Drama

Term One 2025

The Elements of Drama

In this unit, students will explore ‘The Elements of Drama’, learning about how  Role, Character, Relationship, Situation, Voice, Movement, Focus, Tension, Space, Time, Language, Symbol, Contrast, Mood and Atmosphere work together to create dramatic meaning. Students will demonstrate their understanding of the elements through various improv activities, games, workshop demonstrations and performance.

Learning Intention & Success Criteria

Term 1 - Elements of Drama - Resources

Term Two 2023

Dramatic Form and Performance Style - Introduction to Melodrama

Students study the dramatic form of Melodrama. Students will explore the historical context and learn of the development and transition of Melodramatic stock characters to modern times. Students will learn melodramatic techniques in acting and staging a melodramatic style performance. 

Students will learn how to plan and create (an aside) a monologue based on the stimulus ‘A Devious Plan!’. Students will explore the characteristics of The Hero, Villain, Side kick, Henchmen and the Damsel in distress to create monologue performance. Students will use Melodramatic techniques to stage a Melodramatic style performance.

Term Three 2025

Context: Intro to Theatre Sports - Improvisation Exploration & Developing Skills

Students will collaborate to explore theatre sports games, developing skills in improvisation. They will demonstrate a compilation of games showcasing their improv skills and techniques in unscripted scenarios. Students will reflect on their progress, documenting their process and development.

Term Four 2023

Context: Scripted Drama

In a collaboration with others (duologues or short play), a scripted drama is creatively rehearsed, resulting in the production of a polished piece of theatre. Students will be assessed on their participation in rehearsals, performing, staging elements and skills.