AE17.TH.8.2

Arts Education (2017) Grade(s): 8 - Theatre

AE17.TH.8.2
Explore solutions to design challenges of a performance space in a drama/theatre work.

Unpacked Content

Essential Questions

EU: Theatre Artists rely on intuition, curiosity and critical inquiry.
EQ: What happens when Theatre artists use their imagination and/or learned theatre skills while engaging in creative exploration and inquiry?

Skills Examples

Each student is a Theatre Technician and/or Designer, who is applying for an Internship at a local theatre company. Present evidence of your previous understanding of the art form in a group portfolio that will highlight your comprehensive knowledge of stage norms, collaboration and/or design/ production process in order to highlight your comprehensive knowledge and ability within the realm of technical theatre. (This project is comprehensive and could take a full quarter or semester of instructional practice and work). This assignment will be completed on a long-term basis.

Resources for Technical Production and Building a Tech Crew

http://www.oktheatre.org/about/services/in-school-theatre-program/more-worksheets-and-information/
https://www.oakparkusd.org/cms/lib/CA01000794/Centricity/Domain/179/Theatre%20Safety%20and%20Tools.ppt
The Perfect Stage Crew: The Complete Technical Guide for High School, College, and Community Theater By: John Kaluta

Vocabulary

Design
Theatrical production

Skills Assessed

Determine staging requirements and technical requirements.
Arrange the performance space, and theoretically coordinate the technical design of the production.
Research the cultural and historical background of a specific play to inform the ground plan.

Anchor Standards

Anchor Standard 1: Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.