Dramatic Arts

HOD: A new HOD will be announced in 2024

Compulsory: No

Does it count for APS: Yes, full points awarded

Required for further studying: No

Useful for: Serves as an excellent confidence booster, but more specifically: drama, theatre, acting, producing, directing, advertising.

Practical component: Yes

Special requirements/recommendations: Learners are required to own a set of ‘theatre neutrals’ in which to perform their PAT and Practical Examinations. These consist of: a plain black t-shirt and black shorts/tracksuit pants.

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What is Dramatic Arts?

Dramatic Arts is the study of the representation of human experience in dramatic form for an audience. This subject aims to integrate practical experiences with the study of dramatic theory. It aims to promote and develop creativity as a rich, diverse and productive resource through dramatic communication, interaction and representation. Learners explore the role of drama in various contexts, with a focus on the role of the dramatic arts in South Africa. Dramatic Arts offers learners the ability to learn how to express themselves and communicate through various skills in improvisation, vocal and physical communication, interpretation and expressiveness, the creation and presentation of performances, and the analysis and interpretation of performance texts in context. The weighting of both the theory and practical assessment components of the subject are equal.

Learners will not only be exposed to dramatic performance via texts studied in class, but also through a range of practical dramatic experiences. We aim to offer the learners exposure to live performances wherever possible, whether by professionals, community practitioners or other learners. Learners who select Dramatic Arts as a subject will be expected to actively participate in the co-curricular dramatic society’s annual productions, drama festivals and house plays.

Via Afrika Dramatic Arts Grade 10 Learner's Book: ISBN: 9781415423073

The Township Plays (Oxford University Press): ISBN: 9780192829252

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