Theatre Studies

Study Overview

In VCE Theatre Studies, students interpret scripts from historic periods to the present day and produce theatre for audiences. Students apply dramaturgy to scripts and work in the production roles of actor, director and designer, developing an understanding and appreciation of the role of theatre styles and movements. Students participate in acting and design workshops, attend rehearsals and present public performances.

Students learn about innovations in theatre production across different times, cultures and places and apply this knowledge to their work. Through the study of scripts and participating in the production process, students develop knowledge and understanding of theatre, its conventions and the elements of theatre composition. Students are provided with the opportunity to see professional plays developing written responses to performances. Students apply critical thinking skills, analysing and evaluating productions. Students also learn about and demonstrate an understanding of safe, ethical, inclusive and sustainable work practices in theatre production.

* Note this subject has additional rehearsals to collaborate on group public performances and to prepare for Unit 4 exams*

Units

Unit 1: History of theatre styles and conventions pre-1945
Unit 2: Contemporary theatre styles and movements
Unit 3: Producing theatre
Unit 4: Presenting an interpretation

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Assessment

Units 1- 4

Exploring Theatre Styles and Contemporary Theatre Movements
Staging Theatre Productions
Production Roles: Design, Theory and Practice
Analysing Theatre Productions
Solo Design Brief or Monologue Performance External Exam
Written Exam

Prerequisites / Suggested Prior Studies

Passion and Interest in Performing Arts and Design

Performance Skills

Interest in Technical Theatre Lighting, Sound, Set, Costume or Make-up

Creative, Critical and Analytical Writing Skills

Suggested Prior Studies

Year 9 and 10 electives can be any of the following:

On the Stage-Performing Theatre

Musical Theatre

Theatre Production

Participation in the Co-Curricular School Production

Future Pathways

There are several skills you gain from doing Theatre Studies. Apart from specific theatre performance and design skills such as acting, directing, costume, lighting and sound design, there is also a focus on key literacy and analysis skills. In relation to life skills, you develop several baseline management skills, public speaking skills and transferable skills that you can take into any field of work in the 21st and ongoing centuries.

Employability Skills: Leadership, Empathy, Critical Thinking, Communication, Creativity, Collaboration Global Citizenship, Confidence, Technology

Courses Bachelor of Performing Arts: Directing, Acting or Production Design and Technical Theatre Courses

Jobs Actor, Director, Playwright, Lighting and Sound Technician, Costume/ Set Designer, Make up artist, Advertsing Accountant, Radio Presenter, Journalist, Lawyer, Tour Guide, Project Manager. Campaign Manager, Human Resources, Politician and Educator

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