Odyssey Charter Schools 9-12 High School – Introduction to Media Arts

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

This is an introductory course that will be broken up into four quarters, allowing students to better choose a pathway as they finish their High School career. Quarter 1: Drama Theory - students will understand the history of theater/television/film as it pertains to drama. Quarter 2: Acting - students will begin exploring the different aspects of acting for theater/television/film through monologues, scenes and acting exercises. Quarter 3: Stage Crew - students will begin to take a look at the aspects of set construction, lighting designs and props/costumes. Quarter 4: Digital Editing - students will begin to learn the basics of editing. From cuts to dissolves to fades, they will be able to tell a story using video as a medium.