Year 10 Course Handbook - Diamond Valley College

Performing ArtsDance-DANCThis unit focuses on the development of personal movementvocabulary and systematic training in a range of technical,physical skills and body actions, which enables safe executionof a diverse range of movements. Students learn to apply andexamine the elements of movement (time, space and energy)within their own dance and that of others. Students develophigh level interpersonal and performance skills through smalland whole group dance works.Students explore dance works of other choreographer’s throughperformance and analysis. They consider cultural influence s onthe expressive intention, form and movement vocabulary onworks created by choreographers working in a range of stylesand/or traditions.Class Work Participation and working in groups Demonstration of warm-up techniques and skills at the start of each lesson toprepare for the dance requirements The learning and performing of a class dance in front of an audience The choreography and performance of a small group dance that demonstratestime, space and energy through creative movement. Completion of written analysis of dance works, and other written requirementsTeacher Contact-Katrina AraliosDrama: From Page to Stage-DRPSHave you ever wondered how actors remember all those lines and create a living,breathing character?In this elective we will explore the development of character from the page to thestage, through workshopping scripts, scene work and improvisation. We will developa character from a text and work towards a solo performance or a short scene, frommaterial that the student selects.Class Work Performance based assessment at end of semester Research assignments on each of the major formsof mimeThis elective would best suit students who haveundertaken previous Drama units and who might beconsidering VCE Drama.Teacher Contact-Ben Strickland2012 Diamond Valley College Year 10 Course Handbook 13