Math and Theater Strategy: Coordinate Plane Set Design
This workshop explores how to connect coordinate planes and set designs. It’s a great way to integrate math and theater. In this example, students use the coordinate plane to plot points where they wish to place their set designs using objects (otherwise known as props). Props can be used both as an actor’s tool on stage, or just as a placement for other people to walk around and guide their movements.
Students have to make sure they know where things are placed on stage. So they’re going to take measurements of the coordinate plane, and then place the props all around the coordinate plane in the 1st quadrant.
This workshop is part of our Math and Theater Strategy Pack in the Accelerator Professional Membership.
About Your Facilitator: Donovan T. Smalls
Donovan T. Smalls is a 10-year Drama Teacher and arts integration specialist who believes in educating minds and changing lives. Donovan was born and raised in Camden, NJ and prides himself on giving back to his community through his love for the arts. He is an undergraduate of Rutgers University, where he double majored in theatre arts and communication with a specialization in public relations. He then attended Rowan University (2017) for his Master’s in Arts Administration and most recently entered the third year of his doctoral program, studying Educational Leadership. He is an Arts Integration Specialist who strongly believes arts education is essential to all things great.
