Australia Focus: Arts and Culture

	Description:  This series focuses on some key aspects of our nation. The books examine such things as Australia's nature, environment and natural resources, its systems of government from local to Federal, and its people - including population growth, demographics and distribution, ethnicity, multiculturalism and immigration. A 'website watch' on each spread directs a reader to relevant websites.                             Published:  1/01/2007      Format:  Cloth        Pages:  32 RRP inc. GST:  $29.95

Features and Benefits top Contains eight units which comprehensively cover the essential drama learning's in all state syllabuses. Each unit is designed to be approximately a term in length. Chapter outcomes reflect the outcomes-based nature of all syllabuses making it easy for students and teachers to identify exactly what knowledge and skills need to be developed. Key Terms - a running glossary - and notes - additional information and practical tips - are included in the margin. Activities (Workshops) are integrated throughout the text and are structured around the key headings of Forming, Performing and Reflecting. Assessment support in the form of a Core-Assessment Task at the end of each chapter, Model Assessment Forms and blank photocopiable Assessment Forms. Journal writing activities are clearly identified throughout.A broad range of play and script extracts are included as the basis for performance, improvisation and other drama activities, to provide a complete drama course.

Contents: Creating the Drama Characterisation Developing Expressive Movement Developing Effective Voice  Focus Tension Creating Dramatic Environments Ritual and Symbol The Nature of Theatre On Stage!

Making Drama,

	Description:  This edition of  Making Drama has been extensively re-written and redesigned to provide a complete class text for students studying Drama in Years 7 and 8 across Australia. This edition also links closely with Creating Drama which is written for students in Years 9 and 10.   The student book contains three units which fully cover the three study areas prescribed by the state syllabuses. Each unit combines essential knowledge with a range of drama workshops and assessment tasks.                           Published:  23/08/2005      Format:  Paperback      RRP inc. GST:  $39.95

Features and Benefits   Chapter outcomes reflect the outcomes-based nature of all syllabuses making it easy for students and teachers to identify exactly what knowledge and skills need to be developed. Text features - running glossary in the margin (Key Terms) and Notes also in the margin provide students with interesting additional information and practical tips. Try This sections in the margin provide suggestions for specific Drama activities designed to help students understand and apply the information in the text. Activities are integrated throughout the text and are organised around syllabus-related headings so that teachers can easily identify the activities they need for outcomes development and assessment. Information and Communication Technologies are addressed under the heading Using Technology offering practical approaches to using technology in the Drama classroom. Support for assessment in the form of a core assessment task at the end of each chapter, three model assessment forms and a blank assessment forms for copying, to make assessment more straightforward. Journal Writing activities are clearly identified throughout the text to address this major component of Drama learning. Improved design and layout make the text easier to use and more appealing for students. A broad range of play and script extracts are included as the basis for performance, improvisation and other drama activities, providing a complete drama resource.

Table of Contents top Unit 1: Making a Character Chapter 1: Movement, Sound and Setting Chapter 2: Role and Character Unit 2: Making The Elements of Drama Chapter 3: Time and Place Chapter 4: Tension and Focus Chapter 5: Images and Symbols Unit 3: Making Plays Chapter 6: Improvising Chapter 7: Comedy and Tragedy Chapter 8: Storytelling

100+ Ideas for Drama

	Description: A wealth of lively and practical suggestions for all teachers, producers and anyone engaged in drama at any age. This is a book of ideas based on work at the famous Anna Scher Children's Theatre in London                          Published:  1/05/1989      Format:  Paperback      Pages:  130 RRP inc. GST:  $51.95

Table of Contents top Games The spoken word Warm-ups, mime and movement Characters, props and costumes Situation drama and improvised plays Technique

Another 100+ Ideas for Drama

	Description: Following the wide acclaim of 100+ Ideas for Drama, this very successful team has produced a second volume of lively and practical suggestions for drama work. This book concentrates on developing improvisational skills—the cornerstone of much exciting drama and invaluable personal development.                           Published:  1/05/1989      Format:  Paperback      Pages:  108 RRP inc. GST:  $52.95

Table of Contents top Developed work in improvisation Channelling creativity Umbrella themes Productions and drama workshop entertainments Productions: the end-of-term play More ideas