Drama (Year 10)
10DRA Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr C. Scanlan.
Year 10 Drama is a performance class, you will be expected to perform.
This half year option aims to increase your confidence as a performer, giving you the skills and knowledge to be a versatile actor. In this course you will further develop your knowledge of Drama, a subject that encourages the growth of self-confidence and self-awareness, quick thinking, creativity, co-operation and acceptance of others – skills which are essential in today’s society. This course will focus on various exercises to free the body to respond to its natural impulse to move. Students are encouraged to task risks and to discover in a non- judgmental atmosphere.
In Year 10 Drama you will:
•Establish physical self-awareness: neutral position, breath, and physicality.
•Further develop your improvisation skills using the dramatic techniques body, movement, and space.
Outcomes:
•Increased confidence in applying a variety physical practices to acting.
•The creation of physically engaging characters.
•Use of movement technique to devise theatre.
Learning Areas:
Pathway
Year 11 Drama, Year 11 Performing Arts Technology
This course can open up pathways into further study in the fields of drama and the creative arts it could also led you into the industry of theatre, film and TV by teaching you skills and tools nessessary to explore a career in the creative arts.
Even if you're not so keen on becoming a famous actor the things we explore in drama will help you with your confidence, self-expression, public speaking and creative thinking which are skills that will ehance your employment opportunities.
A notebook/journal, writing utensils, drama/theatre blacks (black shirt, pants, and socks).