Year 12 Drama
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs G. Oosthuizen.
Year 12 Drama will develop from the previous year with new theatre forms/ styles and plays being investigated through the assessment standards. However, Level 1 Drama is not a pre-requisite for Level 2 Drama. The course continues to be a primarily practical one that explores four areas: The purpose of Drama in our lives and communities. Developing our understanding and use of the elements, techniques, conventions, and technologies of Drama. Developing students’ ideas through innovation, imagination, and the use of personal experiences.
As with Year 11 Drama, a variety of theatre forms are explored through this course such as Greek Theatre, Commedia dell’ Arte, Elizabethan theatre, Melodrama, Musical theatre and Epic theatre. These theatre forms demand different skills and teach a variety of performance techniques. Alongside the practical exploration, students gain insight into the socio-political background of the times in which these works were developed.
Students co-operate and collaborate with others to execute ideas into action. Finally, Drama is concerned with communicating and interpreting; through discussion and writing about our own and others’ work as well as through the study of play scripts.
Preparation for the two external standards is done in class time as part of the course and is highly recommended.
*Course Recommendation: 16 – 18 credits (combination of internal and external standards)*
Recommended Prior Learning
It is preferable for students to have studied Year 11 Drama and/or have experience in performing.
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
External
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Drama 2.1 - Apply drama techniques in a scripted context
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Drama 2.2 - Devise and perform a drama to realise an intention
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Drama 2.3 - Discuss a drama or theatre form or period with reference to a text
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Drama 2.4 - Use complex performance skills associated with a drama or theatre form or period
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Drama 2.5 - Examine the work of a playwright
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Drama 2.7 - Discuss drama elements, techniques, conventions and technologies within live performance
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Drama 2.9 - Direct a scene for drama performance
Pathway Tags
Actor, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Artistic Director, Film and Video Editor, Sound Technician, Author, Dancer, Entertainer, Film/Television Camera Operator, Make-up Artist, Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Radio Presenter, Media Producer, Production Assistant (Film), Carer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Television Presenter,
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Note that picking a course doesn't guarantee entry.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the year level dean or the Future Pathways team for support and guidance.