Year 11 Drama
(Units 1 & 2)

COURSE OUTLINE

UNIT 1  - Introducing Performance Styles

Students will participate in activities and workshops that will focus on the transformation of character/s in storytelling. They investigate a range of stimulus material and learn about stagecraft, theatrical conventions and performance styles. Solo and/or group based performances may be undertaken. Students will be asked to constantly revise and analyse their own work and that of others, both within the classroom and at a professional level. 

UNIT 2 - Interpreting Australian Drama 

Students will engage in workshops and activities that focus on the Australian identity as a stimulus. Through the presentation of group or solo performances, students will develop, refine and reflect upon performance experience. The analyses of professional works are also required. 

ASSESSMENT TASKS 

Units 1 and 2 

•  Play making technique journal 

•  Perform devised play

•  Analyse devised performance 

• Analyse/evaluate professional work

•  Examination