Dramatic Structures and Character Agency · Modern Drama and Theater

The Stanislavski System and Realism

Applying psychological realism to character development through objectives, obstacles, and emotional memory.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does a character's internal motivation manifest in their physical movement?
  2. 2What subtext exists beneath the literal words of the script?
  3. 3How do lighting and set design choices influence the audience's empathy for a character?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9ADR10R01AC9ADR10D01
Year: Year 10
Subject: The Arts
Unit: Dramatic Structures and Character Agency
Period: Modern Drama and Theater

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