Course Expectations

Acting I Syllabus

• Learning Expectations
  • Use technology appropriately.
  • Be respectful at all times and be aware of who is speaking so you can be engaged and pay attention.
  • Have any materials with you that are necessary for you to be successful; i.e. notebook, pencil, etc.
  • Your phone should be put away and turned on silent while you are in class.
• Speech Communications
  • Students will learn about the communication process.
  • Students will obtain skills necessary for public speaking.
  • Students will perform a variety of speeches in order to become more comfortable with public speaking.
  • Acting Activities/Improvisation
• Acting
  • Theater History
  • Vocal/Physical Activities
    • Projection/Articulation
    • Listening
    • Emotions
    • Blocking
  • Developing a character
  • Roles involved in a play production
    • Scenery
    • Props
    • Lighting
    • Sound
    • Costumes
    • Directing
  • Critique
    • Peer-evaluation
      • Students will give each other positive feedback and constructive criticism on various performances such as public speaking or scene work.
    • Self-evaluation
  • Career Planning
    • Academic
    • Audition Skills
  • Requirements
    • During Remote Learning, you may watch online performances, however, it must be something performing arts related; i.e. musical, play, concert, one act, dance recital, ballet, etc.
    • Students are to attend at least one VPAM performance per marking period and write a review as part of their grade, which will be a QUIZ GRADE.
    • If you cannot attend any of these events, you need a note explaining the reasoning, and you will be given an alternate assignment.
    • Google Classroom Code
      • Period 8: jn7acmv
    • Classroom Procedures
      • BE ON TIME
      • NO GUM/CANDY/FOOD/DRINKS –Other than water
      • NO CELL PHONES
        • Keep them in your bags, and please leave your bags by the door on the stage boxes, desk, or dresser.
      • Classroom Setup
        • Keep classroom arranged as is unless otherwise discussed.
        • Look at the board as soon as you come into class to see instructions.
      • Equipment
        • Do not use/touch any props, set pieces, stage boxes, etc. without previous permission.
      • Bathroom Pass – There is one classroom pass to be used in addition to signing out in the binder. One student is allowed out at a time. Be mindful of others who need to use the restroom.
    • Grading Policy
      • Classwork/Activities 35% -Performance/Written
      • Homework 5%
      • Performances/Tests/Quizzes 60% -Performance/Written