11 Drama
11DRA Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Ms J. Druitt.
Recommended Prior LearningNo prerequisites.
In this course students will:
- Learn to use drama techniques such as voice, body, movement and use of space
- Devise and perform a site-based drama at the historic home, Highwic House, using elements and conventions of drama for impact and meaning
- Perform an acting role in a production of a published play to an invited audience
- Explore historical theatre forms and their theoretical and physical performance features
Students keep a digital folder reflecting on their own and others' contributions. This written / oral reflection is part of the assessment in Drama and provides a record of work participated in and viewed.
Students will be offered the opportunity to view a range of performances to influence their understanding of theatre. They will practice writing critical responses required for external examinations at Level 2 and 3.
Learning Areas:
Assessment Policy & Procedures Assessment Information
Students will perform in a performance to an invited audience one lunchtime. This will be a critically acclaimed scripted play (or extracts from one). Students will go through a process of auditioning or trialing parts, being cast, rehearsing and preparing to perform, in costume, to an audience.
The course leads to Years 12 and 13 Drama and Drama Scholarship
Career PathwaysActor, Artistic Director, Dancer, Entertainer, Journalist, Radio Presenter, Television Presenter, Barrister, Legal Executive, Solicitor
Course Costs and Equipment/ Stationery requirementsOptional theatre visits - approximately $30 per production (2-3 offered per year).
| Description | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Theatre Viewing | Voluntary | $55.00 |
| $55.00 | ||