High School Theatre 3
Fall Semester | |||||||
| Unit Title | Actor "type" and "type casting" and monologue selection | Actor Portfolio (digital, video, etc.) Resume Building | Play or Scene Work | Acting Styles- (research, presentation, demo) | Playwriting Script work/Feedback | Rehearse | Perform Final Evaluation |
| Time | 3 weeks | 3 weeks | 3 weeks | 3 weeks | 2 weeks | 2 weeks | 2 weeks |
| Understandings | Students will learn about their "type" and pick a monologue based on their type cast. | Students will understand the importance of a portfolio | Students will learn about dramaturgy and how to use it in productions or scene work. | Students will research and demonstrate knowledge of various acting styles | Students will begin creating a script. students will complete scripts and receive feedback | Students will cast and rehearse chosen scripts | Students will perform original scripts. Students will understand the significance of offering and receiving constructive criticism of peer performances. |
| TEKS | TEKS : 1A-C, 1g, 2a, 2b, 5c | TEKS : 1A-C, 1g, 2a, 2b, 5c | TEKS: 1B-K, 2A-F, 3A-D | TEKS: 1B-K, 2A-F, 3A-D | TEKS: 5A-D | TEKS: 5A-D | TEKS: 5A-D |
Spring Semester | |||||||
| Unit Title | Script Analysis Character Analysis | Broadway Director analysis (Harold Prince, Julie Taymor, Rachel Chavkin, etc.) | Film Director Analysis (Tim Burton, Wes Anderson, etc.) | Student Directed scene/OAP/ Cast the show | Rehearse/ Perform | Intro to Screenwriting Playwriting Script work/Feedback | Rehearse Perform/Film/Edit Final Film Evaluation |
| Time | 2 weeks | 2 weeks | 2 weeks | 3 weeks | 3 weeks | 3 weeks | 3 weeks |
| Understandings | Students will break down a script to analyze. Students will analyze various characters from the script/screen | Students will be assigned various directors from the stage to research their history and style of directing and who the often partnered with for choreo, playwrights, etc. and identify major works. | students will be assigned various directors to research their history and style of directing and who they often partnered with for cinematography and identify major works. | Students will choose a script/play to direct. Students will serve as casting director, director, or actor | Students will create the set environment and block the play. students will perform various roles in the production process for final performance. | Students will review/learn the basics of screenwriting and structure. Students will begin creating a script. Students will complete scripts and receive feedback. | Students will cast and rehearse chosen scripts. Students will perform and film original script, then edit. Students will understand the significance of offering and receiving constructive criticism of peer performances |
| TEKS | TEKS: 4A,B,C,D,E,F | TEKS: 4A,B,C,D,E,F | TEKS: 4A,B,C,D,E,F | TEKS: 2F | TEKS: 2F | TEKS: 1A,2A-B,2E-F,2A-B,2G,3A,3C,4A,4C, 5C-E | TEKS: 1A,2A-B,2E-F,2A-B,2G,3A,3C,4A,4C, 5C-E |