - FT311, Twelfth
grade - FT411
Course Title: Theatre Arts IX: Production
Workshop
Grade Level: 11, 12
Prerequisites: Any combination of two Theatre
or Communication Arts classes and permission
of instructor.
Credits: 1 (one)
THEATRE ARTS IX: PRODUCTION WORKSHOP provides
a workshop setting for students who desire to
learn advanced techniques and gain practical
experience in all phases of theatre, T.V.
production, and forensic activities. This
course requires extensive after-class hours
and weekend hours and is strictly
performance-oriented. An individual course of
study is prepared for each student.
Course Number: Eleventh grade - FT321, Twelfth
grade - FT421
Course Title: Theatre Arts X: Advanced Film
and Video
Grade Level: 11, 12
Prerequisites: Introduction to Film and Video,
Film and Video II or Production Workshop, and
the permission of the instructor; must be
concurrently enrolled in Theatre Arts:
Production Workshop.
Credits: 1 (one)
THEATRE ARTS X: ADVANCED FILM AND VIDEO is
designed for production oriented television
students. The class offers a laboratory
setting that allows students to work in a
practical television environment. Students
produce and direct a number of cable
television productions each week as part of
the course of study. The class requires
extensive after school and weekend hours and
is strictly performance based. Students are
evaluated on a grade contract basis.
Course Number: Eleventh grade - FT331, Twelfth
grade - FT431
Course Title: Theatre Arts XI: Advanced Acting
Grade Level: 11, 12
Prerequisites: Introduction to Theatre and
Acting or Actors Workshop or any combination
of two Theatre or Communication Arts classes
and permission of instructor.
Credits: 1 (one)
THEATRE ARTS XI: ADVANCED ACTING provides the
student with advanced concepts in acting
techniques as well as beginning practical
explorations in theatre production settings.
Character analysis training, development of
physical and vocal expression, monologue and
group scene work, and stage management
techniques are among the areas examined. As
part of the course of study, students are
required to critique live theatrical
productions in the Memphis and Germantown
area. This course requires after-class hours
and is performance-oriented. An individual
course of study is prepared for each student.
Students are evaluated on a grade contract
basis.
Course Number: ST412
Course Title: Theatre Arts: Television Lab
Grade Level: 11, 12
Prerequisites: Introduction to Film & Video
and permission of instructor
Credits: None
THEATRE ARTS: TELEVISION LAB allows students
an opportunity to work in a television
production setting. Daily production work as
well as studio and remote techniques are all
part of the course of study. This class
requires after-class hours and is
performance-oriented.
MEDIA CONCEPTS
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MEDIA CONCEPTS
provides the student with concepts
in broadcasting techniques as well as
practical explorations in television
production settings. The classes are
performance oriented, but also require
written and analytical work. Students
will be doing work in our on-campus
television production studio, which
requires extensive after-school, evening
and weekend participation all of which
are a major part of the evaluation
process and final grade. Leadership
skills, time management and a high level
of responsibility are all critical
components of learning within this class
structure particularly in the second
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Course Number: TI201
Course Title: Media Concepts
Grade Level: 10, 11
Prerequisites: FT141 Theatre Arts III:
Introduction to Film & Video
Credits: 1 (one)
This course is offered for students interested
in either the Audio and Video Technologies
sub-cluster or the Journalism and Broadcasting
sub-cluster of the arts and communication
cluster. The overlap in these industries is
extensive as can be witnessed in television,
film, music, radio, newspaper, Web-cast, and
entertainment just to name a few. This course
is the entry-level course to prepare students
for the media industry. Course content
provides a broad-based exposure to audio,
video, and journalism and broadcasting within
the media industry. Upon completion of this
course, students will be prepared to pursue
advanced course work in either audio and video
technology or journalism and broadcasting.
Course Number: TI305
Course Title: Electronic Media Production
Grade Level: 11, 12
Prerequisites: Media Concepts
Credits: 2 (two)
This course is offered in the audio and video
technology sub-cluster to students who have
completed Media Concepts or obtained
instructor’s approval. Course content focuses
on electronic media production (EMP)
technologies utilizing simulated and/or
real-life projects. This course centers on
production of various EMP products, including,
commercials, news, music, interactive, and
industrial programming. The student will gain
valuable insight into the many facets of EMP
production, including, but not limited to
concept creation, scripting, sound design,
visual design, engineering, editing,
budgeting, and producing, as well as exploring
some of the latest advanced in industry
technology. Upon completion of this course,
students will be prepared to pursue advanced
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