PLEASE NOTE:  This course outline is tentative and currently . 

Welcome to the ISC

Drama Class !

Dear Students-

Drama is a challenging and rewarding pursuit. Learning about drama means learning a whole new way to think and explore the world around you. As you move through the course, you will learn how to express ideas, take risks and behave like a fool without apologizing (a key drama skill)!

Throughout this course, you will be asked to work on various individual and collaborative projects and activities. Even when doing a monologue, drama is always an interactive experience. We use drama to communicate with others, and your audience is always a partner, even if you don't have partners on stage. Most of the time, you will have many partners, and will work in all sizes of groups. Be prepared to leave your inhibitions outside the door and trust your partners to help you build work of great impact.

Talking circle will be used to discuss ideas and feelings about suggested topics. A talking circle uses a symbolic item to indicate who may talk, so that everyone gets to participate fully.   Be prepared for “full participation.”  I believe that ‘it’s the people who do things who catch on…and learn!’

Ms. Deck

Proposed Units of Instruction:

Unit One - Introduction to Drama

• Module 1: Basic Skills
• Module 2: Actor's Tools
• Module 3: Understanding Yourself
   

Unit Two - Theatre History

• Module 1: Understanding Historical Context
• Module 2: Jesters, Tricksters and Fools
• Module 3: Relating the Arts
• Module 4: Theatre Era Project

Unit Three – Character

• Module 1: Ways into the Work
• Module 2: The Written Word
• Module 3: Developing Character
• Module 4: Performing

Unit Four - Script and Play Analysis

• Module 1: Play Structure
• Module 2: Text
• Module 3: Blocking
• Module 4: Directing

Unit Five - The Seasonal Collective

• Lesson 1 - Getting Ideas
• Lesson 2 - the Collective Process

Course Materials:

• Comfortable clothes that you can move in each class
• Journal
• Notebook
• Miscellaneous materials undetermined at this time in production and in the collaborative learning process

Evaluation:

Until further notice of additional evaluation strategies, DAILY EVALUATION (a mark out of 5) will be collaboratively established for each student at the end of each class period.  Various evaluation strategies will be employed throughout the course of the experience - as necessary - as a means to bring about the highest degree of learning possible for each individual.  For example:  rubrics, group critiques, peer critiques, teacher-student individual education planning, oral and written quizzes, journal writing and responses, brainstorming assignments, external examinations… every moment counts!

Additional Notes:

The study of Fine Arts sometimes challenges the values and beliefs of contemporary society.  As a result, we encourage sustained judgment and sensitive communication when confronted with potentially concerning issues.  What is said and experienced in Drama class is also encouraged to stay in Drama class…to ensure a safe environment that encourages personal growth and risk-taking in learning. That being said, participants shall remain accountable for their choices. If you have any questions or concerns, please see me first and as soon as possible.

Email: shelley@shelleydeck.com

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