Drama

Term One 2026

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 in Performance and Script Writing. Students will demonstrate their understanding of the elements through various improv activities, games, workshop demonstrations, performance and writing.

Learning Intention & Success Criteria

Unit Learning Intention - Students will understand and apply the core elements of drama, including role, character, situation, voice, movement, space, symbol, collaboration, and narrative structure, to create, rehearse, and perform engaging dramatic works that demonstrate expressive skills, creativity, and effective communication.

Unit Success Criterion - Students can collaboratively develop, rehearse and perform a polished dramatic piece that clearly demonstrates their ability to use the elements of drama, apply vocal and physical expression, make effective character and staging choices, respond spontaneously and creatively in performance situations, and reflect on their growth as developing drama practitioners

Term Two 2026

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.