Wednesday 28 August 2013

Semester 1, 2013/14: Welcome to Grade 10 Drama!

Welcome to Grade 10 Drama! 

Let's set the stage...for an exciting and dynamic semester!

This course provides opportunities for students to explore dramatic forms, conventions,
and techniques. Students will explore a variety of dramatic sources from various
cultures and representing a range of genres. Students will use the elements of drama in
creating and communicating through dramatic works. Students will assume responsibility
for decisions made in the creative and collaborative processes and will reflect on their
experiences.

Prerequisite: None

http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/curriculum/secondary/arts910curr2010.pdf

Attendance is always important, but in a drama class, your absence affects others, not just yourself. Always let me (and your group) know in advance when you will be away.  If you are sick the day of a performance, be responsible and call the school to leave a message for me.  It may be that there is no other option than to have the rest of the group perform without you, but at least we can make an informed, timely decision.

This class is a great mixture of people who are brand-new to drama and others who have had Grade 9.    When we all abide by the following principles, we will all enjoy our time together:
 
1.  Respect and consideration must be shown to all members of the class at all times, as well as to guests in our room.
 
2.  Put things where they belong.  (Stack a chair, put a wig in a box, hang up a costume, put silence/words in their proper spaces, save the drama for the stage.....)
 
3.  Attend.  And be present, in the moment, when you do. 
 
There is a saying in theatre:  "If you are early, you are on time; if you are on time, you are late; if you are late, you are fired."
 
Are you ready for the unique adventure that studying drama provides?  5....4....3...2...1...

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