Year 11 Diploma - Performing Arts - Drama

Year 11 Diploma - Performing Arts - Drama

Theatre has the power to move, inspire, transform, and educate in ways that no other art form can.  Theatre reflects both the extraordinary diversity of cultures, and our shared human condition, in all its vulnerability and strength.    Irina Bokova

This course invites students to take the lead in creating stories that connect people across time and cultures.  We want to give them the tools to explore human experiences through drama.  Just as visionaries like Peter Brook, Bertolt Brecht, and Shakespeare pushed the boundaries of their times, we encourage students to question, explore, and innovate within the world of drama.  Studying Drama is not just about memorising lines or following stage directions; it is an exciting journey that sparks curiosity and fuels imagination.  We aim to create a space where student voices are valued, helping them actively shape their understanding of the world. Through Drama, the students will discover more about who they are and how the stories we tell reflects the broader human experience, both locally and globally.  Our goal is to nurture confident, curious, and empathetic individuals who grasp the deep connections between events, emotions, and the human condition.  By diving into Drama, we hope to inspire students to become creators of compelling stories with a keen awareness of the diverse perspectives that shape our shared history.

Student Learning Outcomes:

* Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the elements, techniques, and forms of Drama

* Students will be able to create performance intentions that demonstrate understanding of key performative concepts such as voice, physicality, space and levels alongside an understanding of the context within the play.

* Students will demonstrate manaakitanga through their collaborative skills in rehearsals

* Students will be able to understand the style and techniques within a given theatre form, applying these within a performance and understanding the purpose and social context behind the theatre form

* Students will be able to present critical thinking and analysis in a clear written form within their intention forms for performances and their written examination at the end of the year.