Art/Tech - Playlist - Touring Work

Subject Name: Drama

Unit of Study: Playlist - Touring Work

Brief Description: In this unit of study students analyse the presentation of ideas, stories and characters in a drama performance by professional or other drama practitioners.

Scaffolding Learning

At the conclusion of this unit of study students will have: 

An understanding of key knowledge

• Investigate performance styles and how they are defined by acting, conventions and production areas.
• Analyse characteristics and features of theatre styles from the modern era.

Attained these key skills 

• Explore ideas presented in a variety of theatre performances 
• Participate in drama activities
• Analyse characters, settings and plot of a performance
• Interpret themes presented in performances

Demonstrated the Victorian curriculum standards and capabilities

• Explore and Express Ideas (VCADRE040), (VCADRE041)
• Drama Practices (VCADRD043), (VCADRD042)
• Present and Perform (VCADRP044)
• Respond and Interpret (VCADRR045), (VCADRR046)

Assessment Tasks

Students will be required to complete the following assessment tasks:

• Analyse a current ‘Touring Work’ for dramatic elements and conventions.
• Write an analysis in response to structured questions.

Additional learning opportunities

• Excursion to watch established theatre

Resources

• Laptop

Pathways

This unit of study could provide students with the following pathway.