Theater, Cinema & Film Production

Description

Students explore the elements of theater and cinematic techniques used by those who create performance productions. As students progress through the course, they will view the historical development of different genres and the reasons why they were used. Students will also be exposed to a detailed view of film and theater backstage operations and asked to speculate on why a director chooses certain perspectives. This course can be used to meet a performing/fine arts requirement for high school graduation. 

Major Topics and Concepts

Semester 1

Understanding the differences and elements of cinema and theatre
·         Impact of Film
·         Purpose and Technological Innovation of Film
·         Film Genre
·         Inform and Educate Through Film
·         Essential Elements of Theatre
·         Origins of Theatre
·         Purpose of Theatre
·         Techniques in Lighting
·         Equipment
·         Angles
·         Sound in Film
·         Sound in Theatre
·         Wardrobe & Make-up in Film
·         Wardrobe & Make-up in Theatre
 

Semester 2

Understanding the scripts and the process of cinema and theatre
·         Scripts
·         Influences on Writers
·         Plot and Dramatic Structure
·         Directing
·         Acting
·         Auditions and Rehearsals
·         Film and Theatre Production Process
·         Performance Space
·         Audiences
·         Genres in Depth