5227 | Introduction to Acting - 5 credits - grade 9, 10, 11, 12 - Fine & Applied Arts - no prerequisite
This one semester class emphasizes acting skills such as improvisation scene work oral interpretation and reader's theater. Students learn techniques for confidence on stage: relaxation imagination.
5240CEFRHS | FRCC Advanced Acting and Production (THE1101): 5 credits/3 college credits - grades 9, 10, 11, 12 - Fine & Applied Arts - no prerequisite
THE 1011: Covers basic acting techniques and approaches including scene study, improvisation, and script analysis. It includes practical application through classroom performance.
5237CEFRHS | FRCC Theater Production I (THE1031): 5 credits/3 college credits - grades 9, 10, 11, 12 - Fine & Applied Arts - no prerequisite
THE 1031: Allows students to put into practice theories of theatre production. Participation in set construction, scenic artistry, costuming, lighting, sound, acting, stage managing, and administration is available.
5223CE | FRCC Technical Theatre (THE1016): 5 credits/3 college credits - grades 9, 10, 11, 12 - Fine & Applied Arts - no prerequisite
THE 1016: Introduces methods of constructing and painting scenery and properties, operating stage lighting and sound equipment, and implementing costumes and multimedia. This course explores the proper procedures of serving on stage crews.
5076 | Improvisation: 5 credits – grades 9, 10, 11, 12 – Fine & Applied Arts – no prerequisite
This course is designed to teach students how to identify, define, demonstrate, experiment with, synthesize, and evaluate Improvisational Theater in all its forms and variations.
5075 | Unified Drama (Integrated Drama)- 5 credits – grades 9, 10, 11, 12 – Elective credit – no prerequisite
This is a one-semester course that integrates students with special needs with general education students. Student will work in diverse peer groups to teach social skills and friendship skills in role play and a variety of other creative dramatic formats. Performance projects will include improvisation pantomine puppet and musical performances and composition of original pieces. Class activities will encourage peer collaboration education about disabilities student inclusion and personal empowerment.
5224A | Set Design A - 5 credits - grade 9, 10, 11, 12 - Fine & Applied Arts - no prerequisite
Emphasizes two- and three-dimensional drawing and designs and color theory. Students construct 3-D
models and a theatrical stage set.
1380 | Intro to Sound Mixing - 5 credits- grades 9, 10, 11, 12 - Fine & Applied Arts - no prerequisite
This course introduces students to setup and take down of audio equipment, sound check, and management of audio volume and sound quality of various productions. Standards in this course include career exploration, an overview of the history and evolution of sound mixing.
5232 | Theater Costume Design: 5 credits – grades 9, 10, 11, 12 – Fine & Applied Arts – no prerequisite
In this advanced fashion design course students will build on their skill and understanding of fashion and design, by
creating costumes for theater and arts programs. Students will research client needs and use specific information to design
and fabricate costumes. This course will provide students with a deeper understanding of the many facets of theater and
fashion industries to assist them in making career choices.
5580 | Play & Script Writing: 5 credits – grades 9, 10, 11, 12 – Language Arts – no prerequisite
This course is designed to teach students how to observe, analyze, discuss, outline, plot, write, and revise scripts for the stage and screen, including all terminology and formatting for each style.
2006 | Lighting Design: 5 credits – grades 9, 10, 11, 12 – Fine & Applied Arts – no prerequisite
Emphasizes theatrical lighting design and construction, including color theory, safety in electrical and equipment construction, and use of consoles and instruments. Students construct light plots, electrical schedules and design lighting for theatrical performance.
5239 | Technical Theater Certification: 5 credits – grades 9, 10, 11, 12 – Fine & Applied Arts – no prerequisite
This multi-stage workshop is designed to give students the opportunity to be certified for the operation of specific equipment in the performance halls. Demonstrations of proficiency are required. Further information is available in the theater department of each high school. This workshop is open to students in 9th through 12th grades. At FCHS: This course certifies students for use of all theater equipment, including the fly-system.
5290S1 | Television Production A: 5 credits – grades 9, 10, 11, 12 – Fine & Applied Arts – no prerequisite
TV producers work behind the camera, putting together the different elements of the broadcast and making sure that everything works together smoothly. This course covers the essential components of TV broadcast production, including the use of microphones, cameras, videotape recorder-editors, switchers, and lighting equipment. The basics of editing and chroma key (blue screen) techniques are also introduced. Students gain practical experience producing their own video projects in the studio.
5290S2 | Television Production B: 5 credits – grades 9, 10, 11, 12 – Language Arts – prerequisite: Television Production I
TV producers work behind the camera, putting together the different elements of the broadcast and making sure that everything works together smoothly. This course covers the essential components of TV broadcast production, including the use of microphones, cameras, videotape recorder-editors, switchers, and lighting equipment. The basics of editing and chroma key (blue screen) techniques are also introduced. Students gain practical experience producing their own video projects in the studio.
1373S1 | Filmmaking A 5 credits- grades 9,10,11,12 - Language Arts, Fine & Applied Arts - no prerequisites
Students learn how to use digital video editing software to create, edit, and save movies. Students create movies using digital video clips, digital photos, and music. The basics of shooting good video, capturing video from a camera to a computer, creating movies for the web, and creating a finished product will be covered.
1373S2 | Filmmaking B 5 credits – grades 9, 10, 11, 12 – Language Arts, Fine & Applied Arts - no prerequisite
Students expend how to use digital video editing software to create, edit, and save movies. Students create movies using digital video clips, digital photos, and music. The basics of shooting good video, capturing video from a camera to a computer, creating movies for the web, and creating a finished product will be covered.
1374 | Film Studies: Intro to Film Analysis: 5 credits – grades 9, 10, 11, 12 – Humanities, Language Arts – no prerequisite
The focus of the course will be the academic study of film. The goal is for students to become active, analytical viewers of film. To this end, students will be exposed to the elements of narrative filmmaking as well as an overview of the history of film with an emphasis on cinematic classics. Students will read extensively on film craft, history, and criticism. They will also read and analyze a novel that has been adapted for the screen with the purpose of comparing and contrasting the narrative techniques of the different mediums. Students will write in a variety of compositional modes including but not limited to: analytical/interpretive, compare/contrast, research/argumentation, critical reviews, etc. Visual media has become pervasive in American society and there is a need to instruct our students to become critical, discerning viewers of this powerful medium.
1393 | Work-Based Learning: Production & Managerial Arts: Various Credits - grades 9, 10, 11, 12 - Elective - no prerequisite
The Work-based Learning (WBL) experience allows for the application of the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities that are delivered through the coursework of the Program of Study (POS). Students build on prior knowledge and skills in the program of study to further develop and apply employability and technical skills that prepare them for success in future career and postsecondary education, as deemed developmentally appropriate.