Elements of Drama: Performance and Teaching (Level 3 WSQ)
by SDEA
WSQ Competency Unit:Facilitate learning through arts work/content WSQ Competency Code & Unit: CI-EO-304E-0 Competency Category: Education and Outreach Industry: Creative Industry [one_third]
Course Duration:
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30 hours (including 6 hours individual mentoring)
a) Practical and Experiential/Studio Work b) Lecture/tutorial c) Discussion d) Group Presentation e) Mentorship within 2 months of completion of course f) Assessment [/two_thirds_last]
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Language requirements:
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English Language B4 (minimum)
O/A level (minimum) Some exposure to Drama activities (club level or more) Minimum 18 participants to start [/two_thirds_last]
Description:
Participants will understand how the elements of drama can be applied in performance (eg. devised work and text) and its application as a framework for learning (eg. language learning and/or social development).
Participants will also come away with a general understanding of the types of learning that can occur through drama, planning and developing drama lessons for specific groups (eg. Primary or Secondary classes, Drama Club), basic principles of curriculum planning and assessment (formative and summative) and the use of resources for lesson planning.
This course includes practical and experiential/studio work, lectures/tutorials, discussions and group presentation. It also has a mentorship component to be completed within 2 months of the course.
Assessment:
This is a Workforce Development Agency accredited training and assessment course and assessment is an important component that evaluates the competency of the participant in applying the elements experienced in the course in a classroom situation. Participants MUST complete the course with the assessment. To support the participants’ practice, there will also be a mentoring programme where an experienced drama facilitator observes a participant facilitating a drama class.
Learning Points:
- Dramatic form and Elements of Drama
- Planning and teaching drama
Target participants:
- Artists intending to work in educational settings (degree, diploma, certificate in theatre training)
- Teachers with minimum to some level of drama exposure (club level or more)
Information on Course Leader:
Dr Prudence Wales teaches and works in the Visual and Performing Arts Group at the National Institute of Education. She taught in high schools for many years in Australia, during which time she coordinated English, Performing Arts and Student Welfare. She has been actively involved as an advocate for drama education and in development and production of support materials for drama teachers. She is a past President of Drama Victoria and past Director of Publications for Drama Australia, both of which are professional bodies supporting and advocating drama education, nationally and abroad. Prue also has worked for the Victorian Assessment Curriculum Authority as an examiner of Theatre Studies and Drama for year 12 students. Her PhD examined the narrative discourses and subjectivities of drama teachers.
Candidates will also be working with experienced theatre and drama educators during tutorials or assessments.
Course fee:
Non SDEA members: S$800.00 SDEA members: S$600.00
Contact: sdeaconnect@gmail.com