Drama
Aspects of drama
cooperation
trust
communication
creativity
commitment
focus
risk taking
reflection
problem solving
suspension of disbelief
frozen and focused
element of goid tableau, students are absolutely frozen and focused when they are supposed to he
focal point
there is a very clear focal point for each tableau
smooth transitions
transitional movements are smooth, quick and add significantly to the effectiveness of the story or mood
use of space
depth in arrangement on stage supports meaning and adds impact
multiple levels
there are always more than two levels, as changing levels adds impact
exaggerated facial expressions and body language
they add power and contribute to overall meaning
no masking
the tableau are all open to the audience without masking
object handling
consider objects height length and width. Small can be outlined by tour hands, large can require movement of while body, extremely large is outlined through eye and head movements. Consider weight, and muscular tension, texture
elements of good pantomime
facial expressions, simplifying and amplifying, posture, relaxation, gestures, and body movements
responsible practices
identify and follow safe and ethicle practices in drama activities
identify and apply the skills and attitudes needed to perform various tasks and responsibilities in producing drama works
demonstrate an understanding of theatre and audience etiquette, in both classroom and formal performance contexts
steps of creative process
revising and refining good, planning and focusing bad