John F Ross CVI ARTS DEPARTMENT

GRADE 9 - ADA 10

 

Units 1 - 5 = 70% Term work

Unit 6 = 20% Culminating Project

Exam = 10%

 

UNIT 1 - Group Process

By the end of the unit, I can demonstrate:

• the differences between leaders, followers and distractors.

• how to effectively follow instructions and work to deadlines.

• self-awareness and the ability to work as a collective unit.

• trust in working with others in a safe and supportive environment.

• how to apply strategies for the improvement of the group process.

• how to reflect upon what they have learned, in writing and orally.

• the skills that will be necessary for success in the rest of the semester.

• demonstrate the ability to critically analyze each unit through journal writing that meets the expectations for the EQAO.

 

UNIT 2 - Lighting

By the end of the unit, I can demonstrate:

• how to safely use lighting equipment

• how to safely use ladders

• an understanding of the differences in lighting instruments

• how to use a lighting system

• how to reflect upon what they have learned, in writing and orally.

• an understanding of technical career paths in theatre.

• the ability to critically analyze each unit through journal writing that meets the expectations for the EQAO.

 

UNIT 3 - Tableaux

By the end of the unit, I can demonstrate:

•  ability to use non-verbal techniques to communicate ideas and concepts to an audience.

• an understanding of the use of tableaux as an effective dramatic technique.

• an understanding of tableaux as a drama form and be able to apply its conventions (freeze, focus, face, balance, sightlines, levels and blocking).

• ability to support the lessons learned in units 1 and 2, group process and lighting.

• how to reflect upon what I have learned, in writing and orally.

• demonstrate the ability to critically analyze each unit through journal writing that meets the expectations for the EQAO.

 

UNIT 4 - Movement to Music

By the end of the unit, I can demonstrate:

• an understanding of movement to music in an abstract form as well as a story-line form.

• body awareness as it relates to others in space and time.an understanding of movement to music as a drama form and be able to apply its conventions (high, medium. low; open, closeed; tempo)

• ability to support the lessons learned in units 1,2 and 3: group process, lighting and tableaux.

• how to reflect upon what I  have learned, in writing and orally.

• the ability to critically analyze each unit through journal writing that meets the expectations for the EQAO.

 

UNIT 5 - Voice and Mask

By the end of the unit, I can demonstrate:

• the importance of articulation, projection, vocal variety and memorization in theatre and every day life.

• the use of mask to support a dramatic work

• the ability to build a mask for a specific character from a source.

• the ability to bring text to life through creative use of voice, mask and staging.

• ability to support the lessons learned in units 1,2, 3 and 4: group process, lighting, tableaux and movement to music.

• how to reflect upon what I have learned in writing and orally.

• the ability to critically analyze each unit through journal writing that meets the expectations for the EQAO.

 

UNIT 6 - Culminating Assignment

By the end of the unit, I can demonstrate:

• an understanding of all of the drama forms studied which include: group process, lighting, tableaux, movement to music, voice and mask.

• the ability to create a script from a source (Greek Mythology), to plan, rehearse and present their production.

• how to reflect upon what I have learned, in writing and orally.

• the ability to critically analyze each unit through journal writing that meets the expectations for the EQAO.

 

ADDITIONAL CURRICULUM - ALTERNATE ASSIGNMENTS

Students who, for some reason, have missed completing portions of the curriculum will be offered the opportunity to complete alternate assignments.