Drama - Acting From the Start

Length of Course

Semester

Level

Year 7

Learning Area

Year 7 - Area 3

Core or Specialist

Specialist

Pre-requisites

Nil

Subject Description

Acting From the Start

Within the study of Drama, students will explore role, character and relationship. They will devise their own performances, considering situation using focus, tension, space, and time to enhance their dramatic work.

Through studying drama from various cultures and exploring Indigenous Australian storytelling, students will gain a deeper understanding of diverse traditions, cultures, and perspectives. They will have the opportunity to showcase their talents in informal settings, boosting their confidence and communication skills.

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Content
  • Representation, narrative skills
  • Character development
  • Script writing based on Indigenous Australian storytelling.
  • Script work based on Greek Mythologies
  • Group devised performance
Assessment

In Drama there is both a practical and theoretical assessment.

Pathways

Year 8 Drama 

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Year 7 - Drama - Acting From the Start

Tenison Woods College respectfully acknowledges the Boandik people are the First Nations people of the Mount Gambier South Eastern region of South Australia and pay respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, past, present and emerging.