Year 8 Drama
ASSUMED BACKGROUND: Nil
SUBJECT CHARGES: Nil
CONTENT
Course content will be a selection of the following:
Understanding and responding to drama:
• Through experimentation students identify the elements of drama
• Students analyse drama from a range of cultures, times and locations to explore differing viewpoints.
• Students reflect on their own work and the work of others.
Performance and Stagecraft:
• Through ensemble work students develop their performance, rehearsal and stagecraft skills.
Drama and technology:
• Students investigate Technical Theatre and how technology is being used in the theatre.
ASSESSMENT TYPES
Understanding and responding to drama:
Students use correct drama terminology
Students view and discuss dramatic art from differing cultures and times
Students are able to reflect on own work and on the work of others (peers)
Performance & Stagecraft:
Students experience theatrical genres and techniques and improvise around this
Students present their production in a 3 to 5 minute performance in front of an audience
Drama and Technology :
Students investigate Technical Theatre roles