NSC Dramatic Arts topics to explore
1960 - 1994 theatre and text
Dramatic Arts
Absurd Theatre, Epic Theatre, Postmodernism
Dramatic Arts
Acting and reacting in individual and group work
Dramatic Arts
Acting in a specific style
Dramatic Arts
Acting in scripted and unscripted work
Dramatic Arts
Basic acting tools
Dramatic Arts
Basic design elements
Dramatic Arts
Contemporary South African theatre
Dramatic Arts
Demonstrating mastery of three acting styles
Dramatic Arts
Design integration & final performance
Dramatic Arts
Greek theatre and text
Dramatic Arts
Hybrid nature of South African theatre
Dramatic Arts
Improvisation and ensemble play
Dramatic Arts
Improvisation and workshopping skills
Dramatic Arts
Improvisation for performance
Dramatic Arts
Indigenous performance
Dramatic Arts
Integrated performance of three contrasting pieces
Dramatic Arts
Interpretation of texts
Dramatic Arts
Medieval, commedia dell’arte or Indian theatre
Dramatic Arts
Origins of theatre in ritual
Dramatic Arts
Overview of twentieth-century movements
Dramatic Arts
Physical exploration and non-verbal communication skills
Dramatic Arts
Physical storytelling
Dramatic Arts
Post-1994 theatre and text
Dramatic Arts
Presentational and Representational theatre
Dramatic Arts
Principles and elements of drama
Dramatic Arts
Realist theatre and text
Dramatic Arts
South African oral performance forms
Dramatic Arts
South African theatre texts
Dramatic Arts
South African theatre traditions
Dramatic Arts
South African workshop theatre
Dramatic Arts
Staging and/or film conventions
Dramatic Arts
Stylised theatre and text
Dramatic Arts
Techniques for Poor Theatre
Dramatic Arts
The production process & marketing
Dramatic Arts
The role of the audience
Dramatic Arts
The role of the designer in stage and/or film
Dramatic Arts
The role of the director in stage and/or film
Dramatic Arts
The role of the playwright: Study of texts in context
Dramatic Arts
Theatre with a specific agenda
Dramatic Arts
Twentieth-century theatre movements and beyond
Dramatic Arts
Vocal and physical integration for performance
Dramatic Arts
Vocal and physical interpretation of texts
Dramatic Arts
Vocal exploration and verbal communication skills
Dramatic Arts
Western/Eastern performance: early forms
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