Year 11 Drama

What will I learn?

You will develop your skills in acting, stage performance and script creation. You will work collaboratively to experience the production process and develop your leadership and organisational skills. You will develop your historical and genre knowledge through exploring theatre history. You will learn to reflect on and analyse your own work and the work of others. We value whanaungatanga and manaakitanga in our classes. 

Topics will include: learning about and performing Melodrama, performing one act large cast plays and analysing theatre performances. 

Where does it lead? 

It leads into L2 and L3 Drama. In Year 13 you will have the opportunity to sit scholarship in Drama. It leads directly into the performing arts, communication and entertainment industries and will also benefit careers requiring creativity, confidence, leadership and problem solving skills.

Course Outline:

Drama Performance in a theatre style - Melodrama - “Over the Top”. 

You will learn the history and features of the theatre form Melodrama and perform original plays in groups. Roles include the evil villain, the virtuous heroine and the brave hero. Your performance should accurately reflect the  exaggerated acting style and heightened emotions of Melodrama.

Drama Performance - Major Production - “Creating Character”.

Working in groups you will develop and perform a significant acting role in a one-act play. Through collaboration the class will produce a full stage production including lighting, sound effects, costume, props and set. You will perform the play in front of an outside invited audience.

Drama Performance -  Theatre Style - "Ensemble Acting".

You will learn about emsemble performances and play several roles in a whole class play. The class will work collaboratively to create a polished production.