Elements Of Drama
Elements of drama is a module-based program for primary schools and years 1 – 6. It is designed to cover the different elements of drama detailed in the scsa curriculum in ten different one-hour lessons.
Students learn key acting skills through play, improvisation, class discussion, and performance, which are linked directly to the developmental outcomes in the drama scsa syllabus. This program is suitable for years 1 to 6, with skills increasing at each year level.
Feedback from Schools:
“A great way for even the shyest of students to express themselves – gave them the opportunity for ‘controlled silliness” and everyone seemed to be totally immersed in the story. Well done”
“Each session was so well planned.”
“The children were so engaged.”
“The instructors were so positive with all the children.”
“This class was able to engage fully with all activities. There is very little distraction or friction within the group. The lesson structure and the students’ preparedness to engage fully made for a productive series of drama sessions.”
“The class absolutely loved the drama sessions. The many ways to tell the stories that the instructor presented, as well as the story told, was most appropriate. The students loved the different activities and learnt a great deal about how to use the voices and bodies to express themselves. Thank you”
“I was amazed at how the children got into it.”
“The students got a lot out of it.”
“(the workshop) gave them skills I couldn’t.”
About the Program
Elements of drama is a module-based program for primary schools and years 1 – 6. It is designed to cover the different elements of drama detailed in the scsa curriculum in ten different one-hour lessons.
Students learn key acting skills through play, improvisation, class discussion, and performance, which are linked directly to the developmental outcomes in the drama scsa syllabus. This program is suitable for years 1 to 6, with skills increasing at each year level.
Feedback from Schools:
“A great way for even the shyest of students to express themselves – gave them the opportunity for ‘controlled silliness” and everyone seemed to be totally immersed in the story. Well done”
“Each session was so well planned.”
“The children were so engaged.”
“The instructors were so positive with all the children.”
“This class was able to engage fully with all activities. There is very little distraction or friction within the group. The lesson structure and the students’ preparedness to engage fully made for a productive series of drama sessions.”
“The class absolutely loved the drama sessions. The many ways to tell the stories that the instructor presented, as well as the story told, was most appropriate. The students loved the different activities and learnt a great deal about how to use the voices and bodies to express themselves. Thank you”
“I was amazed at how the children got into it.”
“The students got a lot out of it.”
“(the workshop) gave them skills I couldn’t.”
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Questions & Answers
Objectives
Program Aims:
- Create a safe environment for students to develop their confidence.
- Allow students to take creative risks.
- Develop a foundation of acting skills that students can take into the future.
- Make sure students not only learn, but enjoy actively participating in the program.
For further information on learning outcomes and objectives, as well as all other information, please send an enquiry below.
Itinerary
Session 1 – Voice
1 hour
Students learn about the element of drama ‘voice’ through an imagined trip to the zoo.
Session 2 – Movement
1 hour
Students learn about the element of drama ‘movement’ through an exploration of a toy box.
Session 3 – Role
1 hour
Students learn about the element of drama ‘role’ through an exploration of popular character archetypes.
Session 4 – Situation
1 hour
Students learn about the element of drama ‘situation’ through an imagined situation of a ‘flood’.
Session 5 – Space
1 hour
Students learn about the element of drama ‘space’ through a story stimulus: The Groundskeeper’s Secret Garden.
Session 6 – Character
1 hour
Students learn about the element of drama ‘character’ through creative explorations with props and costumes.
Session 7 – Time
1 hour
Students learn about the element of drama ‘time’ through an imagined time travelling adventure.
Session 8 – Tension
1 hour
Students learn about the element of drama ‘tension’ through an exploration of the four types of dramatic tension.
Session 9 – Mood
1 hour
Students learn about the element of drama ‘mood’ through the power of music.
Session 10 – Relationships
1 hour
Students learn about the element of drama ‘relationships’ through the interpretation of a script excerpt.