Dramatic Arts Syllabus

The Art of Theatre:

• Explore the art of stage craft, stage lighting, sound design, costume design and make-up application
• Identify the terms “blocking” and “choreography” and understand stage directions

Types of Theatre:

• Identify the many different themes used in theatre
• Understand the different genres of theatre (i.e.; comedy or tragedy)
• Identify the many different styles of theatres (architecture)

Listening and Speaking:

• Perform monologues, duets, skits and small one-minute plays in front of an audience
• Use a variety of vocal warm up techniques in order to speak clearly and loudly
• Demonstrate proper audience etiquette during a performance

Acting:

• Follow stage directions (i.e.; center stage, stage left, stage right, etc.)
• Demonstrate a variety of acting styles
• Demonstrate a range of physical and emotional characteristics
• Develop character
• Prepare for an audition and design an acting portfolio
• Follow blocking and choreography of director  

Theatrical Literature and History:

• Understand the historical effects theatre has had on society and also the effects theatre has had on literature throughout the world
• Understand and design a brief timeline of theatre (Greek Theatre, Roman Theatre, Medieval Theatre, Renaissance/Elizabethan Theatre and Modern Theatre)
• Read and discuss the works of playwright William Shakespeare, as well as other influential pieces of theatrical literature

Social Science and Theatre:

• Understand how theatre has affected many aspects of our social environment (i.e.; economy, politics, racism, etc.) and the way theatre has portrayed or influenced our culture
• Explore careers that are involved in theatre