9DRA

Year 9 Drama

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms T. Singer.

This course provides an introduction to the basic techniques and elements of Drama. 

Students have the opportunity to develop skills and confidence in social speaking, acquire or build acting techniques, and explore play making at an introductory level. (single term) 

*Depending on the length of the course students may also participate in making a silent movie and learning about the silent movie era. (two terms)

Subject Overview

Term 1
Students will explore techniques for dealing with nerves, engaging an audience and speaking effectively in various social settings. They will develop their basic understanding of dramatic techniques and elements using mime as their primary theatre form.

Students will also experiment with improvisation skills in a range of situations.

Term 2
In the case of a second term being offered, students will study silent movies from the early 1900's and will develop and perform in their own short film.

Stationery

Description Type Value
Moki Hyper Buds In-Ear Earphones Non-Voluntary $11.49
BIC Clic Green Retractable Ballpoint Pens Medium Tip Non-Voluntary $0.59
Vinyl Eraser Large 61x21mm Non-Voluntary $0.63
Glue Stick Large 40g Non-Voluntary $0.85
Plastic Ruler 30cm Clear Non-Voluntary $0.59
HB Pencil With Nameplate Assorted Colours Non-Voluntary $0.55
Metal Pencil Sharpener 1 Hole Non-Voluntary $0.95
Blue Retractable Ballpoint Pen Non-Voluntary $0.59
Black Retractable Ballpoint Pens Non-Voluntary $0.59
Red Retractable Ballpoint Pen Non-Voluntary $0.59
Coloured Pencils, Pack of 12 Non-Voluntary $3.99
Assorted Pastel Colours Desk Style Highlighters Chisel Tip, Pack of 4 Non-Voluntary $4.59
14B8 LPA4 Loose Leaf Refill Pad 7mm Lined 50 Leaves Non-Voluntary $1.31
Casio FX82AU Plus II 2 Scientific Calculator Black Non-Voluntary $26.48
Flash Drive 16GB USB 3.0 Voluntary $8.99
Key Ring Tag Non-Voluntary $1.50
Clever Kiwi Assignment Book Ruled 80gsm 32 Leaves Non-Voluntary $2.65
$66.93

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