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Introduction to the Basic Elements of Drama and Theater Production 1

Course Name Introduction to the Basic Elements of Drama and Theater Course Code
Production

Pre-requisite - Principles and Practice: The Philosophical & Educational Course Credit 3 units
Subject Foundations of Creative Drama
Course Requirement
Grading System

Course Description

Foundational course on drama focusing on basic principles of mounting a theater production with theories and exercises in Acting, Directing, Playwriting, Scenography, and
Management

Course Outcomes

Demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles of mounting theater production with emphasis on acting, directing, playwriting, scenography and management (CO1)

Create original theater production utilizing theater making tools (CO2)

Demonstrate competence in mounting drama productions that are reflective of the values of the community (CO3)

Show awareness of the value of cooperation and collaboration in the creative process (CO4)

Term end project: Mounting of a classroom production

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COURSE OUTLINE AND TIMEFRAME

Week Course Content / Subject Matter

Week 1 - 5 I. COURSE ORIENTATION
A. Discussion of Institutional Vision and Mission, and College and Departmental Goals and Objectives
B. Grading System
C. Course Requirements
II. BASIC THEATER PROCESS
III. ACTING
A. Actor’s Tools
B. Laban’s Eight Basic Effort Actions
C. Voice and Speech
D. Character Study
Week 6 - 8 IV. DIRECTING
A. The Director’s Vision and Leadership
B. Directing Process
C. The Rehearsal Process
Midterm Examination
Week 9-10 V. PLAYWRITING
A. The Playwright
B. Understanding the Play: A Theatrical Blueprint
C. The Playwright and Production
Week 11-12 VI. SCENOGRAPHY
A. Review of Elements and Principles of Principles
B. The Tools of Scenery
C. Ground Plan
D. Lighting Design
E. Costume Design
F. Designer’s Choices
Week 13-14 VII. MANAGEMENT
A. Stage Management
B. Types of Stages
C. Stage Management
Week 15 - 17 Rehearsals and Mounting of a major performance

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 Week 18 Performance and Post-Evaluation
Alignment of Course Outcomes with Summative Assessment Task
Course Outcomes
Demonstrate an understanding of
the basic principles of mounting
theater production with emphasis
on acting, directing, playwriting,
scenography and management
(CO1)
Create original theater production
utilizing theater making tools
(CO2)
Demonstrate competence in
mounting drama productions that
are reflective of the values of the
community (CO3)
Show awareness of the value of
cooperation and collaboration in
the creative process (CO4)
Summative Assessment Task Details
Portfolio Students are required to compile all class outputs in a portfolio (scrap book or digital portfolio) for
submission at the end of the semester. (Please refer to the suggested rubrics for assessment.)
Prelim and Midterm Students are required to take written prelim and midterm examinations to evaluate the students’ knowledge
Examinations and understanding of concepts and principles of mounting theater production.
Group performance Students are required to create group performances to apply their understanding of the principles of
mounting theater productions. (Please refer to the suggested rubrics for assessment.)
Classroom production The final task (classroom production) is the creation of a short theater production exemplifying skills in
acting, directing, playwriting, production design and management. (Please refer to the suggested rubrics for
assessment.)
Creative process & ground Students are required to prepare creative process for their classroom production. Based on this, they will
plan be required to create a ground plan. (Please refer to the suggested rubrics for assessment.)
Reflective essay Students are required to write reflective essay highlighting the value of cooperation and collaboration
among all members of the production team. (Please refer to the suggested rubrics for assessment.)
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 Time Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO) Content Suggested Teaching Learning Activities Suggested
Allotment Assessment
Week 1 Gain understanding on the nature of I. COURSE ORIENTATION Teacher-Managed: Question and answer
the course. A. Discussion of Institutional Vision and Provide VMGO and an overview of the
Mission, and College and Departmental subject Introduction to the Basic Elements
Goals and Objectives of Drama and Theater Production
B. Grading System
C. Course Requirements

Discuss basic theater process and the II. BASIC THEATER PROCESS Teacher-Managed: Recitation
importance of actor’s tools and its Lecture and interactive discussion on the
application in theater production III. ACTING actor’s tools; theater games that focus on Physical
(CO1) A. Actor’s Tools the exploration of body, voice and demonstration of
1. Training the Body imagination actor’s tools
2. Training the Voice
3. Training the Mind Student-Managed:
Body movement exercises applying actor’s
tools
Week 2 Execute actor’s awareness of the body B. Laban’s Eight Basic Effort Actions Teacher-Managed: Recitation
in performance as professional Lecture and interactive discussion on the
reflection and learning to improve topic; video showing on Laban’s 8 Basic Physical
practice (CO1, CO3) Efforts demonstration of
Laban’s 8 Basic
Student-Managed: Efforts
Physical exploration of Laban’s 8 Basic
Efforts

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Week 3 Practice the use of voice and speech in C. Voice and Speech Teacher-Managed: Quiz
acting and character development 1. Proper Breathing and Placement Lecture and class discussion on voice and
(CO1, CO3) 2. Moving Across the Floor Voice speech; Facilitate games for voice Recitation
Exercises exercises; Video showing on voice
3. Voice, Emotion and Attitude exercises Gibberish play
4. Using Your Own Voice
5. Speech and The Process of Speech Student-managed: Physical
Theater games focusing on emotion and demonstration of
voice exercises; gibberish play exercises to voice exercises
focus on voice in performance
Week 4 Discuss the 3 dimensions of character D. Character Study Teacher-Managed: Quiz
(CO1) 1. 3 Dimensions of Character (Physical, Lecture and interactive discussion on the 3
Social & Psychological) dimensions of character; video showing on Recitation
Create character sketch using the 3 2. Character’s Mind exercises in character development;
dimensions and the character’s 3. Character’s Language theater games focusing on character Character’s
psychology (CO2) 4. Character’s Body exercises biographical sketch
5. Character’s Emotion using the 3
Appreciate the importance of character Student-Managed: dimensions
study in preparation for production in Writing and creating character’s biography;
enhancing (CO4) gibberish exercises focusing on character Physical
exploration demonstration of
character studies

Scene works
Week 5 Explain character’s given circumstances 6. Given Circumstances and Objectives Teacher-Managed: Quiz
and objectives with positive use of ICT Lecture and interactive discussion on
(CO1) objectives and given circumstances Recitation

Student-Managed: Oral report

Group reporting using PowerPoint; writing
character’s given circumstances and Written character’s
objectives given circumstances
and objectives

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Week 6 Discuss the types, important roles and IV. DIRECTING Teacher-Managed: Quiz
functions of a director in drama A. The Director’s Vision and Leadership Lecture and interactive discussion on the
production using different classroom 1. The Birth of Directors topic; video showing on director’s roles Recitation
communication strategies 2. Different Types of Directors and functions in production
(CO1, CO4) 3. Developing the Concept Oral report
4. The Director’s Role during Student-Managed:
Rehearsals Group report using PowerPoint; Narrative paper of
community immersion to interview a local the interview
theater director
Week 7-8 List down the steps in the directing B. Directing Process Teacher-Managed: Quiz
process (CO1) 1. Choosing a Play Lecture and class discussion on directing
2. Improvised Plays process; video showing of directing process Recitation
Apply the basic director’s tools using 3. Reading a Play
directorial treatment practices (CO1, 4. Cutting a Play Student-Managed: Scene works
CO2) 5. Pre-rehearsal Preparations Writing a sample directorial treatment
6. Casting and Auditioning using a Philippine dramatic literature; Written directorial
Demonstrate appreciation of the 7. Scheduling Rehearsals scene works on select Philippine scripts treatment
directing process and approaches for 8. First Rehearsals
the promotion of purposive learning 9. Approaching the Text
(CO4) 10. Using the Set
11. Working Through the Play in Detail
Describe the step by step rehearsal C. The Rehearsal Process Teacher-Managed: Quiz
process (CO1) 1. Read-Through and Script Analysis Lecture and class discussion on the topic
2. Staging Rehearsals Recitation
Simulate script analysis as a strategy for 3. Development Rehearsals Student-Managed:
developing critical and creative thinking 4. Technical and Dress Rehearsals Reading and Script analysis Script analysis notes
(CO2, CO3)

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Week Explain the playwriting process with V. PLAYWRITING Teacher-Managed: Recitation
9-10 positive use of ICT (CO1) A. The Play and Playwright Lecture and interactive discussion on the
1. What is a Play topic; script reading to discuss qualities and Quiz
Produce short scenes for drama 2. Classifying Plays elements of plays; video showing on
production in support of a balanced 3. Structure of Plays playwright’s process Oral report
development of a pluralistic culture 4. The Qualities of a Fine Play
(CO2) 5. The Playwright’s Process Student-Managed: Scene works
Group reporting using powerpoint;
Examine the playwright’s creative B. Understanding the Play: A Theatrical community immersion to interview a local Narrative paper of
process (CO3) Blueprint playwright; creating short scene works the interview
1. Genre in Theatre Quiz
2. Plot
3. Character
4. Thought
5. Language
6. Music
7. Spectacle
8. The Historical and Cultural Contexts of
the Play

C. The Playwright and Production

1. Writing with Actors in Mind
2. Writing with Theater in the Head
3. Collaborating with Actors, Directors &
Dramaturgs
4. Revision in Rehearsal
5. When the Playwright in as Actor or
Director
Week Recall the elements and principles of VI. SCENOGRAPHY Teacher-Managed: Quiz
11-12 design as applied in theater production A. Review of Elements and Principles of Lecture and class discussion on the topic;
with positive use of ICT (CO1) Design video showing on design studies, maquette Recitation & oral
B. The Tools of Scenery making and costume design report
Produce maquettes, design studies or C. Ground Plan
ground plan for a theater production D. Lighting Design Student-Managed: Ground plan

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 considering learner’s safety and security 1. Illumination Group reporting; create ground and
(CO2, CO4) 2. Mood maquette; field exposure in a theater Maquette
3. Focus space or auditorium (if applicable)
Explain basic concepts in lighting and 4. Specials and Follow Spots Reflective essay on
costume designs (CO1, CO3) 5. House Lights the designer’s choices
E. Costume Design
1. Character
2. Period
3. Function
F. Designer’s Choices
1. Representational versus
Presentational
2. Historical versus Imaginary
3. Interpreting Space
4. Collaborating with Space
5. Seeing beyond the Playwright and
Director
MIDTERM EXAMINATION (Written Examination)
Week Identify the roles and functions of VII. MANAGEMENT Teacher-Managed: Quiz
13-14 Production Manager and Stage A. Production and Stage Management Lecture and class discussion on the topic;
Manager (CO1) 1. Functions of Production Manager and video showing on stage management Recitation
Stage Manager practices
Apply the basic practices in stage 2. Managing rehearsals Oral report
management in simulated theater 3. Managing and running a production Student-Managed:
production (CO3) Group reporting; crafting rehearsal plan Rehearsal schedule
B. Types of Stages and schedule sheet
Appreciate the important roles and
functions of a Stage Manager in a C. Stage Manager’s Works
production (CO4) 1. Stage Manager’s Task Plan
2. SM responsibilities from Production
Meeting to Opening Night

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 Week Mount and rehearse an original theater CLASSROOM PRODUCTION MOUNTING Teacher-Managed: Performance during
15 -17 production (CO2, CO3) Coaching and mentoring during the rehearsals
Mounting and rehearsals of a theater production mounting process

Student-Managed:
Creating an original theater production
Week 18 Produce a classroom production as final FINAL PRODUCTION
output of the course as a strategy for Classroom Production and Post-Evaluation
developing critical and creative thinking
(CO1, CO2, CO3, CO4)

Suggested List of References

References
Bradley, K. (). Rudolf Laban. NY: Routledge
Benedetti, R. (1997). The actor at work. Needham Heights, MA: Allyn and Bacon
Cohen, R. (2000). Theatre Brief Version 5th edition. Mountain View, CA: Mayfield Publishing Company
Fernandez, S.P. (2010). Making theatre: The craft of the stage. Iligan City: IPAG-ARM
Gillete, M.J. (2013) Theatrical Design and production: An Introduction to Scenic Design and Construction, Lighting, Sound, Costume and Makeup (7 th Edition). New York, NY: Mc
Graw-Hill Companies, Inc.
Griffiths, T. (1982). Stagecraft The complete guide to theatrical practice. Oxford: Phaidon Press Limited
Kelly, T. (2009). The Backstage Guide to Stage Management: Traditional and New Methods for Running a Show from First Rehearsal to last Performance. New York, NY:
Backstage Books
Lim, A. (2014) Theater for wellness: Creative techniques to be well and whole. Mandaluyong City: Anvil Publishing, Inc.
Newlove, J. (1993). Laban for Actors and Dancers Putting Laban’s Movement Theory into Practice: a step-by-step guide. New York, NY: Routledge
Wainscott, R. & Fletcher, K. (2004). Theatre Collaborative acts. Boston, MA: Pearson

Additional Readings
Adams, K. (2007). How to improvise a full-length play The Art of Spontaneous Theater. New York: Allworth Press
Augusto, Boal. (2002). Games for Actors and Non-Actors. New York, NY: Routledge.
Bedore, Bob. (2004). 101 Improv games for Children and Adults. Alameda, CA: Hunter House Inc., Publishers.
Campbell, D. (2004). Technical Theater for Nontechnical People. New York, NY: Allworth Press, Inc.
Diamond, D. (2007). Theatre for Living: The Art and science of community-based dialogue. Victoria, Canada: Trafford Publishing.
Down, W., Wright, L.A., Ramsey, E. (2007). Experiencing the Art of Theatre: A Concise Introduction. Belmont, CA: Lachina Publishing Services

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Fernandez, S.P. (2009). The Human Image in the Arts. Introduction to the Humanities. Iligan City: IPAG-ARM, Inc.
Levy, G. (2005). 112 Acting Games. A comprehensive workbook of theater games for developing acting skills. Colorado, USA: Meriwether Publishing Ltd.

Online References
Augusto, Boal. Games for Actors and Non-Actors. http://clearwalksoft.com/art-photography/77303-games-for-actors-and-non-actors.html
Acting – What is it? How to do it? Why do it?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvXehZX81Fw&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR1_7UWlBFZaHV0MNdlaYs8rsVvI1rlem7Hz0xx4i64zPAjKlKqzPSSco2w
The authentic actor / Michael Laskin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JamV9URdv0&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR12P2JQbO-
o6U214ftSHNKWefM9TDEow2BHO29Ib56X9TwocTlyUt0MKbI
The Essence of Acting / Mirjana Jokovic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZFGNo7RgJw&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR1_m9WCi2ias6CLP2NlJkj6Ii6pLr-
B1DFsdGLRIc7QONtQaWcgS5OG2aE

History of Theater 2- Development of Classical Tragedy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmBDfl9YJY4

An Introduction to Greek Theater https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSRLK7SogvE
Education through drama and theater/ Mohammed Awwad
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOLhlQhFFKo&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR1S05rk_bcs3zYEDYO68L9bPD5wEmC4REIR2tYd9AnID2SvZRW02Wb9M_Y
Creative Drama as a Tool for Teaching Texts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81JI0vtcquk&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR3V3-Ce_FRki5WIcU-
XH77vuTcAC6WVuGTU66ZHd78z3uSCuTwlq_Oik8w
How Theater Education Can Save the World / Rachel Harry
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vh2tNfTTbUU&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR2rlCLgEAiEEvtI33p1XVFwgFq8ARWX_Smf4skhr-mUs8uB6N1xDWf9jWg
Elizabethan Theater https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_cTCdkCAcc
History of English Medieval Theater https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfhFCH9ZEBA
Origin and History of Sanskrit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqEA12oolxI
Tom Hanks: on Acting https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXWQD8Tyve0&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR2NwLoCsS0Pb45PeYdSjDAvMlj_PUdRIE401YHKdMPphdzqbhvUzxVnraE
Elements of Drama by Mrs. Alicea https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGmgLVHfaY4

Suggested Course Requirements

1. Regular class attendance

2. Active participation in class activities
3. Completion and compilation (portfolio) of all class exercises, researches, assignments, projects and other group work activities
4. Passing grade in all quizzes and major examinations

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 5. Satisfactory performance in the final drama production.

Suggested Grading System

Prelim / Midterm Grading Period Final Grading Period

30% --- Performance in scene works, group works, demonstrations 50% --- Performance in a Classroom Production
20% --- Written long exam (Prelim / Midterm) 30% --- Portfolio of class outputs
20% --- Narrative report, reflective essay 20% --- Class Standing (active class participation, attendance etc.)
30% --- Class standing (quizzes, group oral report, active class participation, attendance)

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 Suggested Classroom Policies

All students who are enrolled in this course should conform to the following class policies:
A. Attendance
1. A student will be marked “late” if he / she enters the class 5 minutes after the indicated time. A student who comes to class 15 minutes after the scheduled time shall
be marked “absent”.
2. All students are responsible for fulfilling the essential requirements of course, including class attendance.
3. No one is allowed to attend a class unless officially enrolled.
4. Students who fail to attend classes for three (3) consecutive days, or absences of maximum total of six (6) class days without justifiable reasons will be dropped from
class.
5. Should a student miss a term exam, he/she should notify the instructor by writing satisfactory explanation of such absence. A special examination shall only be
administered when such absence is proven to be valid.
6. Students who are excused from classes to participate in university-approved events or competitions (whether in-campus or off-campus) must present a letter signed by
Director of Student Affairs and faculty adviser/coach.
7. Students who face emergencies, such as death or serious illness of family members, court appearances, hazardous weather or emergency situations beyond their
control should inform the instructor immediately to be excused from the class.
8. Students without notification of their absences will not be allowed to submit course requirements or assignments.

B. Use of Electronic Devices in the Classroom

Mobile phones and other electronic devices are only allowed inside the classroom for instructional purposes as permitted by the instructor. Students using these gadgets
for non-instructional purposed will be directed to put these devices away.

C. Class Participation and Behavior

1. Active class participation is measured through asking questions, presenting reactions, reflections or insights to the topics being discussed inside the class.
2. Any student who committed any form of academic dishonesty shall be given disciplinary action based on the Student Handbook.
3. If a student is disruptive, the instructor may ask the student to stop the disruptive behavior and warn the student that such can result in academic or disciplinary action.

Prepared by

FELIMON B. BLANCO, PhD (Jose Rizal Memorial State University, Dipolog City)
MA. ROSALIE A. ZERRUDO, MA (University of San Agustin, Iloilo City)
SHIRLEY N. MALOLES, EdD (Bicol University, Legazpi City)

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