DRAMA 

Units 1 and 2

“Having a VCE Drama subject creates the perfect opportunity for me to express myself in ways that I could not before”. Macca Williams.

What is the subject about?

Drama Unit 1-2

What is this subject about?

In Unit 1 and 2 Drama, students focus on developing practical skills for performance making. They will learn how to use expressive and performance skills, the dramatic elements, conventions, performance styles and play-making techniques to collaboratively create group and solo performances. These performances will explore characters and stories that are of personal interest to them and relevant to their communities and culture. Students are required to engage in regular research, reflection and to document their play-making processes in a Drama Journal. They will observe and analyse contemporary professional drama performances to facilitate their growth as performance makers. 

Units

Unit 1: Introducing performance styles.

Unit 2: Australian identity

Skills you will develop.

• Performance and expressive skills
• Play-making techniques and processes
• Creative and critical thinking
• Reflective analysis

Assessment

• Creative Process Work - practical class work
• Drama Journal - creative process documentation and reflection
• Performance Analysis and Evaluation - written test
• Process Analysis and Evaluation - written test and oral presentation
• Solo and Ensemble Performances - performance of final product

Pathways

 Studying Drama can lead to the following careers.

• Director
• Actor
• Writer
• Designer
• Producer

• Stage Manager
• Technician

There are no prerequisites for entry into Units 1,2,3.

If you are interested in this subject, please see Nicholas Mawson