ATARMAxxing
HSC DramaPractice Examination 15
| Reading time | 15 minutes |
| Writing time | 2 hours |
| Total marks | 160 |
| Questions | 8 |
| Structure | Section I — 1 Q, 20 marks · Section II — 7 Q, 140 marks |
This paper covers
- Section I (core): how Australian plays move between realism and non-realism to challenge audiences
- Q2 Voice of Women: the voice of marginalised women; Q3 Approaches to Acting: rhythm and tempo in training
- Q4 Verbatim: multiple perspectives on one event; Q5 Black Comedy: family as a site of cruelty
- Q6 Multi-Discipline: the RSVP cycles or le jeu in rehearsal; Q7 Significant Plays: the alienation effect and audience thought; Q8 Japanese Theatre: Suzuki's grammar of the feet
- Comparison sustained across the whole response
- Original model essays with constructed workshop evidence
Students are permitted to bring into the examination the materials normally allowed for this subject. Answer all questions in the spaces provided.
This is an ATARMAxxing practice paper. It is not an official examination and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced by the VCAA, NESA or the QCAA.
Included in the HSC Drama Mastery Pack
20 full-length practice exams with worked solutions, 20 revision notes, 64 practice questions and 200 flashcards.
Preview a sample note and question free on the HSC Drama hub →