THE VISION OF PARAMOUNT HIGH SCHOOL IS TO ENSURE THE ACADEMIC, SOCIAL, AND PERSONAL GROWTH OF INDIVIDUALS WITHIN A STUDENT-CENTERED ENVIRONMENT THAT ENCOURAGES STUDENTS TO BECOME CRITICAL THINKERS WITH GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE WHO ARE PREPARED FOR COLLEGE AND CAREER PATHWAYS.

Paramount High School offers students the opportunity to take a full path of Theatre Courses through their high school career.

Theatre Courses fulfills the A-G College Requirement for “F” Visual & Performing Art Credit.

THEATER ARTS 1

Open to grades 9, 10, 11, and 12

Prerequisite: None

One Year - 10 Credits (College Prep)

Theatre Arts 1 is an introduction to and development of basic techniques in dramatic presentation and theater arts including voice, body movement, improvisation, and character study, and technical theatre. Students will have the opportunity to act, direct, design and write scenes and monologues for class presentation.

THEATER ARTS 2 and 3

Open to grades 10, 11, and 12

One Year - 10 Credits (College Prep)

THEATER ARTS 2 Prerequisite: Completion of Previous Theater Arts 1 with a “C” or better.

THEATER ARTS 3 Prerequisite: Completion of Previous Theater Arts 2 with a “C” or better.

These are advanced courses for those who desire to improve on basic skills and techniques taught in previous Theater Arts levels. These classes focus on preparing the students for public performance. Students will learn the art of directing and play production and have the opportunity to write, direct and design their own production. In addition to advanced stage techniques, students will have the opportunity to learn film/video techniques, including acting for the camera, directing and film/video production.

THEATER PRODUCTION

Open to grades 9 -12

Prerequisite: Completion of Previous Theater Arts is highly recommended. Teacher approval.

One Year - 10 Credits (College Prep)

Theater Production is an advanced level of Theatre Arts. This course is an exploration and practical usage of theatre technology and play production. Students will focus on one or more production aspects of theatre. Students undergo the entire rehearsal process as either a performer or a technical support staff applying processes and skills in acting, designing, directing and producing formal public theatre productions. Student actors make acting choices using script analysis, character research, reflection, and revision to create characterizations effectively portraying their role(s) in the play. Student technical staff will design technical elements, i.e. sets, props, costumes, hair and makeup, lighting and sound effects, and provide technical support during the performances.

Extra Curricular opportunities to participate in Theatre are offered to Paramount High School students through ComedySportz HSL and various Performing Arts Showcases.

Paramount High School Theatre Arts

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