ADA4M

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Drama, Grade 12, University/College Preparation
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Course Description

This course requires students to experiment individually and collaboratively with forms and conventions of both drama and theatre from various cultures and time periods. Students will interpret dramatic literature and other texts and media sources while learning about various theories of directing and acting. Students will examine the significance of dramatic arts in various cultures, and will analyse how the knowledge and skills developed in drama are related to their personal skills, social awareness, and goals beyond secondary school.

Theatre and Theory

In this unit, students will be introduced to several dramatic theorists and their theories. The unit is broken up into lessons which each focus on a different key aspect of drama and theatre. Students will be expected to study and apply these theories to their own dramatic practice throughout this unit, and the entire course, and to reflect on the impact these different devices and techniques have on performances and audience experience.

Masked Theatre

In this unit students will explore masks and their role in the dramatic arts. Although they are less frequently seen on Broadway or the West end today, masks have been used in theatre across the world in various historical and contemporary contexts. Students will explore these contexts and compare and contrast between them. They will be asked to interrogate the limitations and benefits of using a mask as both a rehearsal tool, and an integral component in final performances. 

Pygmalion

George Bernhard Shaw's play Pygmalion addresses social issues relating to prejudice, class divides, and gender roles that are still very relevant today. Itself inspired by classical literature, the play's popularity has resulted in several adaptations throughout the years. In the unit students will study the play, taking on the role of some of its characters. Students will consider the various adaptations and its continued relevance, adding their own interpretations to the play's rich existing history.

Frequently asked questions

When do I start my course?

OAC has ongoing enrolment, which means students may register and get started on any day of the year! Students will be able to begin their courses within 24 hours, even when registration takes place on a weekend. Any registrations submitted on a statutory holiday will be processed the next day.

How long does it takes to complete a course?

Each course is completed at the student’s own pace, whether that means finishing quickly or taking advantage of our full 12-month time limit. There are no schedules or due dates to follow, so students decide when to hand in their assignments and when to take their tests to meet any personal deadlines they might have.

Will Online Alathena College send grades to student's home school?

If a student attends another Ontario high school in addition to OAC, we maintain regular contact with the student’s home school as they progress through their course. We will provide updates at three key intervals: a letter of enrolment, a midterm report, and a final report. The student’s home school will then ensure that any credits earned at OAC are added to the student’s transcript.
We provide these same updates (notification of enrolment, midterm grades, and final grades) to accounts within the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC) and the Ontario College Application Service (OCAS) for any students applying to post-secondary institutions. OAC will also communicate directly with international and out-of-province colleges and universities when necessary.

Do students require any additional resources (i.e., textbooks)?

Every student will need access to a desktop computer or laptop with high-speed internet and word processing software.
All OAC course content is contained within our learning environment, so no textbooks are required.  Any course-specific resources (i.e., calculators, software downloads, etc.) are listed on the individual course outline pages on our website.

Do Online Alathena College's OSSD courses count toward the Ontario Secondary School Diploma?

Absolutely! OAC is inspected by the Ontario Ministry of Education and qualified to issue Ontario Secondary School Diploma credits, which are the same credits earned by students in traditional public and private schools. 
To verify our status as an inspected private school, please visit the Ministry of Education Website. Our Ministry BSID# is 881704.

Are Online Alathena College credits recognized by colleges and universities?

After more than 15 years in operation, Online Alathena College has established a distinguished reputation among colleges and universities across Canada and around the world. Any post-secondary institution that accepts Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) credits will recognize credits from OAC. We always recommend contacting any potential post-secondary institutions directly to inquire about their admissions policies and program requirements.

Do Online Alathena College credits fulfil the online learning requirement for graduation in Ontario?

The Ministry of Education defines online courses as Grade 9-12 e-Learning courses. Our Online OSSD credit course is delivered to students using an asynchronous model. The teacher provides individual support for student learning, includes student tasks, homework, online discussion boards, blogs, pre-recorded video lessons, tutorials, assignments, tests and other forms of assessment.
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