AE17.TH.3.12

Arts Education (2017) Grade(s): 3 - Theatre

AE17.TH.3.12
Identify the basic technical elements that can be used in drama/theatre work.

Unpacked Content

Essential Questions

EU: Theatre artists develop personal processes and skills for a performance or design.
EQ: What can I do to fully prepare a performance or technical design?

Skills Examples

Identify parts (see Freytag's pyramid) or other formats for dramatic plot structure and be able to identify examples of conflict in dialogue or short scenes.
Apply and use the elements of dramatic structure to create a dramatic/ theatrical work by mapping out a scene around some central conflict.
Investigate how movement is incorporated into a dramatic/ theatrical work through posture, facial expression, and gesture.
Investigate how voice is incorporated into a dramatic/ theatrical work through pitch, volume, and tone.
Participate in various physical exercises that can be used in a group setting for dramatic/ theatrical work to enhance expressiveness of movement and working as part of a group.
Participate in various vocal exercises that can be used in a group setting for dramatic/ theatrical work to work on relaxation, breathing, and articulation.
Participate in emotional/ mental exercises that can be used in a group setting for dramatic/ theatrical work, especially exercises that enhance concentration and recall.
Identify technical elements that are used in a dramatic/ theatrical work including scenery, costumes &/or makeup, props, etc.
Practice dramatic/ theatrical work individually.
Share reflections of the work individually.
Practice dramatic/ theatrical work in small groups.
Share reflections of the work in small groups.
Determine how sharing reflections enhances or harms the creative experience.

Vocabulary

Research

reflection

Analysis

plot
dialogue
exposition
conflict
rising action
climax
falling action
resolution

Voice

pitch
volume
tone
relaxation
breathing
articulation

Movement

posture
facial expression
gestures

Characterization
Directing
Design

scenery
costumes
makeup
props

Theatrical production

concentration
recall
technical elements

Anchor Standards

Anchor Standard 5: Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation.

COS Examples

Example: Identify costume and scenery needs for a small scene in class.