McNeil Theatre

Set design unit:

Students will create a set design for a children’s story that is in a one inch scale.  Student will create a model of the set out of found or edible objects

Students will turn in:  each of these will be graded

1.      Title/author of children’s story  for approval and why you want to do this particular set( daily grade)

2.      Concept statement and inspiration collage (daily grade)

3.      Rough sketch ( daily grade)

4.      Model made from the unit set as a base ( test grade)

5.      Final model made from either or both:  found objects and edible objects like a gingerbread house.   The final will be in presentation form:  explaining your design and concept.( final Exam grade)

6.      Paper explaining their concepts ( part of final exam grade)

Time line:

Class one:  Students will each pick a children’s story and read it.   Library time.  Students will develop a design concept.

Class two:  students will write their design concept out in a formal paper.  Students will turn in a rough sketch for approval

Class three:  students will firm up design concepts and adjust sketches.  Students will put together a 1 in scale model of the unit set to begin working with so they can actually model the sets.  Students will either draw or take pictures of the sets they come up with.  Check in with teacher to be critiqued and graded

Class four:  time to build in class; the set must be built in class!!!

Class five:  Begin with final presentations.  Students will present a 5 minute presentation about their set, concept, how it was made and why they chose the story they did.

Ms. Shaw’s  Theatre Arts I Class

 

Hello!  My name is Erin Shaw, I am your child’s Theatre Arts I teacher.  A little about myself – this is my 7^th year teaching here at McNeil.  I graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University with a Masters in Theatre.  I have Bachelors in Theatre and Art.  I am also an Administrative Intern here at McNeil.

I break the year down into units.  Theatre is a huge discipline, with many areas for intensive study especially at the collegiate level, if your child is so inclined.  Theatre I covers the basics.  The main thing I want your child to get from this class is, amongst many other things, an improved sense of self confidence speaking and interacting in front of others, and a healthy appreciation of the art of theatre and how it permeates our society and culture today.  I also want your child to have fun.

I strongly encourage each of my students to audition for the school productions.  While you learn much in the classroom, being part of a school play is an invaluable and unforgettable process.  Auditions for the fall show Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead are after school in A117 (the Little Theatre) Wednesday, Sept. 2^nd  through Friday Sept. 4^th.  Auditions involve cold readings (readings from the script). Scripts are available to check out the first week of school prior to auditions from Mr. Johnson in Portable 1. 

 

If you have any questions at all, don’t hesitate to e-mail me or call. 

Erin_Shaw@roundrockisd.org, 512-464-6321.

 

I also have a website at that I update regularly.

http://teacherweb.com/TX/McNeilHS/ErinVinger,Theatre/t.stm

 

Thanks so much, and I look forward to a great year!

 

                                                                   Sincerely,

                                                                             Erin Shaw

 

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My goal for this class is for everyone to have a good time and to learn to appreciate the art of theatre.   The class will not be hard if you are willing to particpate and respect everyone in the class.