Drama -  Grade 9

This course provides opportunities for students to develop communication skills using dramatic forms and techniques from a wide range of sources and cultures. Students will use the elements of drama and technology to examine situations and issues that are relevant to their lives. Students will create, perform, discuss, and analyse drama, and then reflect on the experiences to develop an understanding of themselves, the art form, and the world around them. The course culminates with a class production and/or an evening of theatre.

CREDIT: 1

TYPE: Open

Drama - Grade 10

This course provides opportunities for students to develop and improve communication skills through exploring dramatic forms, conventions, and techniques. Students will explore a variety of dramatic sources from various cultures and representing a range of genres. Students will use various forms of technology and will assume responsibility for decisions made in the creative and collaborative processes. The course culminates in a group performance and/or an evening of theatre. Grade 9 Drama recommended.

CREDIT: 1

TYPE: Open

Drama - Grade 11

This course builds upon the skills introduced and explored in Grades 9 and 10. Students explore theatre conventions and are introduced to the works of selected major playwrights from the period of classical Greek drama, as well as those from the turn of the 20th century. Character building and script analysis prepares students for a higher degree of performance capabilities. Building on co-operative communication skills and creative collaboration, students will work on developing workshops for our partner schools based on theatre from around the world. Students will have the opportunity to further develop their skill in theatre technology as well as other sound technology and sound FX.

CREDIT: 1

TYPE: University/College

PREREQUISITE: ADA1O1 (Gr. 9 Drama) or ADA2O1 (Gr. 10 Drama)

Drama - Grade 12

This course provides opportunities for students to experiment individually and collaboratively with forms and conventions of both drama and theatre from various cultures and both classical and contemporary time periods. Students will interpret dramatic literature and other texts and media sources while learning about various theories of directing and acting. Students work within the culture of 'ensemble' and experience the creative dynamics of a theatre company. In contrast, students will also have the opportunity to explore working alone on a culminating piece that also will develop research skills. Students will analyse how the knowledge and skills developed in drama are related to their personal skills, social awareness, and goals beyond secondary school.

CREDIT: 1

TYPE: University/College

PREREQUISITE: ADA3M1 - Drama or ADA3O1 - Drama