Drama Course Syllabus Grades 7 & 8
Grade 7 & 8 Course Description:
Drama is team activity which involves students working together to develop drama skills and create performance pieces.
During the first 3 Quarters students from grades 7 & 8 are merged and complete a quarter of each fine art subject (Art, Music and Drama). For the 4th Quarter students are given the option to can choose their preferred fine art subject and, where possible, they are assigned to that subject
It is expected that Drama students at these grades will have brought forward basic skills from previous Drama classes, either at ISS or their previous school.
At the end of Quarters 1, 3 & 4 and the Christmas show in quarter 2 the students collaborate with other Drama students from Grades 6, and 9 & 10 to present their performance pieces. This is presented to a small audience (peers, parents and teachers). Following these events the students reflect on their performance and seek feedback from fellow students.
Drama Course Syllabus Grade 7 & 8 Quarters 1, 2 & 3
Improvised or scripted performance
Objective: Develop and perform an improvised piece linked to a theme or identify and perform a scripted piece (depends on skill and interests of group)
Improvisation
· Introduction to improvisation
· Introduction to Theatrical terminology
· Exploration of theme through Drama
· Creation of performance piece
· Performance
· Reflection
Perform a play
Objective: Select, cast and rehearse a written play
· Analyze styles of plays
· Identify play
· Casting
· Rehearsal
· Performance
· Reflection
Drama Syllabus Grade 7 & 8 Quarter 4
Perform a Monologue
Objective: Select and rehearse a individual monologues
· Analyze different styles of monologue
· Identify play
· Rehearsal
· Performance
· Reflection
ASSESSMENT POLICY
Assessments are conducted during every class.
The Class assessment is observational and considers the students’ progress and/or achievement level in the topic/skill development area being covered in class.
Students are also assessed on Effort which includes behavior in class and preparedness.
The Performance assessment is based on a Rubric which considers Characterization, Concentration/Focus, Clarity, Commitment/Memorization and Energy. The rubric is adjusted to match the style of the performance piece.
Occasionally there may be a paper test or written assignment.
The assessment score for Class and Effort are out of 10 and students will receive a score of 9 if they:
Class grade
· Apply and develop the topic/skill area in class
· Co-operate in planning and presenting
· Use rehearsal time effectively
· Are respectful audience members.
Effort grade
· Arrive on time to class,
· Are prepared with necessary material (script, homework, prop, costume etc)
· Remain focused throughout the lesson,
· Respond appropriately to other students
· Maintain good general behavior standards
The assessment score for performance is out of 50 and students receive a score of 45 if they achieve the following:
· Characterization – sustain a believable character during the majority of the performance
· Concentration/focus – Remain ‘in the moment’ for the majority of the performance
· Clarity – could be heard and understood most of the time.
· Commitment/Memorization – Most lines and cues memorized
· Energy – maintained energy and enthusiasm most of the time.
Evaluation System:
ü Class 60%.
ü Effort 30%
ü Performance 10%