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• VCADRD035

  Plan, structure and rehearse drama, exploring ways to communicate and refine dramatic meaning

  Elaborations

  • planning, organising and rehearsing dramatic action to present performances of devised and scripted drama, for example, working collaboratively to determine a clear and intended purpose and using available stagecraft and theatre technologies, and realise this in performance
  • using evaluations and responding to feedback when rehearsing, devising and scripting drama, for example, ‘What elements, forms and styles have been used? How have the elements and materials been used and organised to create meaning in different forms and styles? What elements, forms and styles are they using in their drama and why?’
  • using documentation such as a journal, blog or audio/video recording to analyse and evaluate the structural choices made in their devised drama
  • interpreting and directing scripted drama, considering how to use stagecraft and design elements to create specific effects

  VCADRD035 | The Arts | Drama | Levels 7 and 8 | Drama Practices

• VCADRR038

  Analyse how the elements of drama have been combined in devised and scripted drama to convey different forms, performance styles and dramatic meaning

  Elaborations

  • identifying and analysing how the elements of drama are combined to focus and drive the dramatic action for an audience
  • identifying and analysing how the elements of drama are used in the historical and contemporary conventions of particular forms and styles
  • discussing how the elements of drama and stagecraft have been used in a performance they have seen
  • researching directors’ works through real or virtual performances to interpretations of scripted drama, considering implications for their own work

  VCADRR038 | The Arts | Drama | Levels 7 and 8 | Respond and Interpret

• VCADRR039

  Identify and connect specific features and purposes of drama from contemporary and past times, including the drama of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to explore viewpoints and enrich their drama making

  Elaborations

  • identifying contexts, for example, social, historical or cultural relevant to the forms and styles represented in their drama
  • locating and exploring specific examples of contemporary Australian, Asian and other world drama
  • describing the role of drama in different cultures and use this information when planning their own drama
  • considering the cultural context in which the drama they view was made, for example, what are the protocols for viewing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander drama and other culturally specific performances? What historical forces and influences are evident in the drama? How does this style of drama vary from drama that is typical of other traditions or other locations?

  VCADRR039 | The Arts | Drama | Levels 7 and 8 | Respond and Interpret

• Drama: Levels 7 and 8 achievement standards

  By the end of Level 8, students devise, interpret and perform drama. They manipulate the elements of drama, narrative and structure to control and communicate meaning. They apply different performance styles and conventions to convey status, relationships and intentions. They use performance skills...

  Level description | The Arts | Drama | Levels 7 and 8

• VCADRE034

  Develop roles and characters consistent with situation, dramatic forms and performance styles to convey status, relationships and intentions

  Elaborations

  • creating roles and characters by analysing and managing the underlying structure and intent of the drama
  • developing techniques relevant to dramatic forms, for example, applying established conventions and traditions
  • using observations of human behaviour, emotions and empathy to convey roles and characters
  • using questions to explore possibilities, for example, ‘What were the actor/director’s intentions in this drama? What are their intentions in the drama they are making? What ideas did they think the drama expressed? How did they engage with the drama?’

  VCADRE034 | The Arts | Drama | Levels 7 and 8 | Explore and Express Ideas

• VCADRP037

  Perform devised and scripted drama using a range of performance styles, maintaining commitment to role and applying stagecraft

  Elaborations

  • performing roles using conventions relevant to the performance style
  • using audience feedback to enhance future performance, for example, adjusting performance based on audience responses to characters’ portrayal of emotions and empathy
  • performing roles with commitment to the underlying dramatic structure
  • evaluating performances, for example, ‘How successful was the director in expressing the intent clearly to the audience? How well did the performers create role or character and use expressive skills?’

  VCADRP037 | The Arts | Drama | Levels 7 and 8 | Present and Perform