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Details for CRS431 Curriculum Studies – Drama: Part A

In this course,students explore theoretical concepts, contemporary pedagogical principles, and diverse curriculum structures in Drama. They design various learning opportunities catering to diverse learners, fostering both individual and collaborative learning experiences through drama creation, performance, and appreciation across different contexts.

Quick Stats

  • Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
  • Course code: CRS431
  • Credit points: 10

Subject Coordinator

Cassandra Pendlebury

Prerequisite

A major in drama including all of the following: performance, production, theory, and, preferably Australian drama. Drama studies must be developed as a discrete discipline.

Vocationally oriented courses are not recognised as equivalent.

Unit Content

Outcomes

  1. With reference to ACARA The Arts – Drama curriculum for Years 7-10 and the NESA Drama Years 7-10 Syllabus as well as Quality Teaching Framework and Great Teaching Inspired Learning demonstrate a detailed understanding of the concepts, theories and pedagogy in teaching Drama to secondary students and implications for Christian and alternate school contexts.
  2. With reference to the NESA Drama Years 7-10 Syllabus develop student-centred innovative and a well-designed Lesson Sequence that includes ICT content; skills; language, literacy and numeracy demands of the content; the general capabilities and cross curriculum priorities; and identify, apply and assess age appropriate differentiated strategies for the full range of student abilities (supporting their well-being and safety) and diverse backgrounds (multilingual and sociocultural);
  3. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concepts, substance and structure of the content of Drama Years 7-10 by conducting a micro teaching event that demonstrates communication skills, differentiated strategies for the full range of student abilities (supporting their well-being and safety) and diverse backgrounds (multilingual and sociocultural).

Subject Content

  1. Drama as a collaborative art.  Exploring the historical, physical, verbal, visual and aural dimensions.  Christian worldview applied to drama;
  2. Theoretical studies in drama as an arts discipline and co-curricular activity; past and present social contexts e.g. cross-cultural experience, cultural traditions of Australian Indigenous, Chinese, Indonesian, Islamic, Indian;
  3. Drama content for years 7-10 – teaching and assessing e.g. improvisation, role-playing both with imaginary and real characters and objects, re-enactment, mime, masks, vocal dynamics and language of drama, symbols and meaning, expressive movement, physical narrative, time in action, tempo and timing, stage craft, creating mood, flashback, exploring own through drama;
  4. Verbal communication skills, meta-language of drama critique;
  5. Drama as process and performance.  Learning opportunities in preparation.  Concept of identify formation and influences on identity formation.  Drama as aid to identity formation: Personal, social and cultural.
  6. Performance and audience interaction, “Reading” an audience.  Character identification.  Emotional journeys.  Drama as information, entertainment, persuasion, and education.
  7. Classroom control; managing students with challenging behaviours, conflict resolution, group dynamics and moderation, time management,Creating a safe learning environment, e.g. Inclusivity. Duty of Care in regard to equipment set up, student drop off and pick up and transport and after hours rehearsals;
  8. Principles and practices of assessment and reporting in drama e.g. checklists, scoring rubrics, student log, student/group projects, multimedia recording and portfolios, school-based record keeping and stakeholder communication;
  9. Performing e.g. individual and small group work, inclusivity and special needs students, class presentations and assemblies, concerts and productions; props and stage work; event management; integration of learning opportunities;
  10. Resources for drama and theatre studies teaching; impact of digital and technological advances; incorporation of ICT in the classroom; ethical/copyright issues.

This course may be offered in the following formats

  • Face-to-Face
  • Intensive
  • Distance/ Global Online

Please consult your course prospectus or enquire about how and when this course will be offered next at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

  1. Major Essay (35%)
  2. Lesson Plan Sequence (35%)
  3. Multimedia Presentation (30%)

Prescribed Text

  • References will include the most current curriculum requirements for schools.

Check with the instructor each semester before purchasing any prescribed texts or representative references