GOAL I: To acquire knowledge of self and others through participation in and reflection on dramatic

experience.

GOAL II: To develop competency in communication skills through participation in and exploration of
various dramatic disciplines.

GOAL III: To develop an appreciation for drama and theatre as a process and art form.

Disciplines that Communicate Possible Forms

Movement tableau, creative movement, mime, dance drama,
improvised dance, choreographed dance, stage
fighting, clowning, mask
Speech storytelling, oral interpretation, choral speech,
radio plays
Improv creative drama, planned improvisation,
spontaneous improvisation, theatre sports, group
drama, puppetry, choric drama, readers’ theatre,
story theatre, scripted work, monologues, audition
pieces, collective, musical theatre, film/video

Disciplines that Enhance Communication Possible Components

Theatre Studies performance analysis, theatre history, the script
Technical Theatre lighting, sound, makeup, costume, set, properties,
puppetry, mask, visual media, management
(stage/house/business)

SLO’s Goal 1 Goal 2 Goal 3

Concept • explore specific • develop awareness of
techniques demanded various conventions of
by various dramatic theatre
forms • develop awareness of
• become familiar with drama and theatre by
dramatic terminology viewing as great a
and script format variety of theatrical
• become familiar with presentations as
disciplines that enhance possible
dramatic process
• gain awareness of
how the integration of
disciplines enriches
dramatic
communication
Skill • strengthen powers of • develop the body and • develop the ability to
concentration voice as tools of analyze and assess the
• explore and develop communication process and the art
physical and vocal • develop the ability to
 capabilities give form or expression
• extend the ability to to feelings, ideas and
think imaginatively and images
creatively
• extend the ability to
explore, control and
express emotions
• extend development
of sensory awareness
• extend the ability to
explore meaning
through abstract
concepts
• develop the
willingness to make a
decision, act upon it
and accept the results
• develop the ability to
initiate, organize and
present a project within
a given set of guidelines
• develop the ability to
interact effectively and
constructively in a
group process
• extend the ability to
understand, accept and
respect others—their
rights, ideas, abilities
and differences
• develop the ability to
offer
Attitudes develop a positive self- • develop belief in, • develop recognition
image identification with, and of and respect for
develop self-discipline commitment to a role excellence in drama and
develop self-confidence theatre
• develop the
willingness to make a
decision, act upon it
and accept the results
• develop a sense of
responsibility and
commitment