Course
Title: Theatre I Department:Drama
Instructor: Miss
Salge Grade
Level: 9-12
Prerequisites: None Units
of Credit: 1/2
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Course
Overview: Theatre I is an introduction to theatre arts. The course
is designed to introduce students to acting and theatre-related skills.
Improvisation, concentration, and teamwork will be the focus of the course.
Course
Goals: In this class, you will strengthen your skills in using your
voice, movement, concentration, memorization, and working as a team member.
Course
Materials:
Texts: Videos:
Basic
Drama Projects (Tanner) Noises Off (PG-13)
Everything
About Theatre! (Lee) Various
Plays
Various
Plays
*Scene
books for actors
Content is
often modified to be made more appropriate for high school students. Contact me for any concerns or special
arrangements…the goal is always growth, with respect for parental wishes.
Materials
to be Provided by Students:
Pencils,
Pens, Binders, Paper, Brains (not really a joke).
Assessment:
•
Grading Scale -- as per student handbook
• Weight
of types of assignments:
Participation 40% Quizzes, Tests, Written Work 20% Projects 40%
A.
Participation -- You will receive 10 points for each day you are present and
active in class. Points will be deducted for: tardies, being unprepared for
class, off-task or disruptive behavior, gum on-stage, inappropriate
dress/shoes, and non-participation.
B. There
will be some written work and quizzes over the units we study.
C.
Projects
1. Projects will consist of short
acting exercises and major Performed Scenes & Monologues.
2. Projects are to be presented on
the date due. If a student/group is not ready to perform on the day their
project is due, 20% will be docked from the score and if still unprepared the
next day, the student/group receives a zero.
3. If a group is not ready due to an
absence of one or more group members, that group will be allowed to perform the
following day. If group members are still absent, substitute performer(s) will
be designated to fill the gap.
4. If a group member misses his/her group’s performance
due to an excused absence, an alternate project will be assigned
to that person to be rehearsed and/or prepared out of class.
Extra Credit -- Will be added to
project scores and will only be given for participation in an
after school production.
Cast member (to end) up
to 20 points Set crew up to 10 points
Tech. crew up to 15 points Tickets / usher 2
pts/show
Auditioning 5 points/show
Fine
Arts CIM Graduation Portfolio/Work Samples available in this class:
•
Performing Arts
Attendance:
•
Tardies and unexcused absences as per student handbook
Drama
Rules:
1. Show
respect for: Teacher, assistants, other students, and personal and school
property. (Don’t mess with drama equipment unless you have permission.)
2. Come
to class PREPARED to work.
3. When
Miss Salge is talking, EVERYONE stops and listens.
4. No gum,
candy, food, or drink in auditorium. You’ll lose participation points.
5. Leave
self-consciousness and attitudes about peers at the door. Put downs will not be
tolerated. We’re here to build each other up -- not tear each other down.
6. Have
fun while giving your best effort.
Career
Related Learning Standards: Personal management, problem
solving, communication, teamwork, and career choices and skills will be
addressed in this course.
Office
Hours: M-F 7:30-8:00
& 3:00-3:30
Students are required to take this syllabus home to be signed.
They will receive credit for promptly returning it. If you have any questions
or concerns, please feel free to contact me at 769-2171 ext. 504. You
can reach all staff via the school website at .
Parent
Signature: _____________________________________
Student Signature: ____________________________________