Dramatic action (the driving force and forward motion of drama to create dramatic meaning) driven by narrative structure and dramatic tension (ACADRM035)

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

• voice (loud, soft, varying loud and soft; pitch variation; pace; volume; clarity; projection)
• 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)

Script formatting and conventions, including planning and documentation

Improvisation skills (finding a resolution and signalling a conclusion) to enhance drama

Rehearsal processes (the consideration of feedback) to improve drama performances to engage an audience (ACADRM037)

Performance skills and audience awareness (where performers make connections and build trust with the audience) (ACADRM037)