Drama I
Syllabus 2007-2008
Instructor: Ms.
Insley
Telephone: 220-4050
Email – AInsley1@ycsd.york.va.us
Fax:
220-4090
Course Title: Drama
I
Course
Description: Drama I will provide an
introduction to the art of theatre both practically and historically. This will be accomplished with work that
focuses
on teamwork and collaboration, basic acting skills, basic technical
theatre,
theatre history, and theatre etiquette.
Upon
completion of the Drama I course you will be better able to:
Work
within an
ensemble
Apply
basic
acting and public speaking skills to everyday life and school
Have
a working
knowledge of basic theatre history
Understand
and
apply theatre etiquette
Course Outline:
First Quarter-
Collaboration
and Teamwork Skills
Drama
As a Tool of Communication and Expression
Pantomime
\
Improvisation
Characterization
Body
Language/Nonverbal Communication
Production
Etiquette and Safety
Terminology
Second Quarter-
Reading
a Script
Analyzing
Character, Plot or Theme
Elements
of Plot
Characterization
Blocking
Rehearsal
Process
Third Quarter-
Backstage
Etiquette and Safety
Technical
and Management Personnel
Technical
Elements
Relationship
Between Performance and
Technical Elements
Fourth
Quarter-
Drama
and Theatre in Contemporary Culture
Western
Theatre
Non-Western
Theatre
Audience
Etiquette
Exploring
Theatre in the Community
Responding
to Performance
Terminology
Course Requirements: 3-Ring Binder to be used for notes
and
journaling
Attendance Policy: To comply with the Virginia Law, students are
expected to attend school everyday and to be on time unless there is an
illness
or death in the immediate family. Tardiness
will be dealt with in accordance to school
policy.
Evaluation/Assessment:
Homework
10%
Tests/Essays/Projects
30%
Class
Work/Participation 40%
Quizzes
20%
Class Procedures:
Homework
will not be accepted late.
It
is the responsibility of the student to ask for and make up all work
that is
missed due to an absence.
Students
are expected to come to class prepared
Class Expectations:
To
develop a deeper understanding and appreciation of theatre.
Have
a great attitude about learning (This is a fun class!)
To
be an ambassador for the BHS Drama Department, promoting school spirit
and
school support.