Wiki Page, Oklahoma High School- Drama/Theatre Course (OK Art Tech): Module 5: Arts Experience #1 Guide- Career Presentation

Wiki Page
2025-03-06T08:26:21-06:00

Module 5 Arts Experience #1 Guide

Assignment

Students have been exploring different careers in the drama/theatre field. For this Arts Experience, students will share a presentation on a career they have chosen to research.

During this Arts Experience, the students can present in a variety of formats: video, poster, brochure, etc. Students may not feel comfortable speaking in front of a crowd, so some of these options do not require them to. Feel free to help them share their information if they are nervous.

Set-up Instructions

Ideally, you will have a traditional performance space today. However, many areas may be rearranged to accommodate the Arts Experience by simply designating a "performance area" and an "audience area."

Instruction

Introduction

1. Lead the group in a warm-up exercise of your choice.

2. Recall information from previous modules: "In Module 3-4, you learned about various career opportunities in drama/theatre. There are many more than just actors! For this Arts Experience, you have chosen one to do further research on. Today, you will present your information to the class."

3. Have students gather the necessary supplies.

Demonstration

Help students feel more confident by modeling a short speech and pointing out strategies you use to make it effective.

Review the grading rubric below with students so they know what you are looking for while they present.

Career Presentations

If time allows, you can have students quietly practice their presentations independently or with a partner.

Students may volunteer to perform, or you can invite them to present. If a student refuses to perform in person, provide alternatives to the traditional presentation to get as many students as possible to participate.

Review this list of expectations before starting:

Stay in your seat during the performance.

Don't make noise.

Pay attention to the performance.

Applaud when it is over.

Be supportive and encouraging.

Feedback types:

Real-time feedback- Provide constructive feedback right after the student performs.

Delayed feedback- Be sure to keep notes during each performance that contain support and constructive criticism. Deliver them after performances, preferably during individual conferences.

Assessment

You will grade presentations based on the rubric below. Review this rubric with students before beginning and direct them to find the rubric on 5.4 AE #1 Assignment- Career Research Final Submission.

Wrap-up

Clean up

Have students clean up materials and dispose of trash.

Return furniture to its original spots if necessary.

Reflection

When students return to their tables, use the following prompts:

Was this Arts Experience helpful? Why or why not?

Do you have ideas to help improve your performance? If so, what are they?

Tell students that there is a reflection assignment at the end of this module. They can start thinking about these now. The three questions they will need to answer are:

1. Did you feel prepared for the Arts Experience? Why or why not?

2. What is one thing you learned during the Arts Experience?

3. If you had to redo your presentation, would you do anything differently? Explain your answer.

Note

If the presentations aren't finished during the Arts Experience time, be sure to give further instructions to the students on how and when to complete their presentations.