09 Drama

Year 9: 1 Semester / The Arts

Australian Curriculum Website: https://v9.australiancurriculum.edu.au/f-10-curriculum/learning-areas/drama/year-9

Pre-Requisite: Nil

SUBJECT OVERVIEW

Students will extend their understanding of dramatic concepts such as character, relationships, subtext and situation while performing for purpose and for audiences. They will also explore social, cultural and historical contexts including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives. They will apply this knowledge and understanding to the topics explored. Students will have opportunity explore the various technical and design roles in the theatre arts. They will be supported to create, collaborate and problem solve prompting confidence. By viewing, analysing and evaluating performances of others as well as their own, students will understand the intentions of drama as an art form.

Topics may include

Improvisation
Workshop activities
Performance
Characterisation
Multimodal techniques
Theatre responses
Analysis and evaluation
Collaboration skills
Production
Stage and technical design

ASSESSMENT

Students are assessed against the Drama Australian Curriculum achievement standards:

Elements of drama
Contribution to performance
Analysis
Interpretation and evaluation of drama

Additional Information

Costs: $45.00 for performance admissions.

Fees may change prior to January 2026 when invoices are sent.

It is compulsory for drama students to participate in all class performances, including outside of regular school hours performance. Dates will be given well in advance.

Last Updated: July 2025

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