Drama 3/4
Course Description/Overview/Welcome Statement
I want all of you to capture the vision of what this class can be. In the past we have been very successful and we can take that tradition to the next level. You will develop a passion for this art that you will carry for the rest of your life. You will hone your discipline, utilizing the terminology in your daily speak. You will champion the ethics of theatre to make the world a better place. You will access, analyze, evaluate, and create great art.
Learning Expectations
By the end of this course you will be able to perform Shakespeare, understand and perform international theatrical forms. You will perform ‘Taming of the Shrew” , and write a short play.
You will be required to be in class and participating every day. There is a daily participation grade of 5 points. Keep in mind that you start the day with 0 points and work your way up to 5, so just being in class does not constitute full points. Also you are required to audition for all Provo High School plays.
You will prepare for the Shakespeare Competition to be held in Cedar City Oct. 3-5. If you are not attending you must prepare as if you are. The cost of participation is to be determined and fundraising will be available.
Assessment of Progress
Taming of the Shrew
Assignment- Ensemble Scene or Individual Event
International Theatre
Assignment- Performance piece
Taming of the Shrew
Assignment- Scene
Playwriting
Assignment- 10-minute play
Specific assignment sheets will be handed out for each project.
Course Materials
In a Drama classroom I find it helpful to view film clips as examples of various acting and directing techniques. In accordance with District Policy the following are PG and PG-13 movies that may be used in my classroom:
2001: A Space Odessy (PG), Rear Window (PG), The Sixth Sense (PG-13), The Hudsucker Proxy (PG), O, Brother Where Art Thou? (PG-13), Good Night, and Good Luck (PG), Spider-man 2 (PG-13), Star Wars IV (PG), Raiders of the Lost Ark (PG), The Fawlty Towers (NOT RATED but probably PG-13), Citizen Kane (NOT RATED probably PG), Spirited Away (PG), Napoleon Dynamite (PG), Ponette (NOT RATED probably PG) Millions (PG), Metropolis (NOT RATED probably PG), Lord of the Rings Trilogy (PG-13), Edward Scissorhand (PG-13), Labyrinth (PG), A Mighty Wind (PG-13), Steel MAgnolias (PG), Driving Miss Daisy (PG), Jaws (PG), Finding Neverland (PG), How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying (NOT RATED but probably PG), Galaxy Quest (PG), The Karate Kid (PG), The Three Amigos (PG), Signs (PG-13), UHF (PG-13), The Incredibles (PG), Groundhog Day (PG-13), What About Bob? (PG) Frankenstein (NOT RATED probably PG), M (NOT RATED probably PG-13), The Iron Giant (PG), The 3 Penny Opera (NOT RATED probably PG-13) The Man Who Knew Too Much (PG), The Birds (PG-13), The Manchurian Candidate [1962] (PG-13), The Bride of Frankenstein (NOT RATED but probably PG), Strange Brew (PG), The Taming of the Shrew (NOT RATED but probably PG), A Streetcar Named Desire (PG) The Dark Knight (PG-13) Inception (PG-13) Ben-Hur (PG) Vertigo (PG-13) Dial “M” for Murder (NOT RATED probably PG) Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (PG)
Any other films of a PG or PG-13 rating will be informed to the parents prior to viewing. If a parent does not want their son/daughter to view any part of any of these films, an alternative assignment will be offered.
Classroom Procedures
I fully support the policies and rules of Provo High School. If you have a question about those rules consult your student handbook.
My classroom rules are simple:
Don’t cause a problem. (e.g. Texting in class)
If you cause a problem I will have to do something about it. (e.g. taking cell phone away forever.)
If you feel that what I have done to deal with your problem is unfair or excessive you may bring me your concern in writing with a proposed option for another solution, signed by your parent or guardian.
Due to the systematic and perpetual trashing of my classroom, all food is banned. Exceptions due to health reasons will be dealt with on a case by case basis.
Calendar of Due Dates for Major Assignments
Dates subject to change.
Ensemble Scene or Individual Event-Sept. 28-30
Taming of the Shrew- March 14
10-minute play- May 18
Specific assignment sheets will be handed out for each project.
Progress Reports and Report Cards
If a student misses a day of class they have one week to make it up.
I will accept late work up to one week after the due date. 10% will be deducted for each day late. After one week no credit will be given for said assignment.
There are opportunities for extra credit but do not wait until the last minute to come to me. I cannot spend the few extra hours I have at the end of each term giving and grading extra credit assignments.
Connecting Home to School
Sign this form at: https://sites.google.com/a/provo.edu/drama-and-film-studies/home/drama-3-4/disclosure-signature-page
Office: 373- 6550 EXT. 3373
Email: robertba@provo.edu
Web site:https://sites.google.com/a/provo.edu/drama-and-film-studies/home/drama-3-4
Personal Statement and other items (optional)
Hunchback of Notre Dame
August 19 and 20
from 2:30-5:30
The Drama Room
Sign up for a time outside Mr. Bauer’s room.
Come prepared to sing 16 to 32 bars from a Broadway musical. You must provide your own accompaniment (live or electronic).