The document discusses the Drama course for high school students. It explains that Drama is a full 2 unit subject that counts towards the ATAR and is not scaled down. It involves both group work and individual work and can help build confidence. The document outlines the key components of the Drama course, including critical analysis, devising original group performances, and individual performance skills. It notes that all areas are compulsory and involve both practical and written assessments. Overall, the summary provides an overview of what Drama entails as a high school course option.

1. DRAMA

2. DRAMA

3. DRAMA
Counts towards your
A.T.A.R
Not Scaled down
Group Work or Solo
Work

4. Can I choose more than one of these subjects?

5. Can I choose more than one of these subjects?
MUSIC ?
DANCE ?
DRAMA ?

6. Can I choose more than one of these subjects?
MUSIC ?
DANCE ?
DRAMA ?

7. Can I choose more than one of these subjects?
MUSIC ?
DANCE ?
DRAMA ?

8. Can I choose more than one of these subjects?
MUSIC ?
DANCE ?
DRAMA ?

9. Can I choose more than one of these subjects?
MUSIC ?
DANCE ?
DRAMA ?

10. What Employers Want . . .
Employers have discussed with
teaching institutions the need for
students with a well-rounded
education.
They look for students involved in
SRC, Committees and extra
curricular activities.
To an employer, Performing Arts
shows a commitment and a higher
developed knowledge of team work
skills.

11. What Employers Want . . .

12. What Employers Want . . .
A ‘Team’ Member
Communication skills
Self Confidence
Self Expression
Ability to be creative
Leadership
Organised
Professionalism

13. What Employers Want . . .
A ‘Team’ Member
Communication skills
Self Confidence
Self Expression
Ability to be creative
Leadership
Organised
Professionalism

14. What Employers Want . . .
A ‘Team’ Member
Communication skills
Self Confidence
Self Expression
Ability to be creative
Leadership
Organised
Professionalism

15. What Employers Want . . .
A ‘Team’ Member
Communication skills
Self Confidence
Self Expression
Ability to be creative
Leadership
Organised
Professionalism

16. What Employers Want . . .
A ‘Team’ Member
Communication skills
Self Confidence
Self Expression
Ability to be creative
Leadership
Organised
Professionalism

17. What Employers Want . . .
A ‘Team’ Member
Communication skills
Self Confidence
Self Expression
Ability to be creative
Leadership
Organised
Professionalism

18. What Employers Want . . .
A ‘Team’ Member
Communication skills
Self Confidence
Self Expression
Ability to be creative
Leadership
Organised
Professionalism

19. What Employers Want . . .
A ‘Team’ Member
Communication skills
Self Confidence
Self Expression
Ability to be creative
Leadership
Organised
Professionalism

20. What Employers Want . . .
A ‘Team’ Member
Communication skills
Self Confidence
Self Expression
Ability to be creative
Leadership
Organised
Professionalism

28. DRAMA
Is DRAMA an A.T.A.R. Course?

29. DRAMA
Is DRAMA an A.T.A.R. Course?
Drama is a full 2 Unit Subject
Drama is a
PRACTICAL and
THEORETICAL subject
No Previous Experience Required
Great for building your confidence
and self esteem
Involves Group Work in the final
exam

30. DRAMA
Is DRAMA an A.T.A.R. Course?
Drama is a full 2 Unit Subject
Drama is a
PRACTICAL and
THEORETICAL subject
No Previous Experience Required
Great for building your confidence
and self esteem
Involves Group Work in the final
exam

31. BOARD OF STUDIES
STUFF
The break down of the Drama Course

32. Course Components
The Three Areas of Study - Dance
APPRECIATION: Research, Analyse & Discuss
PERFORMANCE: The basic skills of Acting
PLAY BUILDING: Group work
Are all areas compulsory?

33. Course Components
The Three Areas of Study - Dance
APPRECIATION: Research, Analyse & Discuss
PERFORMANCE: The basic skills of Acting
PLAY BUILDING: Group work
Are all areas compulsory?

34. Course Components
1. CRITICAL ANALYSIS
Watch Professional Performances of PLAYS studied in class.
(on video or live) and learn to analyse Australian Theatre and seminal playwrights,
the techniques they use, commenting on the themes and issues they explore.
Understanding Drama as an art form - you will:
1. Research Drama styles
2. Analyse plays &
3. Write about Theatrical experiences
You will learn these ELEMENTS in class

35. Course Components
1. CRITICAL ANALYSIS
Watch Professional Performances of PLAYS studied in class.
(on video or live) and learn to analyse Australian Theatre and seminal playwrights,
the techniques they use, commenting on the themes and issues they explore.
Understanding Drama as an art form - you will:
1. Research Drama styles
2. Analyse plays &
3. Write about Theatrical experiences
You will learn these ELEMENTS in class
COMPULSORY! 20%

36. Course Components
2. DEVISING (Group Work)
Your Drama Teacher helps you

37. Course Components
2. DEVISING (Group Work)
Your Drama Teacher helps you
COMPULSORY! 20%

38. Course Components
2. DEVISING (Group Work)
Learn to create your own PLAY-BUILDING
performance based on topics given from the Board of Studies
GROUP performance (compulsory)
Creativity to create your own work
The play building process is designed to foster your individual
creativity, to devise theatre that communicates a theme.
Your Drama Teacher helps you
COMPULSORY! 20%

39. Course Components
3. Performance
Your Drama Teacher helps you

40. Course Components
3. Performance
Your Drama Teacher helps you
COMPULSORY! 20%

41. Course Components
3. Performance
Perform in groups or if you choose, an individual performance as a
soloist.
Learn and develop your acting skills
The skills that physically prepare the body for theatre
Learn and develop your Writing skills when analysing performances
Individual Project where YOU CHOOSE your area of study;
Performance? Script Writing? Set Design? Costume Design?
Promotional Material (Photoshop)
Your Drama Teacher helps you
COMPULSORY! 20%

42. What do you do in DANCE?
Below is the Break up of the 60%
that every student MUST do
CORE Australian Theatre:
- 40% Compulsory
CORE Group Performance:
- 30% Compulsory
CORE Individual Project:
- 30% Compulsory
Students may choose their own area of
study for the INDIVIDUAL PROJECT

43. What do you do in DANCE?
Below is the Break up of the 60%
that every student MUST do
CORE Australian Theatre:
- 40% Compulsory
CORE Group Performance:
- 30% Compulsory
CORE Individual Project:
- 30% Compulsory
Students may choose their own area of
study for the INDIVIDUAL PROJECT

44. What do you do in DANCE?
Below is the Break up of the 60%
that every student MUST do
CORE Australian Theatre:
- 40% Compulsory
CORE Group Performance:
- 30% Compulsory
CORE Individual Project:
- 30% Compulsory
Students may choose their own area of
study for the INDIVIDUAL PROJECT

45. What do you do in DANCE?
Below is the Break up of the 60%
that every student MUST do
CORE Australian Theatre:
- 40% Compulsory
CORE Group Performance:
- 30% Compulsory
CORE Individual Project:
- 30% Compulsory
Students may choose their own area of
study for the INDIVIDUAL PROJECT

47. ALL are ALL have a performance
full 2 Unit Subjects component
ALL Count ALL have written work
towards your A.T.A.R
ALL have some level of
Music, Dance and Group Work
Drama DO NOT get
ALL leave you with great
‘Scaled’ down
memories of school

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