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IB Higher Level (HL) Theatre Margaret Berg Room 43 (Black Box Theatre) Office: Fine Arts Office, 1st floor [email protected] IB Theatre Course Outline Theatre is a composite art that is forever evolving in new forms. It nourishes, sustains and extends the human spirit. It is a means of exploring society and relationships within it. Through it, there may emerge possibilities for individual and communal understanding. Theatre is about transformation. It is the application, through play, of energy and imagination to frame, reflect, expose, critique and speculate. These activities should engage and develop the sensibilities of all the students who participate in them. By studying theatre, and engaging with it practically, students will discover how elusive, fascinating and varied theatre can be. Core syllabus (HL) The theatre core syllabus at HL consists of three interrelated areas. Students are required to explore these three areas from the perspective of dramaturg, director, performer, group ensemble, production team and spectator. Overarching Course Components Theatre in the making The focus of theatre in the making is on the process of theatre making rather than the presentation of theatre. It encompasses the acquisition and development of all skills required to create, present and observe theatre. It is exploratory in nature. Study two different stimuli and, from these, develop two actions plans for performance. Theatre in performance The focus of theatre in performance is on the application of skills developed in theatre in the making. This involves students in various aspects of presenting theatre, where their practical skills can be applied in different roles (as performers and as part of the production team), while also building upon the knowledge they have acquired in other areas. Participate in at least three performances in three different roles/capacities. Theatre in the world The focus of theatre in the world is on a practical and theoretical exploration of a range of theatre traditions and cultural practices around the world. It allows students to explore the origins and traditions of a variety of theatre conventions and practices from diverse cultural and historical contexts. Study at least two contrasting theatrical practices. Assessment Requirements Higher level External assessment 50% Research investigation 25% Students are required to produce a research investigation of 2,000–2,500 words with supporting visual materials. Practical performance proposal 25% Students are required to produce a proposal of 250 words with supporting visual materials and a report of 1,000–1,250 words. Internal assessment 50% Theatre performance and production presentation 25% Students are required to do an oral presentation lasting 30 minutes with 7–10 images. Independent project portfolio 25% Students are required to produce a portfolio of 3,000 words on their independent project (either option A or option B) and its connection to their experiences in the core syllabus. The Journal Although this is not directly assessed, it is an important part of the IB learner journey and students should be writing in their journal at least 2-3 times a week. Extended Essay Students can chose if they so wish, to undertake a research essay into a topic of their own choice. General Course Outline Throughout the year we will be studying the following (subject to change): Reviewing forms of theatre such as Theatre of Cruelty, Epic Theatre, Absurdist, Comedy of Manners and Kabuki Adding additional international theatre forms such as Theatre Noh and Kathakali Practical knowledge and skills specific to theatrical practices from around the world and/or from different historical periods Deeper study into acting theory and techniques Incorporating study of Laban and Devising Theatre companies Dramaturgy Directing Textual analysis Deeper emphasis on Technical Theatre and Design Performance analysis Playwriting and/or Screenwriting Paths we choose to take A comment from Ms. Berg Higher Level IB Theatre requires that you take an independent leadership role in your areas of study. You will be required to research, cast and stage pieces of work during class time, but also after school and other times as necessary. There is a certain amount of freedom in undertaking this work, but also a much deeper sense of ownership and learning. It is going to be a fun and challenging year! Daily participation and attendance is crucial for success in IB Theatre. If you ever have any questions or concerns, please feel free to talk to me and we will make sure that you are successful. Beyond that, have fun, work hard and welcome back to a higher level of IB Theatre Arts!