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Herewith the scope of work for the midyear examinations for Creative Arts: Drama. Please read through these documents thoroughly. Please note that your performance exam will also be performed as part of the exam session.  Please keep an eye open […]

Herewith a list of work to be examined in the upcoming Creative Arts: Drama section of the paper. Please read this document carefully. Use it as a guide to what to study. Make study notes on each topic. It is […]

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A FORMAL ASSESSMENT WHICH COUNTS TOWARDS THE 4TH TERM REPORT MARK. So…you have a copy of your fable (gr8) or monologue (gr9); you have learnt your words and rehearsed your blocking (placement of actor on stage)! […]

Herewith the scope of work for the midyear examinations for Creative Arts: Drama. Please read through these documents thoroughly. Draw up a study planner for the work and be sure to practice past exam papers. Past papers are available on […]

Herewith a list of work to be examined in the upcoming Creative Arts: Drama section of the paper. Please read this document carefully. Use it as a guide to what to study. Make study notes on each topic. It is […]

So…you have learnt your words and rehearsed your blocking (placement of actor on stage)! You are ready to record it! The recording of your performance can be completed using a mobile device or a video camera which supports the use […]

Herewith the PowerPoint which accompanies our Behind the Scenes worksheet:

Herewith the PAT 3 design worksheets for Drama.  You are required to design a costume for your character and the stage setting for the scene using the worksheet provided.  Be sure to motive your choices in all cases in the […]

Herewith the notes on Monologue performances and Character Sketch/Analysis worksheets.   Term 3 and 4 practical briefs are also attached as well as the choice of monologues from the textbook (p102-104).  You must print a copy of the chosen monologue for […]

Herewith the work schedule and assessment programme for Term 3 and 4 in Creative Arts Drama. Please read through this information thoroughly and ask you teacher if you are unsure of any aspect. Term 3 assessment: Practical design of character […]

This study guide will accompany the monologue for MEISIE.  Use as a tool to assist with your research to find out about the character:

This study guide will accompany the monologue for MBONGENI (THE OLD MAN).  Use as a tool to assist with your research to find out about the character:

This study guide will accompany the monologue for HALLY.  Use as a tool to assist with your research to find out about the character:

This study guide will accompany the monologue for MANDISA.  Use as a tool to assist with your research to find out about the character:

Good morning 🌄 welcome to term 3!! The home study work for GRADE 9 CREATIVE ARTS DRAMA is week is as follows: You are to write a 1 page self-reflection on your term 2 work that you completed in DRAMA.  […]

Should you have mislaid your notes for Creative Arts Drama, please see copies of all class notes below.  Your textbook must also be used for studying as per the scope of work published on the VIP site and in classrooms […]

Herewith the memo for the terminology crossword completed earlier in the term:

Herewith the scope of work to be tested in the mid-year exams as well as work to handed in for term 2.  Remember we are TWO items for the formal assessment:   Practical performance and associated activities (25 marks) Control […]

Herewith are a few performances for your inspiration:

ART in all its forms is an expression of CULTURE You have learnt that culture is part of each human being’s personal experience.  It includes material products, beliefs, language, value systems, traditions, sports, rituals and art forms of a group […]

Herewith a copy of the class PowerPoint dealing with Culture and Rituals versus Performances (p68-76) This PPT will assist in your understanding of the work and provide an insight into the A3 poster project that you must complete for your […]

As I am sure you are aware, the due dates for the current assignments, worksheets and Cultural Dance performances will be looming soon.  The suggestion is that you work on your Cultural Dance project on an ongoing basis.  Remember that […]

For the pupils who have misplaced their term 1 notes for the following, see attached: Warm ups (from grade 8 – for your information, to add to your other class notes from term 1) Stereotyping & Discrimination All term 3/4 […]

The following work will be assessed in a written paper during the upcoming exam sessions: Warm-ups: Physical, Vocal & the mind – notes The Elements of Drama – notes Stereotypes – notes The Page-to-stage process, Monologues and Character Sketches – […]

The school VIP site has an option to load the video of your performance to a folder which your teacher can access. Your video file MUST be titled as follows: Surname Initial Class.mp4        (EG SmithL9Z.mp4) Please ensure you create a […]

Please see below the rubrics which will be used to assess both the performance and written work for your monologue project:

The following submission dates must be adhered to for all Creative Arts – Drama project and performance videos.  Your work must be submitted in on this date in Creative Arts Drama class.  Submission dates must be adhered to for ALL […]

Herewith the notes on the effective use of voice for performance which were handed out in class. The best way to learn how to use your voice effectively is to apply these techniques to your story or monologue: At the […]

As I am sure you are aware, the due dates for the current project will be looming soon.  The suggestion is that you work on your monologue project on an ongoing basis.  Remember that you have TWO lessons for Drama […]

Here below are the choice of monologues.  Choose wisely! The monologue must SPEAK to you…you must appreciate the playwright’s ideas and why they have created this character to speak this monologue.  If you do not APPRECIATE the work, you won’t […]

A short crash course video on What is Theatre – as watched in class.  There is a lot of detail here.  We only take onboard some of it!

Most classes have had their first Drama class since returning to school.  We are going to study the process of researching, rehearsing and performing a monologue.  The work was originally loaded onto this site during the lockdown.  For those who […]