DRA801A

Dramatic Arts (DRA801A) will focus on the technical aspects of theatre production. Students will be expected to work collaboratively with their classmates on a class production. It will build upon technical skills, concepts, techniques, ideas, knowledge, and experiences in DRA701A, plus they will be introduced to a foundational component that will explore and examine theatre production, script writing, and acting. Students will critically view the technical approach to dramatic works and discuss their findings using persuasive argument skills. They will examine dramatic genres, time periods, cultures, and styles, and apply this knowledge to the technical production of a dramatic work. Students are expected to develop and demonstrate growth in their proficiency of technical skills; use of artistic concepts; exploration of media and techniques; gathering of information and knowledge; reflecting historical and cultural awareness; divergent thinking when problem-solving; support for the values and principles of sustainability in our world; and communication of ideas, thoughts, feelings, and inspirations. This course has a strong emphasis on self-criticism and working independently. Students will continue to create, collect, record, explore, and reflect in their logbook/blog and portfolio on a regular basis. Students will be expected to develop and reassess their artist statement throughout the course.

Prerequisite: DRA701A or permission from the teacher (based on level of skill and knowledge)