Stage 6 Drama

Information for parents and caregivers

Drama is an ATAR subject; It is a Category A subject which is Board Developed.

On this page, you will find an outline of the Stage 6 course, a video package and information for students, caregivers and partner schools.

• • Who should study Drama for HSC? 

  • You do not need to have studied Drama before this to do HSC Drama.

    • You need to be able to work with other people.

    • It helps if you are fit, as we do lots of physical work, but this is not essential.

    • You may not be a confident performer, but you are willing to have a go. You will never be asked to perform on your own unless you want to.

    • You are artistically inclined and creative.

    • You need to be able to manage time to ensure projects are finessed.

• • Why should you study Drama for the HSC? 

    • You get to know new people

    • You build your confidence to express yourself

    • It develops skills in other areas of your learning

    • It builds social skills

    • You learn on your feet.

    • It allows you to be you!

    • It’s fun!

• What do we study in Preliminary Drama? 

• Term 1 

  • In Term 1, we learn to create theatre using improvisation and physical theatre.

  • This unit focusses on developing a sense of ensemble and teamwork and gives students the skills they will need to be successful in the HSC Group Project.

• Term 2 

  • In Term 2, we study theatrical movements throughout history. This sets us up for the theoretical studies we do in the HSC.

  • In Term 2, students are able to choose which project they want to do. This year, we have students doing costume design, set design, performance, and script writing.

  • This helps students understand what is needed for the Individual Project of the HSC.

• Term 3 

  • In Term 3, we do a production of a play. This helps students to gain experience in theatrical production and performance elements.

  • Students share responsibilities of performance, directing, lighting, costume, set, and publicity.

• • What do we study in HSC Drama? 

  • Two theoretical studies (40%)

    • Australian Drama and Theatre

    • Studies in Drama and Theatre

  • Group Performance (30%)

  • Individual Project (30%)

    • Design: Set, Costume, Lighting, Publicity

    • Short Film

    • Monologue

    • Script writing

    • Research Project

    • Theatre Criticism

Questions? 

• Come and ask me in person in the English Staffroom or The Bunyip

• Email me at: cassandra.vodicar1@det.nsw.edu.au

• Call the school at (02) 4261 1416