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Drama II Syllabus

This syllabus outlines the Drama III course which is a continuation of Drama II. Students will review materials from last year and expand on acting skills like the 7 Essential Questions. Units will cover Elizabethan theatre, modern theatre, musical theatre, theatrical critiques, pantomime, improvisation, audition technique, monologues, and scenes. Students will be evaluated based on guidelines and growth, not comparisons. The grading policy splits assessments into major and minor categories. Respect is emphasized as a key component of the class.

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Drama II Syllabus

This syllabus outlines the Drama III course which is a continuation of Drama II. Students will review materials from last year and expand on acting skills like the 7 Essential Questions. Units will cover Elizabethan theatre, modern theatre, musical theatre, theatrical critiques, pantomime, improvisation, audition technique, monologues, and scenes. Students will be evaluated based on guidelines and growth, not comparisons. The grading policy splits assessments into major and minor categories. Respect is emphasized as a key component of the class.

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Drama II Syllabus 

Amy Eller   

[email protected] 

ChapelHilltheatre.weebly.com 

Objective 
Drama III is a continuation of Drama II, covering a variety of theatrical elements. The students 
will review materials learned last year. We will read, discuss, and analyze different theatrical 
works. We will expand on the basics of performing as an actor including the 7 Essential 
​ uller productions will be performed with a focus on student leadership, creation, 
Questions.​ F
and ownership of their art. 

  

Units 
Elizabethan Theatre​ (Shakespeare, Globe Theatre, ​Twelfth Night​) 

Modern Theatre & Musical Theatre P


​ lays TBD 

Theatrical Critiques/Evaluation ​(clips, elements of good theatre 

Pantomime (​ 7 pictures, moving object, charades) 

Improvisation​ (taxi, what are you doing?, scene starters) 

Audition Technique​ (Introduction, sides, 5 rehearsal ideals) 

Monologues​ (7 essential questions, varied selections) 

Scenes​ (varied selections, partner scenes, open scenes, radio theatre) 

Technical Theatre​ (theatre terms, lights/sound, costuming, makeup) 

  

Tutoring:​ Before school  

Materials:​ Computer & Google Classroom 

Performance Evaluation​: Will be based on set guidelines & will be considered not by 
comparison to other students' performances but by direction given by me, ability to apply this 
direction and on personal growth. 
Cheating Procedure​ - Any student caught cheating will be referred to the office as a discipline 
referral and required to make up the assignment at a teacher assigned time. Refer to the 
handbook for consequences. 

Late work​ will be recorded as a zero until turned in. Late work may be submitted for partial 
credit and will lose 10 points each day after the due date/time.   

Grading Policy​: M
​ ajor Assessments 45%  monologues, group performances, scenes 

  Minor Assessments 20%  history/term quizzes, minor performances 

Daily Assignments 20%  class participation in games, discussions 

Final Exam 15%  Terms and play analysis 

 
Consequences for Failure to Follow Minor 
Rules and Procedures: 

First Offense: Warning from the Teacher 

Second Offense: Detention & parent 


contact 

Third Offense: Discipline referral & parent 


contact 

Consequences for Failure to Follow Major 


Rules and Procedures: 

Discipline referral & parent contact 

  
P​repare for school each day 

A​ttend school daily 

N​o excuses 

T​hink before you act 

H​ave a positive attitude 

E​ducation is the priority 

R​espect self and others 

  RESPECT IS KEY 

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