The aims of the Eisenhower Theatre program are to help students to understand the joy, nature, and need of theatre in the present; to understand it through practical experience as well as its historical context; to understand a variety of cultures other than their own, and how globally they are connected. Through this, students will develop better concepts about self, human relationships, and the world.
The Eisenhower IB Theatre student will be able to function at a higher level in the world through better interpersonal communication skills, and through greater respect for global differences as he or she experiences challenges in every day living.

The Eisenhower IB Theatre program will be divided into two parts which are Standard and
Higher levels. Both levels can be in Theatre Arts for their junior and senior years if they wish.
The Eisenhower IB Theatre student after completion of the Standard level (SL) or Higher level(HL) courses will be expected to demonstrate:

. an ability to perform before an audience, and portray believable characters when
applying acting concepts, skills and techniques.

. an understanding of the relationship of theatre to history, global society and culture.

. an understanding of design, directing, and theatre production concepts and skills.

. an ability to respond to and evaluate theatre and theatrical performances.

All students must perform in at least two productions per semester of which one must be major (Example: musical, multiple act productions, etc.) and one minor (Example: skits, assemblies, touring shows, etc.). Higher Level students will journal their exploration in performance through written essay, portfolios, and/or video.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
A. The student will be able to develop and practice theatre preparation and warm-up techniques.
B. The student will be able to employ stage movement.
C. The student will develop effective use of the voice and diction.
D. The student will evaluate character dimensions in scripts of various genres and styles.
E. The student will create and sustain believable characters.

Through performance skills, students will be engaged in a variety of activities including the audition process, class acting assignments, the fall musicals, and school talent shows.
Practical demonstration of performance skills in front of a variety of audiences will be learned.

SL students will explore two contrasting practices
HL students will explore three contrasting practices

All Eisenhower IB Theatre students will study other cultures of Theatre. The intent will be to inform, enrich and develop students’ awareness of the global theatre world.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

A. Students will be able to identify and analyze at least two different theatrical conventions and practices.
B. Students will develop an understanding and appreciation of the diversity of theatre practices throughout the world.

In this part of the IB Theatre program, the external assessment will be based on research and practical exploration. The candidate will be asked to creatively imagine that he or she has been asked by an actor, director, or designer to contribute, through research, to the production of a particular play or theatrical piece that will be performed in a particular place at a particular time. Assessment will be based on student’s portfolio and performance skills.

Externally assessed in an oral presentation, the student will apply design, directing, and theatre production concepts and skills from a director’s perspective.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

A. The student will demonstrate the ability to consider a play script, scene, or skit as a plan for production.
B. The student will design, construct, and operate appropriate technical elements as a plan for production.
C. The student will analyze and direct brief scenes
D. The student will cast and direct long or short scenes.
E. The student will consider the effect the production will have on an audience.

In this part of the program, students will give their own interpretation of a play script
from the International Baccalaureate prescribed list. Students are not expected to direct
an entire production of a text, but they will be encouraged to direct at least a scene.
Students will record on audio cassette their idea for staging the product prescribed by the
IBO. This will be sent to an external examiner appointed by the IBO. The student-director
will need sufficient practice with play scripts before the application process takes place.
HL presentations should last at least 20-30 minutes and SL should last 15-20 minutes.
Creativity should be explored and of high importance along with elements of clear
directing skills.

Eisenhower IB Theatre students’ work will be internally assessed by the teacher.
This based on parts 1 and 4 of the program listed. HL and SL students will be involved
in one major and one minor production per semester.
In this part of the program, students will be allowed to explore all aspects of theatre
that go into creating a theatrical production. They will be able to select one or more areas
of theatre production, demonstrating responsibility, artistic discipline, and creative
problem solving.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

This part of the IB program will include the following:

A. Participation in a major production.
B. Creation of an original piece for performance.
C. Performance of an original work written, directed, and presented entirely by students.

The focus of this program will be on collaboration, organization, and the development of ideas.

Students will keep a journal for this program. The individual project provides an opportunity
for a student taking Theatre Arts at Higher Level to pursue an independent interest, inquiry,
or passion that may have arisen during the course. It must not be a duplication of work
undertaken for other components of the program.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

The students will develop:
A. A higher degree of knowledge in a specific area of theatre.
B. The ability and initiative to formulate an individual program of activity.
C. A higher order of self-discipline, reliability and responsibility.
D. A knowledge of a range of theatrical activities and an understanding of how their chosen areas functions in relationship with these activities.

The program should allow for creative freedom, individual expression, and encourage spontaneity, creative inquiry, problem-finding and problem-solving. This program should be self-motivated and directed. This should be done in the senior year.

The portfolio will be a selective record of the candidates learning in the course of their theatre study at Eisenhower High School. It should show their journey in Theatre Arts, and should indicate milestones, turning points and crossroads of the entire experience. The portfolio should show backward steps as well as steps forward towards progress. It is created from journals, written or picture, charting development, growing knowledge, and understanding. It is a selective record of the student’s learning. Emphasis will be on the following course studies:
• Performance Skills
• World Theatre Studies
• Theatre Production

AIMS AND OBJECTIVE

A. The student will acquire personal reflection skills and an understanding of how the various parts of theatre work together as a whole.
B. Acquire an understanding of the inner-workings of theatrical productions.

The portfolio will be taken from the journal entries, but should not be a scrapbook nor just a listing of events for the theatre season. It should be a straightforward look at the student’s work done during the course. The focus will be on the student’s response to his or work.

Portfolio: Presentation

The Standard Level Portfolio should be 3000 words in length.
The Higher Level Portfolio should be 4500 words in length.
Note: The Eisenhower IB Theatre Portfolio will be complete by the end of February.

The Portfolio should be well organized, legible, and literate. It should contain a table of contents. Selected material may be pasted into the portfolio, photocopied from candidates’ journals, or word-processed. Entries should indicate when they were originally made and should not be extensively rewritten. If there is any new writing, be sure that it clarifies the journey by making connections between the original journal entries.

EXTERNAL ASSESSMENT: 50%
• Research Commission (25%)
o Presentation of a study based on World Theatre Studies
[programme Part 2] approximately 2500 words

• Practical Play Analysis (25%)
o Oral presentation of a directorial approach to a play
[programme Part 3] 20-30 minutes maximum



INTERNAL ASSESSMENT: 50%
• Performance Skills and Theatre Production (25%)
o Participation in classwork and Theatre Production [programme Parts 1 & 4]

• Portfolio (15%)
o Portfolio of approximately 4500 words reflecting on the candidate’s learning and development in Theatre Arts, including:
• Performance Skills [programme Part 1]
• Theatre Production [programme Part 4]
• Critical responses to external productions [programme Part 2]

• Individual Project (10%)
o A record of the candidate’s development and findings in the Individual Project [programme Part 5]

All Assessment Details, as specified in the most current International Baccalaureate Theatre Arts subject guide, will be adhered to in implementing the IB Diploma Programme.
Likewise, all the Assessment Criteria specified within the course guide will used in grading each particular assessment.

Additional local assessments may include tests, quizzes, activity evaluations, writing assignments, and participation in the various aspects of theatre performance and production to fulfill the local and state requirements for the course.