Year 10 Drama - Course Outline 2011

I hear and I forget; I see and I remember; I do and I understand. WELCOME ..to a challenging and exciting year in Drama at Knox Grammar School. You are expected to work hard, be committed to class work and have lots of fun!

Below is an outline of what we will be doing in class, along with what you will be assessed on so that you can focus your learning for success. TERM ONE

Weeks 1-10 Devising and Performance Style: Non Realism Devising is the process of performers creating their own play. In other words, devising is a method of collaboratively creating a performance. Non-realism refers to theatre that is not confined to recreating real life on stage. We will explore and workshop the theories and techniques of non-realistic practitioners such as Artaud, Grotowski and Brook. Using our theatre knowledge and play-building skills we will then devise thought provoking theatrical pieces to perform as an evening performance for friends and family. Task 1(a) Task 1(b) Public Performance Logbook 1 & Essay 15% 5%

Weeks 9-11 Acting Styles: Stanislavski In this unit we will learn about acting for both theatre and for screen. Firstly we will examine Stanislavsky techniques to help create effective characters. You will be given a selection of monologues to examine and work on. Through a series of exercises, research and workshops we will start preparing for a screen test of your monologue in term two.

K Ryan, Knox Grammar School, Jan 2011

TERM TWO

Weeks 1-3 Responding to drama: Theatre Criticism We will allocate one lesson a week to explore the worlds of the playwright, production crew and critic. Having learnt about approaches to playwriting, performance and the various elements of production, we will attend and write a review based on a theatre performance. Task 2 Live Theatre Review 10%

Weeks 1-5 Acting Styles: Stanislavski In this unit we will learn the conventions of screen acting and how these differ from stage acting. We will look at how the camera is used to enhance performance using examples from melodrama and television soap opera. We will then move onto comic and dramatic acting for the screen. We will analyse certain performances from films, then have the students choose some pieces to do in front of the camera. We will then take part in a screen test at the end of the unit using our Character created in term 1. These will be analysed by the whole class at the end of the unit. This will directly lead into the following video unit. Task 3(a) Task 3(b) In-class Screen Test Logbook 2 & Essay 5% 5%

Weeks 6-9 Small Screen Drama: Video Production In this unit we will learn to analyse shots, styles and narrative structures used in screen. By comparing screenplays, we will explore film narrative and start to brainstorm ideas for our own short films to be developed next term, and presented at KnOScars in term 4. We will look at film shorts and learn to structure ideas by scripting and storyboarding. We will also learn to operate a digital video camera and to use editing software such as iMovie 3 on an eMac computer. Task 4(a) Pre-Production 15%

K Ryan, Knox Grammar School, Jan 2011

TERM THREE

Weeks 1-10 Video Production (continued) This is a busy term where pre-production processes such as storyboarding and production schedules completed over the holidays are submitted. We will then focus in earnest on filming and editing our group videos. A public screening of the work will occur at The KnOscars on Tuesday 30th October, Patterson Centre, 6:30pm. Task 4 (b) Task 4 (c) Task 5 Production Submission Logbook 3 Exam 20% 5% 20%

TERM FOUR

Weeks 1-8 Performance Project (Melodrama) Melodrama was a popular form of theatre in the 19th Century which used spectacular settings and stage effects, and was formulaic in its use stereotypical characters (a hero, a heroine, a villain etc.), romance, violence and tear-jerking sentiment. We will experiment with segments of traditional melodrama scripts and demonstrate our skills in a performance for the prep school. Task 6 (a) Task 6(b) Public Performance for Prep School Logbook Commitment mark Homework mark

Logbook Reflection: After each unit of work you will note that a logbook is submitted worth 5% each. There are a total of 3 submissions, equating to 15% of your final mark. These are an accumulation of organised notes and written reflection tasks to help you to identify the skills that you have learnt and how you are progressing in drama.

Above all give everything your 100%. Work hard, be organised, work collaboratively, encourage and contribute ideas and value this opportunity to communicate and create meaning through drama.

K Ryan, Knox Grammar School, Jan 2011

Year 10 Drama Assessment Tasks 2011

DATES TO REMEMBER - A large part of your success will be due to good time management and communication skills both with your peers and your teacher. Plot these assessment dates in your diary immediately so you may plan your time effectively and achieve maximum results. UNIT ASSESSMENT NUMBER 1(a) ASSESSMENT TITLE TERM ONE Public Performance WEIGHT ASSESSMENT DATE

Devising & Performance Style: Non Realism Reflection

15%

1(b)

Responding to drama Acting Styles: Stanislavski Reflection

2 3(a) 3(b)

Logbook 1 & Essay TERM TWO Theatre Review In-class Screen Test Logbook 2 TERM THREE Storyboard Production Schedule Short Video Logbook 3 Non realism Play-building Video Production TERM FOUR The KnOscars

5%

WEEK 9 Wednesday 29 March 6:30pm Drama Centre WEEK 9 Friday 1 April WEEK 9 Tuesday 21 June WEEK 6 Monday 30 May WEEK 7 Monday 6 June WEEK 1 Thursday 21 July WEEK9 Friday 16 September WEEK 10 Thursday 22 September WEEK 9 & 10

10% 5% 5%

Video: PreProduction Video: Group Final Reflection Responding to drama: Exam

4 (a) (b)

5% 10% 20% 5% 20%

4(c) 4(d) 5

Video: Group Final

Melodrama

In-class/prep school performance Practical + Written

Report Only 100%

WEEK 3 Monday 24 October 7pm Drama Centre WEEK 4 Monday 31 October FINISHED!

ALL UNITS

1,2,3,4,5,6

K Ryan, Knox Grammar School, Jan 2011