ADA 10 - DRAMA GRADE 9, OPEN
This course provides opportunities for students to explore dramatic form and techniques, using material from a wide range of sources and cultures. Students will use the elements of drama to examine situations and issues that are relevant to their lives. Students will create, perform, discuss and analyze drama and then reflect on the experiences to develop an understanding of themselves, the art form and the world around them.
Prerequisite: None.
ADA 20 - DRAMA GRADE 10, OPEN
This course provides opportunities for students to explore dramatic forms, conventions and techniques. Students will explore a variety of dramatic sources from various cultures and representing a range of genres. Students will use the elements of drama in creating and communicating through dramatic works. Students will assume responsibility for decisions made in the creative and collaborative processes and will reflect on their experiences.
Prerequisite: None.
ADA 3M: DRAMA GRADE 11, UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE PREPARATION
This course requires students to create and perform in dramatic presentations. Students will analyze, interpret and perform dramatic works from various cultures and time periods. Students will research various acting styles and conventions that could be used in their presentations, and analyze the functions of playwrights, directors, actors, designers, technicians and audiences.
Prerequisite: Drama, Grade 9 or 10, open.
ADA 4M: DRAMA GRADE 12, UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE PREPARATION
This course requires students to experiment individually and collaboratively with forms and conventions of both drama and theatre from various cultures and time periods. Students will interpret dramatic literature and other text and media sources, while learning about various theories of directing and acting. Students will examine the significance of dramatic arts in various cultures and will analyze how the knowledge and skills developed in drama are related to their personal skills, social awareness and goals beyond secondary school.
Prerequisite: Drama, Grade 11, University/College Preparation