Drama
Recommended Prerequisites: None
Grade Offered: 8th
8 th SDE Course Code 0850
8th MNPS Course Code ENG1098Y
Course Description
In this course, there will be more in depth character development and study. Auditioning, rehearsing, and performing are included in this course. Elements of technical requirements of theatre production may also be included in this course.
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
The Tennessee State Department of Education Standards for Theatre Arts
http://www.state.tn.us/education/ci/standards
Textbook
Jackson, Jeannie, Exploring Theatre,
Chicago, Illinois, NCT/Contemporary, 1997.
Recommended or Required Resources
Variety of plays
Videos of plays
Playbooks
Live performances of plays
Professional actors and theatre technicians
Books on the theatre