Course Outline - Drama

In grade 7 Drama, you will learn how to express yourself better, communicate ideas and understanding, participate in ‘theatre sports’ and improvisational drama, create characters and present them to an audience.

In grade 8 Drama, you will learn how to express yourself better, communicate ideas and understanding, participate in ‘theatre sports’ and improvisational drama, learn to communicate with the body (mime), and improve your understanding of acting from a script.

In grade 9 Drama, you will learn how to express yourself better, communicate ideas and understanding with depth, participate in ‘theatre sports’ and improvisational drama with skill, develop strong drama techniques; voice, body, movement, space and learn to create your own drama’s (devising drama). You will also start learning about famous theatre practitioners and how they contribute to drama and theatre studies.

In grade 10 Drama, you will build on communication, knowledge and understanding, participation and improvisational drama. You will also deepen your understanding of the drama skills; voice, body, movement, space, increase your performance skills and apply your knowledge in short essays, reflections and evaluations. This year is your final year for MYP Drama; the course will be busy, sometimes demanding but very rewarding and enjoyable.