Subjects

Who is it for?

Drama is for students who like to explore and create characters and stories that communicate ideas.

You will use creative processes and a range of stimulus material to create your own performances.

What do you do?

In this unit you will:

• explore stimulus
• learn about a range of performance styles
• develop performance skills
• examine contemporary drama practise
• devise, perform and evaluate solo and ensemble drama work
• explore processes for the creative development of new work
• establish tools and strategies to document the play-making process
• apply analysis and critical thinking skills to your evaluation of drama works

What skills do you need?

You will need to be able to creatively explore stimulus material and perform your ideas. You will be required to collaborate; and participate as both an actor and audience member throughout the courses. In both units, you will see professional performances and have the opportunity to attend workshops and rehearsals to develop your skills.

What skills do you develop?

In this unit you will develop the following skills:

• creative and imaginative thinking skills
• communication and collaboration skills
• processes for the development of creative work
• self-expression
• an understanding of a range of performance styles
• how to incorporate performance techniques and conventions of each style
• an appreciation of drama as an art form
• aesthetic understanding and control

Requirements

Complete the Pre-Enrolment form:

2022 DRAMA Units 1&2 Part A: Student Pre-enrolment Form

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2022Drama11-A

2022 DRAMA Units 1&2 Part B: Supervising Teacher Pre-enrolment Form

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2022Drama11-B

This course is delivered online. You must have access to the internet and are required to attend weekly online lessons or rehearsals. You will need your own headset with a microphone and a computer with a webcam. You will need a camera (can be one on a phone) to record your practical work.

You will need:

• a headset with microphone
• a webcam
• a camera or device to record practical work in progress with good image and sound

Things to think about

You will be:

• required to complete an Expression of Interest form
• choosing between presenting your work as a solo and/or ensemble member
• viewing a professional performance
• required to attend online lessons and actively participate
• submitting both theoretical and practical work weekly to your teacher
• expected to attend the day long VSV workshops
• presenting your performances to the VSV community

Things you can do now

• Go to the theatre. There are lots of independent and non-professional theatre companies in Victoria.
• Read the script before and after the performance and consider how it has been interpreted.
• You could view a play in-person or online and answer the following questions.
• You may choose to buy a copy of the following text to support your studies: Acting Smart Drama Version 8 by Jane Bird and Richard Sallis, Melbourne: Acting Smart, 2019.
• Explore the VCAA website information for year 11 and year 12 Drama. Read the Drama Study Design, past exams and subject information. Go to the VCAA website for more information about this subject.