Lesson Plan MAPEH 8 – Art

Ayungon Science High School

I. Objectives
1. Identify Kabuki as a theatrical art form of Japan,
2. Design a kumadori mask using coloring materials,
3. Manifest camaraderie among members in making a kumadori mask.

II. Subject Matter

Main Topic: Festival and Theater art of Japan

Sub Topic: Kabuki
Reference: Grade 8 Music and Arts of Asia Learners Module
Materials: Laptop, TV, Picture, Mask and Coloring Material

III. Procedure

Teacher’s Activity Students Activity

A. Opening Prayer
B. Motivation Class we are going to play a game! Are familiar with the game 4pics
and 1 word?
Instructions:

C. Lesson Proper Kubuki- is a form of traditional Japanese drama with highly

stylized song, mime, and dance, now performed only by male actors

Since the word kabuki is believed to derive from the verb KABUKU-
meaning “to Lean” or “to be out of the ordinary”. KABUKI can be
“bizarre” theater. The expression kabukimono referred originally to
those who were bizarrely dressed and paraded on a street.

What is KA in Kabuki?
- Song/Singing
What is the meaning of BU in kabuki?
- Dance
What is the meaning of KI in kabuki?
- Art/Skills
In other words kabuki means the art of singing and dancing

Kabuki stage features

Hanamichi – a flower path, a walkway which extends into the
audience and via which entrances and exits are made

Kogakudo – kabuki theaters that have stages both in fron of the

audience and along the sides help create a bond between the actors
and viewers

Mawaro butai- the interior of the theater contains a revolving stage

Suppon – a plaform that rises from below the stage

Two main categoris of Actors:

ONNA-GATA – female roles
ARAGOTO – male roles
(Most main characters in Kabuki plays are ARAGOTO, because of its
super-stylized masculine, heroic style.)

KABUKI PROPS AND COSTUMES

Kabuki Props are often quite interesting.
Ex. Flowing water is usually represented by fluttering rolls of linen;
or creatures like insects and foxes. Props often have symbolic
meanings. Fans are used to represent wind, a sword, a tabacco pipe,
waves or food.

Costumes – are swung from sticks or manipulated by helpers who

come on stage dressed in black hood robesso; they are invisible to
the audience. The female characters generally wear an elaborate
kimono and obi. Pleated hakuma trousers are worn by characters of
sexes.

Costume Changing – is considered as an art. There are special

teams that take care of complete and partial costume changes and
are done as part of performance.

Wigs – are important accessories, with each costumes having it’s

own type. Specialized crafts men shape the wigs to the head. Wigs
are made of human hair, horse hair, bear fur or yak – tail hair
imported from Tibet.

KABUKI MAKE-UP

MAKE-Up – is also one of the most iconic parts of Kabuki. Actors

apply their own make-p by painting their faces and necks white,
then adding stylized lines in red, black, or blue.

COLORS AND LINES – that are used to tell you what kind of
character is being performed.

RICE POWDER – is used to create the white oshiroi base for the
characteristic stage make-up

KUMADORI – enhances or exaggerates facial lines to produce

dramatic animal or supernatural character. The color of the
kumadori is an expression of the character’s nature:

- Redlines are used to indicate passion, heroism,

righteousness , and other positive traits;
 - Pink for youthful joy;
- Light blue for and even temper;
- Blue or black for villainy, jealousy, and other negative traits;
- Green for the supernatural; and Purple for nobility.

D. Now we’re going to have

a group activity. I have
here masks and coloring
materials. You’re going to
create your own style of
Kumadori’s make p. and
I’m giving you 15 minutes
to finish this activity.
E. Evaluation

F. Assignment Search and answer the following questions:

1. Give at least one best performing Kabuki actor.
2. Why do you think he became famous?
3. Give a brief background about the Kabuki actor that you coose