Drama Studies Syllabus
High Tech Middle Media Arts
Ms. Linda Libby
llibby@hightechhigh.org (619) 398-8610 – office
What you can expect
Projects
Theatre is about collaboration so working together is essential. Projects will incorporate learning from: Acting fundamentals: Improvisation, Projection, Movement, Scenework, Playwriting, and Design Skills.
Participation
Participation is the key to this class. Come in ready to contribute.
Exercises
Exercises may take the form of visualizations, writing, or games.
All exercises will contribute to your grade and requires focus and
commitment.
Constructive criticism
We’ll always start with “What works” when critiquing our peers.
Respectful Demeanor
Guests may come in from time to time to work with us.
In class and on field trips we will represent HTMMA proudly.
Materials
Pencils – Please always have 2 pencils with you.
Paper - Please have a spiral notebook for Drama notes. This notebook will stay in the Drama room
Additional materials will be outlined as needed.
Be Prepared
Late work will not receive full credit and will be graded at the discretion of the teacher.
Deadlines are very important! Students are expected to be prepared for class with materials, lines memorized and other assignments completed on time.
Absences
Students are responsible for finding out what assignments were missed and for turning in make-up work. If you know you will be gone for more than 3 days, please set up a contract with Miss Tianna before you leave.
Grading
Make sure to complete all assignments. Missing even one score can bring your grade down significantly.
Project-40% Participation-30% Exercises-30%
Drama Studies
6th Grade Syllabus 2011
Subject to change
Jan 24-28
Introductions, Syllabus
Theatre spaces, Stage Directions
Jan 31-Feb 4
Feb 1 Wagner/Law team – Field Trip
Feb 2 – ½ day
Tools of the Playwright – Characters, Conflict, Setting, Plot
Improvisation – Rules & Practice
Feb 7-11
Launch Paper Bag Plays Project
Props
Tools of the Playwright continues – Format, Action, Dialogue
Feb 14-18
Feb 16 ½ day
Handout Bags - Paper Bag Plays Development
Plot/Character/Setting Map
Feb 21-25
Feb 21 Holiday
Writing - Rough Drafts
Feb 28-Mar 4
Mar 2 – ½ day
Title Page, peer critique
Revised draft to Ms Libby by Friday
Mar 7-11
Mar 7 Staff Day – No school
Revisions, Design planning. Final Drafts due Thursday
Mar 14-25
Intersession
Mar 26- April 10
Spring Break
Apr 12-16
Rehearsals
April 13 – Off Book Deadline
Apr 18-22
6th Grade Camp 4/18-4/21
Apr 25-29
Final Rehearsals
Performances Apr 27 & 28
May 2-6
May 4 ½ day, May 6 No school
Juggling
May 10 – 14
Mime – Isolation Exercises & Examples
May 17-21
May 18 ½ day
Mime Techniques
May 23-27
Mime
May 30- Jun 3
May 30 – Holiday
Jun 2 Exhibition, Jun 3 ½ day
Mime & Preparation for Exhibition
Jun 7 – 11
Reflections
June 13-17
Jun 13-15 POLS
Jun 17 8th Grade Promotion - Last day of classes ½ Day
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