IB Theatre class 2013-2015
Course Description
This class is designed to develop appreciation for theatre while increasing an understanding of oneself and others.
Methods of Instruction
Participation, Performance, Projects, Class Lecture, and Class Discussion.
Course Major Focus
This course will focus on perfecting all the skills learned in MYP Drama and previous Theatre/Drama classes.
Performance (individual, group and pair), research on historical/cultural/socio-political theatre. Devising and realizing original works are the major focuses for IB Theatre Arts. This course will be divided into four sections: Theatre in the World, Theatre in the Making, Theatre in Performance, and Evaluation. All four areas will run simultaneously throughout the course.
Theatre in the World
Through Theatre in the World, the student will explore a range of theatrical traditions and cultural practices. Historical styles from Stanislavski’s Realism and Artaud’s Theatre of the Absurd to Improvisation, Bunraku Puppet Theatre will be worked on practically and theoretically.
Theatre in the Making
Through Theatre in the Making, the student will focus on the developmental process of putting a theatre production on stage. The student will explore all the different roles in theatre. The student will discover and make final decisions on their character, the scene and the set through improvisation, character development, theatrical styling, and theatrical history. In addition, the student will be able to implement principles of directing, set-design and blocking of script’s sub-text.
Theatre in Performance
In theatre performance, the student will be involved in three major theatre productions. This is the application of Theatre in the Making. Performing, stage designing (including lighting and sound), directing, and stage managing are the major categories in this section. Theoretically, the student will build on their practical experience by implementing the knowledge they have of the many diverse theatre facets.
Self and Peer Evaluations
Finally, the student will be able to evaluate her/his own performance and evaluate the performance of her/his classmates, and the performance of professional actors on stage or television/film. The focus must be on how the actor can improve the scene and make more dramatic, entertaining or comical choices. Teaching will include: theory, play scripts, video, live performances and discussions. Course assessment will be on scripted performance, student scripted work and improvisation. Assessment will also include portfolios/journals, participation, performances and major group assignments. At least one major individual assignment per semester will be evaluated.
This class is designed to develop appreciation for theatre while increasing an understanding of oneself and others.
Methods of Instruction
Participation, Performance, Projects, Class Lecture, and Class Discussion.
Course Major Focus
This course will focus on perfecting all the skills learned in MYP Drama and previous Theatre/Drama classes.
Performance (individual, group and pair), research on historical/cultural/socio-political theatre. Devising and realizing original works are the major focuses for IB Theatre Arts. This course will be divided into four sections: Theatre in the World, Theatre in the Making, Theatre in Performance, and Evaluation. All four areas will run simultaneously throughout the course.
Theatre in the World
Through Theatre in the World, the student will explore a range of theatrical traditions and cultural practices. Historical styles from Stanislavski’s Realism and Artaud’s Theatre of the Absurd to Improvisation, Bunraku Puppet Theatre will be worked on practically and theoretically.
Theatre in the Making
Through Theatre in the Making, the student will focus on the developmental process of putting a theatre production on stage. The student will explore all the different roles in theatre. The student will discover and make final decisions on their character, the scene and the set through improvisation, character development, theatrical styling, and theatrical history. In addition, the student will be able to implement principles of directing, set-design and blocking of script’s sub-text.
Theatre in Performance
In theatre performance, the student will be involved in three major theatre productions. This is the application of Theatre in the Making. Performing, stage designing (including lighting and sound), directing, and stage managing are the major categories in this section. Theoretically, the student will build on their practical experience by implementing the knowledge they have of the many diverse theatre facets.
Self and Peer Evaluations
Finally, the student will be able to evaluate her/his own performance and evaluate the performance of her/his classmates, and the performance of professional actors on stage or television/film. The focus must be on how the actor can improve the scene and make more dramatic, entertaining or comical choices. Teaching will include: theory, play scripts, video, live performances and discussions. Course assessment will be on scripted performance, student scripted work and improvisation. Assessment will also include portfolios/journals, participation, performances and major group assignments. At least one major individual assignment per semester will be evaluated.