§-Drama Q&A
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Drama Q&A by dot point
A short Q&A bank for every TAS Drama syllabus dot point. Each question and answer is drawn directly from our worked dot-point page, so you can scan key concepts before opening the long-form answer.
Exploring and Devising
Generate, shape and structure original devised theatre from a stimulus using improvisation, dramatic structure and a defined artistic intention.
Apply physical theatre conventions and Boal's Theatre of the Oppressed techniques to devise socially engaged, body-driven performance.
Identify and apply the conventions of theatre genres such as tragedy, comedy, satire, verbatim, documentary and children's theatre in devising and performance.
Identify and apply the conventions of major theatre styles such as naturalism, realism, expressionism and absurdism to making and analysis.
Live Theatre Analysis
Making and Performing
Presenting and Reflecting
Present sustained, controlled ensemble and solo performances that communicate character and intention to an audience under assessment conditions.
Apply the production and design elements of theatre, set, lighting, sound, costume and direction, to support the intention of a performance.
Reflect on and evaluate your own drama process and performance, justifying choices and identifying growth using accurate terminology.
Skills Development
Develop characters with distinct physical, vocal and psychological choices using role-building tools such as hot-seating, status and physical transformation.
Understand and apply the elements of drama and accurate drama terminology to shape, describe and analyse performance.
Develop group dynamics, trust, collaborative working habits and safe practice that underpin ensemble drama and rehearsal.
Develop and apply improvisation techniques as a discrete skill set and as a tool for rehearsal and devising.
Develop and apply foundational vocal, physical and concentration skills to perform with clarity, control and expressive range.