Drama+II

// __**Theatre Content Standards: **__ // // 1. Students will use theater as a means for creative self-expression and interpersonal communication. //
 * Analyze and interpret the artistic meaning in various formal or informal productions.
 * Express ideas, feelings, and emotions through personal interpretation, creation, and improvisation.
 * Use dramatic presentations to communicate an understanding of themes and concepts from other disciplines.

2. Students will understand the technical and dramatic aspects used in the production and performance of theater.
 * Analyze the technical aspects of designing and directing a variety of theatrical productions.
 * Demonstrate and explain various classical and contemporary acting techniques and methods.
 * Analyze the physical, emotional, and social dimensions of characters in dramatic texts from various genres and media.

3. Students will understand the relationship between theater and history, culture, and society.
 * Analyze the relationship between historical events and the development of theatre.
 * Analyze the role and evolution of dramatic art forms in reflecting and influencing society in various cultures throughout history.
 * Evaluate the influence of individual artists from various cultures and historical periods.


 * 4. Students will demonstrate a capacity for critical and sensitive response to various theater experiences. **
 * Analyze the literary content and production of various forms of dramatic works according to distinct and appropriate criteria.
 * Justify preferences for dramatic works using personal aesthetic criteria.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0.5em; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 3em; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Evaluate the quality and effectiveness of personal dramatic work using specific criteria.

__**<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Drama II Objectives: **__ <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">1. Students will analyze the formula of comedic plays. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">2. Students will examine the different areas of technical theatre. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">3. Students will apply their knowledge of creating a play. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">4. Students will evaluate their peers performances. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">5. Students will show their understanding of the technical and dramatic aspects of a play by directing a short scene.
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