Dramatic Arts

Dramatic Arts is the study of the representation of human experience in dramatic form for an audience. This study integrates practical experiences and competencies with the study of dramatic practices, processes and products. It aims to promote and develop creativity as a rich, diverse and productive resource through dramatic communication, interaction and representation. Learners explore how dramatic and theatrical elements are selected and combined for particular purposes within diverse contexts, with a focus on the role of the dramatic arts in South Africa.

Learners acquire specific abilities to express themselves and communicate through the dramatic arts, including skills in improvisation, vocal and physical communication, interpretation and expressiveness, the creation and presentation of performances, and the analysis and interpretation of performance texts in context. Performance texts need not only be literary (i.e. written) texts, and should include a range of dramatic practices, processes and products. Learners should be exposed to live performances wherever possible, whether by professionals, community practitioners or other learners.

Grade 10 - 12