Wiki Page, Oklahoma High School- Drama/Theatre Course (OK Art Tech): Module 3: For the Instructor

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Module 3: For the Instructor

Overview

Module 3 and Module 4 will focus on a few career options available in the drama/theatre realm. Learners may not know how rich job prospects are in the performing arts field. While only some specialties are focused on here, students will be introduced to a variety of arts employment, both artistic and technical. These modules also provide a chance for students to draw connections between personal preferences and career possibilities.

This module will focus on the production side of theatre, with the set designer, prop master, and lighting technician being the focus.

Oklahoma Fine Arts Standard

Examine how theatre connects to life experiences, careers, and other content.

Tips & Tricks

Modules 3 and 4 offer an exciting opportunity to reveal career choices students have yet to consider. Investigate the job market with students. Look at actual listings, salaries, and lifestyles. Allow students time to discover and discuss. Encourage students to visualize themselves on different career paths.

Instructor Tasks

This module focuses on some careers in the drama/theatre field! In addition to acting, a production requires many job roles to be filled to be successful. Guide students as they learn about these careers and encourage them to think about drama in other ways besides acting.

Review all module pages before the start date.

Guide Students through the student overview for this module. Facilitate conversation about drama jobs and brainstorm careers.

Show videos on the projector for the whole class to view together.

Go through assignments with students to answer any questions they may have. Review rubrics/grading criteria, and submission details with students.

Answer discussion questions as a class before having students reply in Canvas.

Module 3 assignments to grade:

3.5a Discussion- Analyzing Props (rubric)

3.7 Assignment- Choose a Set Design (auto-graded)

Review student work and look for common struggles or misconceptions to clarify.

Encourage students to communicate by commenting on submissions and asking questions when applicable.