Drama

Drama is a vehicle for understanding. We can use Drama to gain knowledge about our world, our society and our culture. We can use Drama to understand each other and how we communicate and relate to others, one to one and in groups. Finally, we can use Drama to help us to understand ourselves, learning how to motivate and discipline ourselves, to problem solve and to take responsibility for our own achievements. All of these opportunities make Drama a valuable subject for students who wish to be successful, self motivated and high-level communicators.Drama at Saint Stephen’s College is offered as an elective subject from Years 8 to 12. The programme provides students with a range of opportunities to learn about themselves and the world we will live in through numerous dramatic mediums. It enables both individuals and groups to explore, shape and symbolically represent ideas and feelings.Students who study Drama have the ability to become:

- Effective and expressive communicators
- Creative thinkers
- Self reflective learners
- Mature participants in group work
- Innovative creatorsThe Drama work programme at Saint Stephen’s College is as follows:

Year 8

Semester Elective

Students will study the Elements of Drama through improvisation and creative play as well as be introduced to the fundamentals of acting and movement for stage.

Year 9

Semester One

• Process Drama
• Ritual

Semester Two

• Collage Drama
• Play Study

Students in Years 8 to 10 are assessed on their ability to respond, reflect, perform and create. Opportunities to see live performances are also included in the work programme in order to allow students to learn from theatre industry professionals.

Year 10

Semester One

• Australian Drama
• Clowning

Semester Two

• Documentary Drama
• Directing

Year 10 aims to prepare students for their senior years within the Saint Stephen’s College Drama Programme. The Year 10 students are therefore assessed in the areas of forming, presenting and responding as outlined within Queensland Senior Syllabus.

Years 11 and 12

The areas of forming, presenting and responding are interrelated and complementary as they allow students to explore and highlight their talent in all areas of the Dramatic Arts.