Drama presentation about Elements of Drama.pptx

about drama

1. K: Define and differentiate the elements of drama S: Classify the elements of drama using the play, “The World is an Apple” A: Develop appreciation on learning literary elements in understanding a genre

2. Author and year

3. The Elements of Drama

4. The elements of Drama Role and Character The identification and portrayal of a person’s values, attitudes, intentions and actions as imagined relationships, situations and ideas in dramatic action; role focus on type and stereotype; characters are detailed and specific.

5. The elements of Drama Relationships The connections and interactions between people that affect the dramatic action.

6. The elements of Drama Situation The setting and circumstances of the dramatic action – the who, what, where, when and what is at stake of the roles/characters.

7. The elements of Drama Voice Using voice expressively to create roles, situations, relationships, atmosphere and symbols.

8. The elements of Drama Movement Using facial expression, posture and action expressively in space and time to create roles, situations, relationships, atmosphere and symbols.

9. The elements of Drama Focus To concentrate the attention on a spatial direction or a point in space to intensify attention or increase the projection of intent. To direct and intensify attention and frame moments of dramatic action or to identify the main idea of the drama.

10. The elements of Drama Tension A sense of anticipation or conflict within characters or character relationships, or problems, surprise and mystery in stories and ideas to propel dramatic action and create audience engagement.

11. The elements of Drama Space The space of the performance and audience, fictional space of the dramatic action and the emotional space between characters.

12. The elements of Drama Time The fictional time in the narrative or setting; timing of one moment to the next contributing to the tension and rhythm of dramatic action.

13. The elements of Drama Language Ideas and dramatic meaning: the choice of linguistic expression and ideas in drama used to create dramatic action.

14. The elements of Drama Symbol Associations that occur when something is used to represent something else to reinforce or extend dramatic meaning.

15. The elements of Drama Audience Individuals or groups of people who experience the arts in a range of settings and contexts (formal, informal, virtual or interactive) through intellectual, emotional and social engagement. The artist is audience to their own artwork.

16. The elements of Drama Mood and Atmosphere The feeling or tone of both the physical space and the dramatic action created by or emerging from the performance.

17. The elements of Drama Dramatic Action The driving force and forward motion of drama to create dramatic meaning, tension, belief and audience engagement. The movement of the drama from the introduction, exposition of ideas and conflict to a resolution.

18. Let’s do it!

19. Group Activity: Create a short continuation of the play and decide how it ends. Reenact at least 6 exchanges of the characters’ dialog. Explain how the lines help the audience understand the message of the play. Make a concept map on how to overcome poverty in at least five concrete ways. Give at least 4 symbolism of an apple that relate to the theme of the play. Describe Mario and how his character reflects the social context in our country. Describe Gloria and how her character reflects the social context in our country. Describe Pablo and how his character reflects the social context in our country. Describe Tita and how her character reflects the social context in our country.

20. “An imbalance between rich and poor is the oldest and most fatal ailment of all republics.”