DRAMA MYP Scope and Sequence
Topic MYP1
Voice and Voice and movement
movement techniques for selected
drama forms and styles
Preparation techniques for
voice and movement for
selected drama forms and
styles
Mime techniques (creating
objects using shape and
weight) in drama
Drama Drama processes through
processes and exploration of one or more
the elements elements of drama (role,
of drama character and relationships;
voice and movement; space,
time and situation; mood,
atmosphere and dramatic
tension) to establish
dramatic meaning and
action-audience
relationships
Approaches to
characterisation (adapting
archetypes)
Drama forms Script interpretation of a
and styles scene or section
through the elements of
drama to create mood
and reinforce themes
Extended improvisation
exploring personal
themes based on research
and selected drama
forms and styles
Drama Drama structures based on
conventions episodic structures
and non-linear dramatic
storytelling
MYP2 MYP3
CREATING
Voice and movement Voice and movement
techniques for selected techniques for selected
drama forms and styles drama forms and styles
Preparation techniques for Preparation techniques for
voice and movement for voice and movement for
selected drama forms and selected drama forms and
styles styles
Mime techniques (mapping Mime techniques (isolation
the imaginary space before of body parts; clear
the performance and for signaling of engaging with,
audience during the or releasing, objects) in
performance) in drama drama
Drama processes through Drama processes through
exploration of one or more shaping one or more
elements of drama (role, elements of drama (role,
character and character and
relationships; voice and relationships; voice and
movement; space, time movement; time, space
and situation; mood, and situation; mood,
atmosphere and dramatic atmosphere and dramatic
tension) to establish tension) to shape dramatic
dramatic meaning and meaning and engage
impact on audience audiences in different
relationships
Approaches to Approaches to
characterisation (creating characterisation suited to
believable characters) the demands of the text or
devised drama
Script interpretation of a Script interpretation of a
scene or section scene or section
through the elements of through the elements of
drama to highlight drama to shape and
mood and reinforce manipulate mood and
selected themes communicate themes
to audience
Extended improvisation Devised drama exploring
exploring community national themes
themes based on research based on research and
and selected drama selected drama forms
forms and styles and styles
Drama structures based on Drama structures based on
action/reaction and ‘the well-made
moving to a resolution play’ approach
MYP4
Voice and movement
techniques for selected
drama forms and styles
Preparation techniques for
voice and movement for
selected drama forms and
styles
Mime techniques (choosing
the level of precision of
movement needed when
telling a story) in drama
Drama processes through
combining the elements of
drama (role, character and
relationships; voice and
movement; time, space and
situation; mood,
atmosphere and dramatic
tension) used by selected
drama practitioners such as
Rudolf Laban, Augusto Boal
or Cecily O’Neill to
manipulate dramatic
meaning and audience
relationships
Approaches to
characterisation suited to
the selected drama forms
and styles, texts and
themes
Script interpretation, based
on a reading of
the complete text, of an
extended scene or
section to manipulate
mood and interpret
themes for audience
Devised drama exploring
international or
global themes based on
research and selected
drama forms and styles
Drama structures based on
cyclical structures
and numerous plotlines
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Drama conventions for
selected drama forms
and styles
Improvisation conventions
(establishing
scenarios and
role/character)
Spaces of Levels and status in
performance making drama
Stage geography, blocking
notation and the impact
of thrust stages
Imaginary spaces created
by stage components and
properties, the elements
of drama and audience
Design and Design and technology to
technology support dramatic
meaning and create
smooth transitions
Self- Effective group work
management processes (problem-
and group solving, listening skills) in
management drama
skills and
processes Safe practices in drama
(backstage management
to ensure safe
movement)
Drama conventions for
selected drama forms
and styles
Improvisation conventions
(extending the
action, responding to
conflicts in the narrative)
Levels, status and
proxemics in making
drama
Stage geography,
blocking notation and
the impact of
proscenium arch stages
Imaginary spaces shaped
by stage components
and properties, the
elements of drama and
audience
Design and technology
to support dramatic
impact and audience
enjoyment of the
theatrical experience
Effective group work
processes (providing
constructive feedback) in
drama
Safe practices in drama
(use of safety features of
drama design and
technology)
Drama conventions Drama conventions
controlled for selected manipulated for selected
drama forms and styles drama forms and styles
Improvisation conventions Improvisation conventions
(creating dramatic (dénouement,
tension, building to a creating an effective
climax) conclusion)
Levels, status, proxemics Levels, status, proxemics,
and focus in making focus and balance in
drama making drama
Stage geography, Stage geography,
blocking notation and blocking notation and
the impact of the impact of in-the-
promenade and traverse round and adapted
stages stages
Imaginary spaces Imaginary spaces
controlled by stage manipulated by stage
components and components and
properties; the elements properties, the elements
of drama and audience of drama and audience
Design and technology Design and technology to
to emphasise dramatic manipulate focus and
tension and mood mood
Design principles Design principles
(balance, contrast, (balance, contrast,
repetition) used to make repetition, pattern)
meaning and add to the selected to make
experience of theatre meaning and add to the
experience of theatre
Effective group work Effective group work
processes (giving and processes (strategic
receiving critical planning and evaluation
feedback) in drama processes) in drama
Safe practices in drama Safe practices in drama
(audience area planning (performing arts safety
and monitoring during primers)
performance)
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Topic MYP1 MYP2 MYP3 MYP4

Drama Reflective processes on their
reflections own and others’
work, the impact on
meaning of the use of the
elements of drama in
performance and general
drama terminology and
language
RESPODING
Reflective processes on Reflective writing, on their Reflective writing, on their
their own and others’ own and others’ work, own and others’ work,
work, the impact on evaluating the impact of analysing choices in drama
audience responses of the choices in drama making making and using precise
use of the elements of and using specific drama drama terminology and
drama in performance and terminology and language language
use of specific drama
terminology and language

Drama Analytical writing on Analytical writing using

responses viewed live different forms of
performances (live or communication on viewed
digital copies of live live performances
performances) focusing on (live or digital copies of live
the elements of performances),
drama to make meaning focusing on the elements of
drama and design
and technology to make
meaning
Oral Oral communication
communication (explaining in an
interview, the reasons
behind choices in
drama making)