APPENDIX A: PRESCRIBED LEARNING OUTCOMES

It is expected that students will apply technical skills and knowledge to enhance dramatic communication.

It is expected that students will:

Grade 8

• apply theatrical conventions to dramatic forms
• select design elements­colour, level, space­to achieve a desired effect
• demonstrate an awareness of the need for rehearsal to create a polished presentation
• demonstrate respect for the nature of their audience
• enhance dramatic work with available technical elements

• demonstrate familiarity with stage vocabulary and apply theatrical conventions to dramatic forms
• select and use design elements to achieve a desired effect
• demonstrate responsibility to the group and self in rehearsal and performance
• demonstrate respect for the nature of their audience
• enhance dramatic work with available technical elements
• select and adapt material appropriate to a concept
• collaborate in the direction of a dramatic activity

• apply stage vocabulary and theatrical conventions to dramatic forms
• demonstrate ways in which context determines the choice of design elements
• demonstrate a commitment to the team approach in rehearsal and performance
• adapt works to a specific audience
• select technical elements to create mood and atmosphere
• represent concepts from original and scripted work through presentation
• explain the unique responsibilities of the director

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