Maricopa Community Colleges  THP211AC   19956-99999 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 12/13/94
THP211AC 19956-99999 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Creative Drama: Script Development
Theory and practice of creative drama in script development. Covers creation and adaptation of dramatic materials from a variety of sources. Emphasis on application in elementary and secondary school levels. Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
THP211AC   19956-99999 Creative Drama: Script Development
1. Define the elements of dramatic structure, and apply the structural elements to non-dramatic sources of performance. (I)
2. Define and demonstrate the role of a group leader by applying group dynamic techniques, questioning strategies, and side-coaching techniques. (II)
3. Identify sources of human and integrated drama, and explain techniques that can be used to teach subjects across the curriculum. (III)
4. Compose, present, and evaluate lesson plans that incorporate creative drams for various age and skill levels. (IV)
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THP211AC   19956-99999 Creative Drama: Script Development
    I. Dramatic Structure
        A. Terminology
        B. Analysis
        C. Creating improvisations from various literary sources
          1. Poems
          2. Stories
          3. Plays
        D. Preparing improvisations
          1. Selection
          2. Characterization
          3. Dramatic plot
        E. Presentation
          1. Action
          2. Dialogue
          3. Identifiable dramatic plot
      II. Development of Group Leader for Drama
          A. Group dynamic techniques
          B. Heathcote questioning strategy
          C. Side-coaching techniques
        III. Development of Human and Integrated Drama
            A. Sources
              1. Newspapers
              2. Life experiences
              3. Imagination
              4. Plays
              5. Curriculum subject matter
            B. Appropriateness for age and skill levels
            C. Selection of creative drama activities
          IV. Development of Lesson Plans for Creative Drama
              A. Preparation
                1. Selection of topics, themes, subject matter
                2. Appropriateness for age and skill levels
              B. Presentation
                1. Dialogue
                2. Dramatic plot
                3. Action
                4. Characterization
              C. Evaluation
                1. Appropriateness for age and skill levels
                2. Unity
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