Elements of Drama

SCSA Aligned Workshops, Designed by Teachers, Taught by Industry Professionals

Elements of Drama is a module-based program for Primary Schools and years 1 – 6. It is designed to cover the different Elements of Drama detailed in the SCSA Curriculum in ten different one-hour lessons.

Students learn key acting skills through play, improvisation, class discussion, and performance, which are linked directly to the developmental outcomes in the Drama SCSA syllabus.

This program is suitable for Years 1 to 6, with skills increasing at each year level.

Program Aims:

  • Create a safe environment for students to develop their confidence. 
  • Allow students to take creative risks.
  • Develop a foundation of acting skills that students can take into the future. 
  • Make sure students not only learn, but enjoy actively participating in the program.

TEN 1-HOUR SESSIONS COVERING ALL ELEMENTS OF DRAMA

1

VOICE

Students learn about the element of drama ‘voice’ through an imagined trip to the zoo.

2

MOVEMENT

Students learn about the element of drama ‘movement’ through an exploration of a toy box.

3

ROLE

Students learn about the element of drama ‘role’ through an exploration of popular character archetypes.

4

SITUATION

Students learn about the element of drama ‘situation’ through an imagined situation of a ‘flood’.

5

SPACE

Students learn about the element of drama ‘space’ through a story stimulus: The Groundskeeper’s Secret Garden.

6

CHARACTER

Students learn about the element of drama ‘character’ through creative explorations with props and costumes.

7

TIME

Students learn about the element of drama ‘time’ through an imagined time travelling adventure.

8

TENSION

Students learn about the element of drama ‘tension’ through an exploration of the four types of dramatic tension.

9

MOOD

Students learn about the element of drama ‘mood’ through the power of music.

10

RELATIONSHIPS

Students learn about the element of drama ‘relationships’ through the interpretation of a script excerpt.

MIX N’ MATCH

Have the freedom to book only the lessons you need! Packages can include all 10 lessons, or lessons 1-5 for younger students. Whichever combination suits you best. 

 

Each level is suitable for different year levels, and if you observe the SCSA syllabus you will see which modules your class requires to cover.

For a detailed breakdown, see below. 

Years 1 - 6 Module Overview

FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING

The way you intergrate Elements of Drama into your weekly schedule is completely up to you. 

Our comprehensive 10-lesson curriculum can be flexibly implemented. It can be run over two five-hour days, spread across a week with 2 hours per day, or even once a day over an entire term!

Designed to be flexible and fit in seamlessly with your school’s operations.

 

ENQUIRE

Tabbetha Marshall

Community Project Manager

 

Email:  community@filmbites.com.au

Phone: 9209 2689

Office Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays

OUR FEEDBACK FROM SCHOOLS

“A great way for even the shyest of students to express themselves – gave them the opportunity for ‘controlled silliness” and everyone seemed to be totally immersed in the story. Well done”

“Each session was so well planned.”

“The children were so engaged.”

“The instructors were so positive with all the children.”

“This class was able to engage fully with all activities. There is very little distraction or friction within the group. The lesson structure and the students’ preparedness to engage fully made for a productive series of drama sessions.”

“The class absolutely loved the drama sessions. The many ways to tell the stories that the instructor presented, as well as the story told, was most appropriate. The students loved the different activities and learnt a great deal about how to use the voices and bodies to express themselves. Thank you”

“I was amazed at how the children got into it.”

“The students got a lot out of it.”

“(The workshop) gave them skills I couldn’t.”