Course Description: introduces or further develops acting and theatre as disciplined art forms; covers performing arts

methods aimed directly for the performance for children through observing and understanding human behavior of children
and to use those observations to create characters and plays. Students will examine and employ the techniques of stage
movement and use of physical expression for communication for an audience of children. This class enhances physical,
vocal, and mental techniques of performance for an actor performing for children.
Course Standards and Elements:
SCRIPT ANALYSIS Analyzing and constructing meaning from theatrical experiences, dramatic literature, and
electronic media
.a Examines various theories of dramatic structure from Aristotle to present
.b Uses standards of literary dramatic analysis to study theatrical production
.c Constructs arguments that relate the themes of a theatre production to the enhancement of the human experience
IMPROVISATION & THEATRICAL METHODS Developing scripts through improvisation and other theatrical
methods
.a Produces scripts based on personal experiences, heritage, imagination, literature, and history
.b Connects appropriate form and structure to script creation
.c Applies improvisational techniques and standard theatrical conventions to producing scripts
ACTING Acting by developing, communicating, and sustaining roles within a variety of situations and environments
.a Examines the skills and tasks associated with acting on stage
.b Explores the development of an actor's skills and resources
.c Creates characters using the tools and resources of acting to a variety of formal and informal performances
TECHNICAL THEATRE Designing and executing artistic and technical elements of theatre
.a Engages in script analysis from the perspective of technical theatre collaborators
.b Plans and creates technical elements of a theatrical production
.c Collaborates with other members of a creative team to create and execute formal and informal theatrical performances
DIRECTING Directing by conceptualizing, organizing, and conducting rehearsals for performance
.a Analyzes the various aspects of directing
.a Examines the structure of the rehearsal process
.b Creates a prompt script with blocking notation for a 2-3 character scene
.c Develops a rehearsal schedule to prepare a scene for performance
.d Collaborates on formal and information theatrical performances
DRAMATURGY Researching cultural and historical information to support artistic choices
.a Explores the relationship between research and theatrical production
.b Engages in meaningful cultural and historical research to support formal or informal theatrical performance
.c Develops and executes a presentation or lobby display that summarizes the impact of cultural and historical research on a theatrical
production


Childrens Theatre
Mr. Jordan
fall 2014
Drama Room 503/ MHP Black Box Theatre
(678)842-6850 ext. 265
spencer.jordan@cobbk12.org
chstheatrearts@weebly.com



OTHER THEATRE FORMS Integrating various art forms, other content areas, and life experiences to create theatre
.a Examines how theatre incorporates all art forms via a collaborative process
.b Explores the relationship between theatre and other non-arts disciplines
.c Synthesizes concepts and skills from other disciplines to create theatre
THEATRE HISTORY Examining the roles of theatre as a reflection of past and present civilizations
.a Explores the historical impact of theatre on the political process
.b Examines the impact of theatre on the quality of life in society
.c Researches and defends the role of theatre as an educational tool
THEATRE BUSINESS Exploring the business of theatre
.a Explores careers in theatre through participation in various production roles and activities
.b Articulates how participation in theatre helps to equip students for success in careers within and outside the theatre community
.c Examines and critiques the structure and standard operating procedures of commercial, professional, amateur, and educational
theatre organizations
CRITIQUING Critiquing various aspects of theatre and other media using appropriate supporting evidence
.a Generates and uses appropriate terminology for critiquing theatrical presentations
.b Utilizes constructive criticism to identify patterns of on-stage speech and behavior that enhance or detract from a performance
.c Modifies performance based on critiques
.d Discerns the validity of critiques
THEATRE ETIQUETTE Engaging actively and appropriately as an audience member in theatre and other media
experiences
.a Examines the historical relationship between actor, script, and audience as basic elements of the theatrical experience
.b Explains and demonstrates proper decorum as an audience member
.c Explores and analyzes the chemistry between actor and audience

TEXTS & RESOURCES: We will be using chapter study guides in accordance with the book, Theatre for Children and
a variety of childrens theatre scripts.

TEACHING METHOD: This a performance-based class, which means you will be demonstrating your knowledge of
the curriculum through performing. I will be using a variety of techniques to get the required information across. In each
days lesson, I expose students to all three learning styles (visual, auditory, and kinesthetic) to increase retention.
Students will be provided with study guides accompanied with notes. This is a highly engaging class wherein you will be
required and graded according to how often and how well you follow the etiquette for an audience member and theatre
professional in class discussions, activities, and exercises.

METHODS OF ASSESSMENT & EVALUATION: To ensure demonstrated growth of student achievement, I give
pre-tests, which introduces the material and post-tests to measure retained knowledge. The pre-tests are graded as class
work assignments and not as actual tests. Post-tests are graded as 100-point tests. If the student doesnt successfully pass
a post-test, he/she will have an opportunity to retest until he/she successfully demonstrates the retention of that
knowledge. Any performances, presentations, or projects will be pre and post assessed using a standardized rubric. Each
student will be evaluated daily/weekly in a 10-point scale per day and a 20-50-point scale per week according to theatre
etiquette standards.

GRADING POLICY: Your grade will be a percentage of total points. Everything you do in this class will be grade in
points, which will be average together for your percentage grade. The following is the list of grading areas and
point/percentage values.
Categories Total # of Points Percentages
Performances, Presentations, & Projects 100-200 points 30%
Compositional Understanding 10-100 points 30%
Theatre Etiquette 10 points daily 30%
Final Exam 100 points 10%

HOMEWORK & MAKE-UP POLICY: When homework is assigned, it is expected to return the work the following
day or on the assigned due date. Should the work not be turned in on the day it is due, a student may turn in the work
without deduction if he/she had an excused absent note for that due date. Any work not turned in on time looses 5-10
points per day the work is not turned in. If the students absence is excused, he/she will have 3 days following his/her
return to school. If the work is not turned in by that time, the work will not be accepted.



TUTORING SCHEDULE: Should a student need extra assistance with a performance, presentation, project, or to
make-up any test, quiz, or class assignment, he/she can see me Tuesday or Friday mornings from 7:30-8:00am by a
scheduling an appointment.

CLASS PRODUCTION: As a student in this class, you will be apart of the production that we will be performing for
elementary school students of Cobb county. You may function as a cast and/or crew member of the production. Being a
member of the class production will require you to attend an all day in-house field trip the day before our production
opens Mon. Dec. 8
th
. We will be performing the show Tue. Dec. 9
th
through Fri. Dec. 12
th
during the school day from
10:00am-2:00pm and in the evenings from 5:00pm-10:00pm. Please communicate these very important dates to your
family and any other person that youre involved in when concerning outside of school responsibilities.

WARM-UP SESSIONS: Warm-up and relaxation is fundamental for every actor. Theatre is a discipline that requires it.
Learning how to physically, vocally, and mentally warm-up and relax is very important to your success as a student of
theatre. On Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays our warm-up sessions will be 10 minutes. Every Thursday,
warm-up sessions will be twenty minutes. You will be exposed to a variety of physical warm-ups such as yoga and
palates. Vocally you will warm-up by developing the muscles that are responsible for producing your voice. Also
vocally, you will be warm-up the voice by working specific natures of the voice such as projection, articulation, pitch,
inflection, rate, quality, and stylizations. Mentally you will warm-up through learning relaxation techniques such as
meditation and guided visualizations. Also you will mentally warm-up through a variety of concentration and connection
exercises. Since warm-ups will be daily it is important that your clothing doesnt prevent from successfully warm-up. It
is best if you avoid clothing that is too loose, baggy, tight, distracting, or revealing. You will be expected to lay on the
floor at times, so you may want to bring a mat or towel if you have a concern about laying on the floor. During these
sessions, you will be evaluated according to how cooperative you are in following these routines. You might be more
physically, vocally, and mentally flexible by the end of this semester if you correctly follow the instructions.

FIELD TRIP OPPORTUNITIES: As a theatre class student and a potential Drama Club member, you have the
opportunity to attend the following field trip. The cost of the ticket is $20.00. Checks can be made out to Campbell High
School. Tickets art limited.
1. Steel Magnolias Thur. Nov. 6
th
from 9:00am-3:00pm at the Alliance Theatre.
2. Tuck Everlasting Thur. Feb. 12
th
from 9:00am-3:00pm at the Alliance Theatre
3. Edward Foote Thur. April 16
th
from 9:00-3:00pm at the Alliance Theatre

CHS DRAMA CLUB: Here at Campbell, we do offer in addition to theatre classes, a Drama Club. Being in class
doesnt automatically make you a member. Drama Club is our production company called Drama Geeks. If youre
interested in joining Drama Club as a first time member, we will be meeting Wed. Aug. 13
th
from 3:45-4:45 in room #501.
If you are returning Drama Club member we will meet Thur. Aug. 14
th
from 3:45-4:45 in room #501. The club
membership offers you performance and/or technical theatre opportunities in the following events:
-Geek-Prov! -24-Hour Playwriting Competition/Lock-In -Campbell Idol -Spring Production

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