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Welcome to the 2008-2009 school year!
Following are the materials necessary to succeed in all Drama Department classes this year, 7th Grade, 8/9 Drama, and Acting for Film: 2 Section Spiral Bound Notebook – College Ruled paper
with Dividers
Class Descriptions:
Acting for Film A one semester class for 8th and 9th Graders in which students will learn to act for the camera. It is not necessary to take Drama Classes prior to Acting for Film Classes. Basic film acting skills will be taught and students will film each other in the acting process.
7th Grade Drama 7th graders will be introduced to basic drama skills, including pantomime, improvisation Students and vocal work. Students will gain experience in front of classmates performing individually and in groups. A mini film acting unit is included in the instruction.
Students will work on basic theatre skills
and learn about jobs in the acting field. A career unit will be
included where students will learn to put together an acting resume
for an audition. Since students are able to take drama for a full
year in both 8th and 9th grades, those who
take drma continuously will learn a broader scope of skills and
gain more experience acting. Students will attend a professional
play during the semester to gain an understanding of skills they
are working on in class (see details under
“Events”).
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