TOMBALL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Ms. Bonnie Dupuis CREEKSIDE PARK JUNIOR HIGH 281-357-3238 ext. 4853
COURSE SYLLABUS
Theatre I/II
Course Prerequisite:
Students may fulfill fine arts and elective requirements by successfully completing Theatre Arts, Level I. Level I is required to enter Level II.
Course Introduction (TEKS 117.211; 117.212; 117.213):
The fine arts incorporate the study of dance, music, theatre, and the visual arts to offer unique experiences and empower students to explore realities, relationships, and ideas. These disciplines engage and motivate all students through active learning, critical thinking, and innovative problem solving. The fine arts develop cognitive functioning and increase student academic achievement, higher-order thinking, communication, and collaboration skills, making the fine arts applicable to college readiness, career opportunities, workplace environments, social skills, and everyday life. Students develop aesthetic and cultural awareness through exploration, leading to creative expression. Creativity, encouraged through the study of the fine arts, is essential to nurture and develop the whole child.
Four basic strands--foundations: inquiry and understanding; creative expression: performance/production; historical and cultural relevance; and critical evaluation and response--provide broad, unifying structures for organizing knowledge and skills students are expected to acquire. Through the foundations: inquiry and understanding strand, students develop a perception of self, human relationships, and the world using elements of drama and conventions of theatre. Through the creative expression strand, students communicate in a dramatic form, engage in artistic thinking, build positive self-concepts, relate interpersonally, and integrate knowledge with other content areas in a relevant manner. Through the historical and cultural relevance strand, students increase their understanding of heritage and traditions in theatre and the diversity of world cultures as expressed in theatre. Through the critical evaluation and response strand, students engage in inquiry and dialogue, accept constructive criticism, revise personal views to promote creative and critical thinking, and develop the ability to appreciate and evaluate live theatre.
Course Objectives: Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills:
A complete listing and explanation of the below course objectives as they are listed in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills is available for your review upon request in the principal’s office.
(1) Foundations: inquiry and understanding
(2) Creative expression/performance
(3) Creative expression/production
(4) Historical and cultural relevance
(5) Critical evaluation and response
Course Content (varies within level)
Introduction to Theatre Acting Scenes/Duet
Theatre Terms Theatre History
Theatre Etiquette/Critique and Evaluation Period Acting Styles
Self Concept Stage Combat
Team Building/Ensemble Musical Theatre
Improvisation/Plot Structure Monologues-Modern and Period
Stage Movement - Pantomime/Dance Audition Techniques
Vocal Projection Fundamentals of Play Production
Play Analysis/Structure Script Analysis-technical aspects
Character Analysis End of the year group projects (time permitting)
Motivation/Objectives
Technical Production Staff Theatrical Design
Parts of the Stage, Stage Direction Stage Management
Types of Theaters, Types of Sets Publicity
Tools and Safety Properties: Design/Construction/Acquisition
Scenery Construction Stage Make-up
Theatrical Drafting Costumes: Wigs/Accessories
Live Production: Attendance, etiquette and evaluation Scenic Paintings Lighting
Theatre History Sound
Course Materials
Students will need one ½ inch binder or a braded folder, pencils, highlighter and wide ruled loose leaf paper. An open mind and a willingness to actively participate.
How to get an “A” in
Theatre Arts
A/A+ = WOW!!!! It is Awesome! (100-90)
*You showed initiative and originality
*You did something EXTRA special – you went beyond all expectations = QUALITY WORK J
*Your creativity and craftsmanship is exceptional!
*On task and working DAILY
*You display comprehension in all elements of the project
B/B+ = It is GOOD! You did a nice job. (89-80)
* you did everything requested -- followed all directions
* you met all expectations – but did not push the boundaries.
*showed mastery of skills and craftsmanship
*on task and working
C/C+ = It is AVERAGE. (79-75)
*you did just enough to get by
*you meet the minimum requirements
*needs work on craftsmanship; appears thrown together
*you did not try very hard
*poor use of class time – off task frequently
D/D+ =WOOPS! It is not finished (74-70)
*you did not meet the project objectives
*you did not follow directions
*poor craftsmanship – you forgot to finish or you hurried
*not your best work
*poor use of class time -- off task – little or no effort shown
F/F+ =It is MISSING...No Project = No Grade (69-0)
*did you forget to put your name?
*were you absent?
*did you misplace it?
*no effort/participation/did not work in class
*you do not display comprehension in all elements of the project
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