Principles of Design
Beat Unit - RUBRIC Balance
Beginning Drama Mr. Olavarri Dominance/Subor
dination
We will be completing a unit in which we address the Emphasis
performance theatre standards. Rhythm
Movement
Beat – Chunk of a scene where everything stays the same
Unity
Beat Change – Where you change the beat
Take a beat – Pause for 3 seconds Repetition
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CALIFORNIA STANDARDS
Development of Theatrical Skills
2.1 Make acting choices, using script analysis, character research, reflection, and revision through the rehearsal process.
Creation/Invention in Theatre
2.2 Write dialogues and scenes, applying basic dramatic structure: exposition, complication, conflict, crises, climax, and
resolution.
Taking a Beat Beat Change Design Principle
Student is able to pause Student is able to clearly Group clearly puts a
with audience attention show that a subject has principle of design into
3 for 3 seconds. ended and a decision to their scene.
start a new subject has
been made.
Student is able to pause Student is able to clearly Group attempts to put a
for 3 seconds. show that a subject has principle of design into
2 ended OR show that a their scene.
decision to start a new
subject has been made.
Student is unable to Student is NEITHER able Group does not put a
pause for 3 seconds. to clearly show that a principle of design into
subject has ended NOR their scene.
1 show that a decision to
start a new subject has
been made.
Script Analysis for Actors, Directors, and Designers, Second Edition by James Thomas
One point for performing
Rubric Score (from above)
TOTAL (out of 10)