Jack Britt High – Theatre Arts - Intermediate

Apr 2026 · 2nd Semester

# Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Course Code: 53162X0 Prerequisite: Successful completion of a beginning level Theatre Arts course Credit: 1 unit Theatre Arts-Intermediate offers a more detailed study of theatre vocabulary, reading, writing and critiquing of theatre literature, acting techniques and technical theatre. This course is aligned to the Essential Standards theatre arts curriculum at the intermediate level. Students use both verbal and non-verbal skills such as observation, concentration, and characterization to explore improvisation and acting techniques. Students analyze plot structure and thematic, technical and dramatic elements in selected theatre arts literature. Students build and apply skills in technical theatre, costuming, publicity, and box offi ce management. Students extend their acting skills by participating in a variety of formal and informal theatrical presentations. Students study theatre arts literature refl ecting historical and contemporary genres and cultures. Activities and performances may include required daytime, evening or weekend participation. Students may enroll in the same arts education course for multiple semesters or until approved for the next level by the instructor. # TECHNICAL THEATRE I (Theatre Arts Specialization- Intermediate) This intermediate level course is for students with an interest in “hands-on” learning about the technical elements of theatrical production. Students get a “behind the scenes” look at theatre organization, management and operation. Students learn about stagecraft as they design, build, and paint scenery, explore special effects and typical theatrical machinery. Students learn about lighting, sound, and scenic design through a theatrical production. This course is aligned to the Essential Standards theatre arts curriculum at the intermediate level. Performances for the school and community are required and may involve some daytime, evening, or weekend participation. # TECHNICAL THEATRE II (Theatre Arts Specialization - Profi cient) Technical Theatre I Technical Theatre II is an honors level course for students with a foundational understanding of theatrical production. This course is aligned to the Essential Standards theatre arts curriculum at the profi cient level. Students are offered opportunities for leadership and artistic design as they continue their study of production and technical elements of lighting, sound, sets, costuming, makeup, and other stagecraft as well as theatre organization, management and operation. Students create and maintain portfolios that contain a combination of written, audio, or visual examples of their work for evaluation. Performances for the school and community are required and may involve some daytime, evening or weekend participation.