In our final two years of secondary schooling here in Victoria, Australia, the government-prescribed Drama course has various elements of drama/theatre grouped together as part of the theory that underpins the practical aspects of the course. Here are three sets of groups: Dramatic Elements focus tension timing rhythm contrast mood space language sound symbol conflict…
Here I am making a post in a busy (and noisy) junior technology class. Just like in Drama, my students are having fun. But (perhaps unfortunately) many of them associate enjoyment with noise. A couple of weeks ago I read an interesting article quoting a Hollywood film director complaining that too many of our movies…
Well, actually, I’m not directing the school production … and that’s sort of the point of this post. OK, so I’m in this fortunate position. I don’t direct the school musical and I replaced the biennial senior play with VCE Drama nights three years ago. If you teach in a large Drama/Theatre department, this may…
Thought this post may be useful for teachers of junior Drama. I have combined a topic on the style of realism with the actors use of the four basic expressive skills (voice, movement, facial expressions and gesture) in Drama. This handout is complemented with basic script work. The following is written for the student. In…
If you’re new to teaching junior Drama and aren’t quite sure what to include in your course, here’s a few ideas. Of course, it all depends on how strict or forgiving your curriculum guidelines are, but I’ve found the following activities very worthwhile over the years at the junior Drama level: Basic Expressive Skills You…
As most drama educators know, Theatresports™ games are a hell of a lot of fun in the classroom. Perhaps the best thing about them is that they can literally be used with any age group. Theatresports™ games appeal to primary/elementary students who love simple examples of them so much they are clinging off you as…