VCE Theatre Studies - Unit 2

In Unit 2 VCE Theatre Studies students study three theatre styles each Semester. 

Each theatre style has an accompanying design area such as lighting, sound or costume. Currently the Unit 2 class is studying Modern Theatre (Brecht’s Epic Theatre along with Set Design). 

The aim for Bertolt Brecht’s Epic Theatre style is to educate/build awareness for the audience on a social issue. Our class has conducted significant dramaturgical research to devise a wealth of meaningful performances based on topics such as poverty, Covid-19 and the ethical considerations behind cosmetic surgery.

Today the students presented their set design considerations to the class which were very impressive indeed (please see attached images). Each ensemble will be performing their devised scenes on Monday next week at The Potato Shed which will incorporate their very own set designs. 

This process is incredibly rewarding as the students get to follow the Theatre Production Process from Planning (annotated sketches), through Development (the creation of a diorama/rehearsals) and into Presentation (the actual performance). 

Congratulations to everyone involved today, your designs were thoughtful, well considered and very clever! Keep up the great work!

Rhea Green VCE Theatre Studies teacher