Edgewater College
Year 10 Drama
Option Selection will be opened again in January 2024. Information is currently being updated and may change at any time.
Option Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms G. McClean.
Drama offers you a space to develop confidence in performance skills, teamwork, creative and critical thinking skills, self- management and communication. This course introduces techniques and processes of creating characters and theatre, through both original play building and scripted performance. The emphasis is on practical, experiential tasks through which theory will be learnt.
Option Overview
Term 1
Introduction to Performing: Building confidence and basic Performing Skills.
Elements and Techniques of Acting: Using the body as a tool - Interpreting and performing scripts.
Term 2
Devised Drama: Creating and original Drama exploring conventions and Physical Theatre.
Script to Stage: Writing and Performing short scripts.
Term 3
Class Production.
Term 4
Research Project: Types of Theatre from around the World
Theatreform: Performance of a chosen theatreform.
Recommended Prior Learning
Open Entry
Pathway
Drama can lead to self-expression and communication skills. Drama encourages you to express yourself to think creatively and communicate effectively. Through various characters and scenarios, actors learn to convey emotions, thoughts, and ideas in compelling ways. Enhanced communication ability will boost self-confidence, as you become more comfortable expressing yourself in real-life situations.
Drama will involve performing in front of an audience, which will help develop strong public speaking and presentation skills. As you learn to project your voice, use body language, and maintain eye contact, actors build confidence in addressing groups. These skills can be immensely valuable in various professional and personal contexts.
Assessment Information
Assessment in Drama will mostly be by practical performances accompanied by supporting evidence (written or recorded) and evidence of engagement and collaboration, as well as research and presentation.Pathway Tags
Production Manager, Event Co-ordinator, Human Resources, Promoter, Theatre Producer / Assistant, Lighting Technician, Communications, Broadcasting, Media, Teacher, Actor, Art Director (Film/Television/Stage), Artistic Director, Cinema Projectionist, Dancer, Director (Film/Television/Radio/Stage), Entertainer, Film and Video Editor, Film/Television Camera Operator, Light Technician, Media Producer, Musician, Production Assistant (Film/Television/Radio/Stage), Radio Presenter, Sound Technician, Television Presenter, Primary School Teacher, Private Teacher/Tutor, Tertiary Lecturer, Diversional Therapist, Cin,
Disclaimer
NCEA Levels 1, 2 & 3 courses will be made up of a selection of the stated standards. This will happen at the beginning of the year with the assigned teacher.
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