Practice:Devising Drama in UpStage

 EXPLODING INTO UPSTAGE

Welcome to this year 9 and 10 online devising unit where we will explore the online devising of a piece of drama in the UpStage forum.

The unit is in two parts: Part 1 Exploring devising and learning how to use the UpStage space. Here you will devise a short piece of drama based on a personal story. You will be able to experiment with the tools available in UpStage. This piece of devising is not assessed but you will be assessed on your participation and on a series of three reflections where you describe how you developed your use of the tools in UpStage.

Part 2 Devising a piece of drama based on the volcanic eruption of Mt Vesuvius and the destruction of Pompeii. Here you will be assessed on your use of elements and conventions in your devised piece and the use of tools in UpStage to realise your intentions.