Level 1 Drama
Course Code: 1ADRA
Who can I talk to: Vicky Moore-Allen
This Level 1 Drama course builds important foundation skills in Drama. Students must be willing to actively participate in all activities. You will work in groups, learning to co-operate and collaborate. You will develop knowledge and awareness of dramatic techniques, elements and conventions, and how to use these to create performance work. You
will develop acting and theatre skills, learn how to devise drama and how to interpret a script. You will learn how to perform in front of others using different theatre forms, elements and conventions. You will learn about drama technologies and how to use these as important elements in performance works.
Course Information
What Knowledge Will I Develop?
Studying Drama at school develops a wide range of highly valuable communication, relationship skills, creative thinking
skills and confidence - dispositions which are important in any future pathway. Study of Drama also connects directly to
tertiary courses and careers in performing arts, the media industries, events and hospitality, sales, and human
resources.
How Will The Course Contribute To My Qualification?
| Code | Title | Credits | Internal | External | Core | Optional | L1 Literacy | L1 Numeracy | UE Reading | UE Writing | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90011 | Demonstrate understanding of the use of drama aspects within live performance | 4 | y | y | y | 15-11-2021 | |||||
| 90997 | Devise and perform a drama | 5 | y | y | 14-09-2021 | ||||||
| 90999 | Use features of a drama or theatre form in a performace | 4 | y | y | 08-06-2021 | ||||||
| 90006 | Apply drama techniques in a dramatic context | 4 | y | y | y | 31-03-2021 |
Credits: 17
Does this course provide a pathway to University Entrance? Yes
Entry Requirements
This course is open to any students who have a genuine interest in Drama, and who will commit to actively participating in performance work every lesson in class. Students do not need to have previous experience in Drama, but must commit to participating with all students in the class (not just your friends), to participating in all learning tasks, and to regular attendance. Year 10 Drama or Dance are ideal foundations for this course, as well as any experience you have in Drama or Dance outside of school.
Course Related Costs
Voluntary contribution to field trip expenses will be requested.
Companion Subjects
Communication courses such as English, Art, Music.
Subject Combination Notes
Not applicable
