Length: 2 semesters - 10 credits

UC/CSU Designation - “f” visual and performing arts credit

UC honors designation - no

Grade Level: 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th

Prerequisite: none

Description:  Drama is an introductory level course which is intended to introduce students to fundamental theatre skills in all facets of the craft and foster an appreciation for the art. Students will learn basic theatre etiquette, terminology, acting / performance techniques, improvisation, technical theatre skills, and management skills. The class is intended to be a fun and challenging supplement to students' academic life at POLAHS. The course infuses both the California state content standards for performing arts and the ideas set forth by the POLAHS educational charter.

Length: 2 semesters - 10 credits

UC/CSU Designation - “f” visual and performing arts credit.

UC honors designation - no

Grade Level: 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th

Prerequisite: none

Description: This course introduces the variety of careers in professional theater. Students will study a range of professional models from Broadway to regional to community theater to identify established practices and basic competencies required to create professional theater. Musical Theatre courses typically include topics that allow students to learn, practice, and perform vocal music techniques, principles of musical theater, and acting techniques. Musical Theatre courses present students with the opportunity to learn, practice, and perform skills through performing examples of musical theater, including, but not confined to, Broadway shows.

Length: 2 semesters - 10 credits

UC/CSU designation - “f” Visual and Performing Arts - Performing Arts

UC honors designation - no

Grade Level: 10th, 11th, or 12th

Prerequisite: Students must successfully complete Introduction to Drama or be approved bythe instructor.

Description: Advanced Drama is a theatre class for those students who have passed Introduction to Drama or completed an audition/interview. Advanced Drama is designed to build upon past theatre experiences and prepare students for college and professional work. The class will cover ensemble work, scene and play analysis, differing acting techniques, improvisational skills, character analysis and performance, audition skills, career paths and theatre history with an emphasis on theatre production and directing.