Drama Curriculum Map Grades K – 12 - Abbotsford Christian School

9/10StageCombatTaughtalternateyearswith9/10MimeWhat is good drama that honours God?Unit 1 Introduction to Drama What is story? What is blocking? What is character? How do you develop astrong character through costume, blocking,and self- expression? What is a character’s intention in a scene? What is plot? What is a strong plot that drivesthe action forward? How can you speak through secular andChristian music?Unit 2 Stage Combat What real life experiences can relate to stagecombat? How is stage combat used effectively in filmand drama? How does stage combat effect plot; how doesplot effect stage combat?Unit 3 Script and Film Production What is the difference between drama andfilm? How does film complement drama and viceversa? How do you film a scene? How do you edit film? How does blocking enhance drama?Unit 4 One Act Production (student directed OneAct Play) How does character effect dramatic tension? How do character, blocking, voice, costume,and set culminate in the use of a script?Unit 1 Introduction to Drama Fortunately/unfortunately Picking a fight Fatal story Buzz/flop/splash Scene: Story by a Name Story telling by claps Create a statue Walk across the room Scene: a scene with stereotypes Scene: Shakespeare Lingo Scene: Bible Time Balancing a partner Blind walk Simple Scene – pull out an actor Scene: 30 second commercial Editing with Premiere Scene of a form Scene: 10 sd fx using voice Scene: Scene with 6 Sd Fx cd given location for plotUnit 2 Stage Combat Basic moves and safety Practice moves and present scenes Scene: create a scene that leads to a fightUnit 3 Script and Film Production 30 second video commercial 3 minute video of superheros Script writing and plot Outline a plot Write script A few best scripts are produced into a film or play by student directorUnit 4 One Act Production (student directed One Act Play) Student directed one act play(more detail on each learning outcome can be found on the Ministry of Education websiteunder Curriculum)1. EXPLORATION AND IMAGINATION (Expression and Trust)It is expected that students will trust themselves and others in order to express and reflecton thoughts, feelings, and beliefs; to take risks within a dramatic context; and to expressthemselves through active engagement in drama.2. EXPLORATION AND IMAGINATION (Critical Analysis)It is expected that students will evaluate and analyse the contributions of self and otherswithin the dramatic context.3. DRAMA SKILLS (Body and Voice)It is expected that students will use body and voice expressively in the discipline ofdrama.4. DRAMA SKILLS (Role)It is expected that students will maintain concentration and focus while in role andexperience the duality of being both participant and observer within a dramatic context.5. DRAMA SKILLS (Drama as Metaphor)It is expected that students will develop the facility to move between the concrete and theabstract within a dramatic context.6. DRAMA SKILLS (Elements and Structures)It is expected that students will understand and apply the elements of drama and theatre.7. DRAMA SKILLS (Technique)It is expected that students will apply technical skills and knowledge to enhance dramaticcommunication.8. CONTEXT (Social and Cultural Context)It is expected that students will experience, understand, and develop sensitivity to thediversity of cultures through drama. Students will also interpret how drama celebrates,comments on, and questions the values, issues, and events of societies past andpresent.9. CONTEXT (Making Connections)It is expected that students will acquire knowledge, skills, and attitudes through the studyof drama that enhance their understanding of other art forms and contribute to theirpersonal, educational, and career development.Short scenes for in class performancesBest scriptsOne act plays performed for several otherclasses and at Open HouseActing11Unit 1 Introduction to Drama What is good drama that honours God? What gifts can I offer the ensemble? What is a Christian’s role in Theatre? How is theme expressed in video, poster andadvertising? How do we tell a story worth telling?Unit 2 Student Directed One Act Plays What is the role of the director? How is character and plot developed in ascript? What are appropriate decisions for a director?Unit 1 Introduction to Drama Fortunately/unfortunately Alibi Scene of a style Scene: create a scene by passing apiece of paper around to different groupsand having each group give one of: setting, protagonist, antagonist, andproblem. Group must use 3 of the 4. Participate in improvisationUnit 2 Student Directed One Act Plays Analyse a one-act play Prepare to be a director of a portion of a script: cast roles, prepare to direct,run an exercise (evaluate director/actors)1. EXPLORATION AND ANALYSISa. describe their aesthetic response to a theatre performance in terms of:- drama form- style- elements of drama- meaning- use of performance elements- use of production elementsb. describe characteristics of successful performancec. demonstrate engagement in performanced. demonstrate a willingness to take performance risks in a variety of situationse. apply the creative process of exploration, selection, combination, refinement, andreflection to performancef. critique their own work and that of othersg. use appropriate terminology to describe theatre performanceCommunity Performance