Theatre Arts I Course Documents THEATRE ARTS III
Theatre Arts III follows Theatre Arts II and is for students who wish to continue to study and develop their knowledge of theatre arts on a more challenging level. This course involves the applied study of theatre vocabulary, reading and writing of theatre literature, acting, and technical theatre. Acting experience in Theatre Arts III continues and refines the exploration of the concepts of self, body and voice work, improvisation, acting techniques, and reading and writing. In addition, students begin to practice individual analysis and critiquing of student work to develop a personal understanding of theatre arts by utilizing the knowledge base gained in previous study. Theatre study at this level places a greater emphasis on the execution of skills, ensemble work, and collaboration with other student artists. Students use a wider variety of theatre literature and styles from theatre history and various cultures in forms of theatre and theatre related media through informal and formal productions. Students continue to add to their portfolio or collection of work and related activities to illustrate their growing understanding of accomplishments in theatre arts.
Strands: Perceiving, Thinking, Comprehending, Applying, Integrating, Communicating, Creating, Analyzing, Critiquing, Performing
COMPETENCY GOAL 1: The learner will write based on personal experience and heritage, imagination, literature, and history. (National Standard 1)
Objectives
1.01 Read independently and analyze three plays by different playwrights from different periods.
1.02 Examine and use playwriting techniques used to develop characters, plot, and theme through asides, soliloquies, allegory, symbol, mood and metaphor.
1.03 Understand and use the functions of characters in plays such as foil, protagonist, antagonist, incidental and agent of fate.
1.04 Learn and relate how the central dramatic question shapes a play.
1.05 Write a three-person scene or an ensemble piece alone, with a writing partner, or develop with an ensemble.
1.06 Research playwrights' lives and/or work.
COMPETENCY GOAL 2: The learner will act by interacting in improvisations and assuming roles.(National Standard 2)
Objectives
(Self)
2.01 Expand self and knowledge of theatre through creation of new works.
(Body and Voice)
2.02 Physicalize characters visually and kinesthetically.
2.03 Evaluate strengths and weaknesses of one's own and others' voices.
(Improvisation)
2.04 Continue improvisation for spontaneity and ensemble.
(Acting)
2.05 Strive for and encourage ensemble in rehearsal and performance.
2.06 Understand and participate in ensembles.
2.07 Develop, memorize and present scene work as an individual and as an ensemble.
2.08 Research, explore and create masks for neutral and character work.
2.09 Learn and utilize actor techniques such as script scoring.
2.10 Explore and demonstrate non-western theatre practices.
2.11 Prepare two contrasting monologues to demonstrate range of abilities.
(Reading and Writing)
2.12 Continue to evaluate strengths and weaknesses of self and others verbally and through writing entries in a journal.
COMPETENCY GOAL 3: The learner will design and produce theatre by conceptualizing and realizing artistic interpretations for informal or formal productions. (National Standard 3)
Objectives
3.01 Take an active role in the technical aspects of formal and informal productions.
3.02 Learn and use appropriate criteria for assessing technical design and practice.
3.03 Write critiques of the technical aspects of a formal or informal production.
3.04 Demonstrate, discuss and/or write about the components of technical theatre: scenery, costumes, makeup, lighting, sound and props.
3.05 Further develop and practice appropriate safety precautions in accordance with established regulations for all technical areas and equipment.
3.06 Expand knowledge of and demonstrate the use of tools employed in theatre construction to include power tools, a sewing machine, lighting and sound equipment, and related items.
COMPETENCY GOAL 4: The learner will direct through planning and presenting informal or formal productions. (National Standard 4)
Objectives
4.01 Analyze a play as a director.
4.02 Demonstrate the principals of blocking and composing stage pictures in informal productions.
4.03 Take an active role in rehearsal and production.
4.04 Observe and document the process of a specific director.
4.05 Prepare research for a director.
4.06 Direct a two-person scene.
COMPETENCY GOAL 5: The learner will research by finding information to support informal or formal productions. (National Standard 5)
Objectives
5.01 Examine and discuss non-western plays not previously studied.
5.02 Read and research a play; view a production of the play and evaluate.
COMPETENCY GOAL 6: The learner will compare and integrate art forms by analyzing traditional theatre, dance, music, visual arts, and new art forms. (National Standard 6)
Objectives
6.01 Demonstrate an understanding of theatre as a synthesis of all the arts.
6.02 Demonstrate an understanding of theatre as a collaborative art.
6.03 Review and analyze traditional and non-traditional art forms.
COMPETENCY GOAL 7: The learner will analyze, critique, and construct meaning from informal and formal theatre, film, television, and electronic media productions. (National Standard 7)
Objectives
7.01 Analyze personal progress through the creation and use of a portfolio of theatre work.
7.02 Analyze live theatrical productions to see how technology is used.
7.03 Investigate technology available at the school site to incorporate in productions of formal and informal theatre.
COMPETENCY GOAL 8: The learner will understand context by analyzing the role of theatre, film, television, and electronic media in the past and present. (National Standard 8)
Objectives
8.01 Compare and contrast productions with historical events and personal experiences.
8.02 Analyze technical elements of production in different media.
8.03 Understand, discuss and/or write about the uses of a resume for a professional theatre artist.
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