Students engage in dramatic activities through physical, emotional and intellectual ownership of immigration stories. By means of research and adaptation, students improvise a creative storyline based on historical truth and develop an understanding of the conflicts and difficulties inherent in making a journey to Australia as an immigrant.
Program units have been designed for secondary students; the Leavings unit has been designed for Year 7, New World New Life for Years 8-9, Getting In for Years 11-12. Each offers a framework by which students can explore the creative potential between exhibits that inspire and a dramatic interpretation.
The excursion program also includes an introduction by an Immigration Museum staff member. The Drama and Cultural Diversity unit resources are available online.
Available Semester 1 & 2, Monday-Friday.
Session times: 10am, 11am, 12noon, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm.
Session duration: 60-90 minutes.
Maximum 50 students per session.
Cost: booking fee.