Drama
Frequently asked questions
This section of the site provides answers to some of the frequently asked questions about the New Stage 6 DRAMA HSC course. It will provide answers to many concerns raised by teachers and students of DRAMA.
Currently, this section links to the Board of Studies web site in which there
are frequently asked questions which relate to syllabuses 
and assessment
. This information has most relevance to teachers.
In the future, questions that are listed here will be developed from questions posted frequently on this area of the site.
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Here are some questions that arise frequently.
Where can I find information on the criteria and requirements of the individual projects?
This information is available on the HSC Online website at www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au
I can't find a performance piece for my individual project, performance, what can I do?
You should have a look through play texts in your library, when you find something
you like find other plays by that playwright and chose something. You should
remember that the individual project:performance is a "complete theatrical statement"
and as such a piece from a monologue collection that is not made into a complete
performance is unlikely to meet the criteria effectively.
I can't find a performance piece for my individual project, should I write my own?
You should talk to your teacher before you decide to write your own piece. Many student devised pieces are good but it will require you to be a good writer as well as a good performer.
Can my group performance be scripted by someone outside my group?
Your group must devise a performance that is solely the work of those of you in your group.
Can I be coached by a professional on my individual performance?
The criteria for the individual project state that the work should be original.
This means that you must act as the role the individual project calls for. That
doesn't mean that you can't speak to other students, teachers or industry professionals,
you can but those interactions should be recorded in your log book.
What is the rationale?
The rationale is a declaration explaining motivations and making known intentions.
In the HSC drama syllabus the term is used to expand the idea of the artistic
idea or concept behind each of the Individual Projects. The rationale is 300
words and marked internally as part of your internal assessment mark. The rationales
are read by examiners and they should be placed on the last page of the logbook.
All submitted projects must include rationales when they are submitted for external
examination.
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