John Curtin College of the Arts

Drama

Drama students take part in the unique arts infused curriculum offered to all students at John Curtin College of the Arts.

About the program

Our leading drama program will provide your child with opportunities to develop high level dramatic skills alongside other gifted arts students. Your child will learn through playmaking, performance and critical reflection and regularly develop, rehearse, produce and perform drama works for a range of audiences and purposes. 

The program is divided into two strands: Drama Studies and Performance Studies. Your child will engage in activities such as improvisation, play building, script writing, stage management and production management and design. They will learn to work both independently and with others.

Your child will broaden their knowledge and appreciation of drama as an art form and profession. They will attend a variety of drama performances and participate in workshops with industry artists including professional actors, directors and writers for stage, TV and film, as well as extension programs in physical theatre, improvisation and comedy theatre. The program is designed to enrich, extend and accelerate your child's learning.

Selection process

Selection of students is through workshop, interview and school reports. Students are also required to sit the Selective Entrance Test coordinated by the Department of Education and Training. Arts selection is not based on this test, but is is used to develop an appropriate academic curriculum.

Selection criteria:

Drama aptitude demonstrated through:

• understanding the elements of drama by interpreting a prepared drama text
• capacity to improvise including ability to extend a text, use creativity, originality of ideas and use of elements of drama
• capacity to analyse set tasks and respond to ideas and instructions with imagination, cooperation and openness.

Academic and other achievement as indicated through school reports, targeted teacher reports and interview.

Click here to find our more on how to apply for entry into the Gifted and Talented Drama program.