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International Baccalaureate Theatre for Juniors and Seniors
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"The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.
To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment. These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right." |
WHAT IS THE IB THEATRE PROGRAM'S PURPOSE?
Theatre is a dynamic, collaborative and live art form. It is a practical subject that encourages discovery
through experimentation, the taking of risks and the presentation of ideas to others. It results in the
development of both theatre and life skills; the building of confidence, creativity and working collaboratively.
The IB Diploma Programme theatre course is a multifaceted theatre-making course of study. It gives
students the opportunity to make theatre as creators, designers, directors and performers. It emphasizes
the importance of working both individually and collaboratively as part of an ensemble. It offers the
opportunity to engage actively in the creative process, transforming ideas into action as inquisitive and
productive artists.
Students experience the course from contrasting artistic perspectives. They learn to apply research and
theory to inform and to contextualize their work. The theatre course encourages students to appreciate that
through the processes of researching, creating, preparing, presenting and critically reflecting on theatre--
as participants and audience members—they gain a richer understanding of themselves, their community
and the world.
Through the study of theatre, students become aware of their own personal and cultural perspectives,
developing an appreciation of the diversity of theatre practices, their processes and their modes of
presentation. It enables students to discover and engage with different forms of theatre across time, place
and culture and promotes international-mindedness.
International Baccalaureate Theatre Guide. pg. 6
through experimentation, the taking of risks and the presentation of ideas to others. It results in the
development of both theatre and life skills; the building of confidence, creativity and working collaboratively.
The IB Diploma Programme theatre course is a multifaceted theatre-making course of study. It gives
students the opportunity to make theatre as creators, designers, directors and performers. It emphasizes
the importance of working both individually and collaboratively as part of an ensemble. It offers the
opportunity to engage actively in the creative process, transforming ideas into action as inquisitive and
productive artists.
Students experience the course from contrasting artistic perspectives. They learn to apply research and
theory to inform and to contextualize their work. The theatre course encourages students to appreciate that
through the processes of researching, creating, preparing, presenting and critically reflecting on theatre--
as participants and audience members—they gain a richer understanding of themselves, their community
and the world.
Through the study of theatre, students become aware of their own personal and cultural perspectives,
developing an appreciation of the diversity of theatre practices, their processes and their modes of
presentation. It enables students to discover and engage with different forms of theatre across time, place
and culture and promotes international-mindedness.
International Baccalaureate Theatre Guide. pg. 6
Who is this program open to? |
Everyone! Any student can take IB Theatre if you have a drive to work hard and a passion for learning.
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How can I prepare for IB Theatre?
We recommend that you take Theatre Arts - Beginning, Theatre Arts - Intermediate, Technical Theatre - Beginning, and Technical Theatre Intermediate. However, as schedules do get full and sometimes we are not able to take all of the classes that we want, the two most important classes are Theatre Arts - Beginning and Technical Theatre - Beginning as these will help you get a foundation in acting, building, and designing.
What will I be doing in IB Theatre? |
In IB Theatre there are three assessments that are required for the completion of the course:
1. Director's Notebook 2. Research Presentation 3. Collaborative Project Each of these assessments will challenge you and build upon your knowledge of theatre and how theatre is used. Additionally, you will work on a play first semester to get a better understanding of how to direct, act, and design. |