Years 7–8 Drama · Australian Curriculum v9
Investigate ways the elements of drama and/or conventions are used to communicate ideas, perspectives and/or meaning in drama created and/or performed across cultures, times, places and/or other contexts
Content descriptor
Investigate ways the elements of drama and/or conventions are used to communicate ideas, perspectives and/or meaning in drama created and/or performed across cultures, times, places and/or other contexts.
- Code
- AC9ADR8E01
- Year level
- Years 7–8
- Subject
- Drama
- Strand
- Exploring and responding
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Learning intention
We are learning to investigate ways the elements of drama and/or conventions are used to communicate ideas, perspectives and/or meaning in drama created and/or performed across cultures, times, places and/or other contexts.
Cloze sentence
Investigate ways the elements of drama and/or conventions are used to communicate ideas, and/or meaning in drama created and/or performed across cultures, times, places and/or other contexts.
Related Years 7–8 Drama descriptors
- AC9ADR8C01Improvise and devise drama and/or interpret scripted drama, manipulating elements of drama and applying conventions relevant to the style/form
- AC9ADR8C02Evaluate and refine use of elements of drama and/or conventions to shape and sustain dramatic action and/or communicate ideas, perspectives and/or meaning
- AC9ADR8D01Develop performance skills relevant to selected drama styles and/or forms
- AC9ADR8D02Reflect on their own and others’ drama to inform choices when manipulating elements of drama and/or conventions to shape dramatic action
- AC9ADR8E02Investigate the diversity of drama created and/or performed by First Nations Australians, considering culturally responsive approaches to Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property rights
- AC9ADR8P01Rehearse and perform improvised, devised and/or scripted drama to audiences, using performance skills and conventions relevant to style and/or form
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Frequently asked questions
What is AC9ADR8E01?
AC9ADR8E01 is a content descriptor in the Years 7–8 Drama curriculum (Australian Curriculum v9, Exploring and responding strand). It asks students to investigate ways the elements of drama and/or conventions are used to communicate ideas, perspectives and/or meaning in drama created and/or performed across cultures, times, places and/or other contexts.
What year level is AC9ADR8E01?
AC9ADR8E01 sits in the Years 7–8 Drama curriculum.
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