Course Syllabus – Drama 2021-2022Brenda Sappington, Director of Choirs & Drama 360-833-5800 ext. 78515 [email protected]
Performance Goals:To build fundamental knowledge of the theaterTo help students in developing performance skillsTo emphasize work ethic, self discipline, and social skillsTo gain skills for public speaking and self-confidenceTo become more knowledgeable about one’s self, and to become more responsive to othersTo develop imagination and intuition, and learn to more easily project one’s self into unfamiliar situations.
Course Description:This is an introductory Arts class with an emphasis on drama and theater as art forms. Students will experience a sampling of acting techniques, stage conventions and explore their own creative and artistic possibilities through drama games, skits, improvisation and public speaking. By the end of this course, students will learn to better concentrate their energies, work with others, and have nurtured skills and attitudes that will be useful in every aspect of learning and life.
Required Materials:A charged ChromebookA Good attitude and a willingness to take risks :-)
Standards Based GradingDaily Activities/Projects In addition to daily warm-ups, improvisations and activities in which you are expected to participate you will also have individual monologue assignments that are to be memorized. Actively participate in daily warm-ups and drama activities. Assessments of the standards will be scored and graded.
Participation/Group skills Contributions to group activities, cooperation, ability to problem solve and resolve conflict, and overall engagement with the group. There will be several group activities/projects.
Classroom Expectations: 1. Wear a well-fitting mask at all times. 2. This is a drama class, so be prepared to try new things and have a good attitude. Negative attitudes and behavior toward self or others are not acceptable. 3. No food, drinks, or gum or candy (water only) 4. Students are expected to follow the Sky Code: Be Safe, Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Kind at all times