Year 10

CURRICULUM LEVEL 5

Course Length: 1 semester (2 terms)

Special Costs:

Class Materials $10.00

Entry Requirements:

A strong interest in the Dramatic Arts including a desire to develop communication and presentation skills.  It is preferred that students have completed the Year 9 Dramatic Arts Introductory Course.

Course Outline:

Focus Objectives:

Aims for students to continue

                ♣developing their practical knowledge in the Dramatic Arts

                ♣developing their ideas relating to the Dramatic Arts

                ♣communicating and interpreting the meaning of dramatic works

                ♣understanding of the Dramatic Arts in context

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Key Competencies:

                Managing Self

                Relating to Others

                Participating and Contributing

                Thinking and Creativity

                Using Language, Symbols, and Texts

Assessment Outline:

Students will be assessed at the curriculum level they are working at and against the following Achievement Objectives:

                ♣develop practical knowledge in drama

                ♣develop ideas relating to the Dramatic Arts

                ♣communicate and interpret the meaning of dramatic works

                ♣show understanding of the Dramatic Arts in context

Out of Class Expectations and Commitments:

Homework will be approximately 1-½ hours per week.  It is expected that students will be involved in productions and workshops.

Where Does It Lead?

Improved skills in performance, communication and leadership.

Enhanced imagination, creativity, confidence and self-discipline.

To more advanced courses in the Performing Arts, Media and Language Arts.

For Further Information See:

Ms Anderson / Mrs Barnes