Acting II Syllabus  (download full version)

 

In Acting II students will:

1. Analyze the physical, emotional, and social dimensions of characters found in    

   dramatic texts:

·         acquire knowledge of character development

·         develop understanding of various types of characters

·         gain deeper understanding of human experience through performance

2. Create and sustain characters in an ensemble that communicate with audiences:

·         adapt verbal and nonverbal expression and visual images to a specific purpose

·         analyze, entertain, inform, and share ideas

·         comprehend, interpret, evaluate, analyze, and appreciate texts

·         transfer knowledge gained from reading to performing

3. Compare and demonstrate various classical and contemporary techniques:

·         use various acting techniques for different audiences and purposes

·         explore and perform classical text (e.g. Shakespearean, Greek, Commedia dell’Arte)

·         explore and perform post-modern dramatic text

4. Create artistic interpretations through performance:

·         exercise critical and creative communication about process

·         listen and view reflectively and critically

·         conceptualize and implement new methods of performance

5. Demonstrate understanding of the personal, social, cultural, and historical

    contexts of theatre arts:

·         ask questions, examine problems, and consider ideas that focus on issues and interests

·         investigate and share multiple perspectives of various texts

·         identify and research cultural, historical, and symbolic clues in dramatic texts

·         share findings through performance to connect to audience

 

Grading Policy:

                Informal Performances         45%

Formal Performances            40%

                Written work                         15%

               

Students are responsible for turning work in/performing on the assigned due date or making arrangements with me prior to the deadline.  Late work turned in/performed before the deadline will be scored one letter grade lower.  After the deadline, the score will be reduced by 50%.

Grading modifications may be made for students with IEP or 504 plans.

 

Class Materials:

• Notebook
• Pen or pencil

Ms. Johnson

If you ever have questions, need extra help, or have concerns, you can find me in my office in B117 or in B104.  For before or after school, special arrangements must be made ahead of time.