Elements
Elements of Drama
Literary: the written story
Technical: behind the scenes
Performance: on stage
Literary Elements
Script
Plot Structure
Suspense
Theme
Setting
Language (word choice, style, point of view, dialect)
Monologue
Dialogue
Empathy
Plot Structure
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffAOkGg2Lr4 – Aladdin
Climax
Rising Action
Exposition
Falling Action
Resolution
Literary Elements of Aladdin
Suspense:
Will Jafar steal the lamp and take over the world?
Will Jasmine and Aladdin fall in love?
Will Genie ever be set free?
Will Aladdin survive?
Theme: Greed/Selflessness; Telling the truth/Be yourself; Imprisoned/Set free
Setting: Agrabah; Middle East; Before technology
Language/Point of View: Simple words because it is a kids movie; Aladdin’s point of
view– lead character (we see the story through the good guy’s eye)
Monologue/Dialogue: Many times Aladdin talks to himself to think things through;
Funny dialogue between Aladdin and Genie
Empathy: We all have wanted to be someone we are not before; We have all been
greedy before; We know that Aladdin is a good person deep down and although he is
lying to Jasmine, we want her to fall in love with him anyways because we know he is
good; We all have thought about what our 3 wishes would be
The Red Balloon
Watch The Red Balloon:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhGLI7yyzYM
Identify the PLOT STRUCTURE and other LITERARY
elements
OVERVIEW:
French short film
Only short film to win an Oscar for Best Screenplay
(or Writing)
Boy finds balloon (with a mind of it’s own) and has
adventures around Paris making adults look puzzled
and other children envious
Technical Elements
Scenery
Sound
Lights
Make-up
Props
Costumes
Set Design/ Scenery
Set Design/ Scenery
elaborate
minimal
Set Design/ Scenery
abstract
realistic
Set Design/ Scenery
Must have degree in theater arts (MFA or BFA)
Goal of their profession: Fully immerse the audience into the production
Make-Up and Hair Design
Used to assist in creating the
appearance of characters
So the actor is not washed out on stage
by the lighting
Change shape of the actor’s face
Rouge, Eye shadow, Eye liner, Lipstick,
Mascara, Face paint, Eyelashes, Powder
Must be dramatic
How to become a Make up artist…
Theatre arts degree– stage make up is different than every day make up
Some beauty schools offer theatrical make up classes
Learn important techniques such as hand-eye coordination, ability to draw
straight lines and consistent shapes, creativity, good grooming and personal
hygiene habits, etc.
Build portfolios to show their clients and employers
Work as freelance makeup artists or work for cosmetics brands in
department stores
Who are they?
Who are they?
Who are they?
Who are they?
Who are they?
Who are they?
Who are they?
Costume Design
Create characters
Balance the scene with texture and color
Enhance character’s personality
Distort or enhance the body
How do you become a costume designer?
Bachelor’s in Fine Arts or Theatre Arts to work at a local theatre, company, or freelance
Master’s in Fine Arts or Theatre Arts to work as a professor in costume design
Know how to sew and alter clothing
Know how to measure
Know color theory
Know about types of materials
Know how to draw
Sketches vs. Final Costume
How do these costumes help the story?
Sketches vs. Final Costume
Sketches vs. Final Costume
Sketch vs. Final Costume
Sketch vs. Final Costume
What does this costume say about the
character?
Group Project- 50 points
FIRST, Draw a sketch of what you want your costume to look like
Use one person as a model (both people will be making the costume)
Create a costume using found items: garbage bag, paper, rolls, egg cartons,
plastic, string, marker, etc.
Winning team will get 5 extra credit points, other class will vote
Paper dresses by a little girl…
Paper dresses…
VOTE: Cowboy vs. Alien
And the winner is….
A 4 to 3 vote….CLOSE!
VOTE: Basketball Player vs. Firegirl
And the winner is…
A 3 to 1 vote
PROPS
Stage property aka PROPS
Things used on stage by the
actors
Anything moveable or portable
To make the play more realistic
(instead of pretending an item is
there)
HISTORY OF PROPS
First props ever used were hand held masks in Greek Theatre, known as
comedy and tragedy masks
PROP MASTER
Person that designs,
finds props
Doesn’t get credited
that often
Important for the
realism of the play
Different PROPS
Prop weapon
Stunt props
Hero prop
PROP GAME
Use different objects as props
BUT, do not use them for what they are supposed to be used for
EXAMPLE: if you have a hat, use it for something that is NOT a hat
Performance Elements
Acting
Communication- CLEAR
Non-verbal expression
Character blocking and movement
Stage directions
assignment
Choose a monologue (I have some to choose from)
Read it and read it again
Make sure you UNDERSTAND what it is about
Translate it to ASL
Memorize it
Perform it for the class using the PERFORMANCE ELEMENTS
assignment
With a partner, perform a short skit
I will give you the script
Memorize the script
Use the elements of performance!
Perform for the class