ATAR
The Drama ATAR course focuses on drama in practice as students integrate their knowledge and skills. They use the elements and conventions of drama to develop and present ideas. Students engage in drama processes, such as improvisation and text interpretation, which allow them to create drama and interpret a range of texts written by others.
ATAR students look at production and design roles, such as sets, costumes, props, sound and lighting. In this course, students engage with both Australian and world drama plays. They understand how drama has changed over time and will continue to change.
Year 11 ATAR Drama is broken into two units. These units focus on realism and non-realism drama styles.
Assessments are broken into Practical and Written Responses.
These are weighted:
For more information regarding course outlines and syllabus documents please refer the SCASA link here.
Pathways Beyond School
Actor
Advertising
Art Gallery Director
Costume Designer
Director (Film/TV/Radio/Stage)
Entertainer
Video editor
Multimedia Artist
Novelist
PR Officer
Radio Presenter
Secondary School Teacher
Stage Manager
Stunt Performer
Television Presenter
Auctioneer
Camera Operator
Make Up Artist
Performing Arts Technician
Assistant (Film/TV/Radio/Stage)
Sound Technician
Stage Manager
Pre-requisites
Year 10 Drama is a pre-requisite for ATAR Drama in Year 11.
General
The Drama General course focuses on drama in practice. Students engage in drama processes such as improvisation, play building, text interpretation, playwriting, design and research. Students write and stage their own original drama works and learn to interpret a range of texts written by others. The focus for this course is primarily on ensemble performance and teamwork.
While some students intend to make a career in drama and related fields, they also participate in drama for enjoyment and satisfaction. They experience the pleasure that comes from developing personal skills, knowledge and understandings that can be transferred to a range of careers and situations. The Drama General course builds confidence, empathy, understanding about human experience, and a sense of identity and belonging. These are invaluable qualities for contemporary living.
Assessments are broken into Practical and Written Responses.
These are weighted:
For more information regarding course outlines and syllabus documents please refer the SCASA link here.
Pathways Beyond School
Students will complete a Digital Drama Portfolio/Demo Reel that can be used to gain access to selected TAFE and University courses, as well as auditioning within the Theatre / Film Industry.
Actor
Advertising
Art Gallery Director
Costume Designer
Director (Film/TV/Radio/Stage)
Entertainer
Video editor
Multimedia Artist
Novelist
PR Officer
Radio Presenter
Secondary School Teacher
Stage Manager
Stunt Performer
Television Presenter
Auctioneer
Camera Operator
Make Up Artist
Performing Arts Technician
Assistant (Film/TV/Radio/Stage)
Sound Technician
Stage Manager
Pre-requisites
Have an interest in Drama and be actively involved in performance.
Contact Information
Ms Vicki Thompson
Head of The Arts
Vicki.Thompson@cewa.edu.au
