Drama
Recommended Prerequisites: None
Grade Offered: 7th
7th SDE Course Code 0750
7th MNPS Course Code ENG1097Y
Course Description
This course covers the production of plays. It includes the study of character development, voice production, and script analysis of both comedic and dramatic pieces. Auditioning, rehearsing and performing are included in this course. This course may also introduce elements of technical requirements of theatre production.
Course of Study
o Projection
o Articulation
o Rate
o Vocal Variety
· Make-up
o Old age techniques
o Special effects
o Clowning
· Scene Design
o Road scripts
o Create floor plan
o Design stage model
o Prop construction
· Related Careers
o News Broadcasting
o T.V. commercials
o Radio
· Directing
o Directors roles and responsibilities
o Script selection
o Audition and rehearsal process
Standards
State of Tennessee Education Department Theater Standards
http://www.state.tn.us/education/ci/standards
Textbook
Jackson, Jeannie, Exploring Theatre
Chicago, Illinois: NCT/Contemporary, 1997.
Recommended or Required Resources
Playbooks
Live performances of plays
Videos of plays
Professional actors and theater technicians
Theater publications