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

### Lesson Plan: Make-Up in Drama #### Subject: Cultural and Creative Arts #### Grade: Junior Secondary 1 #### Duration: 90 minutes #### Topic: Make-Up in Drama --- #### Objectives: By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: 1. Understand the importance of make-up in drama. 2. Identify the basic tools and materials used in stage make-up. 3. Demonstrate basic make-up techniques for different characters. 4. Appreciate the transformative power of make-up in enhancing a character's appearance. --- #### Materials Needed: 1. Make-up kits (foundation, powder, brushes, sponges, make-up pencils, lipstick, etc.) 2. Mirror 3. Face charts 4. Wipes and make-up removers 5. Pictures of different make-up styles used in drama. 6. Projector or computer for showing tutorial videos 7. Handouts with key points about make-up techniques --- #### Lesson Structure: **Introduction (10 minutes)** 1. **Greeting and Roll Call:** - Welcome the students and take attendance. 2. **Icebreaker:** - Ask students to share any experience they or someone they know had with stage make-up. It can be from a school play, a Halloween party, etc. 3. **Objective Overview:** - Briefly explain what they'll be learning today and the importance of make-up in drama. **Presentation (20 minutes)** 1. **What is Make-Up in Drama:** - Explain how make-up helps to enhance facial expressions, age a character, create wounds, or transform actors into different beings. 2. **Tools and Materials:** - Show the different tools and materials used in make-up. - Use visuals or actual products to illustrate. - Explain the use of each item. **Interactive Demonstration (30 minutes)** 1. **Basic Techniques:** - Introduce students to basic techniques like applying foundation, contouring, making wrinkles, and enhancing features (eyes, lips, etc.). 2. **Video Tutorial:** - Show a short video tutorial on stage make-up application. 3. **Instructor Live Demonstration:** - Demonstrate a simple make-up transformation on a volunteer or yourself. - Do a character make-up (e.g., an old man/woman, an animal, a clown, etc.) **Practical Activity (20 minutes)** 1. **Hands-On Practice:** - Divide students into small groups. - Provide each group with a make-up kit and a face chart. - Assign them a character to create. - Supervise and assist as they apply make-up on a face chart or each other. **Conclusion (10 minutes)** 1. **Showcase and Feedback:** - Allow each group to briefly showcase their make-up creation. - Provide constructive feedback and encourage peer review. 2. **Recap Key Points:** - Summarize the main takeaways from the lesson. - Answer any remaining questions. **Homework Assignment:** - Ask students to research and bring pictures of different make-up styles for next week's lesson. They should focus on theatrical make-up from various cultures around the world. **Closing (5 minutes)** 1. **Clean-Up:** - Ensure all make-up materials are properly cleaned and stored. 2. **Class Dismissal:** - Thank the students for their participation and remind them of the homework assignment. --- #### Evaluation: - Active participation in discussion and practical activity. - Creativity and effort in hands-on practice. - Ability to identify and use basic make-up tools correctly. --- #### Additional Notes: - Ensure that students with sensitive skin or allergies are catered to. - Encourage creativity and make the session fun and engaging. - Use reminders about the importance of hygiene and proper make-up removal. ---