Drama

Drama is the specific mode of fiction represented in performance. The term comes from a Greek word meaning “action”, which is derived from ‘to do’. The enactment of drama in theatre, performed by actors on stage before and audience, presupposes collaborative modes of production and a collective form of reception. The structure of dramatic texts, unlike other forms of literature, is directly influenced by this collaborative production and collective reception. Tragedy like Julius Caesar (1599) by…

should continue to be taught in drama education. I have been taught it on various occasions by different teachers, and they have all had different approaches to it. They all had contrasting opinions themselves, which affected their teaching approach. This is a component I must consider – the way The Method is taught could affect the overall experience of method acting for the pupil. I created a survey last November to gather data into the opinions of current drama students. Out of 36 responses,…

al, 2000). The study found that on average, 75% of participants were between the ages of 18-24, the majority of that percentage being females and half the respondents stating that they watched crime dramas as a means of satisfying their curiosity, while the other half stated they just watched crime drama’s as a source of entertainment (Brown, et. al, 2000). Accordingly, in order for these participants, and any audience member for that matter, to have…

The application of drama in education helps young people to develop insights and understanding through searching, planning, shaping and presenting dramatic material that can be one of the thrilling events in school life. The responsibility of teaching and learning across the curriculum should be shared by both children and teachers, it is important to allow young people to accept responsibility for their own learning. According to Gavin Bolton, drama in education is a thought in action, its…

effects of the drama triangle. The YOT Personal Power quarter was impactful as I became more conscious of the victim role I played in the drama triangle, and how I blamed others instead of taking responsibility for my choices. I stepped into my power in regards to Justin and noticed the shackling guilt I felt whenever I talked with him. I felt I carried the guilt and accepted his punishment for being a "bad" wife and a "selfish" mother. Feeling "guilty" drove me deeper into the drama triangle…

Creative Arts Therapy, specifically psychodrama or drama therapy has the potential to revolutionize care of patients suffering from emotional trauma including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Drama therapy is a group activity developed by the psychiatrist Jacob Moreno who used “enactments of real-life situations to reveal the attitudes, beliefs, feelings, and values that underlie social interactions, thus deepening our understanding of them” (Leveton). Given the universality, and ease of…

From participating in the drama workshops I have been exposed to a number of drama teaching and learning experiences. These experiences, along with readings by drama education theorists, have enabled me to realise how beneficial drama can be for children’s development. Drama allows children to express themselves, while also taking on the roles of other characters that they would not have otherwise done. Such learning experiences were evident in the workshop based around the story of Pandora’s…

Drama is a term used in literature that can catch some people’s eyes. “A drama is a composition in verse or prose presenting a story in pantomime or dialogue, containing conflict of characters, particularly the ones who perform in front of audience on the stage” ("Drama - Examples and Definition of Drama”). It is a performance based fictional illustration. Drama is a type of illustration that can depict a play in theaters or on televisions. It is based on action. The action is what draws the…

was first chosen. Script was written in this topic to properly utilise drama elements. After editing and improving, final script emerged. After several practices it was recorded using some of the drama elements and a few props like books and photos were used. Windows movie maker was used to edit the movie effectively. The short film ‘The Gift’ was chosen for viewing for ‘Arts responding’ aspect of the assessment. The drama brought tears and had a very important message for everyone. ‘Being…

continued to flourish and influence the Japanese culture. The idea of Zen focused on the simplicity side of things and that idea permeated through the arts such as Nō theatre. The Ashikaga shoguns were patrons of the Nō theatre. This form of theatrical drama originated in popular forms of entertainment, such as comical skits and dances directed to their gods. It is known as a traditional Japanese theatrical form and one of the oldest in the world. It was transformed into a high art…