2: Drama and Film Production

NB: Mount Zion Film Institute is key provider of these modules

This strand includes 4 Modules of 2 weeks full-time residential studies in Christian Drama Arts.

• Ordinary Certificate Programme in Christian Drama Arts
• Diploma Certificate Programme in Christian Drama Arts
• Advanced and Certificate programme in Christian Drama Arts

Plus 1 week Residential Module:

• Mount Zion Institute Alumni Refreshers classes

ORDINARY CERTIFICATE PROGRAM IN CHRISTIAN DRAMA ARTS

Module 1: FOUNDATION OF CHRISTIAN DRAMA

• Definitions and Descriptions
• The Jesus/Biblical Approach to Drama Ministry
• The Uniqueness of Drama Ministry

Instrument of Assessment

Theory tests and practical

Module 2: CLASSIFICATIONS OF CHRISTIAN DRAMA ARTS/MINISTRY

• Entertainment Christian Drama
• Evangelical Christian Drama
  • The Influences

Instrument of Assessment

Theory tests and practical

Module 3: QUALITIES OF DRAMA MINISTER

Instrument of Assessment

Theory tests and practical

Module 4: INTRODUCTION TO DENOMINATIONAL DRAMA MINISTRY

• Formation of Church Drama Ministry
• Composition of Church Drama Ministry
• Classifications and Roles of Church Drama Group
• Problems of Church Drama Group
• Specialisations in Church Drama Ministry

Instrument of Assessment

Theory tests and practical

Module 5: INTRODUCTION TO INDEPENDENT DRAMA MINISTRY

• Part-Time Independent Drama Ministry
• Full-Time Independent Drama Ministry

Instrument of Assessment

Theory tests and practical

Module 6: INTRODUCTION TO FIELD OUTREACHES

• Challenges on Drama Mission Fields
• Backstage and Onstage Principles

Instrument of Assessment

Theory tests and practical

Module 7: CASTING AND ROLE FIXING IN CHRISTIAN DRAMA

• Wrong Casting
• Negative Bounce-backs
• Leader’s Role in Casting
• Casting Methodology

Instrument of Assessment

Theory tests and practical

Module 8: PRACTICALS

• Stage Drama Presentations in House Group

Instrument of Assessment

Theory tests and practical

Module 9: SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS

Instrument of Assessment

Theory tests and practical

 

DIPLOMA CERTIFICATE PROGRAMME IN CHURCH DRAMA MINISTRY

This Course is designed for training of Church drama group members in effective uses of their drama and acting gifts for the full benefits of their Pastoral leadership and the entire congregation. The Course is also useful for the operations of the Campus Drama groups.

Therefore, the Course contents attend only to useful and relevant topics meant to have direct advantage to the members of church drama groups and ministries.

DURATION OF COURSE: 2 weeks of evening classes

1. Course Held in Other Countries:
   1. CANADA: (Hamilton and Winnipeg);
   2. USA (Arlington, Dallas, Houston, Baltimore City
   3. UK: London
   4. AUSTRALIA: (Perth in West Australia)
   5. CAMEROON: (Bamenda and Limbe)
   6. THE GAMBIA
   7. TOGO
   8. ZAMBIA

 

COURSE CONTENTS:

Module 1: THE MINISTRY OF DRAMA

• General Definition of Christian Drama.
• The Jesus Approach
• The Uniqueness of Drama Ministry

Instrument of Assessment

Theory tests and practical

Module 2: MAIN CLASSIFICATIONS OF CHRISTIAN DRAMA

• Entertainment Christian Drama
• Structures and Influence
• Evangelical Christian Drama
• Structures and Influence

Instrument of Assessment

Theory tests and practical

Module 3: THE CLASSIFICATIONS OF CHRUCH DRAMA

• Informative Drama Productions
• Corrective Drama Productions
• Illustrative Drama Productions
• Promotional Drama Productions
• Pre-, Mid-, and Post-Sermon Drama Presentations

Instrument of Assessment

Theory tests and practical

Module 4: THE ROLES OF CHRUCH DRAMA GROUP.

• Classified Roles to the Pastor/Ministry Head
• Classified Roles to the Congregational Members
• Classified Roles to the Church Authority and Leadership

Instrument of Assessment

Theory tests and practical

Module 5: ACTIVITIES OF THE CHURCH DRAMA GROUP

• Drama Tracts Productions
• Video Stage Play Productions
• Audio Drama Productions
• Radio Drama Productions
• Television Drama Productions
• Film Productions

Instrument of Assessment

Theory tests and practical

Module 6: QUALITIES OF IDEAL DRAMA MINISTER

• Definition of a Drama Minister
• Areas of Usefulness of Drama Ministers
• Qualities of Ideal Drama Ministers

Instrument of Assessment

Theory tests and practical

Module 7: SCRIPT WRITING OF CHRISTIAN DRAMA AND FILMS

• Common Formats for Christian Drama Scripts
• Sources of Christian Drama Message
• Characters of Christian Script Writer
• Spiritual/Physical Procedures of Christian Script Writing
• Common Mistakes in Christian Drama/film Script Writing

Instrument of Assessment

Theory tests and practical

Module 8: CASTING AND ROLES FIXING IN CHRISTIAN DRAMA/FILM

• Wrong Casting
• Negative Bounce-backs
• Leader’s Role in Casting
• Casting Methodology

Instrument of Assessment

Theory tests and practical

Module 9: PRACTICALS: STAGE DRAMA PRESENTATONS (House Groups)

Instrument of Assessment

Theory tests and practical

ADVANCED CERTIFICATE PROGRAMME IN CHRISTIAN DRAMA ARTS

Module 1: OPERATIONAL AREAS OF CHRISTIAN DRAMA EVANGELISM

• Stage Drama Productions
• Audio/Radio Drama Productions
• Video Stage Drama Productions
• Photoplay Magazine/Cartoon Visualization
• Christian Drama Book Publications
• Television Drama Productions
• Drama Tracts/Skit Productions
• Christian Film Productions

Instrument of Assessment

Theory tests and practical

Module 2: DRAMA MINISTRY ESTABLISHMENT

• Foundation Stage
• Preparation Stage
• Operation Stage
• Multiplication/Expansion Stage

Instrument of Assessment

Theory tests and practical

Module 3: GENERAL OVERVIEW OF BASIC FILM PRODUCTION

• Stages of Professional Film Productions
• Typical Functions of Key Production Crew

Instrument of Assessment

Theory tests and practical

Module 4: PRINCIPLES OF INVITATIONS TO DRAMA MINISTRATIONS

• Types of Outreach Invitations
• Invitation Alternatives
• Guidelines to Invitations
• Ministerial Field Adjustment
• Stage Production Agents of Distractions

Instrument of Assessment

Theory tests and practical

Module 5: MISSION FIELD DEFENSIVE PRINCIPLES

• Drama Artistes’ Introductions
• Character Introductions
• Use of Stage/Screen Names
• Stage/Screen Characters Carry-over

Instrument of Assessment

Theory tests and practical

Module 6: SCRIPT WRITING OF CHRISTIAN DRAMA AND FILMS

• Common Formats for Christian Drama Scripts
• Sources of Christian Drama Message
• Characters of Christian Script Writer
• Spiritual/Physical Procedures of Christian Script Writing
• Common Mistakes in Christian Drama/film Script Writing

Instrument of Assessment

Theory tests and practical