Level 2 - Drama
Course Description
This course builds on the knowledge and skills that have been developed previously. Students will continue to hone their performance skills by developing their ability to sustain and develop a role through a variety of performances. Students will also be challenged with new theatre forms and scripts. This course also looks to foster self-esteem and self-awareness within the student. It will also continue to develop and deepen the student’s understanding and appreciation of live performance. We will aim to see at least one live professional theatre performance as part of exam preparation for this course. Students will also be involved in practical workshops with industry professionals.
Through the course, students will:
- Develop communication skills through drama practice
- Understand and develop a working knowledge of and skills in all areas of production within a historical, social, and cultural context
- Further develop skills in close analysis of text and independence in making decisions for interpretation and performance of role
- Develop critical and reflective awareness in relation to their own and others’ drama
- Provide further opportunities for the development of important life skills such as teamwork, communication, self-discipline, problem-solving, decision-making, research, and evaluation
- Foster self-confidence and esteem through drama performance
- Extend their practical skills and craft of drama
- Engage with drama as an expression of culture.
Drama encompasses fundamental life skills which enable students to explore their own and others’ cultures and interact, support and encourage each other through practical processes.
Pre-requisites
Ideally, students enrolling in this course will have completed the Year 11 drama course, or be receiving individual speech and drama tuition. Entry at this level is at the discretion of the Head of Faculty: performing arts for all students.
Course Specific Costs
Up to $300 for live performances, workshops, and travel where applicable. The intention is to see at least one live performance related to study in this course.
Students are required to have their own performance blacks (long sleeve black top and long black pants which they are able to move in)
Pathway
This course provides a pathway for students to move toward tertiary study and careers in acting and musical theatre, screen acting, directing, as well as performing arts technologies and supporting industries. The drama pathway also provides relevant lifelong skills for students that complement any profession or career that they undertake.
Assessment Information
Students will complete three internal assessments which include both practical and written components. They will also prepare for one external examination.Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
External
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Drama 2.1 - Apply drama techniques in a scripted context
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Drama 2.2 - Devise and perform a drama to realise an intention
Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 5
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Drama 2.4 - Use complex performance skills associated with a drama or theatre form or period
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Drama 2.6 - Perform a substantial acting role in a scripted production
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Drama 2.7 - Discuss drama elements, techniques, conventions and technologies within live performance
Disclaimer
Specific course content may change from what has been advertised in order to remain current and meet students' needs.
The school has the right to make the best decision based on both staffing, and overall student interest, when preparing the final timetable.