TH: DRAMA 8

No Prerequisite

This course is an introduction to creative drama. Students will explore the foundational skills of voice, movement, tableaux, and pantomime. Students will learn the basics of theatre, including blocking, scene structure, and storytelling. Students will develop their acting skills as well as their imaginations. No previous experience is necessary. This is course is paired with Art 8.

TH: DRAMA 9

No Prerequisite

This course is open to students with no drama background as well as to those who have taken Drama 8.  Drama 9 offers  many creative challenges and dives deeper into scene work, characterization, and choreography, through units such as stage combat, dance, radio plays, and readers theatre. Students will develop their acting skills as well as skills essential for public speaking and group work.

GRADE 10 - 12 COURSES

TH: DRAMA 10

No Prerequisite
Recommended: Drama 9

This course is an extension of Drama 9 and focuses on continuing to develop vocabulary, theatrical conventions and styles through presentation and performance skills. In Drama 10 the focus shifts from foundational skill building to individual skill application. Students will focus on demonstrating their learning by engaging in the live theatre production process. Unit examples include monologues, script analysis, as well as ensemble scenes.

TH: DRAMA 11

No Prerequisite

Recommended: Drama 9 and/or 10

This course is an extension of Drama 10 and focuses on continuing to develop vocabulary, theatrical conventions and      styles through presentation and performance skills. Students will be encouraged to begin creating original devised works, through units such as Commedia Dell’Arte and Greek Theatre. In addition to live theatre, students will also be encouraged to apply their knowledge and learned skills to film and new media productions.

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TH: DRAMA 12

No Prerequisite

Recommended: Drama 11

This course is an extension of Drama 11 and focuses on continuing to develop vocabulary, theatrical conventions and styles through presentation and performance skills. Students will continue building their knowledge of devised theatre by taking on scriptwriting and directing roles, and will begin exploring the world of technical theatre, including: lighting, sound, set design, and costuming. In addition to live theatre, students will also be encouraged to apply their knowledge and learned skills to film and new media productions

TH: DIRECTING & SCRIPTWRITING 12 

Prerequisite: Drama 11 

Instructor approval is required for enrollment.

 

This course focuses on a collaborative process that includes senior students leading junior students through warm-ups, and activities, in addition to script-work and directing. The first half of the course is dedicated to script analysis and script writing; the other half focuses on directing theory and practice. In order to complete this course, students must both successfully write a 10-minute play and direct and stage a 10-minute play (either their own or someone else’s). Students should note that this is a very demanding course. Self-discipline is essential. Extra-curricular work is required. 

 

TH: THEATRE COMPANY 10-12

No Prerequisite

Course enrolment requires admission by audition.

This course is intended for theatre students who excel in Palmer’s Drama classes and are enthusiastic in developing their work further through script analysis, characterization, costume design, publicity and more. Through an after-school rehearsal process, students are able to apply practical skills to the spring theatre production. 

This course is off timetable and coincides with Theatre Production. This course is not meant to replace Drama 10, Drama 11, or Drama 12. It is strongly recommended that students take both Theatre Company and Drama simultaneously. Students enrolled in Theatre Company are required to attend all scheduled rehearsals, technical runs, and performances.

 

TH: THEATRE PRODUCTION 10-12

No Prerequisite

Students will learn the basics of lighting, sound, set construction, prop making, and costume design, and have an opportunity to build skills in an area of interest. Everything that goes on backstage will be covered, with students producing the final mainstage production in the spring. This course is an excellent way to get involved in the performing arts. 

 

This course is off timetable and coincides with Theatre Company. Students enrolled in Theatre Production are required to attend all scheduled meetings, technical runs, and performances.