Academic Handbook 2021-2022 61 from creative drama to more concrete theatre skills . Students will delve into how identity is explored , expressed , and impacted through drama experiences . Drama provides opportunities to gain insight into the perspectives and experiences of people from a variety of times , places , and cultures . Assessment will include both process and performance .
The Big Ideas explored in this course are are :
• Identity is explored , expressed , and impacted through drama experiences .
• Drama provides opportunities to gain insight into perspectives and experiences of people from a variety of times , places , and cultures .
• Collaborative drama experiences can build community and nurture relationships with others .
• Drama uses a unique sensory language for creating and communicating .
Drama 10 ( 1 Semester )
Recommended |
Drama 8 or Drama 9 |
Course Credit |
2 credits |
Course Duration |
1 semester |
Delivery Method |
Performance and processbased |
, using a variety of |
instructional strategies |
In Drama 10 students begin to learn the basics of script analysis , vocal technique , movement , play building , monologue , and audition . Students will continue to build on the skills learned in Drama 9 , including character development , improvisation , movement , and vocal technique . Assessment will include assignments and performance .
The Big Ideas explored in this course are :
• Drama communicates ideas , emotions , and perspectives through movement , sound , imagery , and language .
• Drama offers dynamic ways of exploring one ’ s identity and sense of belonging .
• Growth as an artist is dependent on risk-taking , perseverance , and reflection .
• Drama cultivates collaboration through critical reflection , creative co-operation , and the exchange of ideas .
Drama 10 ( Full Year )
Recommended |
Drama 8 or Drama 9 |
Course Credit |
4 credits |
Course Duration |
Full Year |
Delivery Method |
Performance and processbased |
, using a variety of |
instructional strategies |
In Drama 10 students begin to learn the basics of script analysis , vocal technique , movement , play building , monologue , and audition . Students will continue to build on the skills learned in Drama 9 , including character development , improvisation , movement , and vocal technique . Assessment will include assignments and performance .
The Big Ideas explored in this course are :
• Drama communicates ideas , emotions , and perspectives through movement , sound , imagery , and language .
• Active participation in drama creates personal and cultural connections and reveals insights into human experience .
• Drama offers dynamic ways of exploring one ’ s identity and sense of belonging .
• Growth as an artist is dependent on risk-taking , perseverance , and reflection .
• Drama cultivates collaboration through critical reflection , creative co-operation , and the exchange of ideas .
• Active participation in drama creates personal and cultural connections and reveals insights into human experience .