B.Ed. Course EPC-2 (1.2EPC2)

Drama and Arts in Education

(Theory : 25 , Engagement with the Field : 25)

Objectives

The student teachers will be able to:

1. Understand the use of ‘Drama’ as Pedagogy.

2. Use ‘Role Play’ technique in the teaching learning process.

3. Understand the importance of dramatic way of presentation.

4. Integrate singing method in teaching learning process.

5. Understand various ‘Dance forms’ and their integration in educational practices.

6. Use art of drawing and painting in teaching learning process.

7. Develop creativity through different creative art forms.

8. Understand the efficacy of different art forms in education.

COURSE CONTENT / SYLLABUS

Unit – I

Drama and its Fundamentals:

1. Drama as a tool of leaning

2. Different Forms of Drama

3. Role play and Simulation

4. Use of Drama for Educational and social change (Street play, Dramatization of a lesson)

5. Use of Drama Techniques in the Classroom: voice and speech, mime and movements,   

    improvisation , skills of observation, imitation and presentation



Unit – II

Music (Gayan and Vadan):

1. Sur, Taal and Laya (Sargam)

2. Vocal – Folk songs , Poems, Prayers

3. Singing along with “Karaoke”

4. Composition of Songs, Poems, Prayers

5. Integration of Gayan and Vadan in Educational practices



Unit – III

The Art of Dance :

1. Various Dance Forms – Bharat Natyam, Kathakali, Folk dance : Garba, Bhavai,  

    Bhangada, Bihu and various other dances.

2. Integration of Dance in educational practices
    (Action songs, Nritya Natika)



Unit – IV

Drawing and Painting:

1. Colours , Strokes and Sketching – understanding of various means and perspectives

2. Different forms of painting – worli art, Madhubani art, Glass painting , Fabric painting   

    and various forms of painting

3. Use of Drawing and Painting in Education – Chart making , poster making , match - 

    stick drawing and other forms

Unit – V

Creative Art :

1. Creative writing – Story writing , Poetry writing

2. Model making – Clay modeling , Origami, Puppet making

3. Decorative Art - Rangoli, Ikebana, Wall painting (Mural)

4. Designing – Computer graphics , CD Cover, Book Cover, Collage work

5. The use of different art forms in Education



Engagement with the Field / Practicum

Any one of the following :

1. Develop a script of any lesson in any subject of choice to perform a play / Drama

2. Develop a script for the street play focusing on “Girl’s education and woman  

    empowerment”.

3. Prepare a script of Bhavai based on some Socio-political issues.

4. Prepare a pictorial monograph on “Various Dance of Gujrat”.

5. Prepare a pictorial monograph on “Various dance forms in India”.

6. Prepare a calendar chart on “Various Musical Instruments in India”.

7. Develop a Audio CD based on newly composed Poems of Gujrat / Hindi language.

8. Prepare some useful, productive and decorative models out of waste materials.

9. Visit the faculty of performing Arts in your city and prepare a detailed report on its  

    multifarious functioning.

10. Organize a competition some decorative / performing art forms in the school during  

      your school Internship programme and prepare a report on it.

11. Organize a workshop on some selected creative Art forms in the school during your  

      School Internship programme and prepare a report on it.

12. Develop a creative design based on your choice for CD cover or Book cover.

13. Develop a design or picture based on collage work.

14. Any other creative project.


Mode of Transaction

Lecture , Lecture cum discussion , Workshop schedule, Slide/ Film show,

Project work, Demonstration, Visit, Group Work and its Presentation