Year 10 Drama
10DRA Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs M. Hale.
The course covers all strands of the Drama Curriculum and offers the opportunity to express oneself and develop a wide range of communication skills. Students will develop their knowledge of the theories and practices of Drama in real-life contexts. Topics include scripting, theatre form, and creating a project of interest.
What skills will I learn?
Students will learn the Techniques and Conventions of drama while increasing their confidence in verbal communication, presentation skills, and public speaking. Other skills this course fosters are teamwork, analysing, and self-management.
Assessment
Assessment will be linked to the New Zealand Curriculum and each of the four strands: Developing Practical Knowledge in Drama, Developing Ideas in Drama, Communicating and Interpreting in Drama, and Understanding Drama in Context.
Course Overview
Term 1
Students will design a year plan that suits the individuals in the class. This may include looking at the history of performance across the globe and selecting an area of interest to create a podcast about.
Term 2
Aspects of drama will be explored through a means chosen by the class
Term 3
This term will look at product creation, this may be an onstage peice or a video.
Term 4
Attend and analyse live theatre and conventions involved in performance
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Highlighter
Pen
Exercise book