P8 TISA PYP DRAMA YEAR OVERVIEW 11 - 12

P8
Transdisciplinary Theme:
Where We Are in Place and
Time
On The Move
Central Idea:
People who have moved
have rich stories to be told.
We use drama skills to make
these stories appealing to an
audience.
Integrated in the unit On the
Move
An Inquiry Into:
Immigrant and refugee
stories/Reasons why
people move
Elements of character
(facial and vocal
expression, body
language)
Using objects as a prompt
for story creation
Logical story
development
Strands:
Creating and Responding
Elements of Drama:
Characterisation,
Rhythm/pace/tempo;
Action/plot/content;
Expression;
Conventions of Drama:
Monologue; Improvisations
TISA PYP DRAMA YEAR OVERVIEW 11 - 12
Exhibition
Transdisciplinary Theme: All
themes
Exhibition
Central Idea:
Drama can be used to
illustrate our passion and
actions we take to share or
promote our passion.
Integrated in the Exhibition
unit
An Inquiry Into:
How we can portray
our passion
How we portray how
our passions connect
us with others
How we can present
the actions we took to
promote or share our
passion
Strands:
Creating and Responding
Elements of Drama:
Devising
Conventions of Drama:
Devised Theatre; Collage
theatre

P7
Transdisciplinary Theme:
How We Express Ourselves
Transdisciplinary Theme:
How we Express Ourselves
How We Express Ourselves
Central Idea:
The design of outdoor public
spaces incorporates
functional and aesthetic
elements.
Integrated with Unit of
Inquiry
An Inquiry Into:
The features which are
included in public
spaces
How public spaces are
utilized by a
community
How different spaces
affect how we feel
Strands:
Creating and Responding
Elements of Drama:
Space, Body, Groupwork,
Conventions of Drama:
Theatre sports,
improvisation, Roleplay
From the Page to the Stage
Central Idea:
There are a number of steps
involved when producing a
play for the stage.
Not integrated.
An Inquiry Into:
An understanding of
theatre conventions:
props, costumes, set
design, staging, sound
and lighting,
The different elements
of a production are all
essential for a
successful production.
Each person is
responsible for a small
role, which contributes
to the success of the
overall production
Strands:
Creating and Responding
Elements of Drama:
Characterisation
Conventions of Drama:
Play

P6
Transdisciplinary Theme:
Where We Are in Place and
Time
Where we are in Place and
Time
Central Idea:
Past Civilisations connect to
and influence us today.
Integrated in the unit of
Inquiry
Transdisciplinary Theme:
How We Express Ourselves
Expression
Central Idea:
We can express ourselves
without using voices.
Integrated in the unit
Expression
An Inquiry Into:
Greek Theatre
conventions
Elements of theatre today
that were influenced by
the Greeks.
An Inquiry Into:
What drama is
Elements and conventions
of drama
How drama makes an
impression
How drama is expressed
Strands:
Creating and Responding
Elements of Drama:
Devising, characterisation
Conventions of Drama:
Narration, Chorus, masks
Strands:
Creating and Responding
Elements of Drama:
Climax/anti-climax, Forms
Action/plot/content;
rhythm/pace/tempo;
Symbols;
Conventions of Drama:
Tableux, mime

P5
Transdisciplinary Theme:
How We Express Ourselves
Around The World in Arty
Ways
Central Idea:
Puppetry can be used to tell
traditional tales
An Inquiry Into:
Different forms of
puppetry.
Dramatic techniques
used in puppetry.
How puppetry tells us
about different
cultures.
Strands:
Creating and Responding
Elements of Drama:
Action/plot/content;;
Rhythm/pace/tempo;
Characterisations
Conventions of Drama:
Narration; Puppetry
Transdisciplinary Theme:
How the World Works
Lights, Camera, Action!
Central Idea:
We combine body language,
actions, and speech to create
a filmed production.
An Inquiry Into:
How body language
and vocal and facial
expressions can be
used to improve a
show
How performing for
video is different than
live performances
Strands:
Creating and Responding
Elements of Drama:
Rhythm/pace/tempo;
Contrasts
Conventions of Drama:
Narration, Reportage