Dramatic Arts (Grade 11)

This course requires students to experiment with forms and conventions of drama through individual and collaborative work. Students will create, perform, and analyze dramatic works while developing skills in improvisation, script writing, and performance.

Unit 1: Foundations of Dramatic Performance

Students explore dramatic elements and conventions through improvisation and theatre exercises, developing acting techniques and stage presence.

Unit 2: Character Development and Improvisation

Students develop characters using voice, movement, and emotional interpretation, practicing improvisational performance techniques.

Unit 3: Script Analysis and Scene Study

Students analyze dramatic texts and perform scenes, exploring themes, character motivations, and dramatic structure.

Unit 4: Theatre Production and Stagecraft

Students examine the technical aspects of theatre including lighting, sound, costume, and stage design.

Unit 5: Creating Original Dramatic Works

Students collaborate to develop and rehearse original dramatic pieces using creative storytelling techniques.

Unit 6: Culminating Dramatic Performance

Students present a final performance demonstrating their understanding of dramatic techniques and theatrical collaboration.