This is an introductory course in drama focusing on the personal, intellectual, and social growth of the students. Drama 10 provides a foundation for future course work in drama and theatre. Through extensive work in improvisation, in both small and large groups, learners gain confidence as the explore and communicate ideas, experiences, and feelings in a range of dramatic forms, such as dramatic moment and mime, dramatization, choral speech, choric drama, group drama, and Readers’ Theatre.
This course follows the same curriculum outcomes as Drama 10, with all of the material facilitated in French. It is an exceptional opportunity for French Immersion students to gain confidence in their french speaking skills and practice in both informal and formal presentation setting.
This course builds on learning experiences provided in Drama 10 and focuses on learners’ personal development. Beginning with foundation experiences to develop confidence and capability, the course allows students to explore movement and speech and to combine these in a greater range of dramatic forms. Selected dramatic forms are explored in depth for presentation. Drama 11 emphasizes the process of creating script and bringing script to production.
This course is designed for learners who have a background in developmental drama. The course is modelled after a theatre company, and students enrolled will experience all aspects of theatre production, including acting, directing, producing, and working on the technical elements. A requirement in this course is that all students will write a play.