Drama General

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Drama General

Course Code - GEDRA

Estimated Cost: $130.00

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Course Outline

This course comprises of two units:

Unit 1 – Dramatic storytelling

The focus of this unit is dramatic storytelling. Students engage with the skills, techniques, processes and conventions of dramatic storytelling. Students view, read and explore relevant drama works and texts using scripts and/or script excerpts from Australian and/or world sources.

Unit 2 – Drama performance events

The focus of this unit is drama performance events for an audience other than their class members. In participating in a drama performance event, students work independently and in teams. They apply the creative process of devising and of interpreting Australian and/or world sources to produce drama that is collaborative and makes meaning.

Note:  Students are expected to participate in performances that may involve out of College rehearsals and performance. Students will also be given opportunities to view live performances as both excursion and incursions.

The course includes practical and written components.

Minimum Entrance Requirements

None, though Year 10 Drama units desirable.

Further Study

Year 12 Drama General
Course Code GTDRA
TAFE courses in Arts & Entertainment