A PPT about What Makes a Good Drama made by group Drama 3 during PYP Exhibition, Sekolah Ciputra Surabaya

1. By: Drama 3
(Christy, Jessica, Radit, Javier)

2. Drama is a piece of writing that is
performed either on a stage, TV or radio
for an audience. It is used to portray life
or a character. Drama tells a story usually
involving conflicts, issues or emotions
through body gestures, actions and
dialogue typically designed for a
particular theatrical performance.

3. • Comedy
• Tragedy
• Farce
• Melodrama
• Romance

4. • Musical
• Mime
• Classical
• Indonesian Traditional Drama

5. 7 Elements of Drama

6. Focus
4 types of focus
• the focus of the scene
• the focus of the audience
• the focus of the character
• the focus of the actor
• A play should have a clear focus,
which determines the focus of the
characters and directs the focus of
the audience.

7. Tension
Tension is the force that engages the
performers and audience in the
dramatic action. There are ups and
downs when the tension increases or
decreases in the play.

8. Space
The use of space in a play makes the
audience think about the meaning of
the distance between the actors, the
actor and the props or the actor and
the audience.

9. Mood
• Mood creates the dramatic tension.
• It moves the audience in emotionally
appropriate directions. This means
that the audience will be able to feel
the mood of the scene.

10. Contrast
• Contrast is known as the use of
differences to create a dramatic
meaning.
• Contrasting colors stands out on the
stage.
• Contrasting sizes,
shapes and sounds
draw attention of
the audience.

11. Symbol
• A symbol is a sign or gesture that
represent a meaning.
• During drama performances, symbols
and specific gestures could be used
to express a certain meaning.

12. Role
• Actors should be certain about their
character‟s personality, attitudes
and beliefs to make the scene more
believable for the audience. This will
enhance the meaning of the play to
the audience.
• Actor/ actresses
should act out their
role with confidence.

13. According to Mr. Arif (UNESA Drama Lecturer)
The important elements in drama are
the use of body, voice and intellect.

14. Actors „shape‟ their body to show
what their character looks like. This
helps the audience understand the
characters and scene

15. The way actors use
their voice during a
drama performance
should suit the
situation at the
current moment The
articulation should be
clear as well.

16. In drama intellectual thinking must be
used to think about the main topic
and issue.

17. What makes a good drama?
There are a few things that makes a good drama. Here is
a list of the criteria:
• The right monologue
• Research
• Characters
• Perform with confidence
• Theme
• Plot

18. According to Mr. Arif (UNESA Drama Lecturer)
1. Have a clear, easy, understandable drama
with an interesting main idea.
2. The actors have deep understanding upon the
characters.
3. The make- up and costume used should
support the characters and to show the
differences in their personalities.

19. According to Mr. Arif (UNESA Drama Lecturer)
• should involve an issue and/or a conflict. Most
dramas are inspired by the issues or conflicts in
our surroundings.
• should include an exciting story.

20. • Generally, the things that makes a good drama
are: the involvement of an interesting issues, the use
of the right dialogue and monologue, knowledge
of the main issues, the use of unique and interesting
characters, a clear theme and an understandable
yet interesting plot.
• Good drama involves conflict and how that
conflict is expressed through gestures,
expressions, and the tone of the character. It
should be believable.
From the information that we have collected, we can
conclude that a good drama has a specific criteria.

21. Overall, a good drama is one that relates well
to the audience. It takes the actors and the
audience for an enjoyable ride into the world
of the play. Good dramas can be really
complex or very simple. The story takes us to
the setting of the play. If it is that good, you
could actually feel like you are one of the
people in the story. A really good drama is the
one you want to watch a second or third time.

22. • “Different Types of Drama.” [Online] Available.
http://www.life123.com/parenting/education/dra
ma/types-of-drama.shtml, 23rd January 2014.
• “Dance, drama, and music.” [Online]
Available.
http://www.skwirk.com/p-c_s-1_u-46_t-35_c-
95/nsw/hsie/study-of-a-cultural-group:-
bali/traditional-culture/dance,-drama-and-music,
23rd January 2014.

23. • “The Elements of Drama.” [Online] Available.
http://www.curriculumsupport.education.nsw.gov.
au/secondary/creativearts/assets/drama/pdf/dra
maelements.pdf, 23rd January 2014.
• “Elements of Drama – A brief introduction.”
[Online] Available.
http://renierdrama.wordpress.com/category/type
s-of-drama-plays-comedy/, 23rd January 2014.
• Hidayat, Arif. Group Interview. 27th January 2014.

24. Primary Resource (Expert):
• Mr. Arif Hidayat.  UNESA Drama
Lecturer, professional actor.
TIC & Mentor:
• Ms. Tatik
• Mr. Yudi