Drama

Learning Goal:

I can identify the qualities of a musical based upon various factors such as structure, character types, and production presentation.

Estimated Time for The Week: Under one hour

Learn & Practice:

• Did you know that all Broadway Musicals have a storyline, musical score, singing and dancing and conversations between characters? They often began as movies. Some musicals that were made from movies are The Lion King, The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, and SpongeBob the Musical.
• Watch the video entitled: "The Lion King, the World's #1 Musical
• Watch the 360 degree video of the song “The Circle of Life: "The Circle of Life in 360"
• Look at these cool “Behind the Scenes” videos that show how they made “The Lion King.” Watch at least the first one, but the other two are pretty neat too.

Note: To view Behind the Scenes, use a non-district device.

• Read this list of all the characters from “The Lion King.”
• Which character would you like to play? What was your favorite song?
• Reflect on the examples of the musicals provided for you. What do you think works well and why? What do you think could be improved upon and why?
• You can send your thoughts and ideas to your drama teacher by school email!

Drama Week 3

Learning Goal: I can identify the various areas of technical theatre. I will be able to elaborate on the specifics in each field and their purpose in the production.

Estimated Time for The Week: 1-1.5 hours

Learn & Practice:

1) Watch the following videos on the various areas of technical theatre.

Lighting Design

Costumes

Scenic Design

Prop Masters

2) As you watch, take notes on the specifics of the jobs. After a video is over, you should able to identify the specifics of the job and its overall contribution to the entire production.

3) Choose one of the 4 areas that you feel you would do well at based upon your strengths and the requirements of the job.

4) Create a short essay that identifies and informs the area that you would choose if you went into the technical theatre field. Discuss the various requirements of the job and why you would fit. Explain in detail how you would be successful in the job.

Remember to submit your short essay to your respective drama teacher!

Learning Goal:

I can identify camera shot types and investigate how they contribute to the story in film.

Estimated Time for The Week: Under one hour

Learn & Practice:

• This week, we will be learning about film. This is an exercise that will help you understand different “shot types,” which means the different angles the camera takes when filming a subject. In film these shot types help tell the story. You will be researching these shot types and next week, you’ll film your own story using the different shots.
• Please complete each question for each camera shot type below. You will need to use the resources of the Internet to complete this packet. Start by Googling each shot type to find the information for each section.
  • Close-Up: This shot fills the screen with part of the subject, such as the face.

What is the purpose/advantage of this shot? What does this type of shot make you think about?

• Choker: What makes a shot a choker shot? Why do you think directors use a choker shot?
• Extreme Close-Up: Emphasizes a small area of the subject, such as the eyes or mouth.

This is also known as an “___________________________________ shot.”

Why do you think directors use extreme-close ups?

• Extreme Long Shot (a.k.a. “extreme _______________ shot”)

What is the purpose of an extreme long shot?

• Long Shot (a.k.a. “______________________ shot.”) What is the purpose of a long shot? In long shots, the character is more of a focus than in an extreme long shot, but the shot is still dominated by the _____________________________.
• Full Shot: Frames the character from _________________________ to _______________. What is the purpose of a full shot?
• Medium-Long Shot: This is an intermediate shot between a full shot and a medium shot.

How do you know if a shot is a medium-long shot?

• Medium Shot: Shows a part of a person in more detail. A medium shot frames a person from the ____________________ - up. Medium shots are among the most common shots used in film. Why might a director use a medium shot?
• Cowboy Shot (a.k.a. the “________________________________ shot.”)

This is a variation of the medium shot that shows a subject from the

________ _____________ - up. The Cowboy Shot got its start in western

films. Why would a director in a western film want to use it?

• Medium Close-Up: Between a medium shot and a close-up. A medium close-up frames a person from the _________________________ - up. If you were a director, why would you use a Medium Close-up?
• Eye-Level Shot: A shot taken at approximately human eye-level. What effect does an eye-level shot have on an audience?
• High-Angle Shot: The subject is shot from above _______________ - ___________________. What are audiences supposed to think about a subject who is shot from a high-angle?
• Low-Angle Shot: The shot is from __________________________ eye-level. Why do directors use this type of shot?
• Dutch Angle/Tilt: This shot uses a camera that is tilted sideways.W hat does this shot make you feel or think about the character or situation?
• Establishing Shot: This type of shot is usually the first shot of the scene. Why is it used?

Name FOUR things the establishing shot establishes.

• Point of View (POV) Shot: This shot is taken as though it is from a character’s eyes, so the audience can see what the character sees. Why would a director use this shot?