Tuakau College
Year 10 Drama
Course Description
Year 10 Drama teaches students advanced skills in performance practices with emphasis on choreography, ensemble awareness and genre performance studies. You will be learning not only how to control tone, convey character, and movement, but also how to devise your own scripts, developing unique voices for Aotearoa.
Course Overview
Term 1
In Term One students will use techniques, elements and conventions of drama to develop a performance based on an open script. They will build upon their knowledge and advance their skills by playing more complex games.
Term 2
In Term Two students will explore the rich history of NZ Theatre and study scenes from within a New Zealand play, to perform within a group.
Term 3
In Term Three students will have their first solo performance through 'Monologues.' Monologues ask students to work on their own by interpreting a script and learning to manage the stage as an individual performer.
Term 4
In Term Four students will explore the world of Shakespeare and its relevance to the modern world of theatre. Students will learn that Shakespeare is meant to be performed, not read.
Pathway
Disclaimer
All internal/external credits may change without notice.
Any required costs and/or equipment may change without notice.
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