WHY STUDY DRAMA ?
Drama provides a medium for exploration, social criticism, celebration and entertainment. It enables students to
define and shape their own identity within social and cultural contexts.
Students invovled in drama activities are participating in aesthetic learning in which the senses and emotions
are engaged.
The collaborative nature of Drama as an art form provides students with opportunities to learn to manage the processes
of drama and the interpersonal skills required to work effectively, both individually and in groups.
The skills acquired allow students to play a full part in their own culture, the culture of others and the world of work.
|
WHAT IS STUDIED?
The Course of Study
In this 2 year course Drama is explored through the dimensions of Forming, Presenting and Responding. These three
dimensions are interrelated and complementary allowing students to create and communicate dramatic meaning.
In Year 11 students will study four units of work:
-
Creation & Impulse: elements of Drama, role playing, improvisation, directing and team mentoring
-
Pow: physical theatre, rehearsal and performance skills
-
Bellychuckle: comic genres, Commedia del'Arte, Theatre Restaurant
-
Cry Me a River: tragedy and its development, perfomance building, scriptwriting
In Year 12 students will study three units of work:
-
Hear Me Raw: the conventions of Realism ans Epic theatre, Australian drama, scriptwrting in Epic style, performance
-
Extended Study: the role of the director, the role of theatre in Australian society
-
The Last Dance: performance works - student devised dramatic statements
|
CRITERIA
Forming - creating and shaping dramatic action to communicate meaning and to realise a range of dramatic forms and
styles through:
managing the elements of drama and dramatic conventions
integrating content and context
Presenting - the performance and communication of dramatic action to others by realising dramatic forms and styles:
using elements of drama and dramatic perfomance
using acting techniques
Responding - reflecting upon the elements of drama and dramatic conventions, content and context, dramatic forms
and styles by demonstrating:
knowledge, understanding and communication
analysis, synthesis and evaluation
|
ASSESSMENT PROGRAM AND EXPECTATIONS
Students are required to perform in both individual and group presentations in both Years 11 and 12. These range in
duration from 4 to 8 minutes.
Written responses will be either extended(800 - 1000 words) or short(600 - 800 words).
Each criterion will be assessed once per semester.
|
AWARDING EXIT LEVELS OF ACHIEVEMENT
VHA Standard A in any 2 criteria and nothing less than a B in the remaining criterion.
HA Standard B in any 2 criteria and nothing less than a c in the remaining criterion.
SA Standard C in any 2 criteria and nothing less than a D in the remaining criterion.
LA Standard D in any 2 criteria.
VLA Does not meet the requirements of an LA.
|
RECOMMENDATIONS
There are NO recommendations for studying Drama other than dedication and a commitment to completing all assessment
tasks. A SA in English would be an advantage.
|
The Study of Drama Could Lead To Careers In:
| Level 1: Requires completion of Yr10, Yr12, Certificate I or Certificate II |
Level 2: Requires completion of Certificate III or Certificate IV or 3 years relevant experience |
Level 3: Requires completion of Diploma or Advanced Diploma |
Level 4: Requires completion of a Bachelor Degree or higher qualification |
Actor
Announcer
Child Care Worker
Costume Maker
Entertainer
Mime Artist
Model
Stagehand
Stunt Performer
Wardrobe Supervisor |
Actor
Child Care Worker
Costume Maker
Entertainer
Film & TV Producer's Assistant
Stage & TV Director
Makeup Artist
Recreation Officer
SOund Technician
Stage Manager
Stagehand
Theatrical Costume Maker
Writer |
Actor
Casting Director
Costume Maker
Entertainer
Film, stage & TV Director
Floor Manager
Playwright
Public Relations Officer
Publicity Officer
Recreation Officer
Scriptwriter
Set Designer
Sound Technician
Stage Manager
Theatre Critic
Writer |
Actor
Announcer
Artistic Director
Arts Administrator
Casting Director
Costume Maker
Drama Teacher
Entertainer
Playwright
Public Relations Officer
Publicity Officer
Recreation Officer
Scriptwriter
Set Designer
Stage Manager
Theatre Critic
University Lecturer
Writer |
|