MYP Drama
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Acting Techniques
Stanislavski, Brecht, physical theatre, and vocal skills.
Stagecraft & Production
Set design, lighting, sound, costume, and stage types.
Drama Analysis
Reviewing and evaluating performances and texts.
ePortfolio Guide: Embracing Uniqueness
Step-by-step wizard for the Drama ePortfolio unit — tasks A–D with MYP band descriptors, checklists, and self-assessment.
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Review key drama concepts with spaced repetition.
SRS📖 Key Terms Reference
Essential drama terms, concepts, and definitions.
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IB-style exam papers with context-based multi-part questions across all topics.
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IB MYP eAssessment Style
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Context-based questions (one per topic), 120 minutes + 5 min reading time, IB grade 1-7.
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Acting Techniques
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Introduction to Acting
Foundations of acting, stage presence, and basic techniques.
LessonTheatre Practitioners
Stanislavski, Brecht, Artaud, and their methods.
LessonActing & Identity
Exploring identity, character, and empathy through performance.
LessonActing & Aesthetics
Style, genre, and aesthetic choices in performance.
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Acting Techniques Activity
Test your knowledge of acting methods, practitioners, and vocal skills.
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Stagecraft & Production
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Introduction to Stagecraft
Stage types, set design, and production fundamentals.
LessonDesign Elements
Lighting, sound, costume, and their dramatic effects.
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Stagecraft Activity
Test your knowledge of set design, lighting, sound, and stage types.
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Drama Analysis
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Introduction to Drama Analysis
How to watch, read, and analyse dramatic works.
LessonReviewing Performances
Writing reviews and evaluating live or recorded performances.
LessonIdentity in Drama
How drama explores themes of identity, culture, and belonging.
LessonDrama as Protest
Theatre as a tool for social change and political commentary.
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Drama Analysis Activity
Analyse performances, texts, and dramatic conventions.
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Learning Pathway
Your guided route through Drama
Flashcards
Spaced repetition review
MYP Drama
Key Terms & Concepts
Essential vocabulary for IB MYP Arts — Drama
Drama Key Terms
| Stanislavski | Russian practitioner who developed the "System" for naturalistic acting — emotional memory, given circumstances, objectives |
| Brecht | German practitioner who developed Epic Theatre and the alienation effect (Verfremdungseffekt) to make audiences think critically |
| Artaud | French practitioner who created the Theatre of Cruelty — sensory overload to provoke visceral audience reactions |
| Proscenium | A stage type framed by an arch, with the audience seated on one side facing the performance area |
| Thrust | A stage that extends into the audience on three sides, creating greater intimacy |
| In the Round | A performance space with the audience seated on all sides around the stage |
| Blocking | The planned movement and positioning of actors on stage during a performance |
MYP Arts Criteria
| Criterion A | Investigating — research, analyse, and evaluate art forms and artists |
| Criterion B | Developing — develop skills, techniques, and creative processes |
| Criterion C | Creating / Performing — create or perform artistic work with intention |
| Criterion D | Evaluating — reflect on artistic development and the impact of art |
Command Words
| State | Give a brief, factual answer |
| Identify | Name or point out a specific feature |
| Describe | Give a detailed account of features or events |
| Explain | Give reasons for why something happened or how it works |
| Compare | Identify similarities and differences |
| Analyse | Break down into parts and examine in detail |
| Evaluate | Make a judgement based on evidence |
| Discuss | Consider different perspectives and reach a conclusion |
| To what extent | Assess the degree to which something is true |
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