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Survey of Drama
Students
will learn to analyze and critique the elements of theatre. Students will
study contemporary and modern plays and basic theatre conventions and
terminology. Students will learn the fundamental elements of performance and
technical theatre production. Students will study how to write and present
original scenes, monologues and analyze dramatic literature.
Course Syllabus
Acting
I
Students
will be expected to develop skills such as projection, articulation,
characterization and physicalization. Students will study scenes, monologues
and improvisation and pantomime will be included. Students will perform in a
showcase production outside of class.
Course Syllabus
Advanced Acting
Students
will study scenes and monologues and engage in acting criticism and
performance quality development. Scene and monologue study as well as
analyzing dramatic literature and improvisation will be included. Attending
and participating in theatre productions will be a strong focus in this
course.
Course Syllabus
Public Speaking
Public
Speaking is for students who want to develop skills in writing and presenting
speeches. Basic principles in informative, persuasive and impromptu speeches
will be covered. Students will also practice speaking skills in the form of
oral readings and group discussions.
Course Syllabus
Talented and Gifted Drama
Students
selected for this class will learn advanced acting techniques such as inner
monologue, given circumstances and character development. Students will study
modern theatre movements, playwriting and classical scene study. Students
will participate in school productions and write a one act original play.
Course Syllabus
English II CP
English II CP is designed to continue the study of world
literature, essay writing, oral presentations, vocabulary development, and
communication skills. This course will further develop skills
pertaining to HSAP and PSAT preparation and writers' use of rhetorical
devices. This course is designed to meet the challenging needs of
students who are self-motivated and take initiative in their learning
process.
During the course of this semester we will be reading fiction, nonfiction,
poetry, and drama. Some things that we may accomplish in this class are:
multi-genre projects, Socratic seminars, reader’s theater, and
literature circles.
State/National Standards URL Address:
http://ed.sc.gov/agency/Standards-and-Learning/Academic-Standards/old/cso/standards/ela/documents/StateBoardApprovedFinalMay14.doc
Course Syllabus
Theatre STATE STANDARDS
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About Me
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EDUCATION:
MA in Acting/ Directing University of South Carolina
BS in Communication Arts Appalachian State University
Graduate of CLIA, CLIA Assessment, CLIA Technology, Spoleto Arts Institute
EXPERIENCE: Spring Valley Drama Director/ Teacher 1990- present
Cochrane Junior High School Drama
Director/ Teacher 1986- 1990
Bloomsfield College English
Instructor 1985- 1986
ACTIVITIES:
SV Players Director
Poetry and Improvisation Co- Sponsor
Town Theatre Resident Director
HONORS/AWARDS:
National Board Certified Teacher
Spring Valley Teacher of the Year 2002-03
SC One Act
Secondary School Director at the
Edinburgh, Scotland
Fringe Festival 2006 season
Apple Award
Order of Thor
SCTA First Place 1995, 2001
QUOTE:
"We know what we are, but know not what we may be"
-William Shakespeare, Hamlet, 1600
"Acting...allows you to live other people's lives without having to
pay the price." Robert DeNiro
"If you're
not learning with your students, you're not teaching." Fieri Friere
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