Integrated Arts/Performing Arts

Course Code: ALC 1OI
Grade: 9
Prerequisite: none

This course integrates two or more of the arts (dance and/or drama and/or music), giving students the opportunity to produce and present art works created individually or collaboratively. Students will demonstrate innovation as they learn and apply concepts, styles, and conventions unique to the various arts and acquire skills that are transferable beyond the classroom.  Students will use the creative process and responsible practices to explore solutions to integrated arts challenges.

 

Drama

Course Code: ADA 2OI
Grade: 10
Prerequisite: none

This course provides opportunities for students to explore dramatic forms, conventions, and techniques. Students will explore a variety of dramatic sources from various cultures and representing a range of genres. Students will use the elements of drama in creating and communicating through dramatic works. Students will assume responsibility for decisions made in the creative and collaborative processes and will reflect on their experiences.

 

Course Code: ADA 3MI
Grade: 11
Prerequisite: Drama, Grade 9 or 10, Open

This course requires students to create and perform in dramatic presentations. Students will analyse, interpret, and perform dramatic works from various cultures and time periods. Students will research various acting styles and conventions that could be used in their presentations, and analyse the functions of playwrights, directors, actors, designers, technicians, and audiences.

 

Course Code: ADA 4MI
Grade: 12
Prerequisite: Drama, Grade 11 College/University

This course requires students to create and perform in dramatic presentations. Students will analyse, interpret, and perform dramatic works from various cultures and time periods. Students will research various acting styles and conventions that could be used in their presentations, and analyse the functions of playwrights, directors, actors, designers, technicians, and audiences.