Nixa High School 9th Grade Course Description Book - Flipbook - Page 32
DRAMA - 5070
1 Year = 1 Credit
Grade Level: 9
An introductory course to theatre. The class will concentrate on basic acting techniques,
theatre history, theatre production, and the technical aspects of production. Students will
memorize and perform monologues and scenes. Written and performance tests will
follow each unit. This course cannot be repeated for credit.
STAGECRAFT - 5086 - (Repeatable)
1 Year = 1 Credit
Grade Level: 9-12
An advanced course in theatrical design, construction, and production. Students will
construct scenery, props, and costumes for mainstage productions.Academic units in
stage lighting, sound engineering, construction, and will accompany hands on experiential
learning. This is a technical preparatory course and may be repeated for credit with
approval.
COSTUMES/PROPS/MAKEUP – 5087
(Repeatable)
1 Year = 1 Credit
Grade Level: 9-12
An advanced course in costumes, props, and makeup. Students will investigate the
principles, elements and practicalities of costume design and their relation to design in
the theatre. The student will learn how to communicate design choices both visually and
verbally through rendering techniques and research. Students will also examine the
complexities of stage makeup and property design. Utilizing a
