Grades 9-12 Course Catalog - Plano Independent School District

455201 Theatre Production II These courses may be scheduled as a 2-hour block in a student’s
Grade Placement: 12
day on some campuses. This course is an advanced exploration of
Prerequisite: Theatre Production I and III and theatre. Students enrolled in this course will continue their theatrical
audition or recommendation of instructor
study for their own enrichment and will explore the possibilities of a
Credit: 1
career in some phase of theatre. Emphasis will be placed on
What’s next? Theatre Production II and IV
performance techniques and the auditioning process. Other topics
455401 Theatre Production IV will include technical theatre, play production, voice, acting,
Grade Placement: 12
movement, and drama as literature. Students are required to
Prerequisite: Theatre Production I and III and
participate in all productions on their campus either as a
audition or recommendation of instructor
Credit: 1
performer or technician. A research paper will be assigned,
What’s next? Theatre Production I–H
also. Students will be required to read plays and/or see local
productions.
455131 Theatre Production I –
H
Grade Placement: 11 – 12
Prerequisite: Audition or recommendation of
instructor
Credit: 1
What’s next? Theatre Production II–H
455231 Theatre Production II –
H
Grade Placement: 11 – 12
Prerequisite: Audition or recommendation of
instructor
Credit: 1
Although encompassing the same performance expectations as the
regular theatre production course, this class has an added emphasis
on research and individualized study, leading to the development of
comprehensive individual theatrical skills. This course requires a
contract for completion of course requirements in order to receive
honors credit. Students are required to participate in all
productions on their campus either as a performer or technician.
A research paper will be assigned, also. Students will be
required to read plays and/or see local productions.
Although encompassing the same performance expectations as the
regular theater production course, this class has an added emphasis
on research and individualized study, leading to the development of
comprehensive individual theatrical skills. This course requires a
contract for completion of course requirements in order for the
student to receive honors credit. Students are required to
participate in all productions on their campus either as a
performer or technician. A research paper will be assigned, also.
Students will be required to read plays and/or see local
productions.
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All courses may not be offered on every campus.