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Creative Drama: Script Development
Course: THP211AC

First Term: 1995 Fall
 Lecture   1 Credit(s)   1 Period(s)   1 Load  
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: S


Description: Theory and practice of creative drama in script development. Covers creation and adaptation of dramatic materials from a variety of sources. Emphasis on application in elementary and secondary school levels



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Define the elements of dramatic structure, and apply the structural elements to nondramatic sources of performance. (I)
2. Define and demonstrate the role of a group leader by applying group dynamic techniques, questioning strategies, and side coaching techniques. (II)
3. Identify sources of human and integrated drama, and explain techniques that can be used to teach subjects across the curriculum. (III)
4. Compose, present, and evaluate lesson plans that incorporate creative drama for various age and skill levels. (IV)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Dramatic Structure
   A. Terminology
   B. Analysis
   C. Creating improvisations from various literary sources
      1. Poems
      2. Stories
      3. Plays
   D. Preparing improvisations
      1. Selection
      2. Characterization
      3. Dramatic plot
   E. Presentation
      1. Action
      2. Dialogue
      3. Identifiable dramatic plot
II. Development of Group Leader for Drama
   A. Group dynamic techniques
   B. Heathcote questioning strategy
   C. Side coaching techniques
III. Development of Human and Integrated Drama
   A. Sources
      1. Newspapers
      2. Life experiences
      3. Imagination
      4. Plays
      5. Curriculum subject matter
   B. Appropriateness for age and skill levels
   C. Selection of creative drama activities
IV. Development of Lesson Plans for Creative Drama
   A. Preparation
      1. Selection of topics, themes, subject matter
      2. Appropriateness for age and skill levels
   B. Presentation
      1. Dialogue
      2. Dramatic plot
      3. Action
      4. Characterization
   C. Evaluation
      1. Appropriateness for age and skill levels
      2. Unity
         b. Group
      2. Group evaluation of unity
         a. Theme
         b. Topic
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 12/13/1994

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