Lesson Plan for Junior Secondary 1 - Cultural and Creative Arts - Costume In Drama

### Lesson Plan: Costume in Drama **Class:** Junior Secondary 1 **Subject:** Cultural and Creative Arts **Duration:** 60 minutes **Topic:** Costume in Drama #### Overview This lesson aims to introduce students to the importance of costume in drama. They will learn how costumes contribute to characterization, setting, and mood in a performance. By the end of the lesson, students should be able to identify different types of costumes and understand their significance in drama. #### Learning Objectives By the end of the lesson, students will be able to: 1. Define what a costume is in the context of drama. 2. Explain the purpose and importance of costumes in a theatrical performance. 3. Identify different types of costumes and their specific uses. 4. Demonstrate basic skills in designing a simple costume. #### Materials Required - Whiteboard/Chalkboard and markers/chalk - Pictures of various costumes from different dramas - Fabric swatches or tissue paper for demonstration - Sketch paper and colored pencils/crayons - A selection of props (hats, scarves, etc.) #### Lesson Activities ##### Introduction (10 minutes) 1. **Greeting and Roll Call:** Start by greeting the class and taking attendance. 2. **Icebreaker:** Ask students if they have watched any plays or movies recently. What costumes did they notice? 3. **Introduction to Topic:** Briefly explain that today’s lesson will focus on costumes in drama and their importance. ##### Body **Activity 1: What is a Costume? (10 minutes)** - **Teaching:** Define "costume" as special clothing actors wear to help portray their characters. - **Discussion:** Explain how costumes help the audience understand the time period, location, and personality of a character. - **Examples:** Show pictures of different costumes and discuss the stories they might belong to. **Activity 2: Purpose of Costumes (10 minutes)** - **Teaching:** Explain how costumes enhance storytelling by visually representing a character's identity, social status, occupation, and personality. - **Interactive:** Ask students to imagine what Sherlock Holmes would look like without his iconic coat and hat. How would that affect their understanding of his character? **Activity 3: Types of Costumes (10 minutes)** - **Teaching:** Introduce different types of costumes, such as period costumes, fantasy costumes, and modern costumes. - **Group Work:** Divide students into small groups and hand out different pictures of costumes. Have each group discuss which type of costume they have and present it to the class. **Activity 4: Costume Design (15 minutes)** - **Demonstration:** Briefly show the basic steps of costume design (concept sketch, selecting fabrics, finalizing details). - **Hands-On Task:** Provide sketch paper and drawing materials. Ask students to design a simple costume for a character from a well-known story or play. - **Show and Tell:** Allow students to share their costume designs and explain their choices. ##### Conclusion (5 minutes) - **Review:** Summarize the key points discussed: definition of costumes, their purpose, types, and basics of costume design. - **Q&A:** Allow time for students to ask any questions they might have. - **Assignment:** For homework, ask students to research and bring a picture of their favorite costume from any drama performance. ##### Assessment - **Formative Assessment:** Observe student participation during discussions and group work. - **Sketch Assessment:** Evaluate the creativity and effort put into the individual costume designs. #### Follow-Up Activities - Plan a class project where students can collaborate to create costumes for a short drama performance. - Arrange a field trip to a local theater to learn more about costume design and production. --- This lesson plan provides an engaging and comprehensive introduction to the role of costumes in drama, fostering both creative and critical thinking skills among students in Junior Secondary 1.