Years 7 and 8 Drama

In Drama, students: build on their understanding of role, character and relationships use voice and movement to sustain character and situation use focus, tension, space and time to enhance drama incorporate language and ideas and use devices such …

Years 7 and 8 | Drama | The Arts | F-10 curriculum

Achievement Standard Drama Years 7 and 8

By the end of Year 8, students identify and analyse how the elements of drama are used, combined and manipulated in different styles. They apply this knowledge in drama they make and perform. They evaluate how they and others from different cultures, …

Achievement Standard | Achievement Standards | Years 7 and 8 | Drama | The Arts | F-10 curriculum

ACADRM040

Combine the elements of drama in devised and scripted drama to explore and develop issues, ideas and themes

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACADRM040 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Drama | The Arts | F-10 curriculum

ACADRM041

Develop roles and characters consistent with situation, dramatic forms and performance styles to convey status, relationships and intentions

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACADRM041 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Drama | The Arts | F-10 curriculum

ACADRM042

Plan, structure and rehearse drama, exploring ways to communicate and refine dramatic meaning for theatrical effect

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACADRM042 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Drama | The Arts | F-10 curriculum

ACADRM043

Develop and refine expressive skills in voice and movement to communicate ideas and dramatic action in different performance styles and conventions, including contemporary Australian drama styles developed by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander dra …

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACADRM043 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Drama | The Arts | F-10 curriculum

ACADRM044

Perform devised and scripted drama maintaining commitment to role

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACADRM044 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Drama | The Arts | F-10 curriculum

ACADRR045

Analyse how the elements of drama have been combined in devised and scripted drama to convey different forms, performance styles and dramatic meaning

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ACADRR045 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Drama | The Arts | F-10 curriculum

ACADRR046

Identify and connect specific features and purposes of drama from contemporary and past times to explore viewpoints and enrich their drama making, starting with drama in Australia and including drama of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples

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ACADRR046 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Drama | The Arts | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration ACADRM040

investigating and researching starting points for drama, for example, using analysis of performance styles or evaluating their peers’ responses to questions about an issue or image

Elaboration | ACADRM040 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Drama | The Arts | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (1) ACADRM040

working with different combinations of the elements of drama to create and sustain dramatic situations and show contrast

Elaboration (1) | ACADRM040 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Drama | The Arts | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (2) ACADRM040

experimenting with linear and non-linear narrative to focus dramatic action and tension

Elaboration (2) | ACADRM040 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Drama | The Arts | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration ACADRM041

creating role and character by understanding and managing the underlying structure and intent of the drama

Elaboration | ACADRM041 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Drama | The Arts | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (1) ACADRM041

developing techniques of dramatic forms according to their established conventions and traditions

Elaboration (1) | ACADRM041 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Drama | The Arts | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (3) ACADRM041

Considering viewpoints – meanings and interpretations: For example – What were the actor/director’s intentions in this drama? What are your intentions in the drama you are making? What ideas did you think the drama expressed? How did you engage with the …

Elaboration (3) | ACADRM041 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Drama | The Arts | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration ACADRM042

planning, organising and rehearsing dramatic action to stage devised and scripted drama, for example, arranging use of available theatre technologies and collaborating in rehearsal to stage drama for a clear and intended purpose and effect

Elaboration | ACADRM042 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Drama | The Arts | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (1) ACADRM042

using feedback and evaluation when rehearsing, devising and scripting drama

Elaboration (1) | ACADRM042 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Drama | The Arts | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (2) ACADRM042

Considering viewpoints – elements, materials, skills and processes: For example – What elements, forms and styles have been used? How have the elements and materials been used and organised to create meaning in different forms and styles? What elements, …

Elaboration (2) | ACADRM042 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Drama | The Arts | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (3) ACADRM042

analysing and evaluating the structural choices made in their devised drama by documenting their process in records such as journals, blogs, and video or audio recording (with consent of participants)

Elaboration (3) | ACADRM042 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Drama | The Arts | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (4) ACADRM042

interpreting and directing scripted drama and considering the use of design elements for theatrical effect

Elaboration (4) | ACADRM042 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Drama | The Arts | F-10 curriculum