Understanding Arts and Arts Education (Theory) Block : Art Education

participation of students and staff members in the event. It should also give
them a platform to show their capabilities and explore more in different
areas.
3.3.2 PREPARATION
1. While preparing for a performance it is important to have a fully aware
team at different levels of work.
2. Audition and selection of students should be done according to the need of
the performance.
3. There should be appropriate provision and allocation of time for rehearsals
for practice of script, song, music, puppetry like dialogue delivery, voice
modulation, body language and movements, mudras etc. without disturbing
the regular school environment. In such events, time management is
demanded. Planning in advance before a session starts proves useful in such
cases.
4. Stage construction should be done according to the number of participants
in different performances. Provision of stairs should be on both sides of the
stage. The back stage space should be appropriate, so that participants can
easily take their position.
5. The configuration of the stage should give scope of eye contact between
performers and spectators.
6. There should be arrangement of sound system according to the requirement
of the performance like cord less microphone, stage mike etc.
7. Stage lighting should be arranged according to the need of the performances.

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Performing Art Practical
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Stage decoration and display according to the art form should be done in
advance with the use of durable and natural raw material.
8. Costume, ornaments and make up can be self made/home made, on rent or
already available with school. Keeping in mind the weather conditions,
costume should give protection and comfort to the participants. Make up
should be applied only after quality check. There should not be any
compromise in this area.Teacher can ask the participants to bring their own
make up kit.
9. Props should be prepared in advance according to the need of the art form.
These can be home made, prepared in school by a team of students and
teachers, outsourced if there is an essential need , on rent etc. There should
be sufficient props for building up appropriate environment for art form.
10. For puppetry, stage setting should be according to the type of puppetry i.e.
string, shadow, glove etc. The puppets can be self made or experts could be
invited to do workshops with children to make it. We can use variety of
puppets in one puppet show.
11. For theatre, script should be finalized with care . All the participants should
have a copy of script to build up a relation with the whole act.
12. Funds should be managed judicially because the whole plan of action
discussed above is based on the availability of funds.
13. There should be dress rehearsal on the stage a day before the event so that
everything can be checked and corrected. All the preparation related to
costume like ironing, alteration, ornament check for any wear and tear should
be done to avoid last minute hassles.
14. Audio sound system arrangement, CD, cassette etc. should be checked in
advance.
15. Medical consent should be signed and collected from parents to know about
the medical conditions of students.
16. There should be proper water, sitting, refreshment and washroom/restroom
arrangement. There should be proper arrangement to inform participants
regarding number and time of their performance. A team of teachers and
students should volunteer the show for coordination.
17. Power back up arrangement is essential for the event to avoid hindrance due
to electricity failure. It is very important to take safety measures like fire
safety etc.
Therefore proper planning, preparation, delegation of responsibilities with
effective supervision is the key to success for any event.

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