ADA2O
Drama
This Grade 10 Drama course gives students opportunities to explore dramatic forms, conventions and techniques through individual and collaborative work. Students use the creative process and critical analysis process to create, rehearse, present and reflect on drama works.
Grade
10
Credit
1.0
Delivery
Online
Prerequisite
None
About This Course
This Grade 10 Drama course gives students opportunities to explore dramatic forms, conventions and techniques through individual and collaborative work. Students use the creative process and critical analysis process to create, rehearse, present and reflect on drama works.
What You'll Learn
- Use the creative process to design and develop individual and ensemble drama works.
- Apply elements and conventions of drama through improvisation, role, character, scene development and performance.
- Use presentation techniques and technology to strengthen dramatic works for specific audiences and purposes.
- Analyze, interpret and evaluate their own and others' drama using the critical analysis process.
- Explore drama from diverse cultural, historical and contemporary sources and examine its role in society.
- Use safe, ethical and responsible practices in rehearsal, performance and collaboration.
Skills You'll Develop
- Ensemble work, collaboration and creative decision-making
- Improvisation, role development and characterization
- Voice, movement, blocking and performance communication
- Rehearsal planning, script annotation and process documentation
- Critical analysis, reflection and constructive feedback
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, students will be able to:
- Use the creative process and a variety of sources and forms to design and develop drama works.
- Use the elements and conventions of drama effectively in individual and ensemble work.
- Use presentation techniques and technological tools to communicate to specific audiences and purposes.
- Apply the critical analysis process to reflect on and evaluate drama works and activities.
- Explain connections between drama, society, communities and personal or career contexts.
- Use correct drama terminology and demonstrate understanding of dramatic forms, techniques and influences.
- Demonstrate safe, ethical and responsible personal and interpersonal practices in drama activities.
Course Units
The following reflects the school’s planned organization of the course. Approximate time allocations may be adjusted while all curriculum expectations and required planned learning are maintained.
| Unit | Title / Major Learning Focus | Approx. Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ensemble Skills, Elements of Drama and the Creative Process | 20 hours |
| 2 | Improvisation, Role, Character and Dramatic Forms | 24 hours |
| 3 | Drama from Diverse Cultural, Historical and Contemporary Sources | 22 hours |
| 4 | Creating, Rehearsing and Presenting Drama for an Audience | 24 hours |
| 5 | Culminating Dramatic Work, Critical Analysis and Reflection | 18 hours |
| Final | Mandatory Written Final Examination | 2 hours |
Assessment
Assessment uses evidence gathered over time from student work, conversations and observations. The final grade for 2026–2027 is determined as follows:
| Component | Weight | How It Is Determined |
|---|---|---|
| Course work throughout the course | 65% | Evaluation evidence gathered throughout the course, with special consideration for the student's most consistent and more recent evidence of achievement. |
| Mandatory written final examination | 10% | Written final examination completed during the designated final-evaluation period. |
| Culminating task | 10% | Culminating dramatic work/task demonstrating comprehensive achievement of course expectations. |
| Attendance and participation | 15% | Based on meaningful attendance, engagement and participation in planned learning. |
Examples of Assessment Evidence
Assessment evidence may include live or recorded conferences, oral explanations, rehearsal observations, discussions, demonstrations, drafts, scripts, portfolios, projects, written reflections, tests and final evaluations.
Pathways
Drama develops transferable communication, collaboration, creativity, reflection and presentation skills. Students also explore career and learning connections to performance, directing, production, design, writing, education, media, communications and arts administration.
The course also develops transferable skills that can be applied in other subjects, postsecondary learning, community contexts and future employment.
Teacher Support
- Students learn through the school's secure online learning environment and receive ongoing support from qualified teachers.
- Teacher-supported conferencing, tutorials, scheduled live support and performance or rehearsal check-ins are available as appropriate.
- Teachers model and guide improvisation, role play, tableaux, scene development, rehearsal and performance.
- Students receive support with voice, movement, blocking, design and basic production technology adapted for online delivery.
- Peer and teacher feedback is provided using learning goals, success criteria and performance rubrics.
- Recorded or live performances, presentations and teacher-student conferences provide opportunities for coaching and feedback.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the course code?
ADA2O — Drama, Grade 10, Open.
How many credits is ADA2O?
The course is worth 1.0 Ontario secondary school credit.
Is there a prerequisite?
No. There is no prerequisite or co-requisite.
How is drama completed online?
The course combines online lessons and dramatic texts with guided practice, discussions, rehearsal, script work, recording, performance preparation and teacher-student check-ins adapted for the online environment.
How is the final grade calculated?
65% course work, 10% mandatory written final examination, 10% culminating task, and 15% attendance and participation.
Will students perform?
Yes. Learning includes rehearsal and recorded or live performance activities, adapted for the online environment and completed with appropriate teacher guidance.
What careers connect to this course?
The course connects drama skills to performance, production, directing, writing, education, media, communications, arts administration, design and many other related fields.
Ready to Take This Course?
$549 / Credit
- Provided by CSW — Canadian School of the World
- Ontario Ministry of Education registered
- Delivered fully online
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