Dramatic structures to sequence how a story is opened, how events are presented (mood and tension elements) and key details to help the audience understand dramatic meaning (ACADRM035)

Experimentation and refinement of ten (10) elements of drama:

• voice (loud, soft, varying loud and soft; pitch variation; pace; volume; clarity)
• 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)
• tension (factors that contribute to suspense in stories; tension in characters' relationships)
• mood (describes the feelings and attitudes, often combined of the roles or characters involved in dramatic action)
• relationships (how relationships influence character development)

when creating improvised, devised or scripted drama (ACADRM036)

Improvisation skills (creating climax and drama dénouement) to enhance drama (ACADRM036)

Rehearsal processes (giving and receiving feedback; working together) to improve drama to engage an intended audience (ACADRM037)

Performance skills and audience awareness (where the performers control the focus) to convey meaning to the audience (ACADRM037)