Drama 1 Walkaways
Term 1 or Term 3Review Unit from Drama Foundations
□ I can define and demonstrate: pitch, rate, projection, diction, & tone in a performance. □ I can identify: diaphragm, abdominal muscles, larynx, lip, teeth, tongue, soft palate, hard palate, vocal cords, gum ridge, glottis □ I can define and demonstrate: energy, locomotion, balance, and relaxation in a performance. □ I can define and demonstrate: body language, gesture, and facial expression in a performance. Voice/Script Writing Unit □ I can use the vocal variety I learned in Drama Foundations to create a specific character voice in a radio play. □ I can write a story that follows the Aristotellian plot structure by writing a radio play with my classmates. □ I can create developed characters in my script. □ I can write a story that has enviroments, situations, and characters that relate to each other and make sense. Movement/Emotional Recall Unit □ I can use the movement techniques, body language, gestures, and facial expressions I learned in Drama Foundations to create a specific character in a silent film performance. □ I can define and apply emotional recall in my performance. □ I can point out and use specific techniques (triggers, visualization, emotional volume, “magic if”) used in emotional recall. Self, Peer, and Performance Critique □ I can give critiques that are positive, specific, and constructive (helpful) □ I can show that I know how to set performance goals and figure out how to reach them □ I can take appropriate and specific performance notes. □ I can judge whether or not I’m a good audience member. □ I can critique an entire production in a written analysis. |
Term 2 or Term 4Improvisation Unit
□ I can define the rules of improvisation : 1) Always say “Yes”, 2) Say “Yes...and”, 3) Make statements, and 4)There are no mistakes. Only beautiful, happy accidents. □ I can understand the rules to the improvisation activities. □ I can define why improvisation is useful in performances. □ I can perform in at least 2 improvisation games. Characters/Objectives & Tactics Unit □ I can create a history for my character. □ I can use my script to analyze my character, the story, & my objectives & tactics. □ I can determine what my character wants (objective) and how he/she tries to get what he/she wants in the scene (tactics). □ I can show Ms. Cotten by performing in a duo/trio scene that I know how to apply using tactics. □ I can show the audience & Ms. Cotten that my character is listening & reacting honestly in my scene performance. Theater History Unit □ I can demonstrate that I know where theater began. □ I can explain how theater has evolved including acting and technological advancements. Audition Unit □ I can use the audition techniques I learned in Drama Foundations. □ I can use the 3x5 card system to help me build a resource for audition pieces. □ I can identify and use audition etiquette as they are used for musical auditions. |