AUDIO & VIDEO PRODUCTION ARTS

Site: Aurora High School
COLLEGE TECH PREP
Two-year program

This program is designed for students interested in the many aspects of audio, video and film production. Learn professional skills in all of these areas. Video productions consist of Aurora’s morning announcements and will give a real world experience in the area of video broadcasting. Camera operations, on air reporting and directing are just
a few of the roles. Audio productions will use Pro Tools and will help one learn in a professional audio recording environment. Pro Tools is an industry standard and is used in almost all major college programs. Learn the basics of audio recording: types of microphones, proper mic placement techniques, balance and mixing of multiple audio tracks. Student filmmaking gives a student the skills for filmmaking basics: from storyboarding, shot composition, editing, sound and audio recording, and lighting techniques to promotion. The second year students work an internship that relates to the multi-media field. The internship is an integral part of the senior year and must meet the instructor’s approval.

PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY

Site: Chagrin Falls High School
COLLEGE TECH PREP
Two-year program

The Chagrin Falls Performing Arts Academy (CFPAA)
is an accredited, half day program under the umbrella of EXCEL TECC. It is a two year program in theatre and the performing arts beginning in the student’s Junior year. The focus of the program is the development of young artists in the theatre, providing a broad range of instruction and performance opportunities for actors, directors, writers, designers, choreographers and other areas of the performing arts. Through challenging and
practical training and experience in the theatre, our students develop an educational and performance-based knowledge that builds confidence, courage and mastery in creative self expression.
The Academy is a college preparatory program, preparing students for high-level post secondary education that inspires character development and self discovery through the challenge of creativity.
•Director/Teacher: Thomas Q. Fulton, Jr.
Professional Director, Actor and Teacher

PREREQUISITES

An audition and interview are required for admittance. The audition will consist of two contrasting monologues
or one monologue and one song. Monologue and songs should be no more than 90 seconds each.
Monologue texts and a list of recommended song selections will be posted on the Academy website: www.
chagrinacademy.org. While accompaniment may be
provided students must be prepared to sing a capella.

A list of recommended selections is as follows:

MONOLOGUE
-Click here for pdf of monologue texts and audition tips

-Monologues for Young Actors by Lorainne Cohen

-The Ultimate Audition Book for Teens: 111 One-Minute Monologues by Janet B. Milstein

-Magnificent Monologues for Teens: The Teens' Monologue Source for Every Occasion by Chambers Stevens

VOCAL
-The Actor's Songbook (Women's or Men's)
Hal Leonard Publisher

-Musical Theatre Classics (Soprano, Mezzo, Tenor, Baritone/Bass) Hal Leonard Publisher

-Singer's Musical Theatre Anthology Vol. 1-4 (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass) 
Hal Leonard Publisher

The student should dress casual in clothing which allows for easy movement while presenting their monologue.

INTERVIEW & DOCUMENTS: An informal interview will also take place. Students are to submit a resume, and provide a headshot or a school picture with their application. The student will also be requested to provide one letter of recommendation from a theatre, drama, or music program that they have been involved with or a character reference.

SCHOOL RECORDS: Students will only be considered if they have a 2.5 grade point average or above, and a good school discipline and attendance record.

• PERFORMANCE: All productions at the Academy
are voluntary. However, if a student chooses to audition
for an Academy production, he or she must clear their schedule to accomodate rehearsals and performance. Students who cannot provide a schedule reasonably free of conflicts will not be allowed to audition for a production. Academy students are also encouraged to participate in community theatre productions or at their home high school. Should a student decide to participate in an Academy production, he or she must commit to time outside of normal class hours and the school day for rehearsal and
performance. Students must provide their own transportation to after school rehearsals and evening events.

•PROGRAM PARTICIPATION AND ATTITUDE:
The opportunity to study at a Performing Arts Academy is a privilege. Students must come to the Academy with an open and teachable spirit. No student will be allowed to continue in the Academy who shows disrespect to his or her fellow actors, to the teacher or to the curriculum in general. Students will not make fun of one anothers' work. All dress codes and rules of behavior of Chagrin Falls High School will be strictly enforced. Excessive unexcused absences, consistent tardiness, violence, drugs or alcohol use will be cause for dismissal.

click here for Press Release about Thomas Fulton

click here for the Performing Arts website

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VISUAL ART & DESIGN

Site: Orange High School
COLLEGE TECH PREP
Two-year program

ART AS A CAREER?
The student will prepare a comprehensive
portfolio for acceptance in a college art
program.

PREREQUISITES
1. At least one year of high school art
2. Reference from student's art teacher
3. Portfolio review
4. Completed application by deadline

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