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7–10Drama 7–10 Syllabus

Record of changes
Implementation from 2026
Expand for detailed implementation advice

Outcomes

Stage 4
Stage 5
Life Skills
DR4-MAK-01

creates meaning through experimentation with dramatic contexts, processes and elements

DR4-PER-01

uses performance skills to communicate meaning and engage audiences through dramatic contexts, processes and elements

DR4-APP-01

explains how creative choices shape works and experiences through dramatic contexts, processes and elements

DR5-MAK-01

creates and refines meaning through experimentation with dramatic processes

DR5-MAK-02

selects and applies dramatic elements to create and refine works and experiences through dramatic contexts

DR5-PER-01

applies and adapts performance skills and dramatic processes to communicate intention and meaning

DR5-PER-02

manipulates dramatic elements to stage works and influence audience response through dramatic contexts

DR5-APP-01

analyses how creative choices shape intention and meaning through dramatic processes

DR5-APP-02

evaluates how dramatic elements are manipulated to influence audience response through dramatic contexts

Life Skills for Stage 4/5
DRLS-MAK-01

improvises and plays using collaborative drama games

Life Skills for Stage 4/5
DRLS-MAK-02

communicates and engages with problems through role-play

Life Skills for Stage 4/5
DRLS-MAK-03

uses dramatic elements to communicate an idea

Life Skills for Stage 4/5
DRLS-SAF-01

demonstrates safe dramatic processes

Life Skills for Stage 4/5
DRLS-PER-01

engages in dramatic performances

Life Skills for Stage 4/5
DRLS-PER-02

performs to express self or communicate ideas

Life Skills for Stage 4/5
DRLS-PER-03

contributes to dramatic elements in performance and/or production

Life Skills for Stage 4/5
DRLS-APP-01

responds to experiences in drama

Life Skills for Stage 4/5
DRLS-APP-02

communicates how dramatic elements are used in performance and/or production