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 VCE Drama, students tell stories, explore ideas, make sense of their worlds, and communicate meaning through the practice of performance-making. The study of drama enables students’ individual and collective identities to be explored, expressed and validated. Students develop an ability to empathise through understanding and accepting diversity. Students draw from, and respond to, stories that reflect different cultures, genders, sexualities and abilities.

The study of drama introduces students to theories and processes for the creative development of new work and allows them to develop skills as creative and critical thinkers. Students develop an appreciation of drama as an art form through their work as solo and ensemble performers, and engagement with professional contemporary drama practice.

Units

Unit 1: Introducing performance styles.

Unit 2: Australian identity

Skills you will develop.

• Present a solo and/or ensemble performances.
• Shape and give form and meaning to stories and ideas.
• Explore performance styles from a range of historical, cultural and social contexts.
• Document a devised performance.

Assessment

• Creating a devised performance – Planning and Production.
• Presenting a devised performance – Presentation to audience.
• Analysing a devised performance – Performance review.
• Analysing a professional drama performance.

Pathways

 Studying Drama can lead to the following careers.

• Director
• Actor
• Writer

• Theatre-making
• Script writing
• Communication and drama criticism.

Artists impression courtesy of Biuro Ailtiri, Architects

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

If you are interested in this subject, please see Amanda Baulch or Brett Squire.