Strand 1: Developing practical knowledge and skills Drama 1 Drama II Standard 1.1: Use the body and voice expressively 1.1.1 Demonstrate body awareness and spatial perception 1.1.2 Explore in depth the inner and outer life in developing a character; differentiating between authentic characters and stereotypes; using gestures and movement to convey character. 1.1.1 Demonstrate body awareness and spatial perception 1.1.2 Explore in depth the inner and outer life in developing a character; differentiating between authentic characters and stereotypes; using gestures and movement to convey character Standard 1.2: Develop skills needed for artistic performance 1.2.1 Demonstrate an understanding of theatre and audience etiquette in both classroom and final performance contexts. 1.2.1 Demonstrate an understanding of theatre and audience etiquette in both classroom and final performance contexts. 1.2.2 Identify and apply skills and attitudes needed to perform various tasks and responsibilities in a production and technical aspects of theatre. Standard 1.3: Develop fundamental production and design skills (formal and informal) 1.3.1 Identify and apply skills and attitudes needed to perform various tasks and responsibilities in the production and technical aspects of a performance 1.3.1 Know how visual and sound elements are used to communicate a design or directorial concept. 1.3.2 Design, produce or perform scenes or plays from a variety of international theatre practices and time periods. Drama III 1.1.3 Consider various facets of multidimensional characters. 1.2.1 Demonstrate an understanding of theatre and audience etiquette in both classroom and final performance contexts. 1.2.2 Identify and apply skills and attitudes needed to perform various tasks and responsibilities in a production and technical aspects of theatre. 1.2.3 Explore and use various International theatre techniques and methods 1.2.4 Interact in ensemble and be able to work 1.3.1 Know how visual and sound elements are used to communicate a design or directorial concept. 1.3.2 Participate effectively in a variety of roles in performances 1.3.3 Design, produce or perform scenes or plays from a variety of international theatre practices and time periods. 1
Strand 1: Developing practical knowledge and skills Standard 1.1: Use the body and voice expressively Standard 1.2: Develop skills needed for artistic performance independently Standard 1.3: Develop fundamental production and design skills (formal and informal) IB 1.1.2 Create and sustain a character. 1.1.2 Explore and use various international techniques and methods 1.2.1 Analyse the background, motivation, speech and action of character to build roles; using voice, stance, gesture, and facial expression to portray character research, reflection and revision throughout the rehearsal process and analyse. 1.2.2 Interact in an ensemble and work independently. 1.2.3 Perform in pieces of various lengths and styles. 1.2.4 Demonstrate an understanding of theatre and audience etiquette in both classroom and final performance contexts. 1.2.5 Explore and use various International theatre techniques and methods 1.3.1 Design, produce or perform scenes or plays from a variety of theatrical periods and styles (e.g. Shakespearean and contemporary realism) 1.3.2 Know how visual elements are used to communicate. 1.3.3 Document observations and perceptions of production elements, noting mood, pacing, and use of space though class discussions and reflective writing. 1.1.1 Know how visual and sound elements are used to communicate a design or directorial concept. 1.1.2 Identify and apply skills and attitudes needed to perform various tasks and responsibilities in a production 2
Standard 2.1: Develop personal creativity Strand 2: Developing creative expression of concepts and ideas Standard 2.2: Analyse, Create and write scripts 2.1.1 Explore a variety of stimulus from which students will develop short scenes, characters, monologues and elements of design 2.2.1 Write dialogues and scenes,applying basic dramatic structure: exposition, complication, conflict, crisis, climax and resolution Drama 1 Drama II Drama III IB 2.1.2 Use theatre conventions to generate ideas and explore new concepts for devised theatre. 2.1.3 Use critical analysis before, during and after drama projects to assess individual responsibilities in production 2.1.1 Use theatre conventions to generate ideas and explore new concepts for devised theatre. 2.1.2 Use critical analysis before, during and after drama projects to assess individual responsibilities in production 2.1.1 Develop and realize a coherent directorial concept for a script or piece of devised theatre. Use theatre conventions to generate ideas and explore new concepts for devised theatre. 2.1.1 Explore a variety of stimulus from which students will develop short scenes, characters, monologues and elements of design. 2.1.1 Use improvisation to generate ideas and explore new concepts 2.1.3 Develop and realize a coherent directorial concept for a script or piece of devised theatre. 2.1.4 Develop and realize a coherent directorial and design 3 2.1.1 Identify the origins of international, historical or current theatre practices 2.1.2 Identify author intent within a script and be able to develop into directorial or design concept. 2.2.1 Use critical analysis before, during and after drama projects to assess individual roles and responsibilities in production. 2.2.2 Identify author intent within a script and be able to develop into directorial or design concept. 2.2.3 Identify the origins of international, historical or current theatre practices. 2.2.4 Write dialogues and scenes,applying basic dramatic structure: exposition, complication, conflict, crisis, climax and resolution 2.2.1 Identify dramatic conflict or tension within a source 2.2.2 Write dialogues and scenes, applying basic dramatic structure: exposition, complication, conflict, crisis, climax and resolution. 2.2.3 Use critical analysis before, during and after drama projects to assess individual roles and responsibilities in production.
Standard 2.1: Develop personal creativity Strand 2: Developing creative expression of concepts and ideas Standard 2.2: Analyse, Create and write scripts concept for a script or a devised piece of theatre. 2.2.4 Identify author intent within a script and be able to develop into directorial or design concept. 2.2.5 Identify the origins of international, historical or current theatre practices. 2.2.6 Write dialogues and scenes, applying basic dramatic structure: exposition, complication, conflict, crisis, climax and resolution 4
Strand 3: Communicating, interpreting and reflecting in the arts Drama 1 Drama II Standard 3.1: Observe and critique own and others work 3.1.1 Identify, in writing and in discussion ways in which aspects of the actor, director and design processes in a given piece of theatre can be developed or improved, in order to facilitate the audience experience 3.1.2 Use critical analysis before, during and after drama projects to assess individual roles and responsibilities in production 3.1.1 Identify, in writing and in discussion ways in which aspects of the actor, director and design processes in a given piece of theatre can be developed or improved, in order to facilitate the audience experience 3.1.2 Explain how various drama forms, practices and conventions are 3.1.3 Use critical analysis before, during and after drama projects to assess individual roles and responsibilities in production Standard 3.2: Evaluate the success of dramatic expression both in class and in formal performances 3.2.1 Demonstrate consistently appropriate audience behaviours 3.2.2 Explain how various drama forms, practices and conventions are 3.2.1 Demonstrate consistently appropriate audience behaviours 3.2.2 Explain how various drama forms, practices and conventions are 3.2.3 Use appropriate terminology to describe, analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of directorial or design concepts n a variety of theatre practices Drama III IB Year 1 3.1.1 Explain how various drama forms, practices and conventions are 3.1.2 Use critical analysis before, during and after drama projects to assess individual roles and responsibilities in production 3.1.1 Understand the relationship between production elements and playwright s intentions. 3.1.2 Respond to a variety of selected theatrical events. 3.2.1 Demonstrate consistently appropriate audience behaviours 3.2.2 Explain how various drama forms, practices and conventions are 3.2.3 Use appropriate terminology to describe, analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of directorial or design concepts n a variety of theatre practices 3.1.1 Use appropriate terminology to describe, analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of directorial or design concepts n a variety of theatre practices 3.1.2 Identify ways (in writing and orally) in which aspects of the actor, 5
Strand 3: Communicating, interpreting and reflecting in the arts Standard 3.1: Observe and critique own and others work 3.1.3 Identify, in writing and in discussion ways in which aspects of the actor, director and design processes in a given piece of theatre can be developed or improved, in order to facilitate the audience experience Standard 3.2: Evaluate the success of dramatic expression both in class and in formal performances director and design processes in a given piece of theatre can be developed or improved, in order to facilitate the audience experience. 3.1.4 Explain how various drama forms, practices and conventions are. 6
Drama 1 Drama II Standard 4.1: Develop an appreciation of the theatre Strand 4: Understanding the arts in context 4.1.1 Discuss and demonstrate the ways in which theatre is a unique art form Standard 4.2: Develop awareness of the historical heritage of the theatre 4.1.1 Discuss and demonstrate the ways in which theatre is a unique art form 4.2.1 Identify key figures, works and trends in world theatrical history from various cultures and time periods 4.1.1 Discuss and demonstrate the ways in which theatre is a unique art form 4.2.1 Identify key figures, works and trends in world theatrical history from various cultures and time periods Drama III IB 4.1.1 Discuss and demonstrate the ways in which theatre is a unique art form. 4.1.2 Demonstrate a theoretical and practical knowledge of theatrical traditions from more than one culture. 4.1.3 (HL) Demonstrate an understanding of the complex processes of performance, from the initial conception to the impact the final results leaves on the spectators. 4.2.2 Compare and contrast various international theatre styles throughout history 4.2.3 Be able to select appropriate historical and international theatre research needed for a specific theatre production. 4.2.1 Identify key figures, works and trends in world theatrical history from various cultures and time periods 4.2.2 Compare and contrast various international theatre styles throughout history 4.2.3 (HL)Evaluate the relevance of selected research sources to personal practice. 4.2.4 Acquire appropriate dramaturgical research skills and apply them. 4.2.5 Select appropriate historical and international theatre research needed for a specific theatre production 7
Strand 5: Developing connections, relationships and applications in the arts Drama 1 Standard 5.1: Recognize the role of theatre, film, television and other media in daily life Standard 5.2: Explore careers in the theatre and related fields 5.1.1 Describe how skills acquired in theatre may be applied to other content areas, careers and life challenges Drama II 5.1.1 Demonstrate practicable and innovative understanding of philosophical, social, traditional and cultural influences on theatre and electronic performance practices. 5.1.2 Explain specific social, personal competencies acquired through the work in drama 5.1.1 Identify aspects of drama which intersect with other art forms and the contexts that make that so. 5.2.1 Describe how skills acquired in theatre may be applied to other content areas, careers and life challenges Drama III IB 5.1.1 Demonstrate practicable and innovative understanding of philosophical, social, traditional and cultural influences on theatre and electronic performance practices. 5.1.2 Explain specific social, personal competencies acquired through the work in drama 5.1.1 Demonstrate practicable and innovative understanding of philosophical, social, traditional and cultural influences on theatre and electronic performance practices. 5.1.2 Identify and compare how film, television and electronic media productions influence values and behaviour. 5.1.3 Explain specific social, personal competencies acquired through the work in drama 5.2.1 Identify aspects of drama which intersect with other art forms and the contexts that make that so. 5.2.2 Describe how skills acquired in theatre may be applied to other content areas, careers and life challenges 5.2.1 Identify aspects of drama which intersect with other art forms and the contexts that make that so. 5.2.2 Describe how skills acquired in theatre may be applied to other content areas, careers and life challenges 5.2.2 Explain specific social, personal competencies acquired through the work in Drama. 8