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3. coloured tape, staple gun, glue gun, scissors, measuring tape, flashlight, clipboard, markers;

4. wings;

5. cyclorama;

6. mirrors and bars for dance;

7. dance mat; and,

8. first aid kit.

 APPROACHES TO TEACHING THE SYLLABUS

It is recommended that the CORE be taught over the first two terms. Theory and practical, that is,
process work, should be taught simultaneously. This will give candidates a better understanding of
the cultural forms and texts being studied. It is further recommended that the 20–30-minute final
examination in Production be an excerpt from the text studied in the CORE. Elements of the CORE will
undoubtedly spread over the two years as teachers and students work with the texts and cultural
forms.

 SUGGESTED TIME ALLOCATION FOR TEACHING

It is recommended that a minimum of five 40-minute periods per week, over two academic years or
the equivalent be allocated to the syllabus. The time should include at least one double period.

 ORGANISATION OF THE SYLLABUS

The CSEC® Theatre Arts Syllabus is made up of a Compulsory Core and THREE Options. Each candidate
must select the Compulsory Core and ONE of the three Options.

1. Core

SECTION 1: Elements of Theatre
SECTION 2: Caribbean Cultural Forms
SECTION 3: Text Analysis

2. Option A: Drama

SECTION 1: Drama Improvisation
SECTION 2: Playmaking
SECTION 3: Production

3. Option B: Dance

SECTION 1: Dance Improvisation
SECTION 2: Dancemaking
SECTION 3: Dance Fundamentals

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