Making movies

Student drama resource developed by The Arts Unit

Years 7 to 10 drama 

Your students will:

• explore storytelling for drama

• reflect on storytelling in video drama

• write a narrative storyboard

• create a short film based on their storyboard.

Drama 7-10 Syllabus

• 4.1.1: identifies and explores the elements of drama to develop belief and clarity in character, role, situation and action.

• 4.2.1: uses performance skills to communicate dramatic meaning.

• 4.3.1: identifies and describes elements of drama, dramatic forms, performance styles, techniques and conventions in drama.

• 5.1.1: manipulates the elements of drama to create belief, clarity and tension in character, role, situation and action.

• 5.2.1: applies acting and performance techniques expressively and collaboratively to communicate dramatic meaning.

• 5.3.1: responds to, reflects on and evaluates elements of drama, dramatic forms, performance styles, dramatic techniques and theatrical conventions.