Julianna Flores
2/5/21
Theatre for Educators
Professor Malmberg
Theatre 1
Scope and Sequence
UNIT 1: Introduction to Theatre
Unit Overview: (Describe this unit in a What 6 Weeks?
paragraph) Length of Unit?
2 weeks of 1st 6 weeks
Major Concepts TEKS
● Syllabus
● Getting to know you C.5.B
● Getting to know me
● Intro to theatre
Vocabulary
Etiquette, Theatre,
UNIT 2: Theatre Spaces
Unit Overview: (Describe this unit in a What 6 Weeks?
paragraph) Length of Unit?
1 week of 1st 6 weeks
Major Concepts TEKS
● Theatre tour
● Types of stages C.1.B
● Sections of the House
Vocabulary
Upstage right, upstage left
Julianna Flores
2/5/21
Theatre for Educators
Professor Malmberg
Theatre 1
Scope and Sequence
UNIT 3: Theatre Elements
Unit Overview: (Describe this unit in a What 6 Weeks?
paragraph) Length of Unit?
1 week of 1st 6 weeks
Major Concepts TEKS
● Stage tic-tac-toe
● Fly system C.1.B
●
Vocabulary
UNIT 4: Shop and Safety
Unit Overview: (Describe this unit in a What 6 Weeks?
paragraph) Length of Unit?
2 weeks of 1st 6 weeks
Major Concepts TEKS
● Tool scavenger hunt
● Safety training C.1.D
● Safety calls
Vocabulary
Julianna Flores
2/5/21
Theatre for Educators
Professor Malmberg
Theatre 1
Scope and Sequence
UNIT 5: Play Analysis
Unit Overview: (Describe this unit in a What 6 Weeks?
paragraph) Length of Unit?
3 weeks of 2nd 6 weeks
Major Concepts TEKS
● Theme
● Character analysis C.1.E, C.2.B, C.4.C
● Plot structure
● Genres
● Real issues within drama
Vocabulary
Julianna Flores
2/5/21
Theatre for Educators
Professor Malmberg
Theatre 1
Scope and Sequence
UNIT 6: Theatre History
Unit Overview: (Describe this unit in a What 6 Weeks?
paragraph) Length of Unit?
3 weeks of 2nd 6 weeks
Major Concepts TEKS
● Tech through time
● Performance spaces throughout history
● People’s impact in theatre C.4.A, C.4.B, C.4.C, C.4.D
● Theatre’s impact on the world
● World history’s influence on drama
● “Meet” a playwright
● Fashions influence on drama
Vocabulary
Julianna Flores
2/5/21
Theatre for Educators
Professor Malmberg
Theatre 1
Scope and Sequence
UNIT 7: Historical Influence on Theatre Project
Unit Overview: (Describe this unit in a What 6 Weeks?
paragraph) Length of Unit?
4 weeks of 3rd 6 weeks
Major Concepts TEKS
● Play selection C.5.B, C.1.B, C.1.D, C.1.E, C.2.B,
● Character/play analysis C.4.C, C.4.A, C.4.B, C.4.D
● Playwright research
● Historical research
● Influences in design
● Important performances
● Presentations
● Feedback
Vocabulary
Julianna Flores
2/5/21
Theatre for Educators
Professor Malmberg
Theatre 1
Scope and Sequence
UNIT 8: Introduction to Design
Unit Overview: (Describe this unit in a What 6 Weeks?
paragraph) Length of Unit?
2 weeks of 3rd 6 weeks
Major Concepts TEKS
● Intro to lighting & sound C.1.A, C.2.A, C.2.D, C.2.E, C.2.F,
● Intro to makeup & costuming C.4.D, C.5.C, C.5.E
Vocabulary
UNIT 9: Lighting Design
Unit Overview: (Describe this unit in a What 6 Weeks?
paragraph) Length of Unit?
1 week of 4th 6 weeks
Major Concepts TEKS
● Lighting paperwork
● Intro to Lighting software
● Elements of light design
C.1.A, C.2.F, C.3.B
● Types of light fixtures
● Parts of a light
● Lightboard, controls & equipment
Vocabulary
Julianna Flores
2/5/21
Theatre for Educators
Professor Malmberg
Theatre 1
Scope and Sequence
UNIT 10: Sound Design
Unit Overview: (Describe this unit in a What 6 Weeks?
paragraph) Length of Unit?
1 week of 4th 6 weeks
Major Concepts TEKS
● Intro to Sound software
● Creating sound yourself (foley) C.1.A, C.3.D
● Finding sounds for free
● Cue sheets
● Soundboard, controls & equipment
Vocabulary
UNIT 11: scenic design
Unit Overview: (Describe this unit in a What 6 Weeks?
paragraph) Length of Unit?
2 weeks of 4th 6 weeks
Major Concepts TEKS
● Intro to scenic design software
● Building a flat
● Ground plans C.1.A, C.2.B, C.2.F, C.2.G, C.3.A
● Intro to scenic paint
● Types of design models
Vocabulary
Julianna Flores
2/5/21
Theatre for Educators
Professor Malmberg
Theatre 1
Scope and Sequence
UNIT 12: Makeup Design
Unit Overview: (Describe this unit in a What 6 Weeks?
paragraph) Length of Unit?
1 week of 4th 6 weeks
Major Concepts TEKS
● Types of makeup
● Faceplates C.1.A, C.2.F
● Makeup styles in theatre
● Makeup application
Vocabulary
Julianna Flores
2/5/21
Theatre for Educators
Professor Malmberg
Theatre 1
Scope and Sequence
UNIT 13: Costume Design
Unit Overview: (Describe this unit in a What 6 Weeks?
paragraph) Length of Unit?
1 week of the 4th 6 weeks
Major Concepts TEKS
● Parts of a sewing machine
● Set up a sewing machine contest
● Types of fabric C.1.A, C.2.F, C.3.C
● Design fashion show
● Costuming paperwork
● Design software
● Fashion history
Vocabulary
Julianna Flores
2/5/21
Theatre for Educators
Professor Malmberg
Theatre 1
Scope and Sequence
UNIT 14: Theatre Hierarchy and Process
Unit Overview: (Describe this unit in a What 6 Weeks?
paragraph) Length of Unit?
3 weeks
Major Concepts TEKS
● Theatre hierarchy puzzle
● Theatre staff & their roles
● Create a rehearsal calendar C.1.C, C.2.C, C.3.E, C.2.F
● Rehearsal process
● Management in theatre
● Stage management
Vocabulary
UNIT 15: Careers in Theatre
Unit Overview: (Describe this unit in a What 6 Weeks?
paragraph) Length of Unit?
3 weeks
Major Concepts TEKS
● Resume and portfolio examples
● Careers in theatre
● Interview someone who works in theatre C.5.A, C.5.F, C.5.G
● Guest speaker/Q&A
● Higher education with theatre
● How technology can help your career
Julianna Flores
2/5/21
Theatre for Educators
Professor Malmberg
Theatre 1
Scope and Sequence
Vocabulary
UNIT 16: Designing a Show as a Class
Unit Overview: (Describe this unit in a What 6 Weeks?
paragraph) Length of Unit?
4 weeks
Major Concepts TEKS
● Play selection
● Design renderings/cue sheets
● Final design choices C.1.A, C.2.F, C.3.B, C.3.D, C.2.B,
● Programming & putting books together C.2.G, C.3.A, C.3.C, C.2.C,
● Presentations C.3.E, C.2.F, C.1.C, C.5.A,
● Feedback
Vocabulary
