Name of Course: drama/MUSICAL production
Name of Teacher: Stacy aronovici
E-Mail Address: saronovi@aptoshs.NET
Voice Mail # 604		Room # E-100	Preparation Period: 1
I	Course Description/Outline (reflects needed skills) This is a production class. Everything we do revolves around the concept, rehearsal, and public performance of a full scale drama or comedy in the Fall and a musical in the Spring. Students refine skills in acting, singing & dancing; set design and scenic art; make up design and application; light and sound design; publicity and fund raising; costume design; and stage management. Students participate in exercises, improvisations, as well as research projects and field trips, which will help them to gain a better understanding of the play, its history, and its characters. There will be an audition process, in which students learn and develop skills that will improve their auditions (and can be useful in job interviews as well!) The play will be rehearsed in class, after school, and occasionally on Saturdays, and performed before a public, paying audience. Grade-Level/Advanced National and California State Theatre Arts Standards will be addressed throughout the semester. For a detailed listing of the California State CONTENT STANDARDS for Theatre Arts, please visit www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/thadvanced.asp PREREQUISITE: Successful Completion of Theatre Arts I and/or II AND Audition/Interview in Spring
II	Materials Provided SCRIPT OF PLAY TO BE PRODUCED; sUPPLIMENTAL READING SUCH AS “SHAKESPEARE aLIVE!” AND SELECTed SCENES; FILMS AND DOCUMENTARIES AS APPLICABLE.
III	Materials Required 1. A $20.00 materials fee is due at the beginning of EACH semesetr. Materials for the class and production include the script (a copy for each class member), costume and scenery rentals and materials, and cast t-shirts. 2. Pen, pencil with eraser, hi-lighter, paper.
IV	Goals 1. Students will produce and perform as actors in a full-scale dramatic/musical presentation, gaining hands-on experience by putting to use skills and knowledge in stage craft, stage management, fund raising, and acting, singing, dancing, and directing (as applicable) 2. Students will gain a better perspective of the particular style, genre, and time period of the play, and of the connections between history, art, language, culture and humanity as seen through the playwright’s eyes. 3. Students will improve skills in teamwork, self-discipline, time-management, organization, oral & physical 4. creative expression and more!.
V	Units of Study (activities) 1. Review of acting and audition techniques, and principles of stagecraft. 2. In depth study (project & presentation) of aspects of play. 3. Production work (costumes, sets, scenery, lighting, sound, props, publicity, house, fund raising, etc.) 4. Play performance (acting or stage crew), and post-performance analysis & clean up. 5. Million Word Challenge: Drama Production: Students will read and analyze (through a written or oral presentation) two to three full-length play scripts in addition to the one chosen for production. Musical Production: Students will engage in a research project based upon time period/culture of musical.
VI	Methods of Assessment (may include tests, portfolios, projects, essays, etc.) Weight is given to standard-assessment activities (such as projects and written work) and activities that encourage growth, as measured by each student’s individual abilities and effort. Students shall be assessed in the following areas: 1. Attendance and participation in class and at rehearsals (MANDATORY!); 2. Growth and improvement as an artist/technician (based on effort and individual abilities); 3. Work ethic and cooperation (Team player? Attended all rehearsals? Came prepared? 4. Quality of performance on stage or back stage (see #2 above); 5. Satisfactory completion of all assignments (including research projects and crew assignments).
VII	Grading System: Points are awarded for satisfactory completion/participation in the requirements (see sections VI & IX) and methods of assessment. Missed classes and rehearsals, tardiness, coming ill prepared, incomplete assignments, and a negative or disruptive attitude will adversely affect a student’s grade. Grades are determined by dividing the number of points a student earns by the number of points possible (for example, 94 out of 100 points = 94%, or an “A”.
VIII	Class Procedures 1.Missed Assignments: It is the responsibility of the student to find out what work was missed, first by asking another student, then, if unclear, by checking with me. An appropriate time to do so would be at the end of class, at break, lunch, or after school (not during class). Students will generally have 1 day to complete missed work for each day of an excused absence. 2. Late Work: Late work will have points taken off for each day late. Work that is more than one week late will not be accepted. 3. Work Quality: All written and homework assignments must be completed in blue or black ink (single spaced) or typed in a simple 12 point font, with one and a half to two spacing, unless otherwise indicated. 4.Extra Credit: Students may do extra credit work each quarter, but it is only accepted when all or most of the assigned work is turned in. Extra credit work may raise a student’s grade no more than one letter grade. Possibilities for assignments will be announced periodically. 5. Checking Progress/Grades: Grades will be posted on the web and updated every week. Grades can be accessed via my web page (go to www.aptoshs.net, click on STAFF, find my name, and click on it to access my web page). Students and parents will need a student password and must enter student name as follows: Last, First.
IX	Behavioral Expectations (and consequences) All of the policies of the MARINER CODE apply to the classroom and stage environment. In addition, the following is expected of each student: 1. Attend class and scheduled rehearsals regularly and on time, and participate in daily class activities; 2. Inform the teacher in within or by voice mail at least 24 hours in advance if class or rehearsal time will be missed (illness excepted, of course); 3. Participate in the production/performance of the Fall Play (not optional); Learn lines by deadline; Bring in costumes and props by deadline (and return them later in good condition); 4. Participate in at least one fund raising event and one set building and/or clean –up day (a minimum of 4 hours of tech work); 5. Complete, on time, all assigned work, incl. production crew work and research projects; 6. Leave gum, food and beverages outside the classroom and off the stage; Drinking Water is encouraged; 7. Be prepared with required materials (pencil, script, etc); 8. Treat oneself, teacher, other students, others’ property and the learning process with RESEPCT. Failure to adhere to rules will result in: 1) verbal warning; 2) detention with teacher; 3) call home and referral to discipline/attendance office; 4) 1-2 day suspension from class and removal from production.
I have read & understand the “Course Syllabus” for DRAMA/musical production PRODUCTION Parent/Guardian Signature..............………………………………………………...... PARENT E-MAIL ADDRESS................................................... Student Signature................................................................................................................. PRINT STUDENT NAME ......................................................................... Please return form with BOTH signatures by Friday, August 18. 2006 cc: Teacher Student 4/20/99