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Theatre: The Musical 6th-8th Beginning (5490)    - PILOT COURSE -


Pilot Site:
 This is a pilot course for CPMA and Wilson Middle School. Other schools may not offer this course without prior approval from the Interdivisional Curriculum Committee.

Grade Range:
 6–8
 Course duration:
 Two semesters.
Course Description:
 This foundational course introduces middle school students to the integrated performing art of Musical Theatre. Students develop discipline-specific standards-based skills, technique, and vocabulary through instruction in theatre, music, and dance, first separately then combined, with emphasis on ensemble collaboration. Students analyze character, setting, and plot and reflect those characteristics in their performances. They evaluate the effectiveness of artistic choices, self-assess their own choices, and provide feedback on the choices of others.

State Course Code(s):
  State Course code not defined or retired.
Basic Texts and Teaching Guides:
 SDUSD Theatre Critical Concept Matrix
SDUSD Music Critical Concept Matrix
SDUSD Dance Critical Concept Matrix
Drama Teachers Academy Digital Theatre Plus

 VPA-165