IB Theatre Arts HL is a two-year course of study. This course is a multifaceted theatre-making course. It gives students the opportunity to make theatre as creators, designers, directors and performers. It emphasizes the importance of working both individually and as part of an ensemble. It offers the opportunity to engage actively in the creative process of inquiring, developing, presenting and evaluating. Students are encouraged to work as inquisitive and imaginative artists, transforming ideas into action and communicating these to an audience. The syllabus at the Higher Level consists of four compulsory projects: Collaborative Project, World Theatre Studies Research Presentation, Practical Play Analysis, and a Solo Performance. This course prepares students for the required High Level IB assessment at the end of the two-year course of study and consists of a research paper of 2500 words, an oral presentation (15 minutes maximum) on a world theatre tradition, and two 4000 word reports; one reflecting on the process of collaborating on an original play, and one to compile their ideas and designs as a director for a play of their choosing.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of any drama course (may include tech theatre) with a C or better; and/or recommendation of the instructor. Open to all Grade 11 W-L students who meet the prerequisites.
This course is year 1 of a two-year sequence and prepares students for the required Higher Level IB assessments at the end of the course of study. Students will complete an Internal Assessment and sit for External Assessments (papers/exams). This IB course is weighted by applying an additional 1.0 quality point value assigned to the final grade upon completion of the course.