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Module 3
Introduction to Drama K-6
© 2006 Curriculum K-12 Directorate, NSW Department of Education and Training
What do students do in drama?
•Enact real or imagined experiences•Take on roles and characters•Perform in a variety of drama forms•Learn to collaborate and creatively explore human experience•Respond to their drama and the drama of others
© 2006 Curriculum K-12 Directorate, NSW Department of Education and Training
© 2006 Curriculum K-12 Directorate, NSW Department of Education and Training
How do students learn in drama?
Making• becoming part of make-believe situations• taking on roles • working with others to develop dramaPerforming• for a variety of audiences Appreciating• respond to their drama and the drama of others
© 2006 Curriculum K-12 Directorate, NSW Department of Education and Training
Dramatic context
roleforms
elements
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Dramatic contextParticipants in role interact by deciding on:• what they are doing - the topic or idea• where they are - the fictional setting• when the drama is happening - time
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The elements of dramaDramatic tensionTimeFocusSpace and PlaceSymbolContrastMood
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Drama formsImprovisation PlaybuildingMovement Mime Readers Theatre StorytellingPuppetry MaskVideo Drama
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Role A role may be:• a human character • a thing that creates dramatic meaning in a drama.
This woman could be a role.Students could play the role of “anxious thoughts”.
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Ways to begin drama in your classroom:
Simple starting points• clothing and hats• use images• explore the space
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Building a drama program
• Two approaches:1. decide on your content and tailor the
drama learning to meet outcomes in other learning areas
2. explore stage-appropriate forms• A sound program will incorporate both
approaches© 2006 Curriculum K-12 Directorate, NSW Department of Education and Training
Where can I find more resources?
© 2006 Curriculum K-12 Directorate, NSW Department of Education and Training
