Students will demonstrate their understanding of the Theatre world and the roles within the theatre world by creating a presentation of their own designs for the play 12 Angry Men.
Learning Level/Prior Experience:
Beginner/None
National Standards:
TH:Cr1.1.HSI
a. Apply basic research to construct ideas about the visual composition of a drama/theatre work.
b. Explore the impact of technology on design choices in a drama/theatre work
TH:Cr2.1.HSI
c. Investigate the collaborative nature of the actor, director, playwright, and designers and explore their interdependent roles in a drama/theatre work.
TH:Re7.1.HSII
a. Demonstrate an understanding of multiple interpretations of artistic criteria and how each might be used to influence future artistic choices of a drama/theatre work.
TH:Re9.1.HSI
a. Examine a drama/ theatre work using supporting evidence and criteria, while considering art forms, history, culture, and other disciplines.
b. Consider the aesthetics of the production elements in a drama/theatre work.
c. Formulate a deeper understanding and appreciation of a drama/ theatre work by considering its specific purpose or intended audience.
Essential Questions:
How can we collaborate creatively? Is it possible? What is time management? How important is research in designing a show? How much room to you have to be creative when working with a prescribed script? What skills are crucial in creative collaboration? How can we collaborate effectively?
Key Knowledge and Skills:
Students will know – dramaturgy, director, concept, costume design, set design, stage directions
Student will be able to – collaborate, present, create designs, create concepts
Objective: Students will become familiar with drama/theatre and its purpose by participating in group “idea boards” and discussion following class activity.
Lesson Objective: Students will show an understanding of how to read a play and gather information from it by reading aloud, discussing, and preparing to read their own play.
Lesson Objective: Students will demonstrate understanding of the different jobs in producing theatre by collaborating with their small group and starting their presentation.
Lesson Objective: Students will demonstrate their understanding of designing a show by working on their presentations and creating a poster for their production.
