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Which subject	Drama
What topic	Directing for devised theatre UK
What length (min)	30
What age group	College
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Directing for Devised Theatre

Subject

Drama

Topic

Directing for Devised Theatre in the UK

Grade

College

Age Group

16-18 years

Duration

30 minutes

Class Size

20 students

National Curriculum

This lesson aligns with the National Curriculum for Drama, focusing on the role of the director in the devised theatre process, including facilitation of creativity, collaboration, and performance skills.

Objectives

• Understand the fundamentals of directing in devised theatre.
• Explore techniques for guiding a collaborative creative process.
• Develop skills in providing constructive feedback to peers.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Post-it notes
• Pens and paper
• Example video clips of devised theatre performances
• Printed handouts of directing techniques

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (minutes)	Details
1	Introduction to Devised Theatre	5	Briefly explain what devised theatre is and its significance. Show a short video clip.
2	Role of the Director	10	Discuss the key responsibilities of a director, including collaboration, communication, and artistic vision. Introduce directing techniques using printed handouts.
3	Group Activity	10	Divide students into small groups. Each group creates a short devised scene based on a selected theme. Encourage them to designate a director within their group.
4	Feedback and Reflection	5	Regroup and have each group share their experiences without presenting their scenes. Discuss what worked well in terms of direction and collaboration.
5	Homework Assignment	5	Assign students to write a reflective piece on their directing experience in their group, focusing on challenges and learning points. Provide guidelines for their reflections.

Homework

Students will write a reflective piece (300-500 words) about their directing experience in the group activity, discussing challenges faced, what they learned, and how they might apply these lessons in future projects.

Additional Notes

• Collect homework at the start of the next class to review without the need for presentations.
• Encourage students to think critically about their experiences and provide feedback to each other through written comments if desired.

This lesson plan aims to foster creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking in students as they explore the director's role in devising theatre.

Lesson script