Technical Baccalaureate – Theatre Arts (BT1 – BT2 – BT3)
Academic Year 2025–2026
General Overview of the Theatre Arts Program
The Theatre Arts program within the Technical Baccalaureate (BT) aims to train students to express themselves artistically, physically, and intellectually through theatre and the performing arts. It follows a coherent three-year learning progression (BT1, BT2, BT3), from introductory skills to advanced proficiency and independent creation.
This program enables students to develop:
- theatrical performance skills;
- control of the body, voice, and stage space;
- knowledge of the arts and theatre;
- creativity, critical thinking, and project work;
- a solid general education suited to the arts.
BT1 – Theatre Arts
Introduction and Foundations of Stage Expression
Learning Objectives
- Discover theatre and its fundamental disciplines;
- Develop physical and vocal expression;
- Introduce students to individual and group stage practices;
- Establish the cultural and technical foundations needed for further development.
General Subjects
Arabic (2h) – French (2h) – English (2h) – Social Sciences (1h) – Science (1h) – Computer Science (1h) – Mathematics (1h)
Specialized Subjects
History of Theatre – Psychology – Music Theory – Vocal Training – Drawing and Color Studies – Film Techniques
Practical Work
Theatre Practice – Makeup – Mime – Playwriting – Breathing and Voice – Dance – Artistic Sensibility – Improvisation – Photography
BT2 – Theatre Arts
Further Artistic and Technical Development
Learning Objectives
- Strengthen performance and stage expression;
- Deepen knowledge of theatre and the arts;
- Develop creativity and critical thinking;
- Introduce connections among theatre, film, and the visual arts.
General Subjects
Arabic (2h) – French (2h) – English (2h) – Social Sciences (1h) – Science (1h) – Computer Science (1h) – Mathematics (2h)
Specialized Subjects
History of Theatre – Psychology – Music Theory – Vocal Training – Drawing and Color Studies – Film Techniques
Practical Work
Theatre Practice – Makeup – Mime – Playwriting – Breathing and Voice – Dance – Artistic Sensibility – Improvisation – Photography
BT3 – Theatre Arts
Advanced Proficiency and Theatre Project
Learning Objectives
- Achieve artistic independence;
- Master stage performance, voice, and movement;
- Design and produce a complete theatre project;
- Prepare for employment or further study.
General Subjects
Arabic (2h) – French (2h) – English (2h) – Mathematics (1h) – Computer Science (1h) – Social Sciences (1h) – Science (1h)
Specialized Subjects
History of Theatre – Music Theory – Drawing and Color Studies – Scenography – Stage Choreography – Film Techniques – Playwriting
Practical Work
Theatre Practice – Makeup – Playwriting (Workshop) – Vocal Training – Theatre Project (Final Project)
Overall Learning Progression
- BT1: discovery, introduction, and foundations of physical and vocal expression;
- BT2: further development, creativity, analysis, and artistic knowledge;
- BT3: proficiency, independence, creation, and a professional project.
Conclusion
This document is an official, standardized curriculum for the Theatre Arts program – BT1 to BT3. It follows DBT’s educational framework and is ready for use in academic planning, inspection, and institutional presentations.