Drama

The main content areas in Drama are improvisation and playbuilding. Students learn to work together in groups to create and present their own short plays.

Other areas covered in the Drama course include acting, the analysis of a variety of drama practitioners and the practice of various theatre forms. Students will also develop skills and competence in design (costume, poster and set), script creation and the technical aspects of dramatic productions, lighting and sound. The students will also be exposed to a variety of dramatic performances and have the opportunity to be involved in excursions.

Many students entering Years 9 and 10 quite sensibly choose one 'academic' subject and one other subject which, even though it contains a high theoretical component, is based around more practical experience. Such subjects provide students with the opportunity to exercise their creativity and continue to learn in their subject area by practice. Drama in Years 9 and 10 is one such subject.

Students who study Drama increase their self-confidence in communicating both verbally and non-verbally. Learning to work co-operatively and creatively in group situations, they develop an increased awareness and perception of the value of self and others. Students will develop enjoyment of theatre-going, film and video, and a critical understanding of production and performance with the ability to participate effectively in both areas. Students will also have the opportunity to use computer technology in Drama, through video making and sound editing, thus acquiring vocational skills.