TCE Drama Level 3 

TCE Drama Level 3

This course is not offered in 2027

What will I learn?

Drama is a performance based art form experienced in all cultures and from the very beginnings of human interactions.  Drama is a means to develop: the capacity to understand and appreciate social values, communication skills for personal and public contexts, self confidence and emotional mindfulness, and the ability to creatively and collaboratively explore, initiate, challenge, resolve and celebrate learning and artistic endeavour. 

Learners will be provided with practical and creative opportunities to acquire drama skills, knowledge and understanding at the highest level of complexity offered by TCE syllabuses in the field of Drama. Through a practical and theoretical study of drama, learners are exposed to a wide range of experiences and stagecraft. Learners develop an understanding of the creative and collaborative processes and skills needed to make drama works. 

On successful completion of this course, learners will: 

• use vocal techniques to communicate meaning 

• create and sustain characters 

• communicate ideas and intentions using elements of drama 

• work collaboratively to create drama 

• be able to create coherent devised drama 

• understand genre and style in dramatic contexts 

• present polished drama works 

• apply reflective practices and identify processes for further development 

• review the effectiveness of a wide range of elements in live theatre performances 

• use oral and written communication conventions to communicate information and ideas about drama 

• be able to undertake research about drama genres and styles, abide by the principles of academic integrity and use appropriate referencing (citation) when presenting findings 

• be able to identify and appropriately react to potential hazards in a drama-space environment, and appropriately apply work safe principles and practices

There are four compulsory areas of study in this course: 

• Area 1 – Skills Development 

• Area 2 – Exploring and Devising 

• Area 3 – Presenting and Reflecting 

• Area 4 – Live Theatre Analysis. 

The external assessment for this course will comprise: 

• a written examination assessing Criteria 7 and 8 

• a practical assessment assessing Criteria 1, 2 and 6. 

The written examination will comprise two components: 

• analysis of at least two viewed theatre performances 

• analysis of group performance. 

Internal and external assessment is both practical and written.

Please note: 

• Success in this course is dependent on consistent and active engagement in the course content in the classroom throughout the year.
• Students will be required to attend class rehearsals, a number of which will be scheduled for after school, some Sundays and/or during the Term 3 term break. 
• Students are also required to attend and view live theatrical performances during the year. 
• TASC requires students undertaking this course to be available for the full practical examination time period, the first three weeks of Term 4.

Why should I consider this course?

• You enjoy working with others on creatively challenging projects
• You enjoy the experience of performing on stage for others
• You wish to develop your self-confidence, collaborative and public speaking skills
• You wish to wish to further develop your literacy, research and analytical skills
• You are really good at Drama and love the creative content it will provide as part of your Year 11 and 12 academic program
• You are considering studying Theatre Performance in Year 12

What Skills does this course provide?

This pre-tertiary course provides learners with highly transferable skills. In addition to theatrically specific skills such as acting and ensemble skills, students also gain key literacy, analytical, creative thinking, empathy and problem solving skills.  

Further development of speaking,  self-confidence, self-discipline, decision making and team management skills are all valuable attributes for further study and any workplace. 

What Pathway Options does this course provide?

Drama provides excellent preparation and skill development to undertake the study of SDP315 Theatre Performance in Year 12.

In addition to acting specific pathways, the skills gained throughout the Drama course support further study and work in fields such as; teaching, event management, television and film industry related study and employment, theatrical design, directing and technical courses, arts administration and management, journalism, human resources, hospitality and community service industries.