Drama, Theatre, and Cinema PDF

DRAMA, THEATRE and CINEMA  Learning Objectives AT THE END OF THE VIRTUAL LECTURE THE STUDENTS SHOULD BE ABLE TO: A. RECOGNIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF TODAY’S DRAMA AND THEATRE AS A MEANS OF UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATING CULTURAL DIFFERENCES; B. IDENTIFY THE LITERARY, TECHNICAL AND PERFORMA...

DRAMA, THEATRE and CINEMA  Learning Objectives AT THE END OF THE VIRTUAL LECTURE THE STUDENTS SHOULD BE ABLE TO: A. RECOGNIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF TODAY’S DRAMA AND THEATRE AS A MEANS OF UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATING CULTURAL DIFFERENCES; B. IDENTIFY THE LITERARY, TECHNICAL AND PERFORMANCE ELEMENTS IN DRAMA; C. UNDERSTAND HOW OTHER ART FORMS SUCH AS MUSIC, DANCE, AND LITERATURE ARE USED IN DRAMA AND THEATER BY PERFORMING “TIKTOK” DRAMA FAMOUS LINES.  LET'S TRY THIS! MATCH THEM CORRECTLY! 1. LEA SALONGA 2. VILMA SANTOS 3. NORA AUNOR 4. FERNANDO POE JR. 5. PIOLO PASCUAL A. HIMALA B. MISS SAIGON C. BATA, BATA, PANO KA GINAWA!? D. ANG PANDAY E. MILAN F. MADRASTA Rama (1987) Rolando S. Tínio (1991) Salvador F. Bernál (Set Design) (2003) Lamberto V. Avellana (1976) Wilfrido Ma. Guerrero (1991) Severino Montano (2001) Amelia Lapeña Bonifacio (2018)  FILIPINO National Artists (Film and Broadcast Arts) Lino Brocka (1991) Ishmael Bernál (1999) Gerardo de León (1982) Eddie S. Romero (2003) Fernando Poe Jr. (2006) Manuel Conde (2009) Kidlat Tahimik (2018) Nepomuceno.Dubbed as the "Father of Philippine Cinema", his work marked the start of cinema as an art form in the Philippines. September 12, 1919, Dalagang Bukid (Country Maiden) was made by him. Dalagang Bukid (Country Maiden) was the first filipino movie or film of silent type. Starred by the late ATANG DELA RAMA. Released on September 12, 1919, it was a major box-office success, earning 90,000 pesos from a budget of 25,000 pesos Philippine arts. It became the most popular of all art forms. Its viewers come from all walks of life. Films have ranged from silent movies to talkies; black and white colored. As an art form, it reflects the culture and the beliefs of the people it caters to, and at most times, is the one who shapes their consciousness. concerned with acting out narratives or stories in front of an audience. Unlike cinema and television, theatre presents live actors on the stage in front of a live audience. In fact, the audience can inspire the actors, or sometimes be made to participate in the play. sound effects, and spectacle. Drama is the type of theatre that focuses on dialog and action, based on a written text (called plays or “dramatic literature”) or on an improvised one. The most popular people in theatre are the playwrights (the writer of the play to be staged) and actors. Cinema is the most popular of the art forms. commonly applied to movies of an artistic or educational nature and is not expected to have broad, commercial appeal. Whereas the term ‘cinema’ means a place designed for the exhibition of films. Cinema, or motion picture, is the art of moving images; a visual medium that tells stories and exposes reality. It comes from the French cinematograph that is used to refer to the device that projects a motion picture on to a screen. Presently, films/movies are primarily made for profit, lacking any qualities to redeem itself. Genres that have been present for the past few decades are being recycled over and over again with the same stories. LITERARY ELEMENTS (DRAMA) 1.Plot- what happens in the play: 2.Character(s)- the personality(ies) or role(s) in the play enacted by the actors; 3.Theme- the main idea or view of life shared by the play; 4.Language/ dialog- manner of verbal expression; the speech, or writing style used in the play; and 5.Setting- time and place of the action of the play; and 6.Atmosphere- the dominant mood expressed in the play. PLAY/DRAMA 1.Scenery (set)- the equipment, such as curtains, plants, back drops, or platforms, used in a dramatic production to reflect the place and time or environment of the play events; 2.Costumes- clothing and accessories worn by actors to portray character and setting; 3.Props- short for properties; any movable object used on stage during performance, except costumes or scenery, example: a telephone, a car; 4.Lights- the position, color and intensity of lights to create a mood or environment; 5.Sound- the sounds an audience hears during the performance to help portray character, feeling, or environment; 6.Makeup- use of face and body cosmetics, wigs, costumes to portray a role or character to convey action or a personality; 2.Speaking- the manner of expression, projection of voice, or delivery of lines 3.Nonverbal expression- gestures, facial expression, and body alignment to convey meaning or portray a character. 4.Character blocking- the path or points formed by the actor’s movement on stage, usually determined by the director; and 5.Stage blocking- the actor’s movements on stage during performance; also refers to the play action as it goes from one event to another. Let’s check your knowledge! 1. Define drama and theatre. 2. How is theatre different from cinema and television? 3. Enumerate and explain briefly the literary, technical, and performance elements of drama 4. Why is the film considered the youngest of the Philippine arts? 5. Do you agree that cinema reflects the culture and beliefs of the people and shape their consciousness? Why?  Drama Theater Drama is the script of a play. Theater is the onstage production of a play. There is direct interaction between the reader and dramatist. There is no direct interaction between audience and the dramatist. Interpretation of the play depends on the reader. Interpretation of the play depends on the artists. Drama is an abstract entity. Theater is a physical entity. SUMMARY ▪ Theatre refers to that branch of performing arts concerned with acting out narratives or stories in front of the audience. ▪ Theater art is an effective medium to promote social awareness. It is also used as means of entertainment and a liberal way to express one’s opinion. ▪ Drama is a type of theatre that focuses on dialog and action based on a written text (dramatic literature) or an improvised one. ▪ Drama has literary, technical, and performance elements. ▪ Scriptwriting is based on personal experience, prior knowledge, literature, and imagination, and helps to understand the play.  ACTIVITY 1 Materials 1. A short play or story from a movie, or famous lines from “tiktok”. 2. Provide your own costumes including make-up accesories and props if needed. Procedure 1.Look for a famous line in a movie, youtube, or tiktok. 2. Identify the main character/s in the play. 3. Study and memorize the script. ACTIVITY 1