Theatre Arts I Course Documents Theatre Arts I promotes learning the essential vocabulary and processes of theatre as well as reading, writing, and researching theatre literature, acting and technical theatre. Acting experience in this course, addressed in goal 2, includes exploring the concepts of self, body and voice work, improvisation, acting techniques, and reading and writing related to Theatre study. In addition, students learn about and reflect on aspects of theatre through history and in different cultures, as well as the various forms of theatre and theatre-related media. Students have opportunities for practical application of knowledge in informal productions. This course develops creativity and spontaneity in those students wanting to explore theatre, as well as those who wish to commit to a theatre program. Students create a portfolio or collection of their work and related activities that can grow as a result of subsequent theatre arts courses.
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, understand and relate the basic content of a play.
1.02 Understand and describe the form and structure of plays.
1.03 Compare and contrast play structure in relation to other forms of literature.
1.04 Understand and convey the function of a playwright.
1.05 Write a monologue.
COMPETENCY GOAL 2: The learner will act by interacting in improvisations and assuming roles.(National Standard 2)
Objectives
(Self)
2.01 Develop and manifest an awareness of the self as a thinking, creative, performing whole.
2.02 Understand and demonstrate the inherent individual's ability to intuit and create.
2.03 Recognize the use of divergent thinking in the creative process.
2.04 Employ creative action and thinking skills.
2.05 Expand and exhibit the use of problem solving skills.
2.06 Show evidence of broadening one's self-perception and abilities through creating and performing.
2.07 Develop a perception of self through observations of self and others.
2.08 Examine and manage one's own emotions as a person and performer.
(Body and Voice)
2.09 Show evidence of developing the mind, body and voice as the creative, performing instrument.
2.10 Understand and participate in vocal warm-ups to develop articulation and breath control.
2.11 Understand and participate in physical warm-ups to develop focus and creativity.
2.12 Recognize and relate the importance of nonverbal communication.
2.13 Explore and demonstrate nonverbal communication through pantomime.
(Improvisation)
2.14 Use improvisation to expand listening, response, and evaluation skills as a spontaneous creative participant.
2.15 Use improvisation to explore character and story-line development.
2.16 Use improvisation formats as presentations.
(Acting)
2.17 Explore storytelling as a beginning performance experience.
2.18 Understand, discuss and/or write about the audition process.
2.19 Memorize and present a monologue in an informal setting.
2.20 Rehearse following a rehearsal schedule.
2.21 Identify character traits and given circumstances from a play.
(Reading and Writing)
2.22 Define and use a vocabulary appropriate for Theatre Arts I.
2.23 Write observations and reflections 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 Demonstrate an understanding of and assume different roles on technical crews.
3.02 Understand and utilize production scheduling and organization.
3.03 Recognize types of stages and the basics of theatre architecture.
3.04 Relate the uses of technical theatre spaces for rehearsal, construction, performance, and storage.
3.05 Understand and discuss the components of technical theatre: scenery, costume, makeup, lighting, sound, and props.
3.06 Recognize and identify the terms used in the technical theatre process.
COMPETENCY GOAL 4: The learner will direct through planning and presenting informal or formal productions. (National Standard 4)
Objectives
4.01 Identify and describe the several types of rehearsals.
4.02 Recognize and explain what is in a prompt book.
4.03 Understand and use the vocabulary of directing.
4.04 Demonstrate a knowledge of and uses for a production organization chart.
COMPETENCY GOAL 5: The learner will research by finding information to support informal or formal productions. (National Standard 5)
Objectives
5.01 Research and assemble information to begin a time line of theatre history including non-western theatre.
5.02 Understand and relate how theatre originated and evolved.
5.03 Know and practice audience behavior.
5.04 Explore and demonstrate storytelling traditions of non-western theatre.
5.05 Discover, discuss and/or write about sources for information about theatre productions, personalities, trends, etc.
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 Show through discussion or writing an appreciation for theatre as a composite art form.
6.02 Understand and relate how theatre is a synthesis of all arts.
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 Investigate and use theatre-related Internet sites.
7.02 Develop and relate a world view of theatre in society.
7.03 Demonstrate personal progress through the creation and use of a portfolio of theatre work.
7.04 Investigate and discuss the technical elements in different media.
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 Understand and relate how theatre provides occupational opportunities in the world of work.
8.02 Understand and relate how theatre related media and other associated areas provide occupational opportunities in the world of work.
8.03 Understand and relate how theatre skills are used in non-theatrical occupations such as lawyer, carpenter, etc
+ Students enrolled in Theatre Arts I are not required to participate in after-school HSTC activities, however are highly encouraged.
+ Each student must purchase a Student Make-up Kit for $17.00
+ Students are required to attend two HSTC productions for the semester with an assigned critique due following the production.