Douglas Byrd High – Theatre Arts-Advanced Honors

Apr 2026 · 2nd Semester

Prerequisite: Successful completion of a proficient  level theatre arts course and placement audition         Credit: 1 unit, Weight: +.5 Theatre Arts-Advanced is a rigorous honors level course aligned to the Standard Course of Study theatre arts curriculum at the advanced level. This course challenges students to be initiators and leaders as they apply verbal, non-verbal and movement skills for expression in both improvisational and scripted theatrical settings and individual, ensemble and collaborative working environments. Students analyze and critique plot structure, pacing, given circumstances and character development within plays from a variety of theatre literature. Students use technical knowledge and design skills to formulate designs for productions. Students investigate and understand the traditions, roles and conventions of theatre as an art form through an analysis of social, historical and cultural contexts. Performances for the school and community are required and may require some daytime, evening or weekend participation. Students maintain a portfolio of their work and experiences for evaluation. Students may enroll in the same arts education course for multiple semesters or until approved for the next level by the instructor. DANCE-BEGINNING