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Stage & Screen Pathways
The exciting worlds of Hollywood & Braodway come to life in the Stage & Screen Pathway. Focus on discovering and developing your creative voice as you learn the practical steps to producing all aspects of live and recorded entertainment.
STAGE & SCREEN patwhay SEQUENCE
STAGE & SCREEN patwhay SEQUENCE
Presently two pathways (Theatre & Film), steps are being made to bring them together in a unified study of the world of arts, media & entertainment!

GRADE | COURSES | ||
9,10,11 | Introduction to Professional Theatre or Intro to Video Production | ||
10,11,12 | Advanced Theatre Performance or Advanced Video Production | ||
In order for a student to maximize their industry readiness and to receive a CTE pathway graduation cord, they will need to complete all courses within the pathway. | |||
Classes must be taken in sequential order. |
Introduction to Professional Theatre
Tune up your social skills with an interactive exploration of all things theatre: Working as a Creative Artist, Exploring Theatre History, Techniques in Acting, and Design and Technical Theatre. Explore the creative process through script writing and performance, individual and group projects, and inquiry based dives into the creative world of making something out of nothing and bringing shows from page to stage. In-class performance & presentation is mandatory. This course is UC/CSU A-G approved.
Advanced Theatre Performance
Further your study of theatrical production through the experience of creating a number of productions from inspiration through to closing night. Design concepts will grow into practical fabrication of costumes, sets, and props, and progress into the technical running of performances. Alongside, acting techniques will take center stage as rolls will be cast, rehearsed, and performed in a number of theatrical styles and local venues. Ready yourself to be cast or crew at a theater festival, a fully realized play, the school's spring musical, and in a local tour to bring the performing arts to kids. Required: 24 hours minimum participation in public performance as cast or crew member. This course is UC/CSU A-G approved.
Beginning Video Production
An entry level course where students learn the basics of creativity, visual thinking, and the practical aspects of filmmaking. Units of focus include: Working as a Creative Artist, the History of Film, the Language of Film, and Film as Expression. Practical skills include, use of video cameras and types of shots, digital video editing using WeVideo, storytelling through character and world creation, screenplay writing, storyboarding, graphic design, communication and collaboration. This course is UC/CSU A-G approved.
Advanced Video Production
Advanced students will extend their filmmaking pathway through the exploration of a series of documentaries and creative short films. Propel your creative ingenuity as you collaborate to create fully realized short films for the annual Raider Studios Film Festival. Editing skills beyond WeVdieo will be explored by learning Adobe Premiere and After Effects, software that is used by professionals in television and movie production. Required: out of class hours to film individually and in collaborative groups. This course is UC/CSU A-G approved.
UNIQUE FEATURES OF THIS PATHWAY
UNIQUE FEATURES OF THIS PATHWAY
PROJECT BASED LEARNING | Write & Perfrom Monologues, Duos, Scenes Design & Present Theatrical Designs Audition, Rehearse, Perfrom: Full Length Play, Musical, One Act Play Produce Storybook Theatre |
GUESTS & MENTORS | Greg Alexander, B Street Theatre David McCain, KMAX Good Day Sacramento Kathleen Poe, Sacramento City College Mike Poe, West Sacramento Black Box Theatre Dominicque Robinson, Graphiix Project Gina Smith, California Music Theatre Michael Stevenson, Capital Stage |
FEILD TRIPS & ACTIVITIES |
Attend Local & Touring Theatre
Lenaea High School Theatre Festival
Drama-Thon
Mini-Golf Tournament
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COMPETITIONS |
Lenaea High School Theatre Festival
Various Film Festivals
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FUNDRAISING | SnapRAISE online sponsors Program Advertising Ticket & Merchandise Sales |
CTSO MEMBERSHIP | Internatial Thespian Society |
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES | West Sacramento Home Run (eligible at 16 years of age and completion of 2 courses in a pathway) |
GRADUATION HONORS | Stole, cord, pin(s) based on induction and rank status |
BENEFITS OF TAKING THIS PATHWAY
BENEFITS OF TAKING THIS PATHWAY
From design thinking, to creative writing, practical application of building and logistical planning, and our course performance, the art of making something out of nothing is utilizing industry standard methods and equipment, pathway participants experience roles center stage, backstage, and beyond as they produce both original and published works. Exploring the history of theatre students will learn about the impact theatre has had our our culture as well as discover career opportunities available in the world of production, design, and performance. Students accomplishing the pathway will enter college or the workforce with resume building skills like leadership, presentation ability, writing and design strengths, as well as technical knowledge of theatre equipment and performance techniques.
Utilizing industry standard equipment and editing software, pathway participants experience roles in front of and behind the camera as they produce both narrative and documentary films. Exploring the history of film students will learn about the impact of changing technology and the career opportunities available in the world of film, design, and broadcasting. Students accomplishing the pathway will enter college or the workforce with resume building skills like leadership, presentation ability, writing and design strengths, as well as technical knowledge of film equipment and computing and editing software.
POTENTIAL CAREERS
POTENTIAL CAREERS
High School Diploma | 2 Year College Degree |
4 Year College Degree |
Actor | Actor | Actor |
Lighting Technician | Audio/Video Technician | Art Director |
Makeup Artist | Board Operator | Casting Director |
Stagehand | Broadcast Engineer | Costume Designer |
Voice-over Artist | Grip | Creative Director |
Announcer | Television Technician | Theatre Director |
Electronic Operator | Special Effects Technician | Fashion Designer |
Camera Technician | Video Coordinator | Lighting Designer |
Broadcast Technician | Video Editor | Playwright |
Video Effects Editor | Press Agent | |
Critic - Broadcasting | ||
Film Director | ||
Production Coordinator | ||
Screenwriter | ||
Special Effects Designer | ||
Television Producer | ||
Television Reporter/Anchor |

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