Puppetry and Object Theatre
Investigating how puppets and everyday objects can be brought to life to create theatrical narratives.
Key Questions
- Analyze how a puppeteer manipulates a puppet to convey emotion and action.
- Design a short scene using an everyday object as a character.
- Compare the challenges and advantages of storytelling with puppets versus human actors.
ACARA Content Descriptions
Suggested Methodologies
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