Year 10 Drama

What will I learn?

You will learn to be more confident and independent, as well as how to work more effectively with others. We value whanaungatanga and manaakitanga, so you will work as part of a supportive team. You will grow through experiences in improvisation and stage acting and through collaborating to put on a performance. 

The units include radio play enacted live before an audience, one act stage plays performed in small groups at an evening performance and theatresports.

Where does it lead? 

It leads into Drama in the senior school at levels 1 to 3, including scholarship. It leads into the performing arts, communication and entertainment industries. It also leads into many careers which require creativity, imagination, leadership, analytical thinking and problem solving.

Course Outline: 

First Unit

The Improvisors - You will play improvisation and Drama games including theatresports. We will build on our prior knowledge and skills to learn new games and techniques in an enjoyable way.

Second Unit

Act as One - You will perform a script in a small group to a live invited audience and will develop your use of Drama techniques and build your confidence. The play performances will use stage technology including set, costumes, lighting, props and sound.

Third Unit

Radio Live - short radio play scripts performed in front of an audience with all music, sound effects and dialogue performed live, like an old fashioned radio play with a live audience.