DRAMA COSTUME AND MAKE-UP

Cultural and Creative Arts – Primary 3 – Second Term – Week 11

Subject: Cultural and Creative Arts

Class: Primary 3

Term: Second Term

Week: 11

Age: 7 – 8 years

Duration: 40 Minutes

Topic: Drama Costume and Make-up

Sub-topic: Understanding the Role of Costumes and Make-up in Drama

Behavioral Objectives:

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Define drama costumes and make-up.
2. Identify different types of drama costumes.
3. Explain the importance of make-up in drama.
4. Mention materials used for costumes and make-up.

Keywords: Drama, costume, make-up, actors, performance

Set Induction:

The teacher shows pictures of actors in different costumes and asks pupils to describe them.

Entry Behavior:

Pupils have watched drama performances on TV or in school.

Learning Resources and Materials:

1. Pictures of actors in different costumes
2. Samples of simple drama costumes
3. Face paints and make-up kits

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:

Pupils have learned about traditional dresses, which are also used in drama.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Observation
• Creativity
• Expression

Learning Materials:

• Costumes and masks
• Make-up kits for drama

Reference Books:

Lagos State Scheme of Work, Cultural and Creative Arts Textbook for Primary 3

Instructional Materials:

• Costumes of different characters
• Face paints and powders

Content:

A. Meaning of Drama Costume and Make-up

• Drama costume refers to special clothes worn by actors to represent characters in a play.
• Drama make-up is the use of paints and powders to change an actor’s appearance for a role.

B. Types of Drama Costumes

1. Traditional Costumes – Used for cultural plays, e.g., agbada, wrapper, and beads.
2. Modern Costumes – Used for everyday stories, e.g., shirts, dresses, and trousers.
3. Fantasy Costumes – Used for fairy tales and imaginary plays, e.g., superhero or animal costumes.
4. Historical Costumes – Used in plays about the past, e.g., colonial uniforms.

C. Importance of Drama Costumes

1. Makes the play realistic.
2. Shows the role of each character.
3. Helps the audience understand the story.
4. Adds beauty and creativity to the performance.

D. Importance of Drama Make-up

1. Changes an actor’s appearance to fit the role.
2. Makes expressions more visible on stage.
3. Adds fun and excitement to the performance.
4. Helps in portraying emotions, like anger or happiness.

E. Materials Used for Costumes and Make-up

• Costumes: Fabric, beads, leather, and hats.
• Make-up: Face paint, powder, lipstick, and wigs.

Evaluation (Fill in the Blanks with Options):

1. Drama costumes are used in __. (a) Football (b) Plays (c) Swimming (d) Sleeping
2. __ is used to change an actor’s look. (a) Food (b) Make-up (c) Shoes (d) Books
3. Traditional costumes are used in __ plays. (a) Cultural (b) Science (c) Mathematics (d) Football
4. Face paints and powders are used for __. (a) Writing (b) Cooking (c) Make-up (d) Running
5. Costumes help the audience __ the play. (a) Forget (b) Confuse (c) Understand (d) Sleep

Class Activity Discussion (FAQs)

1. What is a drama costume?
   • Clothes worn by actors in a play.
2. What is drama make-up?
   • The use of paints and powders to change an actor’s look.
3. Why do actors wear costumes?
   • To help the audience understand their roles.
4. Mention two types of drama costumes.
   • Traditional and fantasy costumes.
5. What are some materials used for make-up?
   • Face paint, powder, and wigs.

Presentation Steps:

1. The teacher explains the meaning of drama costume and make-up.
2. The teacher shows different types of costumes and their uses.
3. Pupils describe costumes they have seen before.
4. The teacher explains why make-up is important in drama.

Teacher’s and Learners’ Activities:

• Teacher: Shows costumes and make-up kits.
• Learners: Identify costumes and discuss their uses.

Assessment (Short-Answer Questions):

1. What is a drama costume?
2. What is the use of make-up in drama?
3. Mention two types of drama costumes.
4. What is the importance of drama costumes?
5. Give two examples of materials used for costumes.

Conclusion:

The teacher marks pupils’ answers, provides corrections, and encourages them to observe costumes in plays and movies.

Cultural and Creative Arts Primary 3 Second Term Lesson Notes

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2. Introduction to Modelling with Papier Mache Cultural and Creative Arts Primary 3 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 1
3. Singing Tonic Solfas of Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star and Matching Songs Cultural and Creative Arts Primary 3 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 2
4. Traditional Fabrics and Dresses Cultural and Creative Arts Primary 3 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 3
5. Musical Notes and Their Values Cultural and Creative Arts Primary 3 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 4
6. Methods of Modelling Objects with Clay Plastering Cultural and Creative Arts Primary 3 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 5
7. Traditional Dresses and Their Importance Cultural and Creative Arts Primary 3 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 6
8. Second Term Mid Term Test Cultural and Creative Arts Primary 3 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 7
9. Rhythmic Clapping and Musical Notes Cultural and Creative Arts Primary 3 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 8
10. Types and Importance of Traditional Accessories Cultural and Creative Arts Primary 3 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 9
11. Understanding Musical Notes and Notation Cultural and Creative Arts Primary 3 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 10
12. Drama Costume and Make-up Cultural and Creative Arts Primary 3 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 11
13. Second Term Examination Cultural and Creative Arts Primary 3 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 12
14. Unified Schemes of Work Cultural and Creative Arts Primary 1 To Primary 3