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In Drama 10 Full Year students begin to learn the basics of script analysis , vocal technique , movement , play building , monologue , and scene study and audition . Students will continue to build on the skills learned in Drama 9 , including character analysis , 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 risktaking , perseverance , and reflection .
• Drama cultivates collaboration through critical reflection , creative co-operation , and the exchange of ideas .
DRAMA 11
Prerequisite Drama 10
Course Credit Course Duration Delivery Method
4 credits Full year
Performance and processbased , using a variety of instructional strategies
This year-long classroom-based course uses a variety of instructional techniques , including student-led projects , inquiry and research based learning , hands-on learning , collaboration , and performance . In addition to critical thinking , research , and analysis skills , students work on a variety of assignments that focus on training the actor ’ s instruments : the body and the voice . Students will continue to build on the skills learned in Drama 10 , including script and character analysis , blocking , critique , improvisation , vocal technique , and audition skills . Assessment may include assignments , presentations , and performance .
The Big Ideas explored in this course are :
• Individual and collective expression are founded on history , culture , and community .
• Drama offers dynamic ways to explore and share identity and a sense of belonging .
• Growth as an artist requires perseverance , resilience , and reflection .
• Aesthetic experiences can affect change in the actor , audience , and environment .
• Drama encourages creativity , innovation , and collaboration in a variety of contexts .
DRAMA 12
Prerequisite Drama 11
Course Credit Course Duration Delivery Method
4 credits Full year
Performance and processbased , using a variety of instructional strategies
This year-long classroom-based course uses a variety of instructional techniques , including student-led projects , inquiry and research based learning , hands-on learning , collaboration , and performance . In addition to critical thinking , research , and analysis skills , the students work on a variety of assignments that focus on training the actor ’ s instruments : the body and the voice . Students will continue to build on the skills learned in Drama 10 and Drama 11 , including script and character analysis , blocking , critique , improvisation , vocal technique , and audition skills . Assessment is based on assignments , presentations , and performance .
The Big Ideas explored in this course are :
• Drama is a way of sharing and understanding traditions , perspectives , cultures , and worldviews .
• Drama offers dynamic ways to express our identity and sense of belonging .
• Growth as an artist requires perseverance , resilience , and reflection .