Drama
Term One 2023
Dramatic Form and Performance Style
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.
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.
Year 7 Monologue Competition 2023!!!
"A Devious Plan!"
Competition Heats @ Lunch times in the Adrian Theatre. Top 3 students in each class will automatically be eligible to compete in the heats. Other competitors must be nominated by their class teacher.
Round 1 - Monday 5th June
Round 2 - Tuesday 6th June
Round 3 - Wednesday 7th June
Round 4 - Thursday 8th June
Round 5 - Friday 9th June
Grand Finalist Announcement Friday 9th June @ 6.00pm via Google Classroom.
Grand Final Wednesday 14th June @ 7.00pm tickets via Trybooking
Who will be the 2023 Year 7 Monologue Champion?
Term Three 2023
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.
Another 20 Short Practice Scenes
Assessment Task 4 Resource
More resources are available on the Google Classroom
20 More Short Practice Scenes
Assessment Task 4 Resource
More resources are available on the Google Classroom
Freytag's Pyramid
Plot & Story, 3 Ideas
Rehearsal Explorations
Story & Plot