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In this lesson, students will learn the terminology needed to identify different parts of the stage and to create a set design that uses levels in an effective and appealing way. Students create a basic kitchen set design for a kitchen set design that applies their new knowledge of stage parts, levels and scenery.

In this lesson, students will review the “open body” element of projection. Using this technique, students will make it easier for audiences to see and understand their actions in the scene.

In this lesson, students will focus on how voice can be used to communicate character as well as to make the dialogue in the scene easily accessible to an audience. Students will give and receive feedback on their vocal clarity and expression in performance.

Students will review the various techniques we’ve explored this unit (voice, movement, set design, projection, etc.) to convey meaning in a contentless scene. They will continue to work on their scenes and complete a Rehearsal Checklist.

Students will review the various techniques we’ve explored this unit (voice, movement, set design, projection, etc.) to convey meaning in a contentless scene. Students will perform their final partner scene for assessment in front of the class. They will also completed an audience feedback sheet where they give their peers feedback on Rubric skills.

Students will identify areas of technical theatre known as “crafts” and explore how the use of these crafts affects storytelling.

Students will identify and understand the roles and responsibilities in a theatre company: artistic, production, and business.

Students will identify and apply their knowledge of the areas and elements of the stage.

Students will identify and apply knowledge of different types of theatre spaces.

Students will research a tech theatre organization and apply their knowledge by creating a marketing brochure.

Students explore the design concepts of line and shape and how they can be used by a designer to affect an audience.

Students continue to explore design through the effects of colour and apply their knowledge.

Students will research and apply knowledge on the effect of colour.

Students explore the effect scenic design can have on storytelling using designed environments from known TV shows and movies.

Students explore the process of scenic design so they: • Have a guided path for work that they might create. • Understand what information designers need in order to create.

Students analyze a script to determine scenic needs. They utilize thumbnail sketches to explore potential designs for a play.

Students explore an element of scenic design and apply their knowledge in a drafting exercise. They will use this information when they create a ground plan as part of their scenic design.

Students apply their knowledge by creating a ground plan.

Students explore an element of scenic design and apply their knowledge to create a rendering.

Students will identify, comprehend, and demonstrate their knowledge of shop safety by creating a public safety announcement.