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Why Study Drama in Stage 6?
Why Study Drama in Stage 6?
Drama in Year 11 and 12 is a PRACTICAL and creative subject that encompasses a broad range of dramatic activities. Drama encourages self-expression and creativity and builds confidence. Drama students engage in collaborative and individual experiences to develop skills in interpretation, communication, performance and critical analysis. Students engage with the cultural traditions and social contexts of drama and theatre through critical study and experiences in practical workshop activities and performances.
Drama helps develop critical thinking by giving students an opportunity to explore the human experience, attitudes and opinions to understand why people do the things they do.
Drama is a 2 unit course that counts towards an ATAR.
"The demand for creativity in employees is rising in a world of rapid technological change. As more organisations value work-related creativity and diversity, the processes and practices of Drama develop transferable 21st century skills essential for many areas of employment. As people are asked to think innovatively and differently, unconventionally and from new perspectives, the role of ‘the creative’ across many workplaces is increasingly in demand." (QCAA)
"The demand for creativity in employees is rising in a world of rapid technological change. As more organisations value work-related creativity and diversity, the processes and practices of Drama develop transferable 21st century skills essential for many areas of employment. As people are asked to think innovatively and differently, unconventionally and from new perspectives, the role of ‘the creative’ across many workplaces is increasingly in demand." (QCAA)
Preliminary Drama
Preliminary Drama
Improvisation, playbuilding and Acting
Improvisation, playbuilding and Acting
These skills are revised and extended at the start of the year to enable new students to the course to gain confidence as well as skills and experience in making theatre.
Theatrical Styles and Traditions
Theatrical Styles and Traditions
Learn about many different styles of theatre over the course of history and take on the role of a director.
Elements of Production in Performance
Elements of Production in Performance
This involves putting on a production for a live audience. This will bring all of the three syllabus areas together. As part of the process of putting on a production, students learn about the technical and design areas of theatre: lighting, costume and makeup, stage management, set design and publicity.
HSC Drama
HSC Drama
Theoretical Content
Theoretical Content
Studies in Australian Drama and Theatre:
We study two Australian plays and explore how they make comment on Australian society.
AND
Elective Topic:
There are many to choose from. Currently, we are doing Approaches to Acting. We explore the philsophies, techniques and performances of two significant theatre-makers
(40% assessed in written exam)
Group Performance
Group Performance
Group Performance (30% assessed in August by visiting examiners)
One of the most important parts of Drama at high school is the experience of working within a group. This experience culminates in the Group Performance in a Drama students' HSC year.
The Group Performance is created by the group using a variety of stimulus, their previous practical experience and their own ideas. These performances are presented to HSC markers at our school in the middle of Term 3.
The Group Performance is marked so that every performer is evaluated individually. While the group help each other in the creation of the piece, they still receive an individual mark at the end.
Individual Project
Individual Project
Choose your own adventure!
In Stage 6 Drama you can specialise in an area of your own interest by choosing from a range of options for your Individual Project.
Students can choose from performance, design (set, costume, poster and publicity, lighting), critical analysis (research, reviews, scriptwriting or director's folio) or film - 30% assessed in August
Become anyone, anywhere, at any time. That's the beauty of studying drama.
Become anyone, anywhere, at any time. That's the beauty of studying drama.
Develop your self-confidence.
Develop your self-confidence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What's different about studying Drama?
What's different about studying Drama?
It is largely practical. 60% of your examination for Drama will be over by the first week of September, leaving you lots of time to focus on the written examination for all subjects.
How much 'theory' is involved?
How much 'theory' is involved?
40% of the course is theoretical. In Drama you need to be able to write about and reflect on your experiences of theatre and drama. This is in the form of informal Logbook entries and occasionally in more structured writing situations. In Drama we write about our experience so our essays are a combination of creative and structured writing styles, which is a very natural style in which to write.
Do I have to perform?
Do I have to perform?
Yes...and no. The core component is a Group Performance and everyone must complete this. However, your Individual Project can be either performance, video, design (set, costume, lighting or poster and publicity) or critical analysis(research project, scriptwriting, reviews or director's folio). So there are lots of choices and lots of ways to maximise your marks by doing something you are good at and enjoy.
Is there an exam?
Is there an exam?
Yes. 1.5 hour exam in the HSC exam block where you will write two essays.
Can I still get an ATAR?
Can I still get an ATAR?
Absolutely. Drama is a 2 unit Category A subject.
Does it matter if I didn't do Drama in Stage 5?
Does it matter if I didn't do Drama in Stage 5?
No. The course is designed so that you can enter without having studied Drama before. However, it would be beneficial to you to have some performance experience.
Are there any associated costs?
Are there any associated costs?
We aim to attend one excursion per year in addition to Onstage, which is a selection of exemplary works and performances from the HSC.
You are responsible for any costs associated with your HSC Major Work (generally minimal costs for performance)
Extra-curricular opportunities
Extra-curricular opportunities
These opportunties are available to all Performing Arts students and are entirely OPTIONAL.
Musicals
Theatresports Representative Team
Junior Theatre Festival
USA Tour
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