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This unit introduces students to digital storytelling as a creative and cultural practice. Students learn how stories are shaped by representation, authenticity, participation and ethics and how digital media enables new forms of cultural citizenship. Students analyse professional works, experiment with technical skills and create an original short story (2-3 minutes) that demonstrates control over media languages. Students will: Investigate the representation of people, place, issues and cultur

Duration: 13 Weeks Lesson Length: 50-60 minutes Australian Curriculum V9.0 - DramaCurriculum Links (V9.0 - Year 7-8 Drama) Students: Develop and refine performance skills including voice, movement, focus and timing.Practise techniques to engage an audienceCreate, rehearse and perform dramaAnalyse and reflect on drama performancesKey Strands Making and RespondingPracticesKnowledge and Skills

Unit Overview This unit introduces students to digital storytelling as a creative and cultural practice. Students learn how stories are shaped by representation, authenticity, participation and ethics and how digital media enables new forms of cultural citizenship. Students analyse professional works, experiment with technical skills and create an original short story (2-3 minutes) that demonstrates control over media languages. ACARA v9.0 Links (Year 9-10 Media Arts) Students will: Investigate

Performance Skills: Bringing Characters to Life Duration: 13 Weeks Lesson Length: 50-60 minutes Australian Curriculum V9.0 - DramaCurriculum Links (V9.0 - Year 7-8 Drama) Students: Develop and refine performance skills including voice, movement, focus and timing.Practise techniques to engage an audienceCreate, rehearse and perform dramaAnalyse and reflect on drama performancesKey Strands Making and RespondingPracticesKnowledge and Skills

Story Pitch TemplateScript Template (Voiceover/Action Lines/Shot Descriptions)Storyboard Template (8-15 Frames Minimum)Shot List TemplateLocation List/Permission DocumentsPermission Form (if applicable)Talent Release FormEthical Considerations WorksheetPeer Feedback (Checkpoints)Rough-Cut Improvement Plan (Week 8)

Assessment Overview Formative Checkpoints (recommended) Week 2: Representation Analysis ParagraphWeek 3: Digital Storytelling PitchWeek 4: Script + Storyboard DraftWeek 6: Filming Rushes Check + Peer FeedbackWeek 8: Rough Cut ScreeningWeek 9: Reflection on ethical and aesthetic decisionsSummative Assessment (Weeks 9-10) TaskCreate a 2-3 minute digital story exploring an aspect of identity, culture or everyday life, showing ethical and aesthetic choices.SubmitFinal video500-800 word reflection on

Lesson 1 - Colour Correction & Grading Learning IntentionTo enhance the visual consistency and emotional tone of the film using basic colour tools.Lesson 2 - Titles, Transitions & Visual Consistency Learning IntentionTo add titles and transitions that enhance clarity and professionalism without distracting from storytelling.Lesson 3 - Rough Cut Screening (Formative Checkpoint 5)Learning IntentionTo reflect on feedback and identify clear strategies for improving the edit

Lesson 1 - Editing Basics Learning IntentionTo understand how to assemble a basic sequence by importing footage, trimming clips and placing them in a timeline.Lesson 2 - Continuity Editing Learning IntentionTo understand how editing creates visual flow and realismLesson 3 - Sound Editing Learning IntentionTo refine sound layers to improve clarity, mood and storytelling

Lesson 1: Scriptwriting Fundamentals Learning IntentionTo write a script suitable for a short digital story.Lesson 2: Storyboarding Essentials Learning IntentionTo translate a script into clear visual planningLesson 3: Refining Pre-Production (Formative Checkpoint 3)Learning IntentionTo refine planning materials before filming

Lesson  1: Narrative Structure Learning IntentionTo understand story structure and apply it to a digital storyLesson 2: Developing Story Ideas Learning IntentionTo generate strong, ethical, meaningful story ideasLesson 3: Pitching Your Digital Story Learning IntentionTo communicate a story idea clearly using media terminology

Lesson 1: Identity and Self-Representation Learning IntentionTo recognise how identity is represented in digital stories.Lesson 2: Analysing Everyday Digital Narratives Learning IntentionTo analyse micro-stories found in everyday media.Lesson 3: Filming Everyday Actions Learning IntentionTo use shot types and angles to create meaning

Lesson 1: What is Digital Storytelling? Learning IntentionUnderstand what digital storytelling is and why it’s importantLesson 2: Ethics, Representation & Authenticity Learning IntentionUnderstand how representation and ethics shape storytellingLesson 3: Media Languages Intro Learning IntentionUnderstand the building blocks of media meaning

Lesson 1 - Camera Learning IntentionTo use camera settings and framing intentionallyLesson 2 - Lighting Learning IntentionTo use light to enhance moodLesson 3 - Sound Learning IntentionTo capture clean dialogue, ambience and Foley

This outline covers the history of Australia's civil rights movements, focusing on Indigenous Australians, migrants, and women. It explores the impact of World War II and the global context on Australian society. Key Concepts:MigrationHuman RightsWhite Australia PolicyMulticulturalismCivil Rights MovementsReconciliationSkills Development:Analysing historical sources (primary & secondary)Comparing perspectives and interpretationsEvaluating historical events and their impactCommunication through w

Lesson 1 - Class Film Showcase Learning IntentionTo present and explain creative intentions to an audienceLesson 2 - Peer Evaluation Learning IntentionTo evaluate peer work using media vocabulary and constructive feedbackLesson 3 - Final Reflection Learning IntentionTo reflect on learning growth and future creative goals.

Lesson 1 - Final Edit Polish Learning IntentionTo refine all editing components and export a polished final filmLesson 2 - Writing the Reflection Learning IntentionTo analyse creative, ethical and aesthetic choices using media terminology Lesson 3 - Preparing for Submission Learning IntentionTo finalise and correctly submit all project components

Title:Cinderella – A Pantomime ProductionDuration: 18 weeks (3 lessons per week = 54 lessons) Culminating Event: Full pantomime performance of Cinderella for an audience of Year 3–5 students Weeks 1–6: Introduction to pantomime, conventions, skills development, script analysis, role allocation, initial rehearsals.Weeks 7–12: Blocking, deeper characterisation, audience engagement techniques, technical design.Weeks 13–18: Intensive rehearsals, tech runs, dress rehearsals, community engagement, fi

Group Performance You will work in a group of 3-5 students to rehearse and perform a 2-3 minute dramatic scene. You may choose: A provided scriptA fairytale adaptationAn original scene (teacher approved)Your performance must demonstrate: Voice control and projectionPhysical characterisationClear focus and timingBelievable character relationshipsStrong audience engagement

Learning Intention Learn how to use the Google Docs citation toolUnderstand the key parts of an APA reference for a Website sourceCreate a correctly formatted reference listSuccess Criteria I can use the citation tool in Google DocsI can input correct source informationI can generate a properly formatted APA reference listI can produce a short summary and insert an in-text citation

Lesson 1: Production Day 1 Learning IntentionTo begin filming based on planning shots.Lesson 2: Production Day 2 Learning IntentionTo complete filming for the projectLesson 3: Reviewing Footage (Rushes Review) (Formative Checkpoint 4)Learning IntentionTo review and evaluate footage for quality