How hard is it for a student?
Wed, 27 Mar 2002, 05:14 pmWalter Plinge6 posts in thread
How hard is it for a student?
Wed, 27 Mar 2002, 05:14 pmHi
My name is Samantha and i am currently doing TEE Drama studies at school. I find the course easy and have to add i love it more then anything in the world. The hardest thing about doing is drama and wanting to become an actor or drama teacher is the way people treat you when you tell them what you want to do with your life. People mostly adults with the upper hand like deputy principals, career advises give you the look and more then likely the "ohh" as if to say get out of your fatasy world. It is somewhat embarrassing to a stage because these people use their power to dominate us (the students). Sometimes we even look up to them and when they give you that sort of response it makes you feel lousy. My advice for other students is they do it to everyone and if drama is what you want to do then do it and dont take their response as an indication on what to do.
Samantha Hawkins
My name is Samantha and i am currently doing TEE Drama studies at school. I find the course easy and have to add i love it more then anything in the world. The hardest thing about doing is drama and wanting to become an actor or drama teacher is the way people treat you when you tell them what you want to do with your life. People mostly adults with the upper hand like deputy principals, career advises give you the look and more then likely the "ohh" as if to say get out of your fatasy world. It is somewhat embarrassing to a stage because these people use their power to dominate us (the students). Sometimes we even look up to them and when they give you that sort of response it makes you feel lousy. My advice for other students is they do it to everyone and if drama is what you want to do then do it and dont take their response as an indication on what to do.
Samantha Hawkins
Walter PlingeWed, 27 Mar 2002, 05:14 pm
Hi
My name is Samantha and i am currently doing TEE Drama studies at school. I find the course easy and have to add i love it more then anything in the world. The hardest thing about doing is drama and wanting to become an actor or drama teacher is the way people treat you when you tell them what you want to do with your life. People mostly adults with the upper hand like deputy principals, career advises give you the look and more then likely the "ohh" as if to say get out of your fatasy world. It is somewhat embarrassing to a stage because these people use their power to dominate us (the students). Sometimes we even look up to them and when they give you that sort of response it makes you feel lousy. My advice for other students is they do it to everyone and if drama is what you want to do then do it and dont take their response as an indication on what to do.
Samantha Hawkins
My name is Samantha and i am currently doing TEE Drama studies at school. I find the course easy and have to add i love it more then anything in the world. The hardest thing about doing is drama and wanting to become an actor or drama teacher is the way people treat you when you tell them what you want to do with your life. People mostly adults with the upper hand like deputy principals, career advises give you the look and more then likely the "ohh" as if to say get out of your fatasy world. It is somewhat embarrassing to a stage because these people use their power to dominate us (the students). Sometimes we even look up to them and when they give you that sort of response it makes you feel lousy. My advice for other students is they do it to everyone and if drama is what you want to do then do it and dont take their response as an indication on what to do.
Samantha Hawkins
DuckyWed, 27 Mar 2002, 09:22 pm
RE: How hard is it for a student?
Samantha...
I totally agree, and know what your talking about. I learnt the only reason they actually tell us this is becoz it is a difficult career to get into for anyone. We all know that of course, becoz many ppl who try dont make it, and i think the teachers are thinking that it would be better to go with something else...
BUT it still doesnt mean it cant happen?? if u think u have the talent and the dream to succeed then i say go for it.. no matter wot anyone tells us. If its a hard career to get into, if its wot u love you will be willing to struggle and do anything to get to the top. If u work, and do this, then you will more than likely succeed.
Another option is to do wot im doing. Keep them happy, and do acting on the side, but do a university course in film and study things such as directing, and scriptwriting. Learn as much as u can about the art, then youll be an expert in all areas. On the side, get yourself an agent, and get experience with as much acting as u can. Join a drama group or just put on a play for your family for your own enjoyment. If you love it that much, push and try and you will get there. NIDA and WAAPA are also great performing arts skools in aust. If you get in there... youll really kno u have the talent and KEEP AT IT and therell be no lookin bak.
Good luck to you, and everyone else wishing to succeed in the world of acting.
Becky
I totally agree, and know what your talking about. I learnt the only reason they actually tell us this is becoz it is a difficult career to get into for anyone. We all know that of course, becoz many ppl who try dont make it, and i think the teachers are thinking that it would be better to go with something else...
BUT it still doesnt mean it cant happen?? if u think u have the talent and the dream to succeed then i say go for it.. no matter wot anyone tells us. If its a hard career to get into, if its wot u love you will be willing to struggle and do anything to get to the top. If u work, and do this, then you will more than likely succeed.
Another option is to do wot im doing. Keep them happy, and do acting on the side, but do a university course in film and study things such as directing, and scriptwriting. Learn as much as u can about the art, then youll be an expert in all areas. On the side, get yourself an agent, and get experience with as much acting as u can. Join a drama group or just put on a play for your family for your own enjoyment. If you love it that much, push and try and you will get there. NIDA and WAAPA are also great performing arts skools in aust. If you get in there... youll really kno u have the talent and KEEP AT IT and therell be no lookin bak.
Good luck to you, and everyone else wishing to succeed in the world of acting.
Becky
Walter PlingeThu, 28 Mar 2002, 12:47 pm
RE: How hard is it for a student?
Screenwriter Dennis Foley once said, "The only way to fail in Hollywood is to quit." The sentiment is as applicable to acting (or any of the other arts, for that matter) as it is to screenwriting. Strive, seek, find and never yield.
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stuartThu, 28 Mar 2002, 02:31 pm
RE: How hard is it for a student?
I know I am something of a dinosaur,but is it really necessary to write in illiterate shorthand? It does nothing to add to the point being made.
Good luck with your studies.
Stuart
Good luck with your studies.
Stuart
Walter PlingeWed, 17 Apr 2002, 08:10 pm
RE: How hard is it for a student?
I don't think you have room to talk! After each comma, you should always have a space!
Considering most people type in shorthand these days, especially on the internet, what does it matter?
Considering most people type in shorthand these days, especially on the internet, what does it matter?
PiaThu, 18 Apr 2002, 10:45 pm
RE: How hard is it for a student?
What is your opinon on the Year12 Drama Course? Im not in agreeance with it at all. I think it's good that they try and create a balance between the performance and production sides, but the marking and the final assessment I believe leaves a lot to be desired.
The complaints from Year 12 students in 2001 that were posted on the Curriculum Council message board included;
- Layout of written exam. In particular, the spaces provided, unclear and poorly structured questions.
- Venue for performance exam. The course is a theatre based, yet candidates are in tiny rooms where projection is not needed and if used it appears unappropriate, or rooms that have echo-ing, so if you do use projection, you can't be understood. Also the 3x3 rule (or whatever the mesurements are).
-Format of performance exam. Most students were not comfortable with the original monologues, and would prefer to have 2 contrasting monologues to perform, with the option of writing an original.
My biggest complaint would have to be the lack of continuity between schools with marking of tasks. I think that moderation is needed between schools in order to establish an equal assessment.
Anyways, drama doesn't seem to be a very high scoring subject in comparison to others. But maybe that's just my school?
The complaints from Year 12 students in 2001 that were posted on the Curriculum Council message board included;
- Layout of written exam. In particular, the spaces provided, unclear and poorly structured questions.
- Venue for performance exam. The course is a theatre based, yet candidates are in tiny rooms where projection is not needed and if used it appears unappropriate, or rooms that have echo-ing, so if you do use projection, you can't be understood. Also the 3x3 rule (or whatever the mesurements are).
-Format of performance exam. Most students were not comfortable with the original monologues, and would prefer to have 2 contrasting monologues to perform, with the option of writing an original.
My biggest complaint would have to be the lack of continuity between schools with marking of tasks. I think that moderation is needed between schools in order to establish an equal assessment.
Anyways, drama doesn't seem to be a very high scoring subject in comparison to others. But maybe that's just my school?