Subject | Drama

Description

Drama is an art form that explores the world through enactment. HSC Drama is a highly collaborative subject where students acquire skills in interpretation, communication, performance and critical analysis. Students make, perform and critically study aspects of drama and theatre in Australia and other societies and cultures.

HSC Assessment structure

The Year 11 course consists of three assessment tasks and the Year 12 course consists of four, two of which are major works - group and individual. While 60% of assessments are practical, 40% is made up of the written elements of Drama. These involve log books, as well as two final written papers.

Career paths

A small percentage of Drama students may enter the world of film and theatre. However, most will simply enter the world after school with more confidence. Drama students can take on any career that demands creative and critical thinking, teamwork, communication and organisational skills, imagination, empathy, spontaneity and resilience.

Skills required

The study of Drama will develop the talents and individual capacities of all students as well as developing their self-confidence, self-esteem and social skills. Owing to the nature of HSC Drama, teamwork is critical. After-school hours research and rehearsals, as well as theatre visits, are essential.

Why choose it

You will learn teamwork skills of listening, negotiating and communicating. It will increase your ability to think - creatively, imaginatively and divergently. You will celebrate differences and diversities, experientially. You will learn how to give feedback and take on board feedback through persistence. You will become focused and learn how to think on your feet. You will value your own observation skills. You will push boundaries. You will discover ways that you can make change.