Nelson College

Year 10 Technical Arts - Stage

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms D. Moran.

Recommended Prior Learning

None required.

This year 10 course is a continuation of building the elements, techniques and conventions of Drama. Performance technologies are taught through the design process of set construction, prop making, lighting and sound design. Further creativity is developed through devising and building on improvisations skills. The Drama technologies are introduced to develop students' skills in lighting, sound and set design. These aspects are linked to the NCEA senior Drama curriculum which is a literacy-based subject. Literacy credits are gained through drama, and it is a university approved subject at NCEA level.

TOPIC	STUDENT OUTCOMES	LEVEL 4-6 - KEY COMPETENCIES
Open script development Techniques of Drama	Students learn devising and scripting a scene for their set production design unit. Students learn basic techniques of Drama	Focus on managing self, relating to others and thinking. Problem solving and communication, literacy.
Technical Design Set/Prop Design Lighting design Sound Design	Students plan and design a set/prop for a scene. Students create a portfolio- transfer a set design plan to a scale model diorama. Students learn LED colour mixing and lighting plotting and programming. Students learn sound design, sound effects and create a play list for a 5-minute performance.	Using language, symbols and text Participating and contributing
Small group performances- including all the design elements.	Students perform a short 5-minute scene with the technical skills of lighting plan, sound plan, set and prop design.	Participating and contributing Thinking Relating to others
Optional Activities Show quest, Shakespeare Festival/ Vast Dance, Theatre Sports Competition.	Students have the opportunity to work on regional theatre/ performance competitions. Students may complete a unit standard from the Performance Technical standards of set design or prop making.	Relating to others Participating and contributing

Course Overview

Term 1
Group process- Students learn to work in a group effectively and improvise to think on their feet, collaborate, accepting offers and problem solve.
Devising- Students write a short 5-minute script around a meaningful situation e.g making choices within extreme situations. e.g. war/ outdoor survival choices.
Character Creation-Students learn the process of creating character and build their public speaking skills in group settings towards their 5-minute group scene. (within class)
Technical- Students learn planning for set design, prop making, lighting and sound design. Towards their Performing Arts Technical standards portfolio.

Term 2
Set Design prop making- Group or individual planning to construct a diorama set to scale and props from planning portfolio. 3-D making.
Lighting Design- Plotting and programming- Essentials of colour mixing.
Sound Design- Selection, editing, sound effects, music intro and outro for 5- minute scene, creation of play list and use of audio sound system.
Production- putting it all together- rehearsal of technical application to the real devised 5- minute scene with all elements of set design, props and lighting and sound combined.

Term 3
Group process- Students learn to work in a group effectively and improvise to think on their feet, collaborate, accepting offers and problem solve.
Devising- Students write a short 5-minute script around a meaningful situation e.g making choices within extreme situations. e.g. war/ outdoor survival choices.
Character Creation-Students learn the process of creating character and build their public speaking skills in group settings towards their 5-minute group scene. (within class)
Technical- Students learn planning for set design, prop making, lighting and sound design. Towards their Performing Arts Technical standards portfolio.

Term 4
Set Design prop making- Group or individual planning to construct a diorama set to scale and props from planning portfolio. 3-D making.
Lighting Design- Plotting and programming- Essentials of colour mixing.
Sound Design- Selection, editing, sound effects, music intro and outro for 5- minute scene, creation of play list and use of audio sound system.
Production- putting it all together- rehearsal of technical application to the real devised 5- minute scene with all elements of set design, props and lighting and sound combined.

Semester A
Students learn the skills of Group process- improvisation, thinking on their feet, accepting offers, collaboration and problem solving. Establish group roles.
Techniques of drama- Confidence in using voice, body, movement and use of space to create a character.
Publick speaking within small groups.
Technical Design - plotting, planning, drawing and creating a portfolio to create a mini- scene.
Technical elements - Lighting, sound, audio and lighting desk mixing.

Semester B
Production of scene- collaboration of design elements.
Construction of the Diorama to scale.
Construction of props.
Lighting and sound mixing for scene.
Technical rehearsal with audio and lighting desks.
Application and final production of scene which is recorded along with the portfolio.
Final Assessment- production elements combined towards final 5-minute scene.

Semester C
Students learn the skills of Group process- improvisation, thinking on their feet, accepting offers, collaboration and problem solving. Establish group roles.
Techniques of drama- Confidence in using voice, body, movement and use of space to create a character.
Publick speaking within small groups.
Technical Design - plotting, planning, drawing and creating a portfolio to create a mini- scene.
Technical elements - Lighting, sound, audio and lighting desk mixing.

Semester D
Production of scene- collaboration of design elements.
Construction of the Diorama to scale.
Construction of props.
Lighting and sound mixing for scene.
Technical rehearsal with audio and lighting desks.
Application and final production of scene which is recorded along with the portfolio.
Final Assessment- production elements combined towards final 5-minute scene.

Learning Areas:

Arts, Drama, Technology

Detailed Course Outline

Assessment Information

Students receive verbal and written feedback regularly as they work through each assessment.
Assessments are graded in line with Level 5-6 of the curriculum.
Performances are videoed and there may be an opportunity for parents to view their work within a performance- i.e.- End of term showing of Dioramas, portfolio and videos of student scenes.

Year 10 Drama teaches valuable life skills which are essential for 21st Century learners. You will learn the skills of literacy, communication, confidence, collaboration, creativity, and empathy. Students will learn technical design skills in model set construction and prop making. Lighting and sound plotting, planning and programming will be used towards a short 5-minute performance. Students work on Literacy skills towards level one NCEA in small groups creating and writing scripts to develop meaningful stories relating to today's world. Pathways include Lighting and Sound Engineering, Set Design, Law, Medicine, Communications, Public Speaking, Analytics, Human Resources, Event Management, Teaching and the Creative Industries.