Drama

Drama

Teacher; Mr Lachie MacNab

Theatrical Studies at Bulli High School

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Students that study drama will learn how to present themselves in front of an audience of people. Performing on stage in both group performances and individually, they will learn how to be confident communicators by mastering the skills of voice and body movement. This is done in a practical environment that has an emphasis on building confidence and using the Imagination.

Students studying Drama for their HSC and  elective Drama classes have the opportunity to showcase their talents at the annual Drama Performance night.

Course Structures

1. Improvisation, Play-building, Acting
2. Elements of Production in Performance
3. Theatrical Traditions and Performance Styles

Focus Areas

• Improvisation and the art of spontaneity
• Learning how to deal with nervousness
• The Elements of Drama: Focus, Contrast, Tension, Symbol
• Realism as a performance Style for stage and film
• Characterisation and Body Language
• Movement and Voice
• Role Playing

MACNAB'S THREE PRINCIPLES

1. Calmness

2. Confidence

3. Versatility

To do drama you do not have to:

• Jump around in pink and purple coloured tights
• Be a loud and outgoing person
• Be able to sing, dance

In Drama you will get to:

• Challenge your own limitations that you have placed on yourself
• Develop your confidence – "Put away your little butterfly wings and strap on your Big Eagle wings"
• Learn to communicate more freely and easily with people
• Do practical tasks that help take the stress out of an assessment driven school day! 
  

DRAMA

GIVE YOURSELF THE EDGE

&

LIVE LARGE