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Drama

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.

ePortfolio Guide

Flashcards

Review key drama concepts with spaced repetition.

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📖 Key Terms Reference

Essential drama terms, concepts, and definitions.

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Leaderboard

See how you rank against other students.

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📋 Assessment Criteria Guide

Understand Criteria A–D: what examiners look for, band descriptors, and tips for each level.

Assessment

Past Paper Generator

IB-style exam papers with context-based multi-part questions across all topics.

Full Papers & Practice

Progress Dashboard

View your stats across all topics and activities.

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IB MYP eAssessment Style

Full Paper Mode

Context-based questions (one per topic), 120 minutes + 5 min reading time, IB grade 1-7.

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Acting Stagecraft Drama Analysis

Individual Practice

Single context-based question with immediate feedback on each sub-part.

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Acting Techniques

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Introduction to Acting

Foundations of acting, stage presence, and basic techniques.

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Theatre Practitioners

Stanislavski, Brecht, Artaud, and their methods.

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Acting & Identity

Exploring identity, character, and empathy through performance.

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Acting & 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.

Acting Techniques Activity

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Stagecraft & Production

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Lessons

Introduction to Stagecraft

Stage types, set design, and production fundamentals.

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Design 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.

Stagecraft Activity

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Drama Analysis

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Introduction to Drama Analysis

How to watch, read, and analyse dramatic works.

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Reviewing Performances

Writing reviews and evaluating live or recorded performances.

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Identity in Drama

How drama explores themes of identity, culture, and belonging.

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Drama 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.

Drama Analysis Activity

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Drama Leaderboard

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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

Project 56 - Drama

Interactive IB MYP Drama practice with 3 activities and 10 guided lessons. Covers acting techniques, stagecraft, drama analysis, and performance skills for the IB Middle Years Programme.

Topics Covered

Acting Techniques - Vocal projection, physicality, characterisation, improvisation, and ensemble work
Stagecraft - Stage directions, blocking, set design, lighting, sound, and costume design
Drama Analysis - Analysing scripts, identifying dramatic techniques, understanding genre and style
Performance Skills - Rehearsal techniques, audience awareness, timing, and stage presence
Theatre History - Key practitioners, theatrical movements, and the evolution of performance

How It Works

Interactive trainers test your knowledge of drama terminology, techniques, and analysis with instant feedback. Guided lessons explore acting methods, stagecraft elements, and critical analysis through examples and exercises.

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