Glendowie College

10 Drama

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Miss C. Thomson.

Recommended Prior Learning

You do not have to have taken 9 Drama to take 10 Drama, but the course is designed to build on skills learnt in 9 Drama.

This course has practical assessments. You will be getting up on stage and performing in front of others.

MYP Arts

Optional Subject (Full Year)

Objectives

To select and use dramatic techniques, elements, conventions and technologies in a variety of dramatic contexts, including original plays and a scripted production.
To participate fully in planning, devising and rehearsing drama for different purposes.
To perform work, watch performances and learn to evaluate the effectiveness of your own work and the work of others.
To explore the contribution drama makes to your own and other societies.
To gain understanding of a range of drama or theatre forms and practitioners.
To build confidence and presentation skills.

Content

MYP Unit	Outline
Stereotypes in Stock	Learn drama skills and techniques of the Commedia dell’arte style of theatre and stock characters. Apply those skills to create an advertisement exploring contemporary stereotypes.
Truthful Liars	Learn drama skills and techniques associated with naturalistic acting (Stanislavski’s System) and demonstrate them in a workshop rehearsal of a short script.
The Play’s the Thing	Participate in the production process to perform a role in the class production for a live audience as part of Dramafest (Term 3).
Ngā Atua	Use Māori mythology as the inspiration to create a devised play with a small group that will be performed at local kindergartens.
Reflection and Response	Reflect on and evaluate your work throughout the year and your development as an artist.

Subject Overview

Term 1
Week 1 - 2: Drama Techniques Workshops.
Week 3 - 8: Stereotypes in Stock.
Week 9 - Term 2 Week 1: Truthful Liars.

Term 2
Week 1: Truthful Liars.
Week 2 - Term 3 Week 3: The Play's the Thing.

Term 3
Week 1 - 4: The Play's the Thing (evening performance for an invited audience).
Week 5 - Term 4 Week 4: Ngā Atua.

Term 4
Week 1 - 4: Ngā Atua.
Week 8: Reflection and Response.

Faculties:

Arts Faculty

Assessment Policy & Procedures

Pathway

11 Drama

10Drama explores more genres of theatre history than 9Drama but continues to emphasise presentational skills and collaboration. No matter what you do, group presentations are at some point going to be a part of it.

Career Pathways

Actor, Artistic Director, Entertainer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Television Presenter, Industrial Designer, Model, Nanny/Child Carer, Occupational Therapist, Project Manager, Sales Representative, Copywriter, Sales and Marketing Manager, Communications Professional, Event Manager, Personal Assistant, Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Funeral Director/Embalmer, Hairdresser/Barber, Survey Interviewer, Telemarketer, Marketing Specialist, Diversional and Recreational Therapist, Author

Subject and Associated Costs

Course Costs: $5 for printing class production script.
Associated Costs: Nil.