Course Rationale:
Drama is a discipline that originates in the impulse to depict experiences, communicate an understanding of these experiences, and give them form and meaning. It has evolved over time to include a variety of forms and techniques. Drama education provides opportunities to examine human experiences through imagined roles and situations and to value the essential contribution of drama to the quality of life.
Program Units: (the order of units may change)
Assessment and Evaluation:
Students will be assessed in a variety of ways: one on one interviews, self/peer evaluations, & teacher observations of work. All assessment is based on criteria clearly stated to the student at the beginning of each lesson and unit/project.
Active Learning Performances (100%) - Made up of two different types:
- Formative Process Performances/Learning Activities -
These are the in class performances that you create throughout the year. They will usually be the ‘less rehearsed’ pieces that we do in our class. They will follow the “Know, Do, Understand” model and use the creative process. These should help prepare you for our summative performances.
- Summative Performances -
Each term you will be given major projects / performances. These will usually be, but are not limited to, the final performance in a unit that we are studying.
This class is in preparation for Theatre Acting Advanced & Directing/Scriptwriting next year
Theatre Acting 10 Class – Student Learning Roadmap
Staging Basics:
· Know & Apply Stage Directions
· What is Picturization
· How to Block a Scene on Stage
· Build Focus on Stage / Mental Discipline
· Cheating Out/Opening Up/Suffering Up/Staying Grounded
· Actor Stage Awareness
· Pinning the Corners &Triangulation & Stage Cross Lengths
· Using Ensemble As Stage Focussing
· Stage Power Positions
Vocal Exploration:
Used to tell stories, create characters, and communicate the character’s emotions & subtext. Using the following language manipulation tools:
· Pitch
· Pace/Tempo
· Pause
· Tone
· Stressing Select Words
· Annunciation/Articulation
· Volume/Projection
· Stage Whisper
· Express Emotion or Subtext
· Create Dramatic Tension or Comedic Situation
Movement & Physical Exploration:
Used to tell stories, create characters, and communicate the character’s emotions and subtext. Using the following physical manipulation tools:
· Space (direct/indirect) and movement patterns
· Weight (strong/light)
· Time (sudden-quick/sustained)
· Flow (bound/free)
· Pace (fast/slow)
· Pauses (stillness/movement)
· Levels (high/low)
· Character Walks
· Basic Mime Actions
· Gestures & Facial Expressions
· Using Space
· Mime
· Grounding and Finding Neutral Relaxation
· Interpretive Dance/Embodying Emotion
Acting Techniques:
Emotional Believability Through:
· Objectives - In the moment Objective (ITMO)
· Character Status vs. Power
· Obstacles & Stakes
· Actor as a Detective (GC’s & Actor Choices)
· Actions/Tactics
· Actions/Tactics – Archetypal Actions
· Beats
· Beats – Vocal & Physical Connection
Preparation:
· Memorization Techniques
· Performance Slating (IE Prep)
Script Study/Text Analysis:
· High Light Lines / Honour Lines
· Cold Reading
· Beats
· Stage Direction History & Purpose
· Given Circumstances
· Characters
· Moments Before Bits with Smudging
· Subtext
· World of the Play & Director’s Concept - Context and Rules to Follow
Ensemble Techniques:
· Intensity = Energy + Focus (Commitment to the Moment)
· Chemistry & Trust Development
· Team Work
· Listening (action/reaction) Techniques
· Relaxation
· Focus Tools
· Ensemble Awareness
Improvisation:
· Making & Accepting Offers
· Advancing
· Long Form Harold / Theme Event
· Character Development
· Endowing
· Justification
· Impulse/Association/Energy
· Storytelling/Narration
· Style
Theatre Careers:
· How to get an agent – Extra, Principal, Commercial
· TV/Film vs. Stage Acting & Opportunities in each
· Post Secondary Programs & Career Linkages
· Audition Prep
Drama is a discipline that originates in the impulse to depict experiences, communicate an understanding of these experiences, and give them form and meaning. It has evolved over time to include a variety of forms and techniques. Drama education provides opportunities to examine human experiences through imagined roles and situations and to value the essential contribution of drama to the quality of life.
Program Units: (the order of units may change)
- Ensemble Building (1 week)
- Intermediate Staging Basics (1 week)
- Vocal Review (1 week)
- Acting Technique – Stanislavski (1 week)
- Movement Exploration (1 week)
- Thespy Prep (4 weeks)
- Improvisation and Character Acting (2 weeks)
- Theatre Careers (1 week)
- One Act Play (8 weeks)
Assessment and Evaluation:
Students will be assessed in a variety of ways: one on one interviews, self/peer evaluations, & teacher observations of work. All assessment is based on criteria clearly stated to the student at the beginning of each lesson and unit/project.
Active Learning Performances (100%) - Made up of two different types:
- Formative Process Performances/Learning Activities -
These are the in class performances that you create throughout the year. They will usually be the ‘less rehearsed’ pieces that we do in our class. They will follow the “Know, Do, Understand” model and use the creative process. These should help prepare you for our summative performances.
- Summative Performances -
Each term you will be given major projects / performances. These will usually be, but are not limited to, the final performance in a unit that we are studying.
This class is in preparation for Theatre Acting Advanced & Directing/Scriptwriting next year
Theatre Acting 10 Class – Student Learning Roadmap
Staging Basics:
· Know & Apply Stage Directions
· What is Picturization
· How to Block a Scene on Stage
· Build Focus on Stage / Mental Discipline
· Cheating Out/Opening Up/Suffering Up/Staying Grounded
· Actor Stage Awareness
· Pinning the Corners &Triangulation & Stage Cross Lengths
· Using Ensemble As Stage Focussing
· Stage Power Positions
Vocal Exploration:
Used to tell stories, create characters, and communicate the character’s emotions & subtext. Using the following language manipulation tools:
· Pitch
· Pace/Tempo
· Pause
· Tone
· Stressing Select Words
· Annunciation/Articulation
· Volume/Projection
· Stage Whisper
· Express Emotion or Subtext
· Create Dramatic Tension or Comedic Situation
Movement & Physical Exploration:
Used to tell stories, create characters, and communicate the character’s emotions and subtext. Using the following physical manipulation tools:
· Space (direct/indirect) and movement patterns
· Weight (strong/light)
· Time (sudden-quick/sustained)
· Flow (bound/free)
· Pace (fast/slow)
· Pauses (stillness/movement)
· Levels (high/low)
· Character Walks
· Basic Mime Actions
· Gestures & Facial Expressions
· Using Space
· Mime
· Grounding and Finding Neutral Relaxation
· Interpretive Dance/Embodying Emotion
Acting Techniques:
Emotional Believability Through:
· Objectives - In the moment Objective (ITMO)
· Character Status vs. Power
· Obstacles & Stakes
· Actor as a Detective (GC’s & Actor Choices)
· Actions/Tactics
· Actions/Tactics – Archetypal Actions
· Beats
· Beats – Vocal & Physical Connection
Preparation:
· Memorization Techniques
· Performance Slating (IE Prep)
Script Study/Text Analysis:
· High Light Lines / Honour Lines
· Cold Reading
· Beats
· Stage Direction History & Purpose
· Given Circumstances
· Characters
· Moments Before Bits with Smudging
· Subtext
· World of the Play & Director’s Concept - Context and Rules to Follow
Ensemble Techniques:
· Intensity = Energy + Focus (Commitment to the Moment)
· Chemistry & Trust Development
· Team Work
· Listening (action/reaction) Techniques
· Relaxation
· Focus Tools
· Ensemble Awareness
Improvisation:
· Making & Accepting Offers
· Advancing
· Long Form Harold / Theme Event
· Character Development
· Endowing
· Justification
· Impulse/Association/Energy
· Storytelling/Narration
· Style
Theatre Careers:
· How to get an agent – Extra, Principal, Commercial
· TV/Film vs. Stage Acting & Opportunities in each
· Post Secondary Programs & Career Linkages
· Audition Prep