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.
Throughout Year 11, students engage in improvisation, play building, text interpretation, playwriting, and dramaturgy, allowing them to create original drama and interpret a range of texts. Assessments are broken into Practical and Written Responses. For more information regarding course outlines and syllabus documents please refer the SCASA link here.
| Actor | Advertising | Animator | Art Gallery Director |
| Assistant (Film/TV/Radio/Stage) | Auctioneer | Camera Operator | Comedian |
| Costume Designer | Director (Film/TV/Radio/Stage) | Entertainer | Foley Artist |
| Make Up Artist | Marketing | Multimedia Artist | Novelist |
| Performing Arts Coach | Performing Arts Technician | Playwright | PR Officer |
| Producer | Radio Presenter | Secondary School Teacher | Social Media Influencer (Video) |
| Sound Technician | Stage Manager | Stunt Performer | Talent Agent |
| Television Presenter | Theatre Performer | Triple Threat Performer | University Lecturer |
| Video Editor | Voice Over Artist |
Pre-requisites Initially, Year 10 Drama is a pre-requisite for ATAR Drama in Year 11, however, if wishing to take this subject without previous study, a consultation with Mrs Pope is needed.
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 creating meaning on stage.
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:
This unit focuses on drama performance events for audiences beyond the classroom. Students work independently and in teams to devise and interpret drama, applying the creative process to produce collaborative performances.
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.
For more information regarding course outlines and syllabus documents please refer the SCASA link here.
| Actor | Advertising | Art Gallery Director | Assistant (Film/TV/Radio/Stage) |
| Auctioneer | Camera Operator | Costume Designer | Director (Film/TV/Radio/Stage) |
| Entertainer | Make Up Artist | Multimedia Artist | Novelist |
| Performing Arts Technician | PR Officer | Radio Presenter | Secondary School Teacher |
| Sound Technician | Stage Manager | Stunt Performer | Television Presenter |
| Video Editor |
Pre-requisites
Have an interest in Drama and be actively involved in performance.
Mrs Victoria Pope
Drama Teacher
Victoria.Pope@cewa.edu.au