Half year (1 Semester)
Theatre Craft will bring students through the various non-performance components of the world of theatre, from a theoretical and practical point of view.
Students will:
- Learn about the various off-stage roles in theatre
- Explore areas of scenic, costume and make-up design for theatre
- Approach theatre from a technical perspective through projection, sound, and video editing
- Create the non-performance elements of the MS Play or Musical
Some sample questions the students will explore during this course:
- How do sets and costumes go from "design" to 'reality"?
- How do make-up artists create strange and interesting creatures?
- What are some "tricks of the trade" in creating dramatic impact on a budget?
- How do I use my own skills and creativity in the context of a director's vision?
Prerequisites/notes:
- This course can be taken in both grades 7 and 8, as the units of this course are modified each year.
- The fulfillment of one assignment includes after-school time for rehearsal and/or performance.
- Students will participate in hands-on activities that require some after-school time in connection with the MS Musical
Contact: Mr John Mulhall jmulhall@hkis.edu.hk