Drama
What's it all about?
The aim of this unit is to further build upon the basic elements of Drama and stagecraft that students developed in Year 9 Drama. It is designed for students who have a genuine interest in the Performing Arts and wish to continue with dramatic studies at the senior level. A strong foundation in the dramatic arts will be developed, as well as allowing students scope for specialised interests to be pursued.
What type of things will I do?
Performances: Script interpretation, Devised Group performances and Script Writing; Production role tasks.
Professional Performance Analysis attend an excursion to view a professional play and analyse the performance.
What will I learn?
TOPIC 1
Create a Film Parody -
Students will learn how to create a film that imitates a genre that they are interested in. They will learn different camera and editing techniques, how to storyboard and how to write a long script.
TOPIC 2
Create a stage performance –
Students will learn how to create a stage performance based on a script of their choosing.
Students will learn production roles such as set, costume, props, lighting, sound and publicity.
TOPIC 3
Analyse a Professional Performance -
Students will be required to attend a professional performance where they need to watch for all the production roles. They will complete a SAC based on this performance.
What can this lead to?
University and TAFE courses in Performing Arts, Acting, Creative Arts, jobs that require you to do public speaking and think on your feet.
POSSIBLE PATHWAY |
YEAR COURSES OFFERED |
YEAR 10 Drama |
YEAR 11 Theatre Studies |
YEAR 12 Theatre Studies |
Why choose this subject?
Choose this subject if you are interested in learning about Set Design, Lighting and tech, Costume Design, Acting, Performance. Also, if you want to improve your public speaking skills and ability to come up with ideas on the spot.