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:

1. Define what costume and make-up mean in drama.
2. Identify different types of costumes used in drama.
3. Describe the importance of make-up in portraying characters in drama.
4. 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:

Discussion on the topic :

1. What is costume in drama?
   Costume in drama refers to the clothes and accessories actors wear to portray characters in a play.
2. Why is costume important in drama?
   Costumes help actors look like their characters and make the story more believable for the audience.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. What are the different types of costume in drama?
   The types of costume in drama include historical, fantasy, and modern costumes.
6. Can you give examples of historical costumes?
   Historical costumes are clothing from specific time periods, like ancient Rome or the Victorian era.
7. What are fantasy costumes?
   Fantasy costumes represent imaginary creatures or characters, such as fairies or superheroes.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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:

1. What is costume in drama?
   a) Clothes and accessories actors wear
   b) Things actors eat
   c) Songs actors sing
   d) Books actors read
2. 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
3. What does make-up in drama involve?
   a) Applying cosmetics
   b) Eating snacks
   c) Playing games
   d) Watching movies
4. 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
5. What are the types of costume in drama?
   a) Historical, fantasy, modern
   b) Cars, planes, boats
   c) Numbers, letters, shapes
   d) Trees, flowers, animals
6. Which is an example of a historical costume?
   a) Ancient Rome attire
   b) Spacesuit
   c) Cowboy outfit
   d) Pirate costume
7. What do fantasy costumes represent?
   a) Imaginary creatures or characters
   b) Real people
   c) Cars and trucks
   d) Computers and phones
8. 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
9. 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
10. 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:

1. Revision: Briefly review the previous lesson on traditional musical instruments.
2. Introduction: Introduce the new topic of understanding costume and make-up in drama.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Assessment: Ask questions to assess students’ understanding of costume and make-up in drama.
6. Evaluation Questions:
   1. What is costume in drama?
   2. Can you give an example of a costume worn by a princess in a play?
   3. Why is make-up important in drama?
   4. Describe the function of make-up in transforming actors into characters.
   5. Name three types of costumes used in drama.
   6. How does make-up help actors portray different emotions?
   7. What are the functions of make-up in drama?
   8. Give an example of a character whose appearance is enhanced by make-up.
   9. How does make-up contribute to the overall presentation of a play?
   10. Why is it important for actors to wear appropriate costumes?
7. Conclusion: Summarize the main points of the lesson and address any remaining questions.