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Performing Arts
Performing Arts
Year 10 Theatre Studies: Staging Theatre (Code: THEA10)
Learning Area Leader: Ms Day
You may be interested in this Elective if you enjoy:
• Drama & performing; or
• College productions; or
• English, Literature, storytelling & Media; or
• Wish to pursue these subjects in Senior Years: Theatre Studies, Media, English, Literature
Major Focus – Working with scripts
Description
Students work with and study scripts from well-known as well as cutting edge playwrights. They learn how to analyse and interpret written text to develop their practical understanding of the creation of a theatrical performance. Students are required to attend a live theatrical performance and analyse how others create theatre. Students may choose a more technical approach to theatre production, with the option to pick design over acting/direction or to do both!
Learning Activities
• Theatrical Styles investigation through research, discussion and workshop
• Monologue development (Acting and Design)
• Script Interpretation applying Dramaturgy and relevant Production Roles in a theoretical and practical sense
• Guided evaluation and analysis of a professional Theatrical Presentation
• Scene Study of a chosen text through Production Role Design and Performance – (Group Presentation)
Assessment
• Analysing and Evaluating Theatre in Performance
• Ensemble Interpretation, Performance and Design of Scripts
• Monologue Interpretation and Performance Exam (including design presentations)
Special information
Students have the opportunity to attend an excursion and see a high-level professional theatre production, as well as the chance to perform Scene Studies for an audience.
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