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The ATAP Concept
The Academy of Theatre Arts & Performance (ATAP) has been developed as a trans-disciplinary, activity-based, performance-oriented blend of: acting, musical theatre, audition preparation, stage movement, theatre history, set design and construction, stagecraft, costume and makeup design, lighting, sound applications, work team skills and communication/presentation skills.
Various instructional approaches are used, including team teaching, cross-functional teams and interdisciplinary coaching. Students organize hands-on activities to demonstrate their direct application skills in all aspects of performance. Cooperative learning adds to the experience and includes self and peer evaluation. ATAP encourages career exploration by providing field trips, worksite visits, guest speakers and workshops in the performance field.
If you have always wanted to be on the stage, work backstage or just learn what the theatre is all about, this class is for you! In this two-period block course, students learn to be better consumers of the performing arts while testing their own interests and talents in all aspects of the theatre. We want students who are interesting in the performing arts of music, acting, film making, writing, theatrical design, stage movement, or crafts associated with productions. Students will have fun learning, exploring their hidden talents and expressing themselves in performance, writing and creating back stage or on stage. This class is designed for serious, well-behaved students.
Why ATAP?
Appreciation of the arts is integral to the understanding of other cultures, particularly in the study of history, foreign languages, literature and social sciences. The study of theatre arts can also permanently enhance the quality of students' lives, whether they continue artistic activity as a professional, an avocation or as appreciative observers and audience members.
ATAP is...
ATAP is a program that provides exposure to the performing arts. Students follow a required curriculum in the areas of acting, musical theatre, dance, design and construction.
ATAP is...
Students have an opportunity to use their talents on state and behind the scenes in a variety of projects and do interact with individuals already employed in performing arts careers.
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Students are afforded the opportunity to explore chosen specialties in greater detail. In addition to in-depth study, further choices may be made in the form of educational options.
TEACHERS: Mrs. Jahn - Acting; Mr. Putka - Design; Mrs. Engle - Music.
ATAP I: A one-year, two-period block course that explores the various aspects of theatre arts and performance. Pre-requisite: Interest in visual, performing arts. Grades 9, 10, 11, 12. Written application including adult recommendation.
Credit hours earned upon successful completion of the course: 2
Class hours: 2 periods per day block
In ATAP I, you will be involved in productions in each of the three main areas: In Mr. Putka's design class, you will study scenic design, stage craft and makeup. In Mrs. Engle's musical theatre class, you will study musical history, audition techniques, singing techniques and present a musical. In Mrs. Jahn's acting class, you will study theatre history, movement, improvisional techniques, singing techniques and present a one-act play.
ATAP II: A one-year, two-period course that provides specialization in two selected areas of theatre arts and performance. Pre-requisite: Successful completion of ATAP I; Recommendation from one ATAP instructor; Grades 10, 11, 12.
Credit hours earned upon successful completion of the course: 2
Credit hours: 2 periods per day block
ATAP II is a more advanced, intensive study of play production and all its elements - acting, directing, writing, designing and singing.
ATAP III: A one or two period independent study. Individualized study programs monitored by one of the ATAP faculty, including but not limited to: Script writing and or Screen writing; Writing, producing and directing stage plays or musicals; Writing, producing, acting, directing and shooting screenplays; Designing lights, sound, stage properties, costumes and any area of interest.
Students must be trustworthy, independent learners and dedicated to their craft to be admitted to this program. Recommendation of one ATAP instructor and successful completion of ATAP II is required as a pre-requisite.
Requirements for acceptance into the various ATAP programs are as follows:
Students participating in ATAP will be expected to:
2006-07 Performance Dates
Nov. 2, 2006
January 9, 2007
March 22, 2007
June 1, 2007
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