3D Living Pictures
Bring characters from works of art, book illustrations and photographs to life through drama.
Read moreGuide to Freeze-Frames and Still Images
Ideas about using freeze-frames in drama, including 50+ ways to use them across the curriculum and a checklist for grading.
Read moreTen Second Objects
Drama game – groups make the shape of an object using their bodies – in only ten seconds!
Read moreAction Clip
Action Clip is a quick way to bring a freeze frame to life – with no preparation!
Read moreLearning Through Drama in the Primary Years
“A must-have for those serious about the teaching of drama in primary school settings.”
Read moreThought Tracking
In Thought-Tracking, characters in a freeze-frame speak thoughts and feelings aloud.
Read moreFreeze Frames
Freeze frames and still images can be used to communicate ideas, tell a story or bring images to life.
Read moreImage Theatre
Image Theatre is the use of still images (freeze-frames) to explore abstract concepts such as relationships and emotions, as well as realistic situations. The technique was developed by Augusto Boal and is described fully in his book The Rainbow of Desire. ...Read moreFlashbacks and Flash Forwards
Expand on a freeze-frame to create the before and after images. Great strategy for story building in drama.
Read moreCross-Cutting
Cross-Cutting What is Cross Cutting? The dramatic action switches quickly between two scenes in the same space. Cross-cutting (also called split-screen) is a drama technique borrowed from the world of film editing, where two scenes are intercut to establish...Read moreDrama Courses
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