Drama: Years 7-9
The following skills are developed over the three years of Middle school
Modes of Communication:
- Group work
- Solo performance
- Mime skills
- Monologues
- Status skills
Working from a script:
- Developing a character
- Costume, set designs and make-up
- Movement and timing
- Voice projection
- Performance skills
Exploring issues and roles:
- Developing empathy
- Researching / Presenting a topic
- Exploring solutions
- Writing in role
Forms and conventions of theatre:
- History and development of theatre
- Function and use of theatrical convention
- Role of theatre in the community
- Analysis and evaluation of theatrical performance
