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Course Name: Centre Stage
Level: All forms
No. of Lessons: 10 (Suggested)
Lesson Duration: 2 hrs (Suggested)
Instructors: Native English teachers with a university degree ; related teaching experience, and/or teacher training such as TEFL, TESOL, CELTA, PGDE/PCEd, etc.
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Objectives
Centre Stage is an exciting programme designed to help students learn English and boost their con¬dence through the engaging world of drama. Students will embark on a journey of discovery, creativity and self-expression while improving their listening, reading, writing and speaking skills in a fun and interactive manner. Through drama activities, games, and performances, students will have the opportunity to explore various language skills and develop their overall proficiency.
Option A: Students will learn to write and design their own scripts
Option B: Scripts provided
Outline
Unit 1: Introduction to Drama
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- Ice-breaker: Name game
- Game: Zip, zap, zop
- Introduction: Drama terms
- Programme goal
- Game: Charades
- Group discussion: Teamwork and collaboration in drama
- Teamwork: (1) Human knot, (2) Big, tiny…action!
Unit 2: Body Movement and Expression
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- Warm-up: Zork says
- Introduction: Mime and gestures to express emotions and actions
- Practice: (1) Cross the street, (2) Television
- Script writing: (1) Elements of a script, (2) Brainstorming ideas
- Cool-down: Tree
Unit 3: Voice Projection and Articulation
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- Warm-up: Pass the energy
- Introduction: Voice projection and articulation
- Practice: (1) Tongue twisters, (2) Emotion lines, (3) Telephone
- Script writing: Story framework and plot
- Cool-down: Grandma steps
Unit 4: Character Development
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- Warm-up: Look up, look down
- Introduction: Character analysis and exploration
- Practice: Angel and devil
- Character’s mannerisms
- Script writing: (1) My character, (2) Character’s speech
- Cool-down: Character interview
Unit 5: Physicality and Movement
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- Warm-up: Walk, walk, stop!
- Introduction: Physical movement in drama
- Physicality: Body gesture and posture
- Practice: Walk like a …
- Script writing
- Cool-down: Slow motion mime
Unit 6: Improvisation and Creative Thinking
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- Warm-up: Where am I?
- Introduction: Improvisation and creative thinking
- Practice: (1) Soundscapes, (2) Alternative uses
- Script writing: Practice and enhancement
- Cool-down: Guard the …
Unit 7: Stage Movement and Blocking
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- Warm-up: Up, down, left, right
- Introduction: Stage directions and spatial awareness
- Practice: Dodgems
- Drama: Blocking
- Practice: Move and freeze
- Teambuilding: Living picture
- Script writing: (1) Stage directions and blocking, (2) Props and costumes
Unit 8: Technical Elements and Production
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- Warm-up: Sound effects challenge
- Introduction: Lighting, sound, props and costumes
- Preparation: Props and costumes
- Interval: Sound and motion
- Rehearsal
- Cool-down: Give me a smile!
Unit 9: Rehearsal and Refinement
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- Warm-up: 1, 2, 3, buzz
- Review: Gestures and facial expressions
- Practice: Gibberish conversation
- Rehearsal and technical run
- Discussion: Overcoming stage fright
- Cool-down: Pass the …
Unit 10: Performance and Reflection
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- Warm-up: Voice and body
- Teambuilding: Mirror mirror
- Preparation and ¬final performance
- Post-performance refection
- Cool-down: Wink murderer