Drama Costume and Make-up Cultural and Creative Arts Primary 3 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 11
Subject: Cultural and Creative Arts
Class: Primary 3
Term: Second Term
Week: 11
Topic: Understanding Costume and Make-up in Drama
Duration: 45 minutes
Entry Behaviour: Students are familiar with basic concepts of drama and storytelling.
Key Words: Costume, make-up, drama, character, appearance.
Behavioural Objectives: By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
- Define what costume and make-up mean in drama.
- Identify different types of costumes used in drama.
- Describe the importance of make-up in portraying characters in drama.
- Classify types and functions of make-up in drama.
Embedded Core Skills: Observation, critical thinking, creativity, communication.
Learning Materials: Pictures of costumes and make-up in drama, examples of theatrical make-up, reference books.
Reference Books: Lagos State Scheme of Work, Cultural and Creative Arts Textbook Book 3.
Content:
- Recap of previous lesson on traditional musical instruments.
- Introduction to costume and make-up in drama.
- Exploration of different types of costumes and make-up used in drama.
- Discussion on the importance and functions of make-up in drama.
Introduction to costume and make-up in drama:
- Meaning of Costume:
- Costume refers to the clothing and accessories worn by actors to portray characters in a play or performance. 🎭
- Example: In a play about pirates, the actors might wear costumes with striped shirts, eye patches, and hats to look like pirates.
- Meaning of Make-up:
- Make-up involves applying cosmetics to actors’ faces and bodies to enhance their appearance or create specific characters. 💄
- Example: Actors may use make-up to look older, younger, or to appear as a specific character, like a clown or a monster.
- Types of Costume in Drama:
- Historical costumes: Clothing from a specific time period, like ancient Rome or the Victorian era.
- Fantasy costumes: Outfits that represent imaginary creatures or characters, such as fairies or superheroes.
- Modern costumes: Everyday clothing worn by people in contemporary society.
- Examples of Costume in Drama:
- Historical: Roman soldier attire with a helmet and armor.
- Fantasy: Fairy costume with wings and a wand.
- Modern: Police officer uniform with a badge and hat.
- Meaning of Make-up in Drama:
- Make-up in drama involves applying cosmetics to actors’ faces and bodies to enhance their appearance, transform them into characters, or convey emotions. 💅
- Example: Actors may use make-up to create scars, bruises, or aging effects for their characters.
- Examples of Make-up in Drama:
- Aging make-up: Using wrinkles and grey hair to make an actor look older.
- Fantasy make-up: Creating elaborate designs like animal faces or mythical creatures.
- Character make-up: Transforming an actor’s appearance to resemble a specific person or role.
- Types and Functions of Make-up:
- Foundation: Used to even out skin tone and create a base for other make-up.
- Eyeliner: Defines the eyes and can make them appear larger or more expressive.
- Lipstick: Adds color to the lips and completes the overall look.
- Blush: Adds a natural flush to the cheeks and helps define facial features.
- Types and Functions of Costume:
- Historical: Reflects the clothing styles of a particular time period or culture.
- Character: Represents the personality and traits of a specific character in the play.
- Symbolic: Uses clothing and accessories to convey deeper meanings or themes in the performance.
Discussion on the topic :
- What is costume in drama?
Costume in drama refers to the clothes and accessories actors wear to portray characters in a play. - Why is costume important in drama?
Costumes help actors look like their characters and make the story more believable for the audience. - What is make-up in drama?
Make-up in drama involves applying cosmetics to actors’ faces and bodies to change their appearance or create characters. - Why do actors use make-up in drama?
Actors use make-up to transform into their characters, show emotions, and enhance their features for the audience. - What are the different types of costume in drama?
The types of costume in drama include historical, fantasy, and modern costumes. - Can you give examples of historical costumes?
Historical costumes are clothing from specific time periods, like ancient Rome or the Victorian era. - What are fantasy costumes?
Fantasy costumes represent imaginary creatures or characters, such as fairies or superheroes. - What is the purpose of make-up in drama?
Make-up helps actors look like their characters, show emotions, and enhance their appearance on stage. - What are the different types of make-up in drama?
The types of make-up in drama include aging make-up, fantasy make-up, and character make-up. - Why do actors use make-up in drama performances?
Actors use make-up to bring their characters to life, create special effects, and make the audience believe in the story they are telling.
Evaluation:
- What is costume in drama?
a) Clothes and accessories actors wear
b) Things actors eat
c) Songs actors sing
d) Books actors read - Why is costume important in drama?
a) It helps actors look like characters
b) It helps actors fly
c) It helps actors run fast
d) It helps actors dance - What does make-up in drama involve?
a) Applying cosmetics
b) Eating snacks
c) Playing games
d) Watching movies - Why do actors use make-up in drama?
a) To transform into characters
b) To cook food
c) To play music
d) To read books - What are the types of costume in drama?
a) Historical, fantasy, modern
b) Cars, planes, boats
c) Numbers, letters, shapes
d) Trees, flowers, animals - Which is an example of a historical costume?
a) Ancient Rome attire
b) Spacesuit
c) Cowboy outfit
d) Pirate costume - What do fantasy costumes represent?
a) Imaginary creatures or characters
b) Real people
c) Cars and trucks
d) Computers and phones - What is the purpose of make-up in drama?
a) To make actors look like characters
b) To build houses
c) To swim in the ocean
d) To climb mountains - What are the different types of make-up in drama?
a) Aging, fantasy, character
b) Cooking, cleaning, gardening
c) Drawing, painting, coloring
d) Writing, reading, speaking - Why do actors use make-up in drama performances?
a) To bring characters to life
b) To play sports
c) To fly in the sky
d) To drive cars
Presentation:
- Revision: Briefly review the previous lesson on traditional musical instruments.
- Introduction: Introduce the new topic of understanding costume and make-up in drama.
- Teacher’s Activities: Show pictures of different types of costumes used in drama and explain their significance. Provide examples of theatrical make-up and discuss its importance in character portrayal.
- Learners Activities: Students observe the pictures and discuss with their classmates about the costumes and make-up. They may also have a hands-on activity where they create simple theatrical make-up designs on paper.
- Assessment: Ask questions to assess students’ understanding of costume and make-up in drama.
- Evaluation Questions:
- What is costume in drama?
- Can you give an example of a costume worn by a princess in a play?
- Why is make-up important in drama?
- Describe the function of make-up in transforming actors into characters.
- Name three types of costumes used in drama.
- How does make-up help actors portray different emotions?
- What are the functions of make-up in drama?
- Give an example of a character whose appearance is enhanced by make-up.
- How does make-up contribute to the overall presentation of a play?
- Why is it important for actors to wear appropriate costumes?
- Conclusion: Summarize the main points of the lesson and address any remaining questions.