### Lesson Plan: Make-Up in Drama
#### Subject: Cultural and Creative Arts
#### Grade: Junior Secondary 1
#### Duration: 90 minutes
#### Topic: Make-Up in Drama
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#### 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.
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#### 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
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#### 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.
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#### 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.
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#### 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.
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