Visual & Performing Arts
IB Music
9th Grade: Marching Band & Wind Ensemble I
10th Grade: Marching Band & Wind Ensemble II
11th Grade: IB Music (HL/SL) & Marching Band or Wind Ensemble II (SL) or IB Music (HL/SL)
12th Grade: IB Music (HL) & Performance Group (SL)
IB Art
Option #1
9th Grade: Beginning Art/Animation
10th Grade: Intermediate-Advanced Art/Animation
11th or 12th Grade: IB Art (SL - Emphasis A or B)
Option #2
9th Grade: Beginning Art/Animation
10th Grade: Intermediate-Advanced Art/Animation
11th Grade: IB Art (HL)
12th Grade: IB Art (HL)
IB Theatre Arts
Option #1: Theater Arts Studies SL
9th Grade or 10th Grade: Beginning Drama
11th Grade: IB Theater Arts Studies SL
Option #2: Theater Arts Studies HL
9th Grade or 10th Grade: Beginning Drama
11th Grade: IB Theater Arts Studies HL
12th Grade: IB Theater Arts Studies HL
Aims of Theatre Arts
The I.B. Theatre Arts program at Rowland High School concentrates on theatre of many cultures, the similarities and differences, through the study of their theorists, theatrical practices, history, and literature. Students will gain experience and knowledge of the theatre through production of theatrical pieces for the classroom and the stage as well as analysis and research.
Objectives of Theatre Arts
Students will be expected to demonstrate:
- a knowledge of the major developments and techniques in the theatrical history of more than one culture.
- an ability to interpret play scripts and other theatrical texts analytically and imaginatively.
- an understanding of the art of the stage and of the essential nature of criticism in the theatre, particularly self-criticism.
- an ability to perform before an audience, and to demonstrate an understanding of, and some skills in acting techniques.
- the acquisition of sufficient technical skill to produce satisfactory work in one or more of the theatrical arts or crafts.
- an understanding of the process of theatrical production and the importance of every facet.
IB Theatre 2 Year Course Calendar
Year 1
September
Course Overview Year 1
Begin Project A
Begin Fall Production
October
Critical Review 1
November
End Fall Production
December
End Project A
Journals Due
Play Analysis # 1 Due
January
Begin Project B
Begin Spring Production
March
Critical Review 2
End Spring Production Portfolio Due
April
End Project B
Journals Due
May
Play Analysis # 2
Begin Research Project
Begin Individual Study
Year 2
September
Course Overview Year 2
Begin Project C
Begin Fall Production
October
Critical Review 3
November
End Fall Production
December
End Project C
Journals Due
Play Analysis #3 Due
January
Individual Study Due
February
Play Analysis/Mock Interview
Research Project Due
March
Portfolio Due
Play Analysis Recording
Portfolios Mailed
Internal Assessments Mailed
April
Play Analysis Recording
Play Analysis Mailed (4/15) Research
Proj. Mailed (4/15)
May
Due Begin Project D
June
End Project D