Drama / Performing Arts / Theatre

This class is designed to meet the California State Standards for Visual and Performing Arts: Theatre. These standards include artistic perception, creative expression, historical and cultural context, aesthetic valuing, making connections, seeing relationships, and applying concepts. Students in this class will be required to read and comprehend a variety of dramatic/theatrical texts. Assignments will consist of responding to, analyzing, and critiquing theatrical experiences, connecting and applying what is learned, understanding historical contributions and cultural aspects of theatre, and lastly, creating, performing, and participating in theatre.

In order to be successful in this class, it is imperative that you arrive to class on time and ready to work. You must be willing to voice your concerns and questions, and be able to receive feedback as a means for improving your learning. As a member of this learning community, you must be willing to participate in class discussions and help others when needed.

ACADEMICS

Your academic grade will be comprised of the following:

Projects / Major Performances/Assessments 35%

Class Work (In class assignments / Group work/performances) 30%

Participation (Attendance / Effort) 35%

• Grading rubrics will be distributed for major assignments.
• Extra credit will be offered periodically and usually entails attending a event related to some aspect of Drama/Performing Arts and writing a reflection on the experience. Extra credit makes up only 2 % of the overall grade & will not “save your grade”.
• Your citizenship grade will be determined by your behavior in class and your ability to arrive on time, ready to learn!

Class Requirements

Each student is expected to bring the following items to class daily: 3-Ring Binder that includes a labeled section for Drama/Performing Arts and a pen/pencil. The

Late Work (Any work that is turned in after the due date and time without an excused absence is considered late).

• Minor assignments may not be turned in late.
• If a student chooses to turn in a major assignment late, his/her grade will be lowered one letter grade for every day it is late.

(For example: A- to B-)

Texts – TBD

REMEMBER….

All school rules apply in this classroom.

In this class, it is especially important that you respect yourself, each other, and your teachers.

If there are any questions or concerns regarding the above policies, or you have general questions regarding your education, I will be happy to speak with you.

*syllabus subject to change