Theatre I (One Credit)
Theatre Arts I is for first-year theatre students regardless of grade level. Theatre I consists of basic acting techniques, the role of the actor in interpreting dramatic literature, introduction to stagecraft and technical theatre. All students will be expected to perform and participate in acting activities, scenes and performances. Students will participate in at least one play or performance in front of a live audience. The District provides supplies.

Theatre II (One Credit) Prerequisite: Theatre I
Theatre Arts II is for second-year theatre students regardless of grade level. Theatre II consists of intermediate to advanced acting techniques, the roles of all jobs involved in a play production, interpreting dramatic literature, performing and participating in acting activities, scenes, performances and productions. Students will be taught aspects of stagecraft and technical theatre as well. Students will be expected to participate in plays or performances in front of a live audience. Some after-school and extracurricular time will be required. The District provides supplies.

Competition Theatre--High School Varsity Theatre Team (One Credit)
Prerequisites: Audition Only/Teacher Approval Needed Competitive theatre is a course that is intended for students interested in pursuing theatre at the college/university level and beyond. Students will focus on advanced acting techniques, interpreting dramatic literature, prose and poetry. Students will be required to perform and participate in a wide variety of competitive theatre and oral interpretation competitions, performances and festivals including but not limited to UIL, Texas Forensics Association and The National Speech and Debate Association. This course requires after-school rehearsals and performances, many times on Saturdays. All students in this course are required to participate in all after-school productions, performances and events for the Theatre Department. Attendance and competing at tournaments, rehearsals and productions are mandatory. The District provides competition fees and transportation.

Technical Theatre I (One Credit)
Grades 10-12
This is a course for first-year technical theatre students, regardless of grade level. The course introduces students to stage equipment, stage/tool safety procedures, rigging, operation of scenery, makeup, sound, public relations, and publicity as well as stage lighting and equipment. The course also introduces the basics of set construction and engineering principles for stage/set design. This is a very hands-on course that requires working with tools, power tools, climbing ladders, painting and basic stage/area upkeep and cleanliness. Some out-of-school rehearsals and technical assistance for performances are required. The District provides supplies.

Technical Theatre II/III (One Credit)
Grades 11-12
Prerequisites: Technical Theatre 1 and Audition Only/Teacher Approval
This is a course for second- and third-year technical theatre students, regardless of grade level. The course offers advanced instruction in stage equipment, stage/tool safety procedures, rigging, operation of scenery, makeup, stage management, sound, public relations, and publicity as well as stage lighting and equipment. The course also requires students to explore and participate in set construction and engineering principles for stage/set design. This is a very hands-on course that requires working with tools, power tools, climbing ladders, painting and basic stage/area upkeep and cleanliness. After-school and extra-curricular are required for all theatre productions and technical assistance, as well as production assistance for any organization needing technical theatre assistance. The District provides supplies.

Costume/Makeup Technical Theatre I (One Credit)
Grades 10-12
Prerequisites: Audition Only/Teacher Approval Needed
This is a course for first-year costume/makeup technical theatre students, regardless of grade level. The course offers basic instruction in stage make-up and costumes from a variety of historical eras. Also, students will be introduced to constructing stage props, puppets, public relations, and publicity as well as fashion design and sewing. This is a very hands-on course that requires working with tools, sewing, designing, painting and basic stage/area upkeep and cleanliness. After-school and extra-curricular are required for all theatre productions and technical assistance, as well as production assistance for any organization needing technical theatre assistance. The District provides supplies.

Costume/Makeup Technical Theatre II (One Credit)
Grades 11-12
Prerequisites: Audition Only/Teacher Approval Needed
This is a course for second-year costume/makeup technical theatre students, regardless of grade level. The course offers advanced instruction in stage make-up and costumes from a variety of historical eras. Also, students will receive instruction in constructing stage props, puppets, public relations, and publicity as well as fashion design and sewing. This is a very hands-on course that requires working with tools, sewing, designing, painting and basic stage/area upkeep and cleanliness. After-school and extra-curricular are required for all theatre productions and technical assistance, as well as production assistance for any organization needing technical theatre assistance. The District provides supplies.

Costume/Makeup Technical Theatre III (One Credit)
Grade 12
Prerequisites: Audition Only/Teacher Approval Needed
This is a course for third-year costume/makeup technical theatre students, regardless of grade level. The course offers advanced instruction in stage make-up and costumes from a variety of historical eras. Also, students will receive instruction in constructing stage props, puppets, public relations, and publicity as well as fashion design and sewing. This is a very hands-on course that requires working with tools, sewing, designing, painting and basic stage/area upkeep and cleanliness. After-school and extra-curricular are required for all theatre productions and technical assistance, as well as production assistance for any organization needing technical theatre assistance. The District provides supplies.