TCE Drama Foundations Level 2

TCE Drama Foundations Level 2

What will I learn?

In this course students explore how and why drama works are made by interpreting and responding to the works of others and by engaging in dramatic storytelling. They develop the skills, techniques and processes of drama through the performance of simple scripted works, and works they have devised.

Personal confidence, and drama skills, knowledge and understanding are developed through a range of drama tasks. Students are involved in gathering information, devising drama, exploring text, reflecting, and rehearsing to prepare for – and participate in – dramatic performances. 

Students will be given the opportunity to view and reflect upon live dramatic performances. 

There are five compulsory units of study in this course: 

• Unit 1: The Foundations of Drama and Dramatic Storytelling
• Unit 2: Dramatic Texts 
• Unit 3: Naturalistic and Non-Naturalistic Performance 
• Unit 4:  Devising Drama 
• Unit 5: Form and Express Considered Opinions on Drama Works.

Work Requirements: 

Unit 1: Journal/Workbook/Reflection & present minor performance 

Unit 2: Journal/Workbook/Reflection & experience and participate in three text types. 

Unit 3: Journal/Workbook/Reflection & participate in both naturalism/non-naturalism pieces. 

Unit 4: Journal/Workbook/Reflection & perform in and contribute to development of devised performance. 

Unit 5: Create at least two responses (one oral, one written) to the drama work of others and create at least two responses to own drama making (see Units 3 and 4)  

*At least one reflection/response in each of the two categories in Unit 5 must be written. 

On successful completion of this course, learners will be able to:

• make and present own drama works
• apply reflective practice to form and express considered opinions on the drama works of self and others
• interpret and communicate dramatic intention and purpose
• use fundamental drama skills*, and conventions, processes and technical production elements in drama works
• create and perform types of character and roles
• perform drama works
• work individually and as a member of a team in a drama context.

*See Unit 1 – The Foundations of Drama and Dramatic Storytelling.

Why should I consider this course?

• You enjoy working with others on creative projects
• You wish to develop your self-confidence and collaborative group skills
• You wish to wish to further develop your literacy, research and analytical skills
• You enjoy Drama and love the creative content it will provide as part of your Year 11 and 12 academic program
• You are considering studying Drama Level 3 in Year 12

What Skills does this course provide?

This course aims to develop learners understanding of fundamental drama conventions with an emphasis on confidence building and communication skills. 

Critical and creative thinking, as well as the ability to work both independently and collaboratively, are actively promoted.

What Pathway Options does this course provide?

Drama Foundations prepares students to undertake the study of Drama Level 3 in Year 12.