Dramatic Worlds and Characterization · Theater Performance

Voice and Body as Tools

Focusing on vocal projection, diction, and physical expression to convey character traits without words.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does changing your posture alter the audiences perception of your status?
  2. 2What role does silence play in building dramatic tension?
  3. 3How can vocal pitch be used to signal a characters hidden intentions?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9ADA8D01AC9ADA8S01
Year: Year 7
Subject: The Arts
Unit: Dramatic Worlds and Characterization
Period: Theater Performance

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