Assumed Knowledge:
The study of Drama in Year 10 will provide a strong foundation for learning. &²Ô²ú²õ±è; &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Course Description:
The IB Theatre programme is an exciting, multifaceted course of study. It offers Ãâ·ÑAƬ the opportunity to make theatre as creators, designers, directors and performers. It emphasises the importance of working practically and theoretically, both individually and collaboratively as part of an ensemble, and the course also gives Ãâ·ÑAƬ the opportunity to engage actively in the creative process as artists. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Through the study of world theatre practitioners and styles, Ãâ·ÑAƬ become aware of their own personal and cultural perspectives. They develop an appreciation of the diversity of theatre practices, process and modes of presentation. The theatre syllabus at SL and HL consists of three equal, interwoven areas of Theatre in Context, Theatre in Process and Presenting Theatre. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;  &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Assessment &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Task 1: Production Proposal SL 30% and HL 20%
Students at SL and HL choose a published play text they have not previously studied and formulate a vision for the design and staging of the entire play text for an audience. The ideas are presented in the form of a proposal that is a maximum of 12 pages of written text and images, with written not exceeding 4.000 words and a list of all sources.
Task 2: Research presentation SL 30% and HL 20%
Students at SL and HL plan and deliver and video record an individual research presentation (15 minutes maximum) in which they provide evidence of their academic and practical exploration and learning of a world theatre tradition they have not previously studied.
Task 3: Collaborative project SL 40% and HL 25%
Students at SL and HL collaboratively create and present an original piece of theatre (lasting 7-10 minutes) created from a starting point of their choice. Students submit the video, a project report (maximum of 10 pages of written text and images, with written text not exceeding 4,000 words) and a list of all sources used.
Task 4: Solo theatre piece HL only 35 %
Students at HL research a theatre theorist they have not previously studied, identify an aspect(s) of their theory and create and present a solo theatre piece (4–7 minutes) that demonstrates the practical application of this theory to a theatre piece for an audience. Students must submit a report (2,500 words maximum), a list of sources and a continuous unedited recording of the theatre piece.