Drama Standard 1.2 Creative Strategies
Year 7 Drama Education New Zealand Curriculum Participate in Creative Strategies to Create Drama
Introduction to Drama Standard 1.2
Focus on participating in creative strategies Collaborative drama creation process Develops communication and creativity skills
Key Learning Objectives
Understand what creative strategies are in drama Participate actively in group drama activities Use imagination to develop characters and scenes Collaborate effectively with peers Communicate ideas through dramatic expression
What Are Creative Strategies in Drama?
Think about it: How do actors and directors create characters and stories? What tools do they use to bring ideas to life on stage?
Creative Strategies Explained
Improvisation - creating scenes spontaneously Role-playing - stepping into character Hot-seating - interviewing characters Freeze frames - creating still images Thought tracking - expressing inner thoughts Storytelling techniques - narrative building
Examples of Creative Strategies
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Participation Skills Workshop
Listen actively to others' ideas Build on suggestions positively Take creative risks safely Stay in character consistently Use your voice and body expressively Support your scene partners
Benefits of Creative Strategies
Builds confidence in self-expression Develops empathy through role-playing Improves communication skills Enhances creativity and imagination Strengthens teamwork abilities Makes learning engaging and memorable
Classroom Activities for Standard 1.2
Character creation workshops Improvised scene building Freeze frame storytelling Hot-seat interviews with book characters Group storytelling circles Emotion and movement exercises
Assessment Criteria
Actively participates in all drama activities Uses creative strategies effectively Collaborates positively with others Shows commitment to character and scene Communicates ideas clearly through drama Demonstrates understanding of dramatic techniques
Summary and Next Steps
'Drama is not about being perfect - it's about being brave enough to explore and create together.'
Resources and Further Learning
NZ Arts Online - drama resources Creative NZ educational materials Local theater group workshops Drama games and exercises books Online improvisation tutorials School drama club opportunities