Drama
Establishing confidence, resilience, effective communication skills and creativity through practical Drama skills – at the forefront of the Drama curriculum is an emphasis on social, historical and political cognizance to support student’s cultural awareness and their own sense of social justice
Students are taught to be culturally and socially aware through exploration techniques identifying different character traits, behaviours and relationships through scripts and devised work. Learning about historical, social, political and cultural contexts through a diverse curriculum develops students’ empathy skills, allowing them to become better judges of their own character, enabling them to become effective contributors to society. Drama education continues past the classroom into extra-curricular activities – such as rehearsals, productions, workshops with professionals and trips to the theatre. Developing confidence, creativity, critical thinking, team work, communication, leadership and cultural awareness are all skills and experiences that shape our students into responsible citizens.
Students at Tiffin Girls’ will be given the opportunity to explore a wide variety of plays from different time periods, learn about past and current theatre practitioners, devise their own performances and write their own scripts. Students will take part in showcase evenings where they will have the opportunity to share their class-work with friends and family. Students will be taken to the theatre and taught how to analyse and evaluate live theatre. Students will also be taught about production elements such as set, costume, sound and lighting design. There are opportunities for students to experience theatre abroad as well – previously we have taken Years 10 and 11 to New York.
The study of Drama at Tiffin Girls’ actively draws on students’ attitudes, values and opinions, enhancing students’ spiritual, moral and cultural development alongside developing their academic and practical dramatic skills.