Drama - Taking the Stage
9DRA1 Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs J. Clark.
Recommended Prior LearningWilling to work with others and perform.
Actively learn how to perform on stage for an audience. This will involve learning acting skills and theatre styles. Pieces will be created and performed for an audience, for example at the Shakespeare Festival and Arts Showcases for invited audiences. A range of theatre forms will be covered such as Elizabethan Theatre, contemporary Musical Theatre, Pantomimes and Children’s Theatre, Physical Theatre and Slapstick Comedy. Students will also be involved in designing and creating sets, costumes, props and makeup as needed for each performance.
Departments:
Year 9 Option Subject - Express and Create
Pathway
Drama - All the World's a Stage
A theatre major is a higher education program that studies theatre arts, design and management. As a theatre major, you take courses and develop skills and knowledge in:
Theatre history
Acting
Writing
Directing
Producing
Theatre management and budgeting
Costumes and makeup
Dance and movement
Voice acting and singing
Instrumental music
Lighting
Prop creation and management
Set and stage designWorking with people in Health jobs; Media and Communication Industry ; Film and Theatre
Anaesthetic Technician, Author, Fashion Designer, Diversional and Recreational Therapist, Actor, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Artistic Director, Film and Video Editor, Sound Technician, Dancer, Entertainer, Film/Television Camera Operator, Musician, Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Radio Presenter, Early Childhood Teacher, Media Producer, Production Assistant (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Lighting Technician, Game Developer, Model, Nanny/Child Carer, Private Teacher/Tutor
Contributions and Equipment/Stationerychromebook, pencil case with a range of coloured pens, highlighters