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Curriculum Coordinator and Learning Strategist
Dr. Karen McCloskey
MA, PhD, QM Quality Matters
Drama
ADA2O
Grade 10
Open

Drama

Find additional course details below, including delivery format, course availability, course duration, prerequisite, tuition fee, hardware/software requirements, etc.

ADA2O
Grade 10
Open

Drama

Find additional course details below, including delivery format, course availability, course duration, prerequisite, tuition fee, hardware/software requirements, etc.

Course Code

ADA2O

Course Name

Drama

Grade

Grade 10

Course Type

Open

Format

Asynchronous Delivery

Prerequisite

None

Tuition Fee

$500.00

Course Duration

At Your Own Pace (4 weeks to 12 months)

Credit Value

1.0

Availability

Start Anytime

Course Reviser/Developer

Dr. Karen McCloskey

Latest Revision Date

August 2025

Curriculum

ADA2O – The Ontario Curriculum, The Arts, Grades 9–10 (2010): Dramatic Arts

This Grade 10 course deepens students’ drama skills through creation, performance, and reflection. Learners collaborate to devise and stage original and scripted works; explore character, voice, movement, and design; and analyze how drama communicates ideas in diverse cultural and historical contexts. Students use presentation techniques and technologies to shape audience impact, practice safe and ethical rehearsal habits, and connect drama learning to personal, social, and postsecondary pathways.
Outlined below is a description of each unit, including what students will learn and the recommended hours for completion.
Unit Title & Description
Time Allocated
Unit 1:Ensemble Lab: Collaboration, Improv & the Creative Process

Build ensemble trust through status and impulse games; use images, music, and current issues to brainstorm; apply the creative process to devise short pieces; establish rehearsal norms and safe/ethical practices.
22 Hours
Unit 2:From Page to Stage: Adapting & Devising from Source

Transform short texts (myths, poems, news, public-domain scenes) into performance. Explore structure, stakes, and tension; integrate tableau, split-stage, chorus, and narration to shape audience impact.
28 Hours
Unit 3:Character & Voice Studio: Monologue to Scene

Develop characterization with objectives, obstacles, tactics, and subtext. Hone voice and movement for clarity and intention; rehearse and present contrasting monologues and duet scenes with peer/director notes.
22 Hours
Unit 4:Design, Tech & Media for Theatre

Investigate design choices (set, props, costume, lighting, sound, projection). Create a micro‑design plan (research board, cue ideas) and integrate simple tech to enhance mood, focus, and meaning.
18 Hours
Unit 5:Drama & Society: Contexts, Critique, and Community

Examine how drama reflects/reshapes culture. Analyze clips/readings; compare stage and screen conventions; connect drama to civic issues and personal voice through short critical responses.
10 Hours
Final Exam
Culminating Project: Showcase & Process Portfolio

Devised or scripted performance (ensemble/small group) plus an individual artist’s statement and curated rehearsal/process artefacts demonstrating growth in course expectations.
10 Hours
Total Hours
110 Hours
  • Ensemble‑building cycles & peer coaching: (students plan warm‑ups, lead cool‑downs; inclusive adaptations).
  • Table work, blocking labs, and rehearsal journals: (objectives/tactics, beat mapping, progress notes).
  • Video annotation & performance logs: (movement phases, vocal choices, SMART goals, self/peer critique).
  • Design sprints: (mood board, ground plan sketch, basic cueing) and safe tech handling demonstrations.
  • Inquiry tasks in Drama & Society: (media/genre analysis; theatre and community initiatives).
  • Universal Design & differentiated products: (live, recorded, or site‑specific performance; written, oral, or visual responses).
Our approach to assessment and evaluation is grounded in the principles outlined in the Ontario Ministry of Education’s Growing Success document.

Key Principles

  • Fairness, Transparency, Equity: Clear success criteria; varied demonstrations of learning (performance, design, written/visual artifacts).
  • Support for All Students: Inclusive rehearsal and performance practices for students with special education needs, English language learners, and Indigenous learners.
  • Curriculum Alignment: All assessments anchor to A–C Drama strands and roles across theatre (performer, designer/technician, director, dramaturg).
  • Clear Communication: Criteria shared up front and revisited at scene pitches, design checkpoints, and rehearsal notes.
  • Ongoing & Varied: Observation, conversation, and product (e.g., in-role work, scene runs, design/tech labs, cue sheets, notes).
  • Descriptive Feedback: Timely, specific, strengths/next steps tied to the creative/critical analysis processes.
  • Student Self-Assessment: Rehearsal journals, director’s notes, design reflections, peer feedback logs, and post-show talkbacks.
At Royal Ontario Academy, we believe that all OSSD students can benefit from a more accommodating online learning experience Accommodations allow for increased access to the course, without any changes to the knowledge and skills the student is expected to demonstrate.

An Individual Education Plan (IEP)is a personalized document that outlines a student’s learning needs, as well as the accommodations or services they require to succeed in their courses. At Royal Ontario Academy, our flexible online learning environment already addresses many common accommodation needs, but if a student requires additional support, our Principal is ready to help you!

– Students with Existing IEP: If a student has an existing IEP from another elementary or secondary school, Royal Ontario Academy can implement the listed accommodations, provided they are applicable within our online learning environment. To do so, a copy of the student’s IEP must be submitted to our Principal for review.
– Students Without IEP: If a student requires accommodations but does not currently have an IEP, our Principal will work with the student to assess their learning needs and develop a path forward. In this case, students will need to submit supporting documentation to help determine the appropriate accommodations.
– English Language Learners:– English Language Learners: Students who enroll at Royal Ontario Academy can provide information about their English language proficiency during the registration process. This information helps our teachers and Principal to tailor their teaching strategies and implement accommodations that support English language learners effectively.

For students and parents wishing to submit IEP documentation or request accommodations, please contact our Principal at info@royalontarioacademy.com

General Resources Students Should Have Access To

1. What is ADA2O?
ADA2O is a Grade 10 Drama course at Open Course level.

2. What are 2O – (eg: 3M in AWQ3M )
2O for the ADA1O refers to the grade level and the course type. 2 refers to the th Grade and the second digit refers to the open course type.

3. What is the prerequisite for ADA2O?
None

4. How long does it take to complete the ADA2O online course?
The completion of the ADA2O course varies depending on the availability and pace of each student. However, the course can be completed in minimum of 4 weeks to maximum of 12 months.

5. Will my marks be sent directly to OUAC or OCAS?
Yes. We can send your ADA1O online course marks to OUAC (Ontario University’ Application Centre) or OCAS (Ontario College Application Service).

6. How lessons are delivered for the ADA2O?
At Royal Ontario Academy, course learning is asynchronously delivered for the ADA2O in various formats such as videos, question and answers, interactive tools, written notes, simulations, presentations, and external websites/links depending on the subject material of the course.

7. What is the withdrawal policy?
For students registered in Grade 9 and 10 courses, withdrawals can be made at any time and are not recorded on the Ontario Student Transcript (OST).

For students registered in Grade 11 and 12 courses, withdrawals made within 5 days of the issuance of the first (mid-term) report card from Royal Ontario Academy will result in the mark not being recorded on the Ontario Student Transcript (OST). Withdrawals after 5 days of the issuance of the first (mid term) report card will result in a “W” being entered in the “Credit” column of the OST, along with the mark at the time of withdrawal.

8. What is the due date of my course?
Since your course is self-paced, there are no set due dates, allowing you to progress at your own speed. However, please be mindful of any deadlines for university or college applications.

9. Can I earn my OSSD (Ontario secondary school diploma) credits through online courses?
Yes, you can earn your Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) credits fully online through Royal Ontario Academy. To earn OSSD credits, you will need to complete 30 credits (18 compulsory and 12 optional), pass the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test, and fulfill 40 hours of community involvement.

Price Detail

$500

/ 1 Course

$800

/ 2 Course
20% Offer

$1050

/ 3 Course

30% Offer

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