Course Outline
By the end of Year 8, students identify and analyse how the elements of drama are used, combined and manipulated in different styles. They apply this knowledge in drama they make and perform. They evaluate how they and others from different cultures, times and places communicate meaning and intent through drama.
Students collaborate to devise, interpret and perform drama. They manipulate the elements of drama, narrative and structure to control and communicate meaning. They apply different performance styles and conventions to convey status, relationships and intentions. They use performance skills and design elements to shape and focus theatrical effect for an audience.
Topics Included:
This course focuses on introducing students to the basic elements of Secondary Drama through:
Improvisation., focussing on collaboration, quick thinking, physical vocabulary (tableau, mime, gesture) and character/scene building.
Story Building, using different narrative styles such as urban or historical myths
Indigenous Perspectives, focussing on the role of the story-teller, the use of image, traditional and contemporary performance, ritual, political and issue based performance (including contemporary Australian television drama).
Devised Theatre and the production process using ensemble work, physical devices, images and non-linear narratives.
Assessment:
Class work – responding to tasks, collaborative skills, participation in discussions.
Performance work – assessment of the final product is based on the creation and execution of the scene/role, collaboration and time management in rehearsal.
Folio – the ability to reflect on and analyse personal work and that of others,
Additional Costs:
Costs for excursions that include tickets and transport to see live performances
Length of course: Term
Course Outline
By the end of Year 8, students identify and analyse how the elements of drama are used, combined and manipulated in different styles. They apply this knowledge in drama they make and perform. They evaluate how they and others from different cultures, times and places communicate meaning and intent through drama.
Students collaborate to devise, interpret and perform drama. They manipulate the elements of drama, narrative and structure to control and communicate meaning. They apply different performance styles and conventions to convey status, relationships and intentions. They use performance skills and design elements to shape and focus theatrical effect for an audience.
Topics Included:
This course focuses on introducing students to the basic elements of Secondary Drama through:
Assessment:
Additional Costs:
Costs for excursions that include tickets and transport to see live performances