Level

Middle School: 6°
At this level, the subject is mandatory
Language of tuition: English

Curriculum

Syllabus: School-based

Textbook reference

Not applicable

Timetabling

1.5 hours

Course Objectives

PERFORMING
Knowing a range of theatre practices from throughout history
Choosing appropriate movements and sounds to express character
Adapting tone and pitch of voice to suit character
Applying understanding of theatre practices to the creation of a character
Knowing how to improvise and devise without the use of scripts
Being aware of use of space on stage
Working collaboratively with others to produce a cohesive performance
Understanding health and safety when performing
STAGECRAFT
Understanding the different parts of a stage
Understanding the different roles of theatre practitioners
Understanding different types of stage and why and how these vary
Applying appropriate technical vocabulary to discussion of staging
Understanding the role of stage directions in scripts
Performing using a script to guide their actions and movements
TOPICS
(6ème): Mime and Melodrama – Physical Theatre – Greek Theatre – Comedy and Commedia del’Arte – Improvisation – Stanislavsky and working with scripts.

Teaching strategies

General principles: Active, physical methods including group and pair work.

Assessment

Informally throughout the course through end of lesson performances and dialogue with teacher and students during lessons.

Suggested Learning Strategies

Use of modelling to demonstrate techniques
Use of watching example videos for homework to enable students to see professionals in action
Group and pair work also allows students to share and test ideas before presenting a final response

Average weekly home study time

15 min per week doing research on different techniques/learning lines

Cross-curricular activities

Connections with History/Geography, French Literature, English Literature.