Making

Ideas

Improvised and devised drama based on narrative structures in selected drama styles (ACADRM031)

Skills

Exploration and experimentation of eight (8) elements of drama:

  • voice (loud, soft, varying loud and soft; pitch variation; pace; volume)
  • movement (facial expressions and gestures to create belief in character and situation)
  • role (taking on the point of view of a fictional character; listening and responding in role; adopting a role and maintaining focus)
  • situation (establishing and sustaining a fictional setting)
  • space (establishing a clear setting)
  • character (communicating character traits; developing relationships between characters)
  • time (sense of time to create belief in drama)
  • relationships (how relationships influence character development)

when creating improvised or devised drama (ACADRM032)

Improvisation skills (working with complications) to develop drama (ACADRM032)

Performance

Rehearsal processes (to improve transitions between scenes ) to enhance audience engagement (ACADRM033)

Performance skills and audience awareness (where the performers use focus and control) when performing drama styles (ACADRM033)