Drama

Specific Topics that will be Covered

Learning Concepts 

Drama 1

Students explore: 

• Stylised Performance and Kabuki Conventions 
• Technical Theatre Design 
• Naturalism and Character Realism 

Drama 2

• Slapstick and Stock Characters  
• Design Technical Elements 
• Brechtian Techniques 

Assessment Types

Drama 1

Task 1: Kabuki (40%) - Students investigate and then devise a performance inspired by Japanese Kabuki Theatre 

Task 2: The Mores (30%) - Students work in small teams to create Tech Theatre designs (set, lighting or sound) to create a whole-class awards presentation 

Task 3: Realism Duologues (30%) - Students learn, practice and perform a duologue utilising the style of Stanislavski Realism 

Drama 2

Task 1: Commedia (30%) - Students devise and create a Commedia performance using slapstick comedy and stock characters 

Task 2: T More Performance (40%) - Students work in small groups to create Tech Theatre designs (set, lighting or sound) to create a whole-class arena tour presentation. 

Task 3: Epic Theatre (30%) - Students devise a Brechtian Epic Theatre performance around the concept of Conflict with a written reflection. 

Top 3 Learner Behaviours

1. Flexible thinking
2. Driven
3. Collaborative