Art+for+Theater

Theater Arts 2. Follow directions, the first time given. 3. Treat others with respect (teachers and students). 4. Be an active participant. 5. Absolutely no cell phones or other personal electronic devices unless utilized for educational purposes with teacher permission. · If you don’t ask, then it’s not ok! ||^  ||
 * =Elisabeth Ventling Simon esimon@ysschools.org= ||
 * = Welcome to Performance and Theater Arts! This is a two part course that explores the nature of performance and visual arts for theater to foster development of creative thinking, collaboration, and problem solving. With Ms. Simon, students will focus on the visual elements of theater, such as puppets and masks, costuming, and set design. With Ms. Sparrow-Knapp, students will explore different elements of performance including improv, scene work, playwriting, movement and voice. (see Performance Detailed Syllabus for more details.) It’s going to be a great ye**ar!** = ||
 * = Needed Daily: = || = Skills and Habits of Mind for Performance and Theater Arts: = ||
 * * Pencil
 * Notebook/Journal
 * Sketchbook
 * Clothing you can move in
 * Positive Attitude
 * Growth Mindset || * Critical Thinking
 * Visual Communication
 * Verbal Communication
 * Listening
 * Appreciation for different perspectives
 * Collaboration
 * Creative Expression
 * Time Management
 * Active Participation
 * Growth Mindset
 * Working Outside Your Comfort Zone ||
 * Expectations: ||^  ||
 * 1. Arrive on time and prepared to learn.
 * ^  || Grading: ||
 * ^  || Grades are based on growth and work ethic, rather than pre-existing skill. Students will be assessed in the areas of Agency, Collaboration, Communication, Innovation, andCraftsmanship using activity-specific rubrics. See reverse side for details

Trimester grades will be Pass/Fail, with a “C” equivalent as the minimum to pass. If, at any time, you have questions about an assignment or grade, please contact your teacher. || Students will be assessed in the areas of Agency, Collaboration, Communication, Innovation, andCraftsmanship using activity-specific rubrics.


 * ==Agency: The ability to develop and reflect on growth mindset as well as demonstrate ownership over one’s learning.== || ==Creativity and Innovation: the ability to develop unique and original approaches and products.== ||
 * Skills and behaviors include:
 * Use effort to practice and grow
 * Seek challenge
 * Grow from setbacks
 * Identify strengths and areas of improvement
 * Seek and listen to feedback
 * Take responsibility for learning
 * Actively participate
 * Build relationships
 * Identify your role in the ups and down of the team and classroom || Skills and behaviors include:
 * Identify a range of possibilities when addressing a challenge
 * Interpret a challenge and possible solutions independently (without step by step directions)
 * Take reasonable risks (ability to work outside a comfort zone)
 * Identify multiple sources of information and inspiration
 * Create an original solution to a challenge ||
 * =Professionalism:demonstrate professional dispositions and practice appropriate societal norms to be successful in academic and professional settings.= || =Craftsmanship: ability to create quality work through practice, revision, and attention to detail.= ||
 * Skills and behaviors include:
 * Maintain a professional demeanor with words, actions, and body language
 * Demonstrate reliability
 * Be supportive and helpful
 * Demonstrate honesty || Skills and behaviors include:
 * Demonstrate appropriate level of skill and attention to detail when using art materials.
 * Continue working until you have met requirements.
 * Make revisions to improve quality, function, and appearance of work. ||
 * =**Collaboration: The ability to be a productive member of diverse teams through strong interpersonal communication, a commitment to shared success, leadership, and initiative.**= || =**Communication: The ability to communicate knowledge and thinking through effective informal, pair, small group interactions, and presentation.**= ||
 * Skills and behaviors include:
 * Demonstrate respect for others and their perspectives.
 * Contribute productively to conversations
 * Show commitment to shared success
 * Perform team and leadership roles (can take the lead and take direction).
 * Give meaningful feedback. || Skills and behaviors include:
 * After listening, show understanding of key ideas.
 * Communicate ideas in a clear, understandable way
 * Demonstrate appropriate body posture, gestures, eye contact, and energy.
 * Demonstrate clear and audible voice at appropriate volume. ||