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.
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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
Put on a happy/sad face for the study of dramatic history and the rehearsal and performance of scenes from plays of these periods. Tune up presentation skills with the study of acting techniques and body control. Explore the creative process through writing and the design of sets, costumes, makeup, and advertising. Group and individual projects and at least one major production a year are included. Participation in public productions 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 theatre 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
Beginning Video Production is an entry level course in which students learn the basics of creativity, visual thinking, and the piratical aspects of video production: use of video cameras, digital editing, and creating different types of concept videos. Students learn to communicate effectively by working individually and in groups to plan productions, create storyboards, write scripts and edit videos. Students will learn editing by using Adobe After Effects, software that is used by professionals in television and movie production. This course is UC/CSU A-G approved.
Advanced Video Production
Enter into the world of documentary film-making as you peruse expose and breaking news, including helping to produce the weekly RCTV shows. Cover events and activities in and around the school in order to keep the student body, faculty and community informed as to what’s happening at River City. Learn how to read the news on camera, interview people and create news packages. Advanced Video Production students are required to cover after school activities including sporting events and other events or activities that happen throughout the year. This course is UC/CSU A-G approved.
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| 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 |
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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.
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| 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 |
