Drama

Drama offers students the chance to explore acting, improvisation, playbuilding, and theatre production. Students create original performances, interpret scripts, and develop their understanding of dramatic forms, styles, and traditions.

Skills Developed

• Acting and characterisation techniques
• Improvisation and devising skills
• Communication and collaboration
• Creative problem-solving
• Confidence in public speaking

Performance Opportunities

• School productions and showcases
• Drama festivals and competitions
• Community theatre events
• Collaborative projects with other arts disciplines

Assessment Styles

• Live performances (scripted and devised)
• Group projects and playbuilding
• Reflection and evaluation journals
• Script and Practitioner analysis tasks

Who is Best Suited for this Course?

Students with a background in public speaking, theatre, musical theatre or who enjoy storytelling, performance, and working creatively with others.

Facilities & Resources

• Drama studios and rehearsal spaces
• Stage lighting and sound equipment
• Costumes, props, and set design resources
• Access to performance venues

Extra Curricular and Extension

We offer a wide variety of extracurricular courses taught by industry professionals, including:

• Drama Ensembles
• Musical Theatre Company

Our school also offers Extension Drama courses, which focus more on the practical elements of Drama, where students work towards performing a play.

Pathways

Leads to senior Drama courses, tertiary study in acting, directing, stage management, and careers in theatre, film, education, and media. Skills developed also support confidence, teamwork, and creativity in any profession.