River City High School

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.

 

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.

 

 

 

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.