Year 9 Drama

What will I learn?

You will grow in confidence, independent work habits, literacy, thinking and teamwork skills through participation in Drama. The work will range from improvisation games to scripted theatre performances and there will be optional trips to theatre productions offered to Drama students. 

You use Drama techniques to communicate and create character; use elements and conventions to create Drama scenes and narrative; and learn about the technical and production aspects of theatre. This course involves both practical and written work and the emphasis is on getting to know each other and having fun through working together.

Course Outline: 

First unit - Developing improvisation skills using theatresports and Drama games. 

You will get to know other students and progress your use of acting techniques through playing whole class games and learn how to play some theatresports games such as "Why are you late?", "Party Quirks" and "The Dating Game".

Second unit - Participating in a major Drama production with a role in one of two large cast plays - there will be a range of roles available, from small parts to leads. 

You will learn how to become a character and how to interact with others on stage to communicate ideas and information. The performance will be intimate theatre and use stage lighting, sound, props and costumes. Your whānau and friends will be invited to attend an evening show.