Craighead Diocesan School
Year 10 Drama
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs L. Bradley.
Year 10 Drama
Term One - Students will delve into the work of practitioner Stanislavski and the style of naturalism. Through this, they will explore the key conventions, elements, and practices that define this form of theatre, using a selected play as a foundation.
Term Two - The focus shifts to the devising process, centered around the techniques of Bertolt Brecht. Students will select a social or political topic and, using Brecht's conventions create a thought-provoking piece of theatre that reflects on contemporary issues. They will be introduced to various conventions to support their creative process.
Terms Three and Four - Students will explore 'Theatre for Children', using a range of popular New Zealand children's stories as inspiration. They will develop, choreograph and perform a devised theatre piece for a local community audience. During this module, they will focus on scriptwriting, movement in theatre, and incorporating technology in performance, including costume, set design, and lighting.
Skills Development:
Throughout the year, students will enhance essential future-focused skills, including creative thinking, communication, research, leadership, teamwork and problem-solving.
Assessment Information
Term One- students will be assessed through a group performance and a written examination, allowing students to showcase both practical and theoretical understanding.Term Two - students will produce a devised performance, accompanied by an intention statement (either written or verbal)
Term Four - the final assessment will be a performance, complemented by an intention statement (written or verbal)
Pathway Possibilities
Diversional and Recreational Therapist, Actor, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Artistic Director, Film and Video Editor, Sound Technician, Author, Dancer, Entertainer, Film/Television Camera Operator, Make-up Artist, Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Radio Presenter, Early Childhood Teacher, Media Producer, Production Assistant (Film, Horse Trainer, Model, Nanny/Child Carer, Private Teacher/Tutor,
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